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Review of Farming Simulator on Nintendo Switch

by Max Rathon Max Rathon photo Nov 2017
Cover image of Farming Simulator on Switch
Gamefings Score: 7.5
Platform: Switch Switch logo
Released: 07 Nov 2017
Genre: Simulation
Developer: GIANTS Software
Publisher: Astragon Entertainment

Introduction

Welcome to the wonderful world of Farming Simulator, where you can harvest crops and take care of livestock - all without getting your hands dirty! It's like a virtual farmer's market, but without the overpriced avocados. Available on the Switch, this game brings farming fever straight into your hands. Let's dive into the magical world of plowing, sowing, and wondering why you didn't just go to college instead!

Gameplay

In Farming Simulator, players take on the role of a farmer, starting with basic machinery that clearly shouldn't be allowed near anything less than 50 years old. The gameplay involves planting seeds, harvesting crops, and taking care of your livestock - which sounds simple until you realize that it's actually a full-time job. You can explore the open world, befriend fellow farmers (or annoy them - your choice), and take on dynamically generated missions that feature tasks like mowing grass, fertilizing fields, or engaging in heart-racing cargo deliveries. Earning money lets you upgrade your farm from 'rustic old shack' to 'not-so-rusty old shack'. But don't get too excited - the thrill of machinery choices is the ultimate definition of adulting in this virtual life simulation. And if you think you can sneak away without responsibility while playing, those crops won't harvest themselves. Hint: They get cranky when neglected.

Graphics

Graphically, Farming Simulator on the Switch is akin to a delicious salad fresh from the garden- if you squint through a glazing of nostalgia. The visuals are decent but do suffer from what we lovingly refer to as 'Switch Syndrome,' where graphics shrink in detail but expand in charm. The landscapes are vibrant, offering a mix of rustic farms and rolling fields, but don't expect the level of realism you might find in those other colossal AAA titles. Shadows, reflections, and higher-end visuals play nice on the bigger consoles, but on the Switch, it's all about that crisp, farm-fresh pixelated goodness. Overall, our virtual crops may not really look like crops, but they sure do bring a smile and a few laughs!

Conclusion

In summary, Farming Simulator on the Nintendo Switch is like that cozy mystery novel you read while sipping chamomile tea: relaxing, cute, and potentially boring for the action-oriented types. If you've ever dreamed of leading a quiet life on the pasture, tending to crops, and perfecting your lasso skills, this might just be your digital sanctuary. Sure, it may lack the ultra-smooth graphics of its console cousins and gameplay depth that stretches the Sim genre into existential dread, but there's a certain charm to growing your crops and making it big on the virtual farm. Just remember to save often - you wouldn't want to lose all that titan-taming progress because you were too busy petting your in-game sheep! Now, go forth and plant those digital potatoes!

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