I played Fae Farm so you don't have to

[@lissthelass]

Shoutout that one digging clip that I accidentally inserted into the video like six times at 25:57

[@plipplop2886]

IT MADE ME LAUGH SO FREAKING HARD! It just KEPT coming up I was wheezing by the end of it

[@Ttoby89]

I so thought that was a hilarious surrealist choice about frustration ^^

[@PastelSolar]

Your shovel is NOT strong enough 😂

[@midwest_loner]

Honestly love you accidentally left that in. Had me geeking

[@neophyte8]

I thought it was done when you cut back to the farm for longer and then it came up one last time and I died

[@user-kx5en8dg7u]

this game looks fun, but like "buy it for 80% off in the nintendo eshop 5 years after release" kind of fun

[@teedytat8147]

😂 this is so true

[@ayumuchorizo4486]

definitely gonna //coughcoughpiratecoughcough// off of steam then purchase it when it's at a reasonable price 😗

[@chiyowee2721]

KOGA OOGAMI IS THAT YOU

[@ninisdesk]

yea buy it 80% off but only use your gold points kind of fun

[@toastiino]

BYLETH IN USERNAME SPOTTED!!!!!! 🫶🫶🫶🫶🫶🫶🫶🫶🫶🫶🫶

[@jorrdan.]

"It is so hard to say this game is worth $40 when Stardew Valley is $15" EXACTLY! Honestly if the price had been more reasonable to begin with there would be no contention around this game.

[@nakiado]

Yeah it's really strange when a larger company (Phoenix Labs has 4 offices) tries to do what an indie developer pretty much already did at a significantly lesser price tag. Stardew Valley was really something special, this one really isn't... In a year some other farming sim will gather hype and Fae Farm will be culturally insignificant. We already got Rune Factory on the DS almost 2 decades ago which offered an rpg fantasy farming sim experience by the creators of Story of Seasons (fka Harvest Moon) and is fantastic! A remaster of the 3rd just came out this month but because the developers didn't spend all their budget advertising it didn't get hype, instead that money was clearly spent making the game as fantastic as it is on release unlike this game which we're waiting for patches to repair...

[@ShadyMilksYoutube]

yup, they're literally like "its 3d so give us 30 bucks" um.... girl what

[@CBman11037]

Rune Factory 4 is 30 and it is FAR BETTER than stardew valley and cheaper then Fae Farm

[@myalee403]

Idk guys… I’ve been literally OBSESSED with this game and haven’t been able to put it down since buying it- it’s been worth my $60😅

[@jazzlynjohansen9332]

What I paid $60 😭

[@jolievanille]

i got fae farm on switch for my birthday. its entertaining but the game have no soul. the studio didn't understand that people might come for farm sims but stay for the villagers. the magic of stardew resides in its sense of community. Villagers might be npcs but they have a home, a personality, hobbies, schedules, likes and dislikes, hopes, dreams, and even a past. They feel real, and its fun and sometimes funny to learn to know them. Bring them stuff and later understand why they asked you that specific items. In fae farm the npcs are just npcs...

[@lissthelass]

So true

[@mandydini]

I got fae farm and tried my best to give it a chance, but in the end it just made me crave the depth of stardew valley and I’ve been playing that again instead

[@Okk681]

I went into it knowing the NPC's were going to be soulless and I was okay with that because I thought the gameplay would make up for it. Turns out, the gameplay feels pretty soulless too. Rip my money...

[@unsystematic-]

@@Okk681 damn........ Paleo Pines it is I guess. Maybe revisit Fae Farm with some updates hopefully.

[@tomer4566]

Yep I did not see a single drop of personality in any of the dialogue in this review. It's all "go get this for me, you can now go to location X and talk to Y..." even if some of the dates are interesting (unlikely), you have to get so many items for them just to get a couple lines of dialogue drip fed. and the story is just the same thing repeated 3 times??

[@gemmam6113]

To me… not only is Stardew £15 but it was made and continues to be supported by ONE PERSON!!!!!! The depth and personality that stardew has, that it has maintained over the years, has set the standard for me

[@verygorgeous2me]

ive never really "cared" about developers for games but SDV really made me appreciate the amount of hardwork that goes into creating an amazing game. ConcernedApe continuosusly take account of what fans want/say about the game, consistenly updates us on changes as well as posting snippets for haunted chocolatier. its such a beautiful game with so many hours of content, im 370+ hours into one save and im only 51% complete. It's really easy to put down and pick up. I was considering getting fae farm but i was unsure from the trailers but after watching this review i think i'll save my money and keep grinding SDV

[@itscthuwu5125]

One person needs less money than a full development team.

[@bebe44144]

@@itscthuwu5125 yea, but it's a heck of a lot more work to make/maintain a game on your own. idk much about the creator, but hearing all this and the fact they made it a pretty affordable price despite only doing it on their own?!?!? i give them props and they def deserve all the pay off from their hard work.

