Farming Simulation games have a huge following, mostly from European gamers, and because of the immense success of the Farming Simulator franchise, more and more companies are coming to the table with their own versions. Real Farm from SOEDESCO is a great example of a company looking to take that formula, change it up a bit to make it their own, and release it to the public. But when you are going up against such a beloved franchise, how hard is it to rise to the top? And is your game going to be any good, or just be considered a knock off? We look at this, ...
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Multiple Farming Modes in Pure Farming 2018
According to Polish developer and publisher, Techland, their upcoming farming simulation game, Pure Farming 2018, will have up to three different modes for players to work through. On top of their early announcement that farm owners could have 4 farms going at once, in 4 different countries, the company is now detailing some of their other ways to play. Check out the descriptions below!
Read MoreStardew Valley is coming to the Nintendo Switch This Week
The Nintendo Switch has a lot of different types of games already, but one of the biggest genres that hasn’t appeared on the system yet is the life simulation genre. There are no Animal Crossings or Harvest Moons on the system (yet). However, this Thursday, Stardew Valley will appear on the Switch’s eshop to fill the farming life simulation void in your Switch sized heart. Check out the details below. Stardew Valley will release for the Nintendo Switch this Thursday,…
Read MoreFarming Simulator 18 Review
Farming Simulator games have never been that strong on handhelds, and when I heard that Farming Simulator 18 was coming to the 3DS and PS Vita, I wasn't the least big excited. If your read our review of Farming Simulator 17, you'll know that we absolutely loved that game, stating that it combined all the elements of past Farming Simulator games that were well received, and left behind the problematic issues. When loading up Farming Simulator 18, I was hoping for something similar. Had Focus Home Entertainment and Giants found a way to push off those handheld ...
Read MoreHarvest Moon: Light of Hope Announced For PlayStation 4, PC, and Nintendo Switch
Natsume announced a new Harvest Moon game today. The game will be called Harvest Moon: Light of Hope and will be coming to the PlayStation 4, PC, and Nintendo Switch. The official press release for the game is below, along with my thoughts on this newest Harvest Moon game! Harvest Moon: Light of Hope was announced today. It will be coming to the PlayStation 4, PC, and Nintendo Switch. No footage was shown of the game! We’ll get our first…
Read MoreFarming Simulator – My First Hour
I really enjoyed Farming Simulator 15 when I played it a few years back, but with numerous technical issues and glitches that never really got fixed, I was skeptical of what Farming Simulator 17 would be. However, after watching a few play through vidoes, I was more hyped for this game than for any other game I had played recently. And for good reason.
Read MoreHarvest Moon: Skytree Village Will Arrive On the 3DS In November
Yesterday, publisher Natsume announced that Harvest Moon Skytree village would be out on the 3DS in November. We have the release date and a new trailer for the game below! Harvest Moon: Skytree Village will come to the 3DS on November 8th. The game will be available in retail stores and via the 3DS eshop. We have a brand new trailer of the game. Check it out: I think the graphics in this game look the best of any Harvest…
Read MoreStory of Seasons Diary: Year 1 Spring 1.3 – Crafting
Fantasy Farming simulators isn't just about the economy. They have always been loaded with house upgrades and tool upgrades. Story of Seasons is no different. In this final diary entry for Spring, we will look at the improvements I've made around my farm.
Read MoreStory of Seasons Diary: Year 1 Spring 1.2 – Life off the Farm
Life off the farm is almost as important as life on the farm. Although I assume I'll do this less when I have tons of crops to deal with, I made sure to make daily dives in the three swimming areas currently available to me. Although I don't have a fishing pole yet, I cannot see Story of Seasons keeping me from my favorite past time; at least not for too long.
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