Wild Season

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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.

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

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

Reviews

25%

Audience ScoreBased on 157 reviews

story10 positive mentions

stability48 negative mentions

The game has an interesting story and unique character dynamics that set it apart from typical farming sims.
The graphics are cute and reminiscent of classic Harvest Moon games, 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 severely buggy and unplayable in its current state, with many players experiencing game-breaking glitches.
The developers have abandoned the game, leaving it unfinished and lacking promised content, leading to frustration among players.
The episodic release format feels like a cash grab, with players feeling misled about the game's completeness at launch.

stability
48 mentions
0 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
100 % negative mentions
The game's stability is widely criticized, with users reporting numerous bugs, glitches, and performance issues that render it largely unplayable. Many reviewers express disappointment over its unfinished state and the lack of basic mechanics, leading to frustration during gameplay. While some see potential in the concept and writing, the overwhelming consensus is that the game is not ready for release and should not be purchased in its current form.
- “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
45 mentions
22 % positive mentions
71 % neutral mentions
7 % negative mentions
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 buggy execution. While some find the narrative engaging and distinct from typical farming sims, others criticize it for feeling unfinished and marred by technical issues that hinder gameplay. Overall, the potential for a compelling story exists, but the current state leaves players disappointed and hesitant to recommend the game.
- “I absolutely love the art and the story.”
- “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.”
- “The story is really interesting, since it's completely different from the ones in the 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
19 mentions
5 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
95 % negative mentions
Reviews highlight significant frustrations with grinding in this farming sim, citing control issues, glitches, and a lack of engaging content that detracts from the overall experience. Many players feel the game fails to deliver the enjoyable, immersive farming experience they expected, often comparing it unfavorably to better-established titles like Stardew Valley. While some appreciate the realistic twist on the genre, the consensus leans towards disappointment, with many recommending alternative games instead.
- “Farming is hard work, and it would be nice to hire some expendable 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.”
- “An episodic farming sim that does not allow you to really play or enjoy the farming sim aspects as it's almost entirely story-driven.”
graphics
14 mentions
21 % positive mentions
57 % neutral mentions
21 % negative mentions
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 highlight, 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 graphics are fancy; I've never seen such beautiful HUDs and GUIs.”
- “Bad graphics.”
- “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.”
gameplay
13 mentions
23 % positive mentions
38 % neutral mentions
38 % negative mentions
The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with some players appreciating its charming graphics and endearing characters, while others criticize it for being buggy, lacking essential mechanics, and feeling incomplete. Many users note a frustrating delay in gameplay and express disappointment over the game's reliance on a paywall for continued content. Overall, while there are elements of potential and enjoyment, significant issues hinder the overall experience.
- “I love this game so far, the graphics are really nice for this style of game and I really like the mechanics.”
- “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.”
- “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.”
- “The new update didn't really change the quality of gameplay due to the new bugs.”
music
5 mentions
40 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
60 % negative mentions
The music in the game is described as "alright," with some tunes reminiscent of the Harvest Moon series. While one individual created the entire game, including the music, the overall reception of the soundtrack is mixed, with some players experiencing issues in the menu that detract from the experience.
- “There are a few music tunes from Harvest Moon (Friends of Mineral Town + Tree of Tranquility).”
- “The menu music is playing, creating an atmosphere even when the cursor isn't responding.”
- “The music is alright.”
- “There are only a few music tunes from Harvest Moon (Friends of Mineral Town + Tree of Tranquility).”
- “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.”
optimization
4 mentions
0 % positive mentions
25 % neutral mentions
75 % negative mentions
The game's optimization has been 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.
- “Horrible optimization.”
- “Unoptimized.”
- “Unoptimized (using a Skylake 6700HQ gets about 20 FPS and a 970M gets about 30 FPS).”
character development
2 mentions
50 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
50 % negative mentions
Players note that the character development in the game is significantly more detailed compared to other titles like Stardew Valley, with particular praise for the character designs.
- “I really love the character designs.”
- “I have played about 30+ hours on Stardew Valley, and the character development in this game is far more detailed.”
monetization
2 mentions
0 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
100 % negative mentions
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 "episode" format is primarily a cash grab, failing to meet the expectations set by the game's promotional materials.
- “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.”
- “This gaming company has failed to deliver on its promises; the change to having 'episodes' appears to be nothing but a cash grab.”
humor
1 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
Players have noted that the game's humorous elements often stem from amusing bugs, such as walking on water, getting stuck in walls, and encountering unremovable objects on their fields. These glitches contribute to a lighthearted and entertaining experience, despite their unintended nature.
- “Some funny bugs I've noticed: I can walk on water and through some walls, I get stuck in walls, wood and rocks land on my fields with growing vegetables and I can't remove them, and objects in my bag disappear until I restart the game.”
replayability
1 mentions
0 % positive mentions
100 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
Players believe that the game's replayability could improve with future updates, suggesting that enhancements may lead to a more engaging experience over time.