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Farming Simulator 19

PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch • 2018

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Quick resume

The best-selling franchise takes a giant leap forward with a complete overhaul of the graphics engine, offering the most striking and immersive visuals and effects, along with the deepest and most complete farming experience ever.

Global score

94/100

Genres

Simulator, Strategy

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    Pros

    • Highly customizable with extensive mod support
    • Relaxing and immersive farming simulation
    • Long playtime with addictive, habitual engagement
    • Good multiplayer co-op experience
    • Educational and realistic farming mechanics

    Cons

    • Limited maps and npc interaction
    • Ai helpers are often ineffective
    • Some bugs and technical issues persist
    • Lack of narrative or story elements
    • Slow-paced and potentially tedious for some players

    Analysis

    Broadly representative of its motivational profile, with a few distinct shifts. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Fantasy, Violence, Story, Thrill. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Cooperation, Fellowship, Leadership.

    How to use the graph
    Similar games map

    Each dot is a game. They are arranged from the same motivation profile as in the “Motivations” section below. Closer dots usually mean more similar reasons to play (exploration, competition, relaxation, etc.)—not that one game is “better” than another.

    • Larger dot with a light outline: the game you are viewing.
    • Colour: groups of games with comparable motivation patterns (statistical clusters).
    • Hover a dot to see the game name; click to open its page.
    • Scroll or double-click the chart to zoom out and see more games.

    Why don’t the axes read like a score? This view uses t-SNE: it only keeps who is close to whom. The scales are not “good to bad” or hours played—they separate groups on the map. Read distance between dots, not the axis numbers.

    Motivations

    • Autonomy
      4

      "Players have freedom to choose farming activities, customize farms, use mods, and direct their own gameplay without strict routines."

    • Competence
      3

      "Game offers skill development in managing farming operations, machinery, and strategy; some players find it challenging and rewarding."

    • Competition
      -4

      "Focus is on personal pace and self-set goals rather than competing against others; multiplayer is cooperative rather than competitive."

    • Continuation
      5

      "Many players report long hours and habitual play, with addiction-like engagement and repeated returns to the game."

    • Cooperation
      3

      "Multiplayer and co-op modes allow working together on farms, though many players also enjoy solo play."

    • Creativity
      4

      "Strong mod support and map editing tools enable extensive customization and creative farm building."

    • Domination
      -5

      "Interactions emphasize equal participation and cooperation; no evidence of dominance or power imposition."

    • Escapism
      4

      "Players use the game as a relaxing escape from real life, stress relief, and distraction."

    • Expectation
      -4

      "Engagement is driven by intrinsic interest and personal desire rather than obligation or external pressure."

    • Experimenting
      3

      "Players experiment with mods, different farming strategies, and map customizations to enhance experience."

    • Exploration
      2

      "Some exploration of maps and modded environments occurs, though core maps are limited and familiar."

    • Expression
      3

      "Customization of farms, vehicles, and use of mods allows for personal expression."

    • Fantasy
      -3

      "Game focuses on realistic farming simulation with plausible scenarios rather than imaginative fiction."

    • Fellowship
      3

      "Community and multiplayer foster a sense of belonging and shared interest among players."

    • Growth
      3

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

    • Health
      -5

      "Game involves sedentary play with no physical activity or health-related features."

    • Idle
      -3

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

    • Intimacy
      -4

      "Social interactions are mostly surface-level or cooperative; no evidence of close emotional relationships formed."

    • Leadership
      1

      "Some players lead multiplayer groups or manage farms, but leadership is not a dominant theme."

    • Progression
      4

      "Strong emphasis on accumulating equipment, upgrades, and expanding farm operations."

    • Relaxation
      5

      "Many players describe the game as relaxing, soothing, and a good way to unwind."

    • Sensation
      2

      "Visuals and sounds are pleasant but not highly stimulating; overall moderate sensory input."

    • Status
      -3

      "Achievements and progress are mostly personal; limited social recognition or status seeking."

    • Story
      -4

      "Game lacks narrative or plot; gameplay is context-free and sandbox style."

    • Strategy
      3

      "Requires planning and problem solving in farm management and resource allocation."

    • Thrill
      -4

      "Gameplay is low risk and controlled; lacks suspense or high tension moments."

    • Value
      4

      "Players perceive good value for time and money, especially with mod support and replayability."

    • Violence
      -5

      "No combat or destructive gameplay; focus is on constructive farming activities."

    • Survival
      -4

      "Game operates in stable, low-risk conditions without threats or survival challenges."

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