Weedcraft Inc

Weedcraft, Inc is a tricky tycoon game that overextends itself—but almost nails it.

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Weedcraft Inc is a tycoon-style game that allows players to build and manage their own marijuana business. You'll need to balance growing, selling, and dealing with the law while making strategic decisions to expand your operation. The game features detailed simulations of cannabis cultivation and business management, with a focus on the complex politics and social issues surrounding legalization.

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

Reviews

78%

Audience ScoreBased on 889 reviews

gameplay45 positive mentions

grinding47 negative mentions

The game features a unique and engaging concept of managing a cannabis business, with a variety of mechanics that keep gameplay interesting.
The art style and soundtrack are well-received, contributing to a relaxing and enjoyable gaming experience.
There is a surprising amount of depth in the gameplay, including strain breeding, managing relationships, and navigating legal challenges.

The game suffers from significant technical issues, including frequent crashes and a frustrating black screen on launch.
Many players find the gameplay repetitive and tedious, particularly the constant clicking and micromanagement required in the early stages.
The lack of a sandbox mode limits replayability and can make the game feel restrictive, as players are forced to follow specific scenarios.

gameplay
152 mentions
30 % positive mentions
62 % neutral mentions
9 % negative mentions
The gameplay of the game is a mixed bag, featuring a blend of fun simulation mechanics and a chill atmosphere, but marred by repetitive tasks and a cumbersome dialogue system that can hinder progress. While many players appreciate the depth and variety of mechanics, including strain breeding and political influence, others find the core gameplay loop tedious and reminiscent of mobile clicker games. Overall, the game offers engaging elements but suffers from issues like poor pacing and a lack of meaningful rewards, leading to a somewhat frustrating experience for some players.
- “The gameplay is smooth and the music is so chill.”
- “What makes this game great is just how varied the gameplay is.”
- “The depth of gameplay and customization along with auto-generated drama and plot are well worth the 48 hours I've spent.”
- “Don't like the conversation system and the very important gameplay rewards that are locked behind the endless dialogs.”
- “The gameplay loop is kind of boring and the controls are obviously meant for tablets or a Switch-type controller.”
- “I wanted to love this game but the repetitive clicker gameplay is not satisfying me, especially when the rewards just don't feel adequate.”
music
120 mentions
58 % positive mentions
32 % neutral mentions
10 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally praised for its chill and relaxing vibe, with many players enjoying the soundtrack's blend of genres like soul, funk, and low-fi. However, some users noted that the music can become repetitive over extended play sessions, leading to a desire for more variety. Overall, the soundtrack is considered a strong aspect of the game, enhancing the gameplay experience despite some criticisms regarding its repetitiveness.
- “Chill music to vibe with, fun simulation mechanics, and you get to create your own dank strains!”
- “The music just envelopes you with its earthy jazz-and-hip-hop tones that evoke the gritty essence of the United States.”
- “The soundtrack is great! It has a great aesthetic, an excellent soundtrack, and generally extremely satisfying mechanics - I'd pretty often start playing it just to chill out a bit, and find several hours had gone by.”
- “The music in this game is also very repetitive and annoying; they even give you a trophy for muting it, which I find very appropriate.”
- “A quick note about the music: I found it to be very repetitive, and I muted it after a short period.”
- “While the soundtrack is seriously lacking with just a handful of loops, it doesn't really make a difference since you can just listen to a normal radio station for tunes.”
story
100 mentions
27 % positive mentions
64 % neutral mentions
9 % negative mentions
The game's story is a mixed bag, with some players appreciating its engaging mechanics and humorous elements, while others find it predictable and lacking depth. The campaign mode offers a structured narrative that serves as a tutorial, but many feel it could benefit from more variety and less linearity. Overall, while the story complements the gameplay, it often feels shallow and repetitive, leading some players to prefer the sandbox mode for a more personalized experience.
- “Amazing game that mixes storytelling and management in a great way.”
- “The depth of gameplay and customization along with auto-generated drama and plot are well worth the 48 hours I've spent.”
- “It's a very unique spin on the tycoon genre, one that lets you play as an actual 'character' with their own backstory and motivations.”
- “The story is beyond dull and from what I experienced, highly predictable.”
- “The story isn't that good either; it's just cliché.”
- “The story, as it is, is pretty dull and uninteresting, and it just couldn't grip me.”
graphics
93 mentions
57 % positive mentions
40 % neutral mentions
3 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with many praising its unique art style and vibrant visuals, often described as cartoonish or comic book-like. While some players find the graphics aesthetically pleasing and well-suited to the game's themes, others note technical issues and optimization problems that detract from the overall experience. Overall, the art style and soundtrack are frequently highlighted as standout features, contributing to the game's charm despite some criticisms regarding graphical fidelity.
- “The graphics are gorgeous and the music and sound design are great.”
- “I absolutely adore the artwork/graphics/style and the obvious love its creators had for this project.”
- “The graphics do have an aesthetically pleasing feel to them while not being the best-looking of any game, but somehow fit the context of the game perfectly.”
- “Kinda weak graphics to be honest.”
- “The graphics and gameplay are more like a $5 game.”
- “I have tons of games with way better graphics that ran smoothly without any problems whatsoever, so yeah the graphics are definitely nothing out of the ordinary and this game is basically a click-point adventure with some time-management mechanics.”
grinding
49 mentions
2 % positive mentions
2 % neutral mentions
96 % negative mentions
The reviews highlight that the game features significant grinding, often described as tedious and repetitive, particularly in its early stages. While some players appreciate the depth and potential for fun once automation and employees are introduced, many find the micromanagement and constant task repetition to be a major drawback. Overall, the grinding aspect is a divisive point, appealing to fans of the genre but frustrating for those seeking a more engaging gameplay experience.
