Weedcraft Inc
- September 29, 2022
- Vile Monarch
- 16h median play time
Weedcraft, Inc is a tricky tycoon game that overextends itself—but almost nails it.
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.
Reviews
- Engaging and fun gameplay that combines management simulation with a unique cannabis theme.
- Deep mechanics for growing and breeding strains, allowing for customization and strategic planning.
- Charming art style and a great soundtrack that enhances the overall experience.
- Repetitive tasks and dialogue can become tedious, leading to a lack of engagement over time.
- Frequent crashes and performance issues, particularly during loading screens and autosaves.
- Limited content with only a few scenarios, making replayability a concern without a sandbox mode.
- gameplay138 mentions
- 28 % positive mentions
- 63 % neutral mentions
- 9 % negative mentions
The gameplay of Weedcraft Inc. is a mixed bag, with some players appreciating its depth and variety of mechanics, particularly in managing a weed business and engaging with political elements. However, many reviews highlight the repetitive and tedious nature of the core mechanics, often likening it to a mobile clicker game, which can lead to frustration. While the game offers a chill experience with a decent soundtrack and art style, it suffers from bugs and a lack of engaging content as players progress, leaving some feeling that it doesn't fully capitalize on its potential.
“Honestly a decent tycoon game where there are several scenarios to play through and has simple mechanics to follow and understand.”
“What makes this game great is just how varied the gameplay is.”
“If only they could have managed the game mechanics better so that you're not clicking your fingers off with tedious tasks, then I would've recommended the game to others.”
“Weedcraft Inc. is a repetitive, uninspiring mobile clicker game with management gameplay thrown in.”
“The gameplay offers a level of depth and customization, particularly when it comes to planting and cultivating the weed.”
- music101 mentions
- 55 % positive mentions
- 32 % neutral mentions
- 13 % negative mentions
The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with many praising its chill and fitting soundtrack that enhances the gameplay experience, while others criticize it for being repetitive and lacking variety. Some players find the soundtrack to be exceptional and enjoyable, contributing to the game's overall vibe, while others suggest it can become tedious over time, leading them to mute it. Overall, the music is generally appreciated for its quality, but there are calls for more diverse tracks to prevent monotony.
“It's a clicker... it's a chill game with a tremendously good OST fitting the game perfectly.”
“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 amazing!”
“Just boring + bad music”
“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.”
“No voice actors, terrible music that gives you an achievement for turning it off.”
- story85 mentions
- 27 % positive mentions
- 64 % neutral mentions
- 9 % negative mentions
The story in Weedcraft Inc. is generally viewed as a supplementary element to the gameplay, with many players finding it predictable and lacking depth. While some appreciate the lighthearted and semi-comical narratives that accompany the management mechanics, others criticize the dialogue and plot for being repetitive and uninspired. Overall, the game offers a basic storyline that serves its purpose but does not provide a compelling or immersive experience for those seeking a rich narrative.
“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 has great storylines that one can relate to and understand, as well as engage in.”
“The story is beyond dull and, from what I experienced, highly predictable.”
“If you wanted something where you actually feel part of a story, not so much.”
“The story, as it is, is pretty dull and uninteresting, and it just couldn't grip me.”
- graphics79 mentions
- 54 % positive mentions
- 42 % neutral mentions
- 4 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are generally praised for their vibrant and appealing art style, which complements the game's themes and narrative. While some users note that the visuals may not be the most technically advanced, they appreciate the unique aesthetic and the overall artistic direction. However, there are mentions of optimization issues that can affect performance on lower-end machines.
“The graphics are gorgeous and the music and sound design are great.”
“The game offers some nice graphics and a good aesthetic that really brightens and makes the game stand out and unique.”
“I absolutely adore the artwork/graphics/style and the obvious love its creators had for this project.”
“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.”
“I was foolish enough to expect something like 'This War of Mine' meets 'Dope Wars'... I got an extremely shallow glorified Facebook app - crude 3D graphics all wrapped in thick cell-shading & a small visual story with nice art.”
