Farming Simulator 17

 PC
Metascore
69

Mixed or average reviews - based on 12 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 12
  2. Mixed: 8 out of 12
  3. Negative: 1 out of 12
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  1. Worth Playing
    Dec 27, 2016
    71
    One of the game's biggest selling points is that it is incredibly peaceful. Boot it up, kick back, and work your farm for a while. I spent most of my play time with a friend of mine who lives out of state, and the two of us worked together to keep the crops coming up and the money rolling in. That's not to say there's nothing to worry about, as vehicles have daily upkeep costs, and hiring AI workers is far from free. It's just that the worrisome bits are rarely directly apparent; if you are doing something at all, you are making progress.
  2. Games.cz
    Feb 14, 2017
    70
    Farming simulation with a strong focus on manual machines control and administration of operations. Its bonuses are relaxing gameplay, vastly varied offer of a farmer's equipment and hand-some visuals. Negatives include a bit lukewarm approach to innovations, not very friendly controls and UI or several controversial design decisions.
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  3. Gamer.no
    Jan 17, 2017
    70
    If you’ve yet to try a game in the Farming Simulator series, this is a good entry point, but it does not offer a lot for veterans.
  5. PC PowerPlay
    Jan 1, 2017
    70
    While not exactly fun in the traditional sense, FS 17 can be a very satisfying way to pass the time. [Issue#258, p.64]
  6. GRYOnline.pl
    Nov 4, 2016
    70
    Right now Farming Simulator 17 is the best game for virtual farming rookies. It's simply a good game with a surprisingly good technical side (for this genre, of course) and a quite diverse gameplay. Unfortunately - veterans of the series won't find anything new. Farming Simulator is in the same place it was 2 years ago. It only works better.
  7. TheSixthAxis
    Oct 25, 2016
    70
    With over 250 vehicles and equipment, Farming Sim 17 is bigger and better than ever. Although it’s still not going to be a game for everybody, this edition is more accessible and complete than ever before. Gamers that have no interest in slow-paced repetitive gameplay will likely be disappointed, but for those that enjoyed the previous games will find that there’s just about enough new features to justify a purchase.
  8. Games Master UK
    Jan 1, 2017
    65
    A pleasant, relaxing experience at first, but s the dept rises and the work piles up, the fun begins to slip. [Christmas 2016, p.68]
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  9. GameStar
    Oct 31, 2016
    65
    It's an entertaining simulation, but the developers changed only small details and ignored the bigger problems of the series.

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7.4

Mixed or average reviews- based on 72 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 43 out of 72
  2. Mixed: 19 out of 72
  3. Negative: 10 out of 72
  1. Callmepotato83
    Apr 10, 2017
    7
    By far, Farming Simulator 17 represents the best of the agricultural sims to be found on the PC. However, it seems the developers are are wellBy far, Farming Simulator 17 represents the best of the agricultural sims to be found on the PC. However, it seems the developers are are well aware that each of their creations will be considered the best of the genre and use this as an excuse to be lazy, having objects interact with each other in only the most minor of ways. This leads to ridiculous and cartoonish behavior of player controllable vehicles. Not to mention they have a history of charging a lot for minor content DLC. The games feel like a developer taking their audience for granted instead of striving to make their game the best it could be. But at its core, Farming Simulator 17 is thoroughly enjoyable, and does a great job of providing you with the freedom to manage your farm any way you see fit. With a little more work, the next incarnation of this game could take audiences by storm.… Full Review »
  2. GeriBird
    Oct 28, 2016
    10
    Best in the Farming series, more polished than Farming 15.
    Dynamic lighting, HD models makes the graphics more shiny.
    Entertaining and    Best in the Farming series, more polished than Farming 15.
    Dynamic lighting, HD models makes the graphics more shiny.
    Entertaining and relaxing ... great game, great simulation, far more better than the competitors.    … Full Review »
  3. The_D4RknesS
    Aug 14, 2023
    10
    The one I played the most in the series was FS15 so I decided to open this one for the first time... And I already fell in love with the game,The one I played the most in the series was FS15 so I decided to open this one for the first time... And I already fell in love with the game, besides being prettier than 2015 it is also more optimized both in d performance and in the fluidity of movement of vehicles in 15 was more "blocked "… Full Review »
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