[@jorrdan.]

@@itscthuwu5125 A full dev team from a big company has more marketing power. Not to mention, a team has the resources to put much more in their game than a solo dev. Higher prices should reflect in the content as well.

[@AegisDier]

Ok so this is an excuse to make every game cheaper or what

[@Cokasianable]

This game feels like one of those Facebook farming games from back during the FB gaming era of the 2010s

[@ligeialovelace]

Oh my god, you're right. 😱

[@aashkas]

Haha true. Played loads of them, Farmville and then there was another one with pretty graphics and ton of quests that this resembles. And don't forget the thorns are right out copied from dream light valley.

[@BaileyBlurbs]

Omg the best explanation ever

[@shanon4768]

I also got those vibes from it, man I miss a lot of those games they were my childhood

[@seurn7801]

It's giving Dragon City meets Stardew Valley vibes

[@eggiboiroi]

i can fully see both sides of the argument for this game tbh! my main issue is: stardew valley is worth FAR more than $15. like straight up, at this point? way more! but if they ever changed their price, people would be outraged even though it’s what they deserve. so when a new game of this type comes out and prices higher, whether or not you think it’s fully worth it, it’s gonna be dogged on yknow?

[@lissthelass]

That’s a really great point

[@Toksyuryel]

Just look at how much people raged when Factorio raised their price by a whole $5

[@zkme2734]

I think SV price is due to be made by one person, while FF is made by a whole development team.

[@Toksyuryel]

@@zkme2734 If a whole development team can't create a better product than one person, I'm not going to pay 4x the price for it. Fae Farm is overpriced even if we imagine a world where Stardew is not underpriced. It's a $30 game _at best_ .

[@WhatWillYouFind]

@@zkme2734 This, indie developers price their game at what they feel is necessary. Small studios benefit from a lower price but higher potential volume, whereas AAA developers can command the price because the market is conditioned for that.

[@gagaloo83]

This game is $80 in Canada. I don't think it was worth that at all.

[@justinef]

Agreed. In USD that’s about $60 which is waaaaay too much when I compare it to something like Stardew Valley.

[@gagaloo83]

@@justinef Yep. I''ve played Stardew Valley over and over. I don't see myself doing the same with this one. The graphics are cute, and that's about it.

[@jade_the_doll9299]

This game really gives new pokemon energy, like they just did the bare minimum and slapped the label farming sim on it and assumed everyone will but it just cause its vaguely cute and a farming sim, like I might be easier on them if they priced it more appropriately but there are so many more better farming sims you can get for less than half of what this is depending on the game, I would definitely rather recommend people try stardew, sun haven, or moonstone island

[@gagaloo83]

@@jade_the_doll9299 I have regrets buying it right away. I was really excited for it. The fairy cave is annoying to get through, so that's where I stopped.

[@JishinimaTidehoshi]

I heard things were bad in Canada but damn!!!

[@mostlyghostey]

I cannot get over the fact that this game looks like My Sims. It’s definitely not calling to me in any way.

[@crm7n]

it reminds me of harvest moon x my sims x this elementary game called "prodigy math" we played as kids that had similar different worlds with different elements

[@macymiller3417]

It’s a gorgeous game

[@coldyams5874]

@@crm7nomg prodigy math 😭😭 that's so true

[@Bananachan289]

Omg yessss I can’t unsee it

[@cheyennebarton]

THANK YOU! that's exactly the art style!!

[@brees3]

I 100% agree with everyone with gripes about the relationships/dialogue. But also, maybe I'm alone in this, but it's just not a dealbreaker for me. I almost like that Fae Farm has nearly no plot because it lets me neglect all the townsfolk and spend days mining and decorating without feeling guilty.

[@periwinkletree]

Same!

[@macymiller3417]

Same!

[@user-kx5en8dg7u]

same, having soulless dialogue lets me focus on becoming an agricultural mogul lol

[@peterh1875]

relationships? With those witless blank faces with no personality; and the voices - did anyone mention the voices? Gurgling, squeeking, screeching and laughing in no tongue known to man (or woman, presumably). I wish I could not just shut down the voice for my toon, but all that "voice acting' entirely. I guess at the ridiculous price they are selling the game for, they could not afford to get some real voice acting done? Saving on localization? The voices are horrid. And, even post patch #1, the game is still full of bugs and stuff that doesn't work right. I guess apart from the voice acting, they could also not afford playtesters. {le sigh} I played through it, watched the titles roll, and kept going. But, really, it's not worth the price. Think I'll go back to Dinkum, or Stardew, or Sandrock. All of them are better, and don't hardly cost half as much.

