Wild Season

About

In "Wild Season," take on the role of a farmer seeking to rebuild a neglected farm in a small, quirky town. Build relationships with townspeople, uncover the farm's secrets, and navigate the challenges of farming life. The game offers bug fixes, optimizations, and the freedom to pursue romance with characters of any gender.

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Play Modes

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

25%

Audience ScoreBased on 316 reviews

story22 positive mentions

stability96 negative mentions

The game has an interesting story and unique characters that draw players in.
The graphics are cute and reminiscent of classic farming sims, appealing to fans of the genre.
There is potential for the game to improve with future updates, as the developers have shown dedication to addressing issues.

The game is extremely buggy and unfinished, leading to a frustrating experience for players.
Developers have abandoned the game, leaving it in a state that feels like a cash grab rather than a completed product.
The episodic format has disappointed many players, as it limits gameplay and feels incomplete.

stability
96 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game is widely criticized for its severe stability issues, being described as extremely buggy, unfinished, and often unplayable. Many users report frequent crashes, glitches, and lag that significantly hinder gameplay, leading to frustration and disappointment. Despite some potential in its concept and story, the overwhelming consensus is that the game is not ready for release in its current state.
- “Unfinished, buggy game that has now been abandoned by the devs. Do not buy this.”
- “This game is overpriced, unfinished, buggy, broken, and quite literally unplayable.”
- “Unfortunately, Wild Season is bedecked with far too many bugs, glitches, and control issues to sustain any length of playing time.”
story
96 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
23%
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The game's story has garnered mixed reviews, with many players appreciating its intriguing premise and character development, but expressing frustration over its incomplete and episodic nature. While some find the narrative engaging and unique compared to similar titles, numerous bugs and glitches significantly hinder the overall experience, leaving players feeling that the story is unfinished and poorly executed. Overall, the potential for a compelling storyline exists, but it is currently overshadowed by technical issues and a lack of polish.
- “I really like how unique and different each character is from one another; I find myself getting more and more invested in them and the story the more I play.”
- “This game has an interesting story with believable characters, lots of likable people, and the main villain is actually quite intimidating at times, especially later.”
- “I'm only a few hours in, and I'm already more invested in the story and characters than I ever have been in Harvest Moon games.”
- “Many bugs, the story is still incomplete, and the devs seem to have disappeared.”
- “The game is buggy and incomplete, and the story will be released in 'episodes'.”
- “The story is painful and starts out the game with the town hating my guts.”
grinding
39 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
3%
3%
95%
Reviews highlight significant frustrations with grinding in this farming sim, citing poor controls, lengthy interactions, and numerous bugs that hinder gameplay. Many players feel the game lacks the depth and content expected from the genre, leading to a tedious experience that pales in comparison to better alternatives like Stardew Valley. While some appreciate the realistic twist on farming, the overall sentiment leans towards disappointment, with calls for more engaging and less frustrating mechanics.
- “Farming is hard work, and it would be nice to hire some expendable hired hands to help out with the daily grind!”
- “This is a farming sim that I did not enjoy from the beginning; now I can't get a refund.”
- “It's an expensive farming sim still missing a lot of content to make it worthy of its price.”
- “A farming simulator is a time-eater.”
graphics
28 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
14%
75%
11%
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with many players appreciating the cute and imaginative visuals, as well as the improved graphical presentation compared to earlier titles. While some describe the graphics as decent for an indie game, others note issues like pixelation and choppiness. Overall, the visuals are seen as a strong point, contributing positively to the game's charm and potential.
- “I love this game so far, the graphics are really nice for this style of game and I really like the mechanics so far.”
- “The graphical presentation is cute enough, but in a more imaginative approach to the genre, the backdrop teases a more sinister backbone with its setting and characters.”
- “The game features improved graphics yet a lot of the same gameplay as Harvest Moon, and I am absolutely loving it so far.”
- “A little pixelated graphics and worn, no option of video or resolution.”
- “Still, as said, the game is a bit choppy, but does seem like it'll hold promise like the old SNES Harvest Moon with some updated artwork.”
- “It resembles the earlier games (or even some of the recent DS games), but the graphics are decent, and it appears to be a fairly large world with lots of potential.”
gameplay
26 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
15%
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The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with many players noting significant bugs and incomplete core mechanics that detract from the experience. While some appreciate the graphics and endearing characters, others find the gameplay boring or frustrating due to delays and a lack of depth. Overall, the game shows potential but feels unfinished, leading to disappointment among those hoping for a polished experience reminiscent of classic farming simulators.
- “I wouldn't exactly call this a Harvest Moon clone, but it does radiate a very similar feel with the gameplay, and you can tell it's been heavily influenced by that particular franchise.”
- “I bought this game at first to support Quickfire Games, hoping they could create something like an improved Harvest Moon: Friends of Mineral Town, with the endless gameplay and farming.”
- “The gameplay is also more rewarding and less grueling.”
- “Had potential but was abandoned; it was extremely buggy and lacked basic mechanics.”
- “Worse still, the game is buggy, and core elements of gameplay are still being built.”
- “It's the little bits of annoying aspects that ruin the gameplay.”
music
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is generally described as "alright," with some tracks reminiscent of the Harvest Moon series. However, there are complaints about menu functionality, which detracts from the overall experience. Despite these issues, the music does not seem to be a major point of contention among players.
- “The music is a nice blend of nostalgic tunes reminiscent of Harvest Moon, adding a charming touch to the gameplay.”
- “The menu music creates a pleasant atmosphere, enhancing the overall experience of the game.”
- “Menu music is playing, the cursor isn't hung, but you can't select anything on the menu and the only thing to do is kill it again.”
- “Few music tunes from Harvest Moon (Friends of Mineral Town + Tree of Tranquility).”
- “Music is alright.”
optimization
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The game's optimization is widely criticized, with users reporting severe performance issues, including low frame rates on capable hardware. Many describe it as "horrible" and "buggy," indicating a significant need for improvements in this area.
- “It's buggy as hell with horrifying optimization.”
- “Unoptimized (using a Skylake 6700HQ gets about 20 FPS and a 970M gets about 30 FPS).”
- “Horrible optimization.”
character development
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players appreciate the detailed character development in "ws," noting it surpasses that of "Stardew Valley." Additionally, the character designs have received positive feedback for their appeal.
- “I really love the character designs.”
- “The character development in this game is incredibly engaging and adds depth to the overall experience.”
- “I have played about 30+ hours on Stardew Valley, and the character development in this game is far more detailed.”
monetization
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The monetization strategy of the game has been criticized for being misleading, with advertisements suggesting a richer experience than what is actually delivered. Players feel that the shift to an episodic format is primarily a cash grab, failing to meet the expectations set by the game's promotional materials.
- “This gaming company has failed to deliver on its promises; the change to having 'episodes' appears to be nothing but a cash grab.”
- “The ads and information released by Quickfire make it look like there's so much to this game, but in my playthrough, it just didn't deliver on any of it.”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find humor in the game's quirky bugs, such as walking on water, getting stuck in walls, and encountering unremovable objects on their fields. These glitches add a lighthearted and amusing element to the gameplay experience, despite being unintended.
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users believe that the game's replayability could improve significantly with future updates, suggesting that current content may feel limited but holds potential for enhancement.