Acres - Subjective Review
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 Published On Feb 22, 2024

Acres is a deceptively simple farming game that is one part clicker, one part strategy, and is very satisfying to play. Here's a blast through the early stages of the game before asking the question of "do I want to play more?"

Here's their early access description from Steam:
Grow with Purpose: Acres is all about tending to your crops and nurturing the land for a bountiful yield. Your success hinges on your ability to respond to market orders, cultivating the right crops in the right amounts to meet demand.

Gameplay
Fulfill orders by growing crops. Meet increasing market demands by upgrading tractors & equipment, automating cultivation and purchasing more land. How long can you keep the farm operating?

Meeting market demands
Market orders queue, with certain crops and amounts, It’s up to the player to grow the requested crops before the order ticket expires.
Orders sell automatically when harvested crops are available.

The amount of cash earned is dependent on the crops’ value and how quickly the order was fulfilled. As market orders age, the order value will gradually decrease until time has expired. Too many expired orders will reduce the farm’s reputation level.
Crop cultivation

1. Till the Soil, Unveil Potential:
Use the plow tools to transform overgrown soil into fertile ground. This initial step sets the stage for your thriving farm.

2. Plant with Precision:
Employ the planters to sow seeds with accuracy. Explore a diverse range of seed types, each holding its unique attributes and requirements.

3. Weed Control and Cultivation:
Neutralize competing weeds with cultivators, ensuring your crops take center stage. Cultivate the perfect environment for growth.

4. Sustain Soil Vitality:
Maintain soil health to prevent resource depletion by using soil amendment tools. Adjust water levels, pH balance, and nutrients to suit each crop's needs. Your stewardship ensures a continuous cycle of fruitful harvests.

5. Harvest in Abundance:
Watch your efforts bloom as plants mature. Utilize state-of-the-art harvesters to gather crops at their peak, reaping the rewards of your hard work.
Tractors, Upgrades & Automation

Manual hand tools can be upgraded to automated tractor and implement versions, allowing faster processing times and freeing up the player to manage other areas of the farm.

Better tractors and implements have increased usage costs, it is up to the player to decide when upgrades are necessary and cost effective.
Features
ACRES offers:

Growing rows of independent crops
Time-sensitive actions that add a sense of urgency to your farming tasks
Calming but thoughtful strategy that allows you to plan and optimize your farm
Simplistic automation to streamline your operations
Limited trading and economy mechanics to add depth to your farming experience
A relaxing atmosphere that helps you unwind and escape the hustle and bustle of daily life
Beautiful, vibrant graphics that bring the minimalist world to life
Strategic placement options to optimize soil health and crop growth
Many unlockable crops and implements, offering a sense of progression and discovery

What ACRES does not offer
4x Strategy gameplay
Deep layers of factory building mechanics
Realistic simulator elements
Animal husbandry
Combat & Violence
Multiplayer functionality
Lootboxes or microtransactions

Immerse yourself in the simplicity and tranquil beauty of ACRES: Minimalist Farming Sim. Cultivate your crops, nurture your land, and create your dream farm in a serene and captivating world.

*****
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