[@mayorkitty]

Same! It took me longer than needed to unlock quests for this reason. I didn’t bother to talk to people because they all said the exact same line about clearing the thorns🙄

[@B_Dazzy]

SO glad you made this video cause I know nothing about Fae Farm except people saying it's not worth the money. It's nice to see a diff perspective from someone who finished the game, but also totally get how Stardew just ruins perception of farming games, it's just too good and so cheap!! Love the vid Liss

[@macymiller3417]

The game is worth the money to me. People just want everything for pennies because the cheaper they can get it the more games they can buy. I get it but like saying its not worth it is just a tad bit extreme to myself but everyone values different things. I didn’t love SDV or even ACNH (I loved the old AC games just for perspective. My DS was my everything) so this game I was apprehensive but its SO GOOD. I love that there are quests and things to complete or do your own thing. If SDV dev knew that game was going to blow up I can almost guarantee it would’ve been more then $15 but being a smaller dev you never know what to expect. Imo

[@pea7422]

its not worth it sis. @@macymiller3417

[@DD-pt9qw]

Thank you for a positive review. Trying to figure out if I want to buy it as I’m into farming games but also like the rpg part of it. Really not concerned about the price as most new switch games are pricey.

[@stillfangirlingtoday1468]

​@@macymiller3417 Exactly, it was only 15usd because he was an indie dev working alone and he was apprehensive, not because he didn't think his game wasn't worth more. I still think 60 bucks is asking for too much, but15 shouldn't be the standard.

[@macymiller3417]

@@stillfangirlingtoday1468 Fair enough. I agree with this.

[@quailron1581]

It’s kinda wild that Stardew caused a genre boom *and* a genre bust at the same time lol

[@zakifletcher8998]

It’s surprisingly common when a indie game raises the bar so high. Many others will try to reach the same heights and the moment we see larger studios try and recreate lightning in a bottle is typically when the genre is oversaturated. I think a really great example is what FNAF did for the indie horror scene. It inadvertently created a new sub genre (Mascot horror) and most of what you see now in that genre is egregious cash grabs with no soul whatsoever. Stardew Valley was a passion project. This game looks perfectly fine but you can see it was made purely to make money. I think it’s particularly bad for the cozy/farming sim genre as it introduced a whole new demographic of gamers, and company’s want to capitalise on that.

[@ezzatheartist]

Am I losing it, why did the ‘this shovel isn’t strong enough, upgrade it to dig this’ scene pop up like 10 times at 25:57 I thought I was having an aneurism 😭 sick video as always Liss

[@lissthelass]

Oh NO must be a mistake in the edit god DAMNIT

[@dodsii]

@@lissthelass😭😭

[@Zectifin]

its time to D-D-D-D-D-DIIIIIG! -shovel Yugio

[@egg3255]

came in the comments to see if anyone else was mentioning it, I thought it was some high level meme I wasn't getting

[@skyelx6893]

@@lissthelassI thought it was funny

[@Kalitayy]

There’s like a new cozy cottagecore “uwu” farm game every month and me, my wallet and my attention span just can’t keep up anymore. I’m still focusing on Palia and I always find myself coming back to my comfort zone which is Minecraft. I’m fine with only playing one farming game despite being in the middle of an ocean of cozy games. Reminder for non-influencers who don’t have unlimited money, the idea of farming games is to promote simple, slow, anti-materialistic lifestyle. Always having to try out new farming games as soon as they come out just because your favorite content creator seem to be enjoying them is not sustainable and defeats the whole point of farming games, especially if one of them costs $40. Also, Fae Farm uses Raleway font. I don’t like how the “W” looks like.

[@Maryaminx]

I agree. The cost and the predictable similarity between them really cuts down on my need or desire to play multiples of these games. I have Stardew Valley, Dinkum on the back burner, and Travellers Rest waiting for 1.0. Those keep me pretty occupied especially since I have a couple other go-to games outside the genre.

[@pathfinderhazel3624]

well said!

[@pizzatime3752]

Palia, Minecraft, and SDV are amazing!

[@Romanticoutlaw]

not to complicated anyone's life or anything but cattails: wildwood story is out now and seems pretty nice if you ever went "this farming sim is cute and all, but what if I was a _cat?"_

[@Badusername2000]

Minecraft will always be my happy place, been playing that game for over 10 years now, and I can always come back to it

[@meganchatters9966]

The overly “buttery”/ mobile game look of the game reminds of Coral Island. The mines look really similar as well. Although I don’t super love that quality of appearance and some of the game mechanics of Coral Island are a little bothersome, it still feels like it has spirit. I really like the NPCs and I’m excited for more content from the game! There’s not anything from Fae Farm that I’ve seen so far that makes me want to get it

[@veronicaalvarez5040]

If you continue the game play for this game you should sprinkle that scene of the shovel. It’s would be so funny, imo 😂😂

[@Zectifin]

love an inside meme. those who don't know will think they are losing it.

