Plow, sow, and reap. Sounds familiar? Not this time. Ancient Farm may not be the first farming simulator but it’s the first one to take you back thousands of years into the past, to ancient times where technology wasn’t nearly as impressive as it is today, but humanity was just as hungry as always.
“Ancient Farm” leaves you with the feeling that it stumbled upon a fantastic premise but failed to fully explore all the possibilities it offered.
Ancient Farm is a simple, relaxing farming simulator set in ancient Egypt. While its initial loop and fun ideas are engaging, the game quickly loses momentum due to repetitive tasks, shallow mechanics, and mediocre tech, resulting in weak long-term progression. It is ideal for casual players seeking a quick, stress-free cozy game, but anyone looking...
While I was drawn in by the peaceful/educational premise of Ancient Farm, the pinnacle of what can be experienced and subsequently enjoyed is too quickly achieved. In the face of this, though, the developers do give me hope with their active hands on approach, and perhaps in the future, could add more to the game. Until then, I will play Ancient Farm...
Ancient Farm is a rather uneven farming simulation. The fact that I am mostly alone on my farm—apart from the occasional trading ship—does not bother me at all. The tutorial is quite extensive, but beyond that there is a lack of incentives to engage with the various gameplay systems. In particular, the acquisition and use of water is overly complicated,...
Ancient Farm offers a solid foundation for a hands-on farming simulation set in ancient Egypt, with satisfying progression loops, a variety of crops and livestock, and a charmingly styled setting. Its focus on manual farming, crafting tools, and building your settlement from scratch gives you a strong sense of accomplishment as you watch your farm slowly...
