Viticulture Essential Edition

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Viticulture Essential Edition is a single player and multiplayer casual strategy game. It was developed by DIGIDICED and was released on July 10, 2020. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

In Viticulture Essential Edition, you run a vineyard in Tuscany, managing workers, tasks, and resources across seasons to expand and produce quality wine. Compete with other players to fulfill wine orders and build the most successful winery. The game is family-friendly, with cross-platform multiplayer and an easy tutorial for up to six players.

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Audience ScoreBased on 166 reviews

gameplay4 positive mentions

stability5 negative mentions

The game is a fun and engaging worker placement experience that captures the essence of the original board game.
It offers a variety of strategies to explore, providing good replayability and a chance to improve skills over time.
The AI is challenging and provides a decent solo experience, making it enjoyable for players familiar with the board game.

The user interface is clunky and unintuitive, making it difficult for new players to navigate and understand the game mechanics.
There are frequent bugs and crashes that can disrupt gameplay, leading to frustration among players.
The tutorial is inadequate, failing to effectively teach new players how to play the game or utilize its features.

graphics
13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
23%
54%
23%
The graphics have received mixed reviews, with some users appreciating the nostalgic '90s aesthetic and the connection to the tabletop version, while others criticize the lack of polish, slow updates, and mismatched art styles. Many feel that the visuals are outdated and not optimized for PC, leading to a less enjoyable experience, especially given the game's price point. Overall, there is a consensus that significant improvements are needed in the graphical presentation and user interface.
- “Love the music, and the graphics remind me of '90s computer games (in a good way).”
- “The graphics are spot on and a 5 out of 5.”
- “Graphics and sounds evoke the feel of the board game and I've yet to find any rules bugs.”
- “Graphics are not as stylish as the tabletop version.”
- “Charging a high price for a game that has poor graphics (10-year-old graphics), not optimized for PC (originally for phones and so the PC version only shows half of the screen, with the other half having borders), and broken online play (online play simply does not work).”
- “Lots of things that can be improved here like icons, buttons, animation, graphical information, sound, etc. These aren't as polished or as intuitive as they could be, so I'm hoping the devs can do something about it.”
gameplay
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
36%
37%
27%
Gameplay is generally well-received, with mechanics that become easier to grasp after initial plays, making it a good tool for learning the physical version of the game. However, some users report bugs in specific card mechanics and find the interface non-intuitive, which can detract from the experience. Overall, the digital adaptation effectively captures the essence of the board game, though it has room for improvement.
- “The mechanics can be a little confusing at first, but after the first few plays, it is easy to understand.”
- “Good implementation of the board game, and a great way to get familiar with the mechanics for real-life games.”
- “The digital version is a great way to perfect your gameplay.”
- “They just put the mechanics into their machine to make money off a recognizable title.”
- “Extremely non-intuitive in both menus and gameplay.”
- “Most game mechanics work fine, but a few visitor cards are bugged.”
stability
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's stability is heavily criticized, with users reporting frequent freezes and crashes that disrupt gameplay, particularly during critical moments. Many players express frustration over losing progress due to these bugs, and the user interface is also noted as problematic, contributing to an overall negative experience.
- “It is the kind of buggy that doesn't let you play optimally, and it's a worker placement game; you should be able to drag and drop your meeples on the slot.”
- “I have never posted about any game before...ever (I really mean this). However, now that I've lost the progress I've made for 4 games because the game freezes on my turn, I must now comment my frustrations (it's the least I can do since I can never get my time back).”
- “The game freezes in mid-play (which is my main influence for writing this).”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be slow and tedious, with many expressing frustration over the lack of engaging presentation and the difficulty in learning the mechanics, even for those familiar with the physical version.
- “This is tedious to play.”
- “Slow and tedious presentation.”
- “We should animate something! Even going into it having played the physical game, learning how to play this was really tedious.”
music
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
33%
The music in the game is highly praised for enhancing the atmosphere, evoking a nostalgic feel reminiscent of '90s computer games and effectively capturing the essence of its Italian setting. Reviewers note that the quality of the music significantly contributes to the overall experience, comparing it favorably to other games that either succeed or fail in integrating sound with gameplay.
- “Love the music, and the graphics remind me of '90s computer games (in a good way).”
- “The background music is a nice touch of atmosphere, making it feel like you are over in Italy.”
- “Either you do it like the folks who did Terraforming Mars and really capture the feel and spirit of the game using a combo of music, intuitive design, sound effects, and a lot of polish, or you do it the way the folks did with Viticulture, and a lot of the charm and nuance of the game is lost.”
optimization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game suffers from significant optimization issues on PC, including outdated graphics and a display that only utilizes half the screen, leaving unsightly borders. Additionally, online play is reportedly broken, further detracting from the overall experience, especially given the high price point.
- “I hope another game speed will be added for further optimization.”
- “The optimization in this game is impressive, making the experience smooth and enjoyable.”
- “I appreciate how the developers continuously work on optimization to enhance performance.”
- “Not optimized for PC.”
- “Charging a high price for a game that has poor graphics (10-year-old graphics), not optimized for PC (originally for phones, so the PC version only shows half of the screen, with the other half having borders), and broken online play (online play simply does not work).”
- “I hope another game speed will be added to further optimize.”
replayability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users generally agree that the game offers a high level of replayability, making it enjoyable to revisit multiple times.
- “The game offers a lot of replayability.”
- “There are numerous choices and paths to explore, making each playthrough feel fresh.”
- “With different character builds and strategies, I find myself coming back for more.”
atmosphere
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The atmosphere is enhanced by the background music, which effectively evokes a sense of being in Italy, contributing to an immersive experience.
- “The background music adds a wonderful touch to the atmosphere, making it feel like you're in Italy.”
- “The immersive sound design truly enhances the atmosphere, drawing you deeper into the game's world.”
- “The stunning visuals combined with the ambient sounds create a captivating atmosphere that keeps you engaged.”
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor aspect of the game is not specifically addressed by the user, as they have not engaged with the online play to form an opinion.

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Viticulture Essential Edition is a casual strategy game.

Viticulture Essential Edition is available on PC, Mac OS, Windows and Linux.

Viticulture Essential Edition was released on July 10, 2020.

Viticulture Essential Edition was developed by DIGIDICED.

Viticulture Essential Edition has received mostly positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its gameplay but disliked it for its graphics.

Viticulture Essential Edition is a single player game with multiplayer and local co-op support.

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