[@faeb.9618]

ngl most of the gameplay differences between this and other farming sims give me the vibe of "we wanted to be different and stand out" rather than understanding why those standard mechanics are done the way they are and finding a way to change them in a way that improves them

[@ScyllaCephalopod]

When I walked up to Nhamashal to chat with him, and he said "Your smile is... distracting," that was like, damn. I wish any other dialog in the game was as memorable as that.

[@paddyq3235]

Nhamashal did not like me at first so I got to live out my enemies to lovers fantasy and honesty I adored it.

[@massiecure8422]

I'm really interested in the whole thing but the face design is just way too simplistic, it's like the devs are so afraid of adding some personality to the faces

[@hey_im_jai]

youre brave, i used invisibility potions and cheesed the last dungeon entirely lol

[@lissthelass]

Oh my god that’s GENIUS lmao

[@saraohlgren]

Exactly what I did hahaha

[@paddyq3235]

I loved this game and was super invested in it and still used the invisiblity potions. The last dungeon really sucks.

[@aspynthemermaid]

how did you feel about the 'fae' aspect? i think that was big problem i saw with people who were negative. It took 8-10 hours to get any Fae in the game/mention of it. The game was more Farm than Fae and I feel like thats why some were also upset.

[@KatherynneF]

From watching the video, it didn't really have the fae theme. Everything had the same style so the fae weren't any more magical. They were just regular people with wings.

[@paddyq3235]

As much as I enjoyed this game I was dissapointed by the magic. I felt like the magic elements were not very integrated. I was really excited about a game where you used magic to supplement your farming but that just wasn't really what the game was.

[@MaizysPlayhouse]

I was OBSESSED with Fae Farm, and there were some little frustrations like the NPCs having no individual personality but I wasn’t bothered too much, then realized I’d have to have 2(technically 3) separate farms, where one is far away and I’d have to go back and forth, even with the teleporting I was tired of it cause I felt like I didn’t have enough time in the day to do everything and won’t play it anymore. 😕 I wish I could have all of my animals in one location.

[@ashhunt2016]

Honestly I know the game is expensive, but I've been playing nonstop since I started so it's definitely going to be worth it for me in the end

[@ashhunt2016]

I also personally enjoy that it looks like My Sims, and the integration of the magical sprites/fae elements is so cute and cozy

[@macymiller3417]

I can already tell I’m going to have hella hours into this game

[@lilyswiftcompany]

It’s worth the price to me as well

[@halodeer]

I got the 40$ version on steam and I like it so far

[@PixelFae42]

I’ve been so addicted to this game since launch. Worth the money for me 100%, even my fiancé who usually only enjoys games like WoW, Diablo and Overwatch is addicted to this game.

[@rosieaedo]

I think a huge problem this game never addresses is that you can basically skip all elements of a farming sim and just mine your way through the game. Just didn't live up to the hype tbh.

[@devforfun5618]

how ? you need to make a lot of food to every "boss"

[@AshesRoxxx]

@@devforfun5618I used invisibility potions to make my way through every cave

[@thepersonwiththepanels5351]

Guys, I don’t think that Liss’s shovel was strong enough at first in the Volcano Mines

[@FleckfromBrooklyn]

“The biggest fantasy is that the land is just given to you for free”. Hot dog, farming sim gamers would have thrived in 1862 America.

[@Crystre]

I remember being slightly intrigued by the game but couldn’t find any pictures of the love interest (I need my romance in these games) so I just forgot about it. I nearly choked seeing the price. I was expecting to be 15-30 dollars, not a new Pokémon game! I ended up getting my time at Portia since it was on sale, so far it’s fun

[@morgangreg353]

The guys at my local game store reaaaallllyyyy tried to sell me on this one just because I said I had played Harvest Moon before, so thanks for an honest review. It looks really cute honestly, but with so many games coming out this month I don't think I'll be picking it up for full price. I'll definitely keep my eyes on the future content updates, tho!

[@CreatrixTiara]

The fishing mechanic is a lot like Spiritfarer's!

[@skage1491]

Yes! I luv spiritfarer, so beautiful and touching, and some of the best dialogue. Tho a tad bit grindy at times lolol

[@Bananachan289]

And potion permit! It took me ages to get the hang of.. until I googled it 😂

[@Bananachan289]

@@skage1491honestly I’ve taken so many breaks with spiritfayer because it feels like you’re building for no real reason

[@skage1491]

@@Bananachan289 Trueee, I've definitely felt that

[@Vecoir]

I feel so bad but the characters look too much like moded Roblox characters in the face so I really can’t get into it 😭

[@arielburris7881]

Yes the art style and voices grind my gears

[@Toastcat890]

I hate how they don't have noses

[@teedytat8147]

Yeah I also don't like The art style

[@almond3066]

That and they have the same copy paste face lol

[@AnnahBrice]

love the "guess i could become a personality girly" comment 😂i want to get through the game more before i commit to this video but i watched through what i had already done, I've been so excited for this game!!