- grinding43 mentions
- 2 % positive mentions
- 2 % neutral mentions
- 95 % negative mentions
The grinding aspect of the game is widely criticized for its repetitiveness and tedious tasks, particularly in farming and managing relationships, which can detract from the overall enjoyment. While some players appreciate the layers of fun and potential for optimization, many find the gameplay loop overly grindy and lacking in meaningful progression, especially in the late game. Overall, the game appeals to fans of the farming genre but may frustrate those who prefer less repetitive mechanics.
“You'll need a second life for grinding.”
“It's a great concept with a lot of potential, but it feels like a 'grindy' cell phone app with way too much repetition.”
“Very repetitive; the gameplay loop wasn't fun for me due to the tediousness of actually growing the product.”
“That being said, it is also a game where you spend a lot of time doing tedious repetitive tasks; this is one of my only 'caveats' on giving it my full recommendation.”
- humor16 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, particularly through funny character interactions and clever dialogue. While some note that the gameplay can become repetitive, the comedic elements, including humorous customization options and witty scenarios, contribute to an overall enjoyable experience. The game's ability to blend humor with a serious theme, such as the production of weed, adds a unique and engaging twist to the tycoon genre.
“Funny game and the music is brrrrrr hella good!”
“I love talking to the NPCs and finding out unique and funny things about them once they open up to me.”
“Great story, funny”
- replayability12 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
Overall, the game's replayability is a mixed bag; while some players appreciate its depth and potential for varied playstyles, others feel it lacks sufficient challenges and content to encourage multiple playthroughs. Suggestions for improvement include adding more dynamic elements, such as police interactions and community-created content, to enhance replay value. Despite these critiques, many players still find enjoyment in experimenting with different strategies and scenarios.
“Solid & challenging management/crime simulator with plenty of depth and replayability.”
“I played a custom game for a day and there is objectively a lot of replay value.”
“This game is awesome and has tons of detail and replay value!”
“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.”
- stability11 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 high settings. While some users find the gameplay enjoyable despite these issues, others experience severe disruptions, including complete system freezes that require a restart. Overall, the game appears to have significant stability problems that detract from the overall experience.
“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.”
- optimization11 mentions
- 27 % positive mentions
- 45 % neutral mentions
- 27 % negative mentions
The game's optimization has been widely criticized, with players reporting persistent bugs, significant performance issues, and frustrating freezes, particularly during month-end transitions. While some users note that the game runs smoothly at times, many experience crashes, stuttering, and lag, especially during extended play sessions. Overall, the optimization appears to be a major drawback, detracting from an otherwise enjoyable experience.
“Waiting for more content and optimization.”
“I feel frame rates and optimization could be better.”
“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.”
“You will experience hard crashes, stuttering lag, and for whatever reason a loading screen every time you want to play a mini-game that barely qualifies to be a flash game on its own.”
- monetization4 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The monetization aspect of the game is generally viewed positively, with no intrusive advertisements reported and microtransactions perceived as supporting a good cause. Players appreciate the engaging mechanics, such as the breeding minigame and the ability to run advertising campaigns, which enhance the overall experience rather than feeling like a 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-assed cash grab at the green rush, but it totally isn't.”
- emotional3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players express a mix of emotions, 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.”
“I can turn my dream of being a drug dealer into a reality without the emotional burden that comes with it.”
“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.”
- atmosphere2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -100 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The atmosphere is described as compelling and immersive, enhanced by fitting music and thoughtful writing, though some users note it may feel somewhat unrefined.
“The atmosphere, the writing, and the ideas all come together to create a compelling experience, even if it is somewhat unrefined.”
“The music perfectly complements the chilled atmosphere.”
“The atmosphere, the writing, the ideas all come together to make for a compelling experience, if not a somewhat unrefined one.”
“The music also fits the chilled atmosphere.”
Critic Reviews
Weedcraft Inc review
Weedcraft, Inc is a tricky tycoon game that overextends itself—but almost nails it.
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A busy management sim requiring wheeling and dealing
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Weedcraft Inc is a fairly typical management game at its core, but one that feels limited in scope and yet with too many busywork mechanics. It also offers little insight on the real world issues.
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