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Big Farm Story

Nintendo Switch, PC (Microsoft Windows) • 2021

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Quick resume

Build your dream farm with your friends & animals in Big Farm Story. Grow crops, tend your fields, craft and explore the world in this farming adventure. Meet new friends around each corner, shape your own community and have fun writing your own story.

Global score

80/100

Genres

Adventure, Casual, Role-playing (RPG), Simulator

Pros

  • Relaxing and calming gameplay
  • Cute graphics and animals
  • Engaging story and quests
  • Customization and decorating options
  • Active developer support and updates

Cons

  • Some grind and slow progression
  • Limited multiplayer interaction
  • Lack of deep social or romantic elements
  • Minor ui and control frustrations
  • Some balancing issues with economy

Motivations

  • Autonomy
    4

    "Players have freedom to choose activities, progress at own pace, and customize farm and house; story quests guide but do not force rigid routines"

  • Competence
    2

    "Gameplay involves skill checks in fishing, chopping, mining but generally easy and accessible; some grind and progression challenges"

  • Competition
    -4

    "Focus on personal pace and self-set goals; multiplayer is minimal and cooperative rather than competitive"

  • Continuation
    3

    "Players report long play sessions and habitual engagement; some grindy elements encourage ongoing play"

  • Cooperation
    2

    "Online mode allows visiting friends' farms and helping crops; multiplayer limited but cooperative"

  • Creativity
    3

    "Customization of farm, house, and some buildings; decorating and personal expression encouraged"

  • Domination
    -5

    "Interactions emphasize equality and mutual respect; no evidence of exerting control or superiority"

  • Escapism
    4

    "Players use game as relaxing, stress-relieving escape with calming music and cute visuals"

  • Expectation
    -4

    "Players engage voluntarily for enjoyment and relaxation; no evidence of obligation or pressure"

  • Experimenting
    1

    "Some exploration of mechanics and farming strategies; mostly following quests and routines"

  • Exploration
    2

    "Players discover new areas and secrets gradually; some new locations unlock over time"

  • Expression
    3

    "Good options for character and farm customization; pets and decorations support self-expression"

  • Fantasy
    2

    "Light fictional story with some whimsical elements; grounded in farming sim genre"

  • Fellowship
    2

    "Community aspects present via multiplayer farm visits and chat; social connections limited but positive"

  • Growth
    3

    "Players learn farming, crafting, cooking, and progress through quests and leveling"

  • Health
    -5

    "Sedentary gameplay with no physical activity or rehab elements"

  • Idle
    3

    "Can be played in short sessions or long; some waiting for crops and tasks but generally engaging"

  • Intimacy
    -3

    "Social interactions are surface-level; no romance or deep emotional sharing"

  • Leadership
    -4

    "No evidence of leading others; cooperative and supportive roles dominate"

  • Progression
    4

    "Strong emphasis on leveling, unlocking items, upgrading farm and buildings"

  • Relaxation
    4

    "Game praised for relaxing, calming experience with soothing music and low stress"

  • Sensation
    2

    "Pleasant visuals and sounds provide sensory enjoyment; not intense stimulation"

  • Status
    -3

    "Limited social recognition; achievements mostly personal and low visibility"

  • Story
    3

    "Engaging narrative with quests and character interactions; story drives gameplay"

  • Strategy
    1

    "Some planning and resource management involved but mostly straightforward quest completion"

  • Thrill
    -3

    "Low risk, low suspense gameplay; no intense thrills or tension"

  • Value
    1

    "Mixed opinions on value; some find price steep but others feel content justifies cost"

  • Violence
    -5

    "No combat or destruction; focus on constructive farming and crafting"

  • Survival
    -4

    "Stable, low-risk environment; no threats or survival challenges"

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