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “Not only is this one of the most boring, tedious, and repetitive games I've ever played, I've used this game as a great example of what not to do when making a game.”
- “Turned out to be a grindy, repetitive, and boring mobile-type game clicker management with no interesting story.”
- “The grow part becomes tedious real fast and you have to sell a certain way at a certain price; it's just meh.”
humor
19 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is widely praised, with players finding it hilarious and entertaining, often enhanced by funny character interactions and clever dialogue. While some note that the gameplay can become repetitive, the comedic elements, including humorous customization options and quirky scenarios, keep the experience enjoyable. Overall, the game's humor is a standout feature that appeals to both casual players and strategy fans alike.
- “This is so hilarious...”
- “Funny characters, lots of customization and sick graphics.”
- “I love talking to the NPCs and finding out unique and funny things about them once they open up to me.”
optimization
16 mentions
25 % positive mentions
50 % neutral mentions
25 % negative mentions
Overall, the game's optimization has received mixed reviews, with many players noting significant performance issues such as long freezes, stuttering, and crashes, particularly during key gameplay moments. While some users appreciate the potential for fine-tuning and the game's aesthetic, the persistent bugs and poor optimization detract from the overall experience, leading to frustration among players. Despite some smooth performance on high-end systems, the game still struggles with optimization, especially during extended play sessions.
- “This game is designed for people who enjoy fine-tuning for optimization and mastering the knowledge of a certain game.”
- “Trying to get everything optimized and learning the progression is fun.”
- “The reason new things are drip-fed is because it actually takes a lot of fine-tuning to get the right parts working together and optimized.”
- “Good game but poorly optimized and with bugs that aren't fixed for more than 3 years.”
- “Key optimization issue is ~10 seconds freeze on month end, especially annoying on fast forward (increased game speed); furthermore, it often brings a popup that is automatically closed but changes game speed back to normal as any other in-game event would do.”
- “The game offers some nice graphics and a good aesthetic that really brightens and makes the game stand out and unique; however, the game's optimization is horrible.”
replayability
16 mentions
25 % positive mentions
56 % neutral mentions
19 % negative mentions
The game offers a mix of replayability, with some players appreciating its depth and potential for varied playstyles, while others feel it lacks sufficient challenge and variety to encourage multiple playthroughs. Many users suggest that the addition of new mechanics or community-created content could enhance replay value, as current gameplay can become repetitive once players master the core systems. Overall, while there are elements that support replayability, significant improvements are needed to fully realize its potential.
- “Solid & challenging management/crime simulator with plenty of depth and replayability.”
- “Weedcraft has a very good amount of replay value and will take you many hours to perfectly tweak a city for maximum profits.”
- “Replayability is also there, either start from fresh with greater knowledge to surpass your previous success or continue on in your current game with free play.”
- “This game would be much more replayable to me if I didn't have to do that.”
- “Somewhat interesting, gameplay is good but I feel it lacks replayability to a certain degree.”
- “There is only really one gripe I have with the game: neither the police nor the competitors have any real way of defeating you, which lessens replayability.”
stability
11 mentions
0 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
100 % negative mentions
The game's stability has received mixed reviews, with many players reporting frequent bugs, crashes, and freezes, particularly during autosaves or when playing at higher settings. While some users find these issues frustrating, they generally do not detract significantly from the overall gameplay experience. However, persistent stability problems have led to complete system freezes for some players, indicating a need for further optimization and updates.
- “Really awesome game, but every time the game autosaves, it stutters and freezes up like crazy for a full second.”
- “After playing for 20+ hours, it freezes while trying to load. It doesn't just freeze the game, it freezes everything on my computer, including the task manager, leaving only one option: to reset the computer.”
- “Buggy as hell and will crash every hour or so.”
monetization
5 mentions
20 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
80 % negative mentions
The monetization aspect of the game is generally viewed positively, with users noting the absence of intrusive advertisements and appreciating the presence of microtransactions that support a good cause. Players find the mechanics, such as the breeding minigame and advertising campaigns, engaging and feel that the game offers substantial content rather than being a mere cash grab.
- “Microtransactions for a good cause.”
- “Microtransactions for a good cause 😈”
- “I already own every weed growing simulation I can find and I figured it would just be another half-arsed cash grab at the green rush, but it totally isn't.”
emotional
3 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
Players express a mix of emotions, ranging from disillusionment when starting anew after investing time in strategy, to a heartwarming experience that evokes genuine feelings, even bringing some to tears. The game allows for escapism, enabling players to explore darker themes without real-life consequences.
- “Heartwarming, and definitely worth bringing a small tear to your eyes.”
- “Starting fresh in another scenario after I felt like I'd perfected my strategy made me feel dismal as all the work I logged wasn't applicable in a new game.”
- “I can turn my dream of being a drug dealer into a reality without the emotional burden that comes with it.”
atmosphere
2 mentions
100 % positive mentions
-100 % neutral mentions
100 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is characterized by a compelling blend of writing and ideas, enhanced by prominent visual effects like chromatic aberration and cel shading. The comic book-style cutscenes and artwork contribute significantly to creating a unique and engaging experience, despite some unrefined elements.
- “The atmosphere, the writing, and the ideas all come together to create a compelling experience, even if it is somewhat unrefined.”
- “Chromatic aberration and cel shading are two of the more prominent effects you'll notice, while the comic book-style cutscenes and artwork really enhance the atmosphere.”
- “The atmosphere, the writing, the ideas all come together to make for a compelling experience, if not a somewhat unrefined one.”
- “Chromatic aberration and cel shading are two of the more prominent effects you’ll notice, while the comic book-style cutscenes and artwork really set up the atmosphere.”