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Review of Farming Simulator 25 on PS5

by Hemal Harris Hemal Harris photo Nov 2024
Cover image of Farming Simulator 25 on PS5
Gamefings Score: 8
Platform: PS5 PS5 logo
Released: 12 Nov 2024
Genre: Simulation
Developer: GIANTS Software
Publisher: GIANTS Software

Introduction

Welcome to Farming Simulator 25, where you can trade in your city life for a cozy (and slightly chaotic) adventure in the countryside! Get ready to experience the exhilaration of plowing fields and raising livestock—because who doesn’t dream of being elbow-deep in manure while trying to master the art of agricultural economics? With impressive graphics and intricate gameplay, this PS5 gem brings farming to a whole new level—like, ‘I thought I was just planting wheat, but now I need to check the weather, the soil fertility, and whether my tractor needs a break or just a wifi connection’ kind of level.

Gameplay

In Farming Simulator 25, you’ll navigate a surprisingly complex world of farming, and believe me, it’s not just a simple ‘plant and harvest’ routine. Expect to experience the thrills of crop rotation, soil management, and a plethora of vehicles that would make a car enthusiast weep. And let me tell you, if your crop fails, so does your credit score. You begin your farmer journey with outdated machinery that’d be lucky to churn up enough dust for a TikTok video, and—oh boy—do you need skills! The first challenge? **Training your inner farmer**. Forget about shooting zombies or evading laser beams; here, you need to learn how to drive a combine harvester without plowing down your neighbor’s fence. And let’s just say, the neighbor isn’t thrilled about the new field position... in his backyard. As you venture into the dynamic gameplay landscape, you can engage in various tasks that include mowing, planting, fertilizing, and even collecting wool from sheep that literally look at you like you owe them money for their services. You’ll also have tasks that are time-sensitive, creating a thrilling race against the clock! Nothing quite like the heart-pounding experience of knowing your boss is really just an algorithm enforcing deadlines on your pixelated crops. And let's not forget about the **multiplayer zone**! Grab a couple of friends, or let random players join in, and you can create a farming empire together! Because if you’re going to fail, why not fail with friends? But don’t worry, even if you steer a tractor right into the neighbor’s pond, you’ll still have the moral support of your buddies as they burst into uncontrollable laughter!

Graphics

From the moment you boot up Farming Simulator 25, you'll hyper-focus on the stunning visuals—it’s like looking out your window, only with a little less drama than Mad Max. The new Giants Engine 10 ensures that textures are incredibly lifelike, thanks to better weather effects and shadow rendering. You can almost feel the breeze billowing through the (virtual) fields as you watch your crops sway! The attention to detail is remarkable. The tractors shine in the sun, while your farm transforms from a virtual garden to a sprawling agricultural empire. If only your real-life yard looked this good! Honestly, these graphics are so impressive that you might start believing that a 20-minute farming spree counts as actual farming therapy. Just don’t forget to water your real plants.

Conclusion

To wrap it up, Farming Simulator 25 does an excellent job of bringing the challenges of farming to the gaming sector. It’s the perfect blend of a digital farming fantasy and a genuine learning experience—who knew I’d have to understand economics just to plant potatoes? While it excels in providing a richly detailed and humorous farming experience, it also serves as a joyful reminder that sometimes failure is just a poorly executed fertilizer distribution away. So, if you are ready to overcome challenges that would send mere mortals to the therapist, grab your controller, and dive into Farming Simulator 25 on PS5. You might not harvest a fortune right away, but hey, at least you’ll have some epic tractor fails to laugh about! Overall, it's a hearty 8 out of 10; a game that mixes the pressure of real-life farming into a full simulation while reminding you that sometimes, even in virtual farming, things can go hilariously and catastrophically wrong!

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