Farming Simulator 19

Pros

• Many different ways to amass wealth
• Beautiful gameworld
• New items and mechanics

Cons

• Steep learning curve
• Time-consuming gameplay
• Some monotonous aspects

Farming Simulator 19 is a peaceful simulation game that gives you full control over a growing farm that needs hands-on management.

If you have been searching for a simulation game that perfectly blends peaceful gameplay and robust mechanics, then you might want to try out Farming Simulator 19. This incredibly popular simulation series has been around for many years, and it has a huge following of loyal fans who love building robust farms from the ground up. While Farming Simulator 19 can be very relaxing, you are also going to run into some major challenges as your farm begins to grow. From buying attachments for your farm equipment to hiring seasonal help, this rich gameworld has quite a bit to offer.

Even though this game is hugely complex, the overall goal is simple. As a farm owner, making money is going to be your driving force. How that money is made is completely left up to the player, and there are many different routes to take. When you first start a new game, you are going to be given a small plot of land, a few basic pieces of equipment, and a little bit of money. From there, you will need to decide which direction you would like to take your farm.

Much as the name implies, Farming Simulator 19 focuses on crops, but there are many different ways that you can amass a fortune. Instead of planting and harvesting crops, you might want to start raising livestock that you can sell to various meat processing plants. Another option that you have is clearing out old growth to make usable lumber that you can sell. While those alternative sources of income can break up the monotony of the game, selling crops will most likely be the easiest way to build your wealth.

Well before you start your first major game, you should probably spend a little bit of time completing the tutorial. While that tutorial might seem boring at first, it is actually going to be very beneficial in the long run. The tutorial should only take you an hour or two to complete, and it is going to teach you some important skills that you are going to need later on. That includes how to plant crops, when to harvest your crops, how to hook up new attachments to your equipment, and where to sell your goods. If you decide to skip the tutorial and don’t have any experience with this franchise, then you will most likely find yourself pretty confused at various points in the game.

Even if you don’t glean very much from the tutorial, it is still going to give you a very good look at what the gameplay is going to be like. Relatively simple tasks that seem like they might only take you a few minutes to complete can quickly become monotonous projects that require quite a bit of work. An example of that would be growing feed for your livestock. If you decide to have cows, then you will need to grow a very specific type of crop to feed them. To harvest that crop, you must have at least two unique attachments for your tractor as well as a place to store the feed. Unfortunately, attachments and storage facilities cost quite a bit of money, and you might need to focus on other ventures for a while before you can even consider raising cattle.

That level of complexity can be frustrating in some situations, but it also adds to the unique nature of the game. Some players might find the work monotonous while others are going to enjoy the linear aspect of building a successful farm. As long as you are fine with the trial and error method of gameplay, then you are probably going to enjoy each step of Farming Simulator 19. All of the different tasks will probably seem overwhelmingly complex at first, but you should be able to eventually figure them all out with a little bit of hard work.

Gamers who are fans of this franchise will be glad to hear that the developers have added quite a bit of new content to Farming Simulator 19. While many of the controls and mechanics are similar to previous titles, there is much more freedom in this release. One of the first improvements that you are going to notice is the overhauled graphics. Even though the farms are relatively quiet, the development team has perfectly captured the solitude of the Midwest. They have also included an entirely new soundtrack that has been broken up into different radio stations that you can listen to while carrying out your work. From upbeat pop songs to quiet country tunes, this game’s soundtrack has a little something for everyone. As an added bonus, all of the sound effects have been upgraded as well, and that extra noise helps to fill out the gameworld.

The primary purpose of Farming Simulator 19 is to build as much wealth as possible through crops and livestock, but there are some additional ways to make money and spend your time that you might also want to explore. One of the newest additions to the game is the ability to hire helpers or become a helper yourself. If your neighbor’s farm needs some assistance, then they might offer you money to bring over one of your tractors or transport some feed to their storage facility. You also have the option of carrying out various fetch quests on your farm as well as nearby farms. Those fetch quests aren’t incredibly exciting, but they do add some additional content to the game.

Another feature that has been added to Farming Simulator 19 is the ability to ride horses. While that might not seem like a huge change, it has been something that players have wanted for years. Being able to ride a horse around your farm is both relaxing and practical. Instead of jumping in heavy machinery to get to the other side of the farm, you can simply enjoy a leisurely ride with your favorite horse. Those types of upgrades have really helped Farming Simulator 19 stand apart from previous titles in the franchise, and this is an excellent option for anyone who is a fan of the management simulation genre.

Pros

• Many different ways to amass wealth
• Beautiful gameworld
• New items and mechanics

Cons

• Steep learning curve
• Time-consuming gameplay
• Some monotonous aspects