[@Chris-dou]

Omg I this morning I was doing some research to see if I wanted to buy this game. But I couldn’t find any trusty reviews, so I typed in your name but you didn’t have a one yet. So lucky that 8 hours later I find this in my subscription box. Thank you for making this!

[@PastelSolar]

This game is really fun and tbh the drawbacks are not even as bad as people make them out to be. Yes, the dialoge is boring, but the gameplay is super fun, and I really enjoy it!

[@snmioe813]

so excited to watch!! been wanting this game since it was announced on nintendo direct but it’s so expensive to buy blindly without knowing how good it is, so I’m excited to see if it’s worth buying :) thanks for the vid!!

[@soupoup]

Same

[@Cappyken]

I think you should really try out short hike! It's such a cozy game :D

[@lousprout]

a short hike is so lovely i love it sm

[@cowboycalico]

literally my favorite game of all time

[@soupoup]

Yes its cute and fun with a really nice art style:)

[@randomness9387]

I played that recently. Agreed its so cute and sooo cozy ❤

[@shannona.289]

I love a short hike ive reset and played through at least 10 times and im still not tired of it

[@AlistairArsene]

Really well done review, I'm really glad someone made an in-depth look at Fae Farm - I'm a sucker for magic and fae aesthetics in general, so I was really excited for this and disappointed when people said it wasn't very good. I love farming/"cozy" games, but don't have enough time to sample them all, so it's always a game of chasing after the ones that hit my own preferences. I'd absolutely LOVE a video comparing and rapid-fire reviewing all the games you've played.

[@loudashame]

my sisters bf bought it so i got to play it for free ❤ me and my sister are obsessed, theres a certain nostalgic charm since i feel so many different other games inspired this one, like animal crossing and my sims and stardew valley to name a few.

[@Toastcat890]

It's a fun game but $40 would be a better price

[@PastelSolar]

It is 40 on steam ♡⸜(˃ ᵕ ˂ )⸝

[@macymiller3417]

You can get it for $40 on pc. 🤷🏻‍♀️ $60 on switch includes the two future DLC’s they will be releasing.

[@mzmel1]

@@macymiller3417everyone doesn’t have a gaming PC.

[@halodeer]

@@mzmel1I have a gaming pc and it makes 0 noise when I play it which means its not too fancy. Not sure what specs are required but you don’t need the best of the best 🤷🏼‍♀️

[@jollyrancherchick]

@@mzmel1 You don't need a gaming pc. Take a look at the graphics again. This isn't Hogwarts Legacy lol

[@glitzynet]

the wildest thing about this game to me is that it easily had the largest booth at pax west 2023, tons of things that were given away, and it was marketed heavy at the event

[@nicostone2800]

They put more effort into marketing than the game itself. 😅

[@aeryn6275]

This is super informative, fun to watch, and genuinely so cleanly and well-made. I know a lot of time and effort goes into a video like this. I’ve decided that this is just a worse version of Coral Island and I don’t think I’m going to get it. Thank you for saving me $60!

[@Hlessirah]

I've been playing this game for a while, and I will say, it's fantastic for multiplayer. There are enough different things to do that each player can specialize a bit, (I tend the farm and gather resources, someone else does mining and exploration, someone else figures out cooking, etc) and really feel like a team effort. I enjoy the gameplay, and it's a nice game to just hang out and farm with friends. There's still plenty of bugs and glitches though, and I hope they get fixed ASAP. For example, someone tried to put a decorative shelf on the wall and it glitched, and we can't fix it. Meanwhile there's an entire NPC shopkeeper in the elf village that I can't see, but my friends can, and sometimes items just disappear from the inventory, etc. Not game-breaking, but frustrating for sure. I still will keep playing it, and it's still fun, especially if you're playing with friends.

[@yvievandevegte2573]

I played 100 hours in fae farm and the soundtrack is beautiful and really atmospheric along with the game being visually gorgeous and outside of the npcs being a tad dull it is creative and huge fun to play. The dungeons are quite challenging but with a clever mechanic to avoid all combat if thats what you prefer. Hybrid flowers to breed and colourful animals to breed. Lots of decorating..you get 4 farm houses to decorate .and I cant wait for the DLC s already included in my physical copy i picked up for £39.99. I love it.

[@jimmy_churri]

My biggest fear in life is finding the mysterious goth babe too late lmao 19:40

[@Workof]

23:30 Jack just casually sharpens his axe at the altar while getting married, ok dude

[@MarkTheMagnificent]

I'm surprised to find out that there's so much negative feedback about this game. The price is ridiculous and the NPCs are boring, but aside from that, I've really been enjoying my time with this one. The design is simple but cute and the controls feel really fun, especially once you have wings. A lot of the mechanics are well streamlined so I don't end up frustrated with tedious things while crafting or gathering materials. I dunno what so many folks have been complaining about. But to each their own.

[@courtneygarvin2588]

I actually really love this game and have enjoyed playing it. I will say though it does have things I would change (like how a day is only 15 minutes long it feels like lol) and a few other minor things.

[@cvntservingphilosopher]

i was JUST binge watching your videos, absolutely one of my favorite youtubers , from lets plays to video essays ❤

[@Vistelia]

I love your passion in finding games others might trash on and figuring out if it’s really as bad as people say it’s nice to see some of these games being given a chance!!

[@amandaelizabeth21]

I honestly love this game! Am taking my time and mixing up side quests with main quests, so haven't "beat" the game yet. Romanced multiple peeps and married goth girly!

[@BaverIy]

Omg, this is the first time I've seen a review by this girl - it's brilliant, I looove no filter. 😂❤

[@TacticusPrime]

The farming game that I've been playing recently is Immortal Life, a farming game that takes place in a xianxia world, aka Chinese fantasy. It's translated and still in Early Access, but only like $15 and has a lot of content.

[@mzmel1]

This game is really fun. I balked at the price but was given it as an birthday gift. Given what I know now it would have been worth it. There’s just so much to do without it being an annoying grind. I do wish the days were longer.

[@geekmarcus]

i need a coral island video from you!!! i think you’re gonna love it

[@jessicalindly2118]

Thanks for making this video. I was wondering why I was hearing everyone say this game sucked, based on a lot of the chatter I heard I assumed it was too buggy to play or around ten hours. And I get that Stardew set a new standard (believe me I love that game too) but I also don’t think we can really expect most games to cost $15 (if it’s made by one person it only has to pay one person). And I have my own gripes with Stardew that this game actually does solve- like how fast travel is actually reasonable here (obelisks are too late game to be useful and it’s annoying to carry warp totems everywhere in Stardew)- and it seems to make more use of the magical elements as well. Also bug catching is awesome and I was surprised Stardew didn’t have it. I do agree that $60 is a lot for a farming sim though, and they shouldn’t be charging for content that’s not out. Especially since on Switch you can’t buy the normal version. Still, I might pick it up if it goes on sale.

[@jackiemeyer1277]

Oh my God, I’m SOOO glad I saw this! I saw Fae Farm on Switch yesterday, and I was very tempted. I mean, Fae AND farming?! That sounds like it could be so much fun! After watching this, I wouldn’t enjoy it for $40-60…

[@aidan8583]

it's especially sad when a big team tries to do what a single guy did, doesn't come close, and charges more

[@mackenziebailey8655]

This game reminds me SO MUCH of the My Sims games which I was obsessed with growing up. I'm not sure if I feel like it's worth $60, so if I get it, it'll definitely be when it's on sale.

[@equally.marketable]

Agreed! I loved the My Sims game but I do think my fond memories of it are really more nostalgia than actually liking the mechanics lol

[@GachaLOTTIExox]

This game looks like a cross between story of seasons and my sims.

[@leahiddlebarnes]

I just need a cottagecore, farming game with the animation style of genshin and the gameplay of stardew valley 😂

[@Xiosoranox]

Add the decoration of Palia/Sims and the real time clock of Animal Crossing (because stardew time stresses me out)

[@k.b2367]

Rune factory is the closest to that description

[@aromaladyellie]

A little Disney Dreamlight Valley in there as well, because I find that to be a lot of fun and gives you a way to hang out with your villagers.

[@vanessa8134]

Rune factory

[@BelBelle468]

Replace cottagecore with fantasy cottagecore and better gameplay than Stardew in terms of mechanics depth and you’ve got Rune Factory. The game you want already exists It’s so sad ppl just don’t know about it.

[@georgiascarlett9679]

I love your review style. You just say what you do and don't like as you play it and don't hold back the punch when something annoys you

[@ldipkin]

Personally I like the game a lot but its definitely not perfect and the price is kinda high, I splurged on it when I was having a hard time. I didn't know there was such negative feedback about it!

[@macymiller3417]

I really love it. Just hope the next patch actually fixes problems

[@SailorDonut]

I also splurged on it for the same reason. I am addicted to it and playing it a lot, but even as I'm playing it and enjoying it so much, there is a loud voice in the back of my head saying $60 was too much for this game. Even with the DLC inclusive, I am salty about that price.

[@MollyHuffle]

Usually I enjoy farming sims for their NPCs and story but I have been very much enjoying the gameplay of Fae Farm. The gameplay is top tier and I am sure they will fix the NPCs with time (hopefully).

[@lydiac.7778]

This is the best review I've come across - THANK YOU for giving me a real idea of what this game consists of! ❤

[@yazhuen]

Devs are so hooked on copying the stardew valley formula bc its successful. They dont realize that stardew valley is more than its formula. Its so much heart from its muses (harvest moon, rune factory) and added soooo much depth. Goes to show that game success lies in the developer's heart.

[@michaelswagson4457]

Fae farm isnt just a SDV copy though

[@thefaeriesden]

You can fast travel in the mines just by interacting with the first seal. If you got the other seals you can just travel to those

[@lissthelass]

Yes that is mentioned in the video!

[@zoruasnivy]

I would love to see you try Sun Haven, I'm not normally one to play much of farming sims but that one hooked me despite the multiplayer bugs (at the time)

[@veskara8302]

I got the game and really enjoy it. Yeah, the relationships are kinda boring but that's kinda the only negative thing for me. I like the general mechanics and I love that it gives a cozy feeling. You can play it without pressure. Btw about the mines... you can jump the levels by clicking on the seals. There you can choose which level you want to enter, without needing to run the whole way. As long as the seal is activated you can enter

[@blaskiewicz]

thanks for the review liss!!! i'm not too interested in this game, but always interested to hear what other people think :)

[@ZebReaper]

They do plan lots more to come. Just have one annoying bug where I can't accept or ship items on the board every other week. It's just broken for me. But there will be more romance characters. And heard friends can even romance characters as well not fully sure if that's true. Those seals are teleports. Don't need to walk every floor

[@myceliumlung]

I get the vibe this game is just... really stuck between which genre it wants to be.

[@amBen10]

rewatching ur old farming sim games and i beg you please PLEASE play a year of sunhaven i know you'll LOVE IT!!!

[@clorofolle]

I'm not in the farming games scene, just stumbled on this vid by accident. To be honest: this does not appeal to me at all, but at the same time: it's gorgeous, decently made, and kid me would've LOVED this. The world looks enchanting, the characters are cute and diverse and I could've imagined their personalities more in-depth, the gameplay loop seems simple but decently executed, the art style is lovely and simple, and there's customization. I would've spent so many months playing pretend in that little world. I remember when I was a kid, there were a few really well made games that were mainly targetted at kids but still retain dignity today (think Nintendo or Sony titles), some "decent" kids games that today only have nostalgia value, and a LOT of shovelware for kids. I am able to play Animal Crossing for the Gamecube and still have fun today; I'm not really able to feel the same magic in "Horsez" for the Nintendo DS. As a kid, I absolutely had a blast with both, and I would've LOVED to have a 2nd-tier game with such a pretty graphic and cozy vibe.

[@jasminv8653]

Same! No idea why this was recommended to me, I'm not much interested, but as a product this seems pretty delightful!

[@sreejaghosh]

Honestly, the only downside of the Nintendo Switch is the lack of free games, despite the fact that they already rake in great profits just from their device sales and Nintendo exclusive titles like Zelda, Mario, Pokemon and such. It is a great handheld and even better on TV mode, but imagine spending CAD $450 plus tax and then still having to pay at least 180-200 extra bucks to get merely 2-3 truly great gaming experiences (stuff that one would want from the Switch, such as a classic Zelda or Mario title)... unlike the Steam setups, where there are so many more amazing free titles. Nintendo should really consider bringing more free to play titles (not just shooter or battle royale stuff) to the Switch, instead of constantly making their purchasable games more expensive than they already are.

[@kitfred]

its just that Palia is free and does all those things better including very dynamic dialogue and relationships, plus if you dont have a PC then Fae Farm only has a $60 option on the Switch. It's very much relying on its fairy aesthetic.

[@Solip_i]

In my country we can get faefarm on the switch for like 40€ so, not that expensive. And personally, I’m not interested in Palia cuz there’s no magic and not fairies in it. Games are not for everyone.

[@macymiller3417]

The games are different though. Palia is open world from my understanding. A lot of people has said theres not that much to do yet. It’ll be fun but they will slam you with micro transactions later on, I guarantee it. Free games always do. With Fae farm you pay one cost and no extra unless theres a dlc which is worth it imo. Rather pay 1 fee for content then a million fees. $40 fae farm on pc $60 on switch includes two dlc that will be out in future.

[@macymiller3417]

@@Solip_iAgree!

[@ashleymariah95]

@@macymiller3417Agreed. Palia already has micro transactions in it and shouldn’t be compared to other games that you have to pay for.

[@macymiller3417]

@@ashleymariah95 Thank you for commenting back! I wasn’t 100% sure but this is very common. I just find it odd people compare two very different situations because they may both be farm sims.

[@rita8274]

Find this to be the most straightforward, funny review I've seen of FaeFarm so far. Still gets the same points across from other videos that take forever/drag out info. Relationship quests/wants are random and unclear. Dialogue is boring. No need to switch tools. Look at all you can do. Storyline. Things unlock over time.

[@macymiller3417]

The quests to me aren’t that unclear. Too many people are speed clicking through the tutorial dialogue and then complaining they are confused. It explains nearly everything if people read. Also google does help too if stuck.

[@rita8274]

@@macymiller3417that makes sense. My husband has ADHD and cares VERY little for dialogue, then experiences the same issue.

[@midwest_loner]

That’s crazy to hear this game is $60 on switch, when you could pay $10 more and get Starfield; which has so much more time, energy, and money put into it. I know they’re not comparable games, but the price comparison for what you get is crazy. Also when you finish the storyline of the game, is that just it? Or is it kinda like Animal Crossing, where you can continue to grind and have fun, do things still?

[@crulius.pontanian]

If you are looking for another farming game to review, I recommend Sun Haven. It is a $25 game, but is currently is on sale (till Nov 7th). It is a good farming sim game that should give you some good content to work with.

[@mikubrot]

its nice to see reviews of these calmer games tbh

[@anonymous92126]

I actually like the character design. I used to play Puzzle Pirates as a kid and there's a lovely familiarity and nostalgic feeling for me in the face models. Not sure what Roblox is tbh, so can't speak to that resemblance at all. Gameplay looks really fun, definitely dopamine rush kinda movement and animations. Once characters get more fleshed out and bugs fixed, might be a good buy. I think Stardew Valley is a game worth at least 40€ in it's current state so I don't think using the 15€ price point on an older game is that fair. I'm hoping CA prices HC much higher than Stardew after maybe a few content updates, if not straight from the launch. He deserves to, SDV is not fairly priced at this point. 😅

[@animemaniac1616]

I love this game so much also every time with the mines… click the seal select your floor… click it… please click it

[@Solip_i]

I personally love this game so much ! This is as cozy as animal crossing (except the short days….) and I’m in love with the design of this game + the fairies. I love cozy games but most of the time, I’m not into their designs and characters are too « normal », i needed some magic and fairies in my life.

[@macymiller3417]

Agree. Personally didn’t love acnh but this fae farm game scratches the itch I had. Also, Ik this is unpopular but I kinda love the short days. Sometimes its annoying when you just want to see your inventory and time is going on tho. If its going to be so short we need more pause screens when browsing. For me acnh felt so boring and the days were entirely too long. I didn’t love time traveling either so I just quit playing. 🤣 I feel like a happy medium would be nice.

[@Tazerboy_10]

The Switch version is $60 because it being the Deluxe edition; I know this because of two content packs releasing, one in December 2023 and one in June 2024! > You get two content packs (when they are released) and since the Nintendo Switch doesn't have a way to play music; You won't get the soundtrack, unless you get the Steam version...

[@afangforapples]

The only NPC I wanted to date was Drak and he's off-limits for some reason! I am enjoying the game for the most part; there is a lot to do and while it lacks the charm of SDV and Animal Crossing, I have hope the updates will improve the experience somewhat.

[@laura_z26]

I was thinking about buying this game, but watching you play it has made me reconsider. It's not my thing. Have you seen Harvest Town? I think it's only on mobile. It looks really good.

[@Neoyoshgamer]

From what I can tell as someone who's seen a lot of fishing (but not done a whole lot myself), this seems like one of the best ways to represent it in a game. A lot of it is trying to pull the fish close enough to net it or pull it out without putting too much stress on the line and snapping it from you and the fish pulling in opposite directions at the same time. It's honestly why I don't get why games like this put in fishing mechanics other than because Stardew did it. It's slow paced in real life where the rush comes from actually getting the fish in after spending ages waiting and planning, but these games focus entirely on the most exciting rush of it which feels at odds against the slow mentality of cozy games where you don't miss out if you take it slow. I'm not sure how to solve this other than simplifying it or changing it to a different thing altogether honestly.

[@rachellyons1127]

I keep tell myself I won't get any more farming games and then they come out with something awesome and I have to buy it

[@taniach8367]

“Don’t listen to btches that didn’t get wings yet” 🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽that I only found “first impressions” and mini reviews of this game… what is thaaaat Thank you for the full review

[@macymiller3417]

Absolutely. Too many people are only playing Chapters 1-4 and saying MEH WHATEVER, whenever all the extra stuff seems to happen in Chapter 5+

[@Toksyuryel]

@@macymiller3417 To be fair, that is half of the game. Based on this review it's definitely got pacing issues.

[@jNetDowling]

For a second when I looked away from the screen, I assumed that Liss's current vibