Farming Simulator

Farming Simulator

Developer(s) Giants Software
Publisher(s) Focus Home Interactive
Distributor(s) Steam, Disc
Series Farming Simulator
Engine Giants engine[1]


Platform(s) iOS, Android, Kindle, Microsoft Windows, Mac OS, PlayStation 3, PlayStation Vita, Xbox 360, Nintendo 3DS, PlayStation 4, Xbox One
Release date(s)
Genre(s) Simulation video game
Mode(s) Single-player, Multiplayer
Distribution DVD, Digital distribution

Farming Simulator is a farming simulation video game developed by Giants Software. The locations are based on American and European environments. Players are able to farm, breed livestock, grow crops and sell all assets created from farming. The game has sold millions of copies,[3] and is considered the most widely played realistic farming simulation game.

Gameplay

In career mode, the player takes on the role of a farmer. Their task to expand on their "dated" farm and machinery. The main goal of the player is to harvest their crops/produce and sell them in order to expand their farming enterprise (e.g. machines, fields, animals and buildings). The player is free to explore, grow what ever they want to, and invest their money as it pleases them. Players can do multiplayer sessions on PC where they farm together, though not on the Xbox 360 nor on the PlayStation. There are Missions that consists of the player doing tasks within a time frame such as mowing grass or delivering cargo, then when the player completes it, they get the base amount of money plus a time bonus.

Android

Farming Simulator 2013

The initial release for Farming Simulator 2013 was on 25 October 2012. Almost a year later it received a large update and re-release under the title Farming Simulator 2013 Titanium Edition, on 10 October 2013. It contains all of the previous assets from the first iteration, with new content of a US based environment in the form of a map called "Westbridge Hills" and new vehicles.[2]

Farming Simulator 14

Farming Simulator 14 was released on mobile platforms in September 2013, and gives a more polished and more casual gaming experience on mobile platforms than the predecessors. There are 10 - 20 brands in the game.


Farming Simulator 15

Giants have unveiled the latest iteration of their farming simulator series on June 11, 2014. For instance, you will still have animals and crops in Farming Simulator 2015; the newest iteration will introduce forestry and vehicle wash capability. Farming Simulator 15 will be released on 8th generation consoles (PlayStation 4 and Xbox One).[4] There are now 41 brands in the game including truck manufacturer MAN. Some other additions to the game are New Holland as well as Husqvarna. FS 15 has a new feature included in the game which is logging. The game was released on PC on October 30, 2014 and it will be released on consoles on May 19, 2015.

Game History

The first game in the series was released in 2007 called Farming Simulator 2008.

The second game in the series was released in 2008 called Farming Simulator 2009.

The third game in the series was released in 2010 called Farming Simulator 2011

The fourth game in the series was released in 2012 called Farming Simulator 2013.

The fifth game in the series was released on October 30, 2014 called Farming Simulator 15.

Reception

Critical reception

Reception
Review scores
PublicationScore
iOSPCPS3Xbox 360
EurogamerN/AN/AN/A30[5]
IGNN/A7.1[6]N/AN/A
Aggregate scores
GameRankings65[7]65[8]40[9]30[10]
Metacritic59[11]65[12]40[13]29[14]

References

  1. ↑ "Giants Software". Retrieved 13 October 2013.
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 "Farming Simulator 2013 Titanium Edition". Retrieved 27 September 2013.
  3. ↑ Matulef, Jeffrey (2013-11-18). "Farming Simulator 14 plows onto iOS and Android". Eurogamer. Retrieved 2014-05-26.
  4. ↑ "Farming Simulator 2015-E3 Teaser". Farming Simulaor. Retrieved 11 July 2014.
  5. ↑ Whitehead, Dan (12 September 2013). "Farming Simulator review". eurogamer.net. Eurogamer. Retrieved 28 September 2013.
  6. ↑ MICHAEL, JON (7 November 2012). "A DIFFERENT BUT ENJOYABLE BUSINESS SIMULATION.". ign.com. IGN. Retrieved 28 September 2013.
  7. ↑ "Farming Simulator 2013 iOS". gamerankings.com. GameRankings. Retrieved 28 September 2013.
  8. ↑ "Farming Simulator 2013 PC". gamerankings.com. GameRankings. Retrieved 28 September 2013.
  9. ↑ "Farming Simulator 2013 Play Station 3". gamerankings.com. GameRankings. Retrieved 28 September 2013.
  10. ↑ "Farming Simulator 2013 Xbox 360". gamerankings.com. GameRankings. Retrieved 28 September 2013.
  11. ↑ "Farming Simulator 2012 iOS". metacritic.com. Metacritic. Retrieved 28 September 2013.
  12. ↑ "Farming Simulator 2013 PC". metacritic.com. Metacritic. Retrieved Sep 28, 2013.
  13. ↑ "Farming Simulator 2013 PlayStation 3". metacritic.com. Metacritic. Retrieved 28 September 2013.
  14. ↑ "Farming Simulator 2013 Xbox 360". metacritic.com. Metacritic. Retrieved 28 September 2013.

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