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Farming Simulator 17

Xbox One, PlayStation 4, PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac • 2016

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Quick resume

Take on the role of a modern farmer in Farming Simulator 17! Explore farming possibilities in a new North American environment. Drive over 250 farming vehicles and equipment from over 75 manufacturers, including new brands such as Challenger, Fendt, Valtra or Massey Ferguson.

Global score

93/100

Genres

Simulator, Strategy

Pros

  • Extensive mod support
  • Realistic and immersive farming simulation
  • Large variety of vehicles and equipment
  • Cooperative multiplayer mode
  • Relaxing and addictive gameplay

Cons

  • Some bugs and ai issues
  • Limited number of maps
  • Lack of narrative or story
  • Repetitive tasks may cause monotony
  • Some controls and ui quirks

Motivations

  • Autonomy
    4

    "Players have freedom to choose activities, manage farms, buy equipment, and decide play style with many options and mod support."

  • Competence
    3

    "Game offers skill development in managing complex farming tasks, vehicle operation, and strategic economic decisions."

  • Competition
    -3

    "Focus is on personal progress and management rather than competing against others; multiplayer is cooperative."

  • Continuation
    5

    "Highly addictive with long play sessions, extensive content, and modding community encouraging habitual play."

  • Cooperation
    3

    "Multiplayer mode supports cooperative farming and shared goals, though solo play is also common."

  • Creativity
    4

    "Strong creativity through modding, farm customization, vehicle upgrades, and map editing."

  • Domination
    -4

    "Interactions are cooperative and balanced; no emphasis on exerting control or superiority over others."

  • Escapism
    4

    "Players use the game as a relaxing escape from real life stresses, enjoying immersive farming simulation."

  • Expectation
    -4

    "Players engage voluntarily out of personal interest and enjoyment rather than obligation or pressure."

  • Experimenting
    4

    "Encourages trying new vehicles, farming techniques, mods, and strategies to optimize farm management."

  • Exploration
    2

    "Players explore large maps and discover new areas, though maps are limited in number."

  • Expression
    3

    "Customization of vehicles, farms, and character appearance allows for personal expression."

  • Fantasy
    -4

    "Grounded in realistic farming simulation with plausible scenarios and equipment."

  • Fellowship
    3

    "Community and multiplayer modes foster social connection and shared farming experiences."

  • Growth
    4

    "Players learn farming skills, economic management, and improve gameplay proficiency over time."

  • Health
    -4

    "Primarily sedentary gameplay with minimal physical activity involved."

  • Idle
    -3

    "Requires sustained attention and active management rather than casual or background play."

  • Intimacy
    -3

    "Social interactions are mostly surface-level cooperative play rather than close emotional bonds."

  • Leadership
    2

    "Players can lead farm operations and manage workers, but leadership is not a strong focus."

  • Progression
    5

    "Strong emphasis on accumulating equipment, upgrading farms, and economic growth."

  • Relaxation
    4

    "Gameplay is relaxing and immersive, balancing challenge with flow for stress relief."

  • Sensation
    2

    "Visual and auditory feedback is pleasant but not intense; focus is on calm stimulation."

  • Status
    -3

    "Achievements and recognition are mostly personal; social status is not a major motivator."

  • Story
    -4

    "No narrative or plot; gameplay is context-free and open-ended."

  • Strategy
    4

    "Requires planning, resource management, and strategic decision-making for success."

  • Thrill
    -3

    "Low risk and suspense; gameplay is steady and controlled without intense thrills."

  • Value
    4

    "Players perceive good return on time invested due to extensive content and mod support."

  • Violence
    -5

    "Gameplay focuses on constructive farming activities without combat or destruction."

  • Survival
    -4

    "Stable environment with minimal threat; focus on growth rather than avoiding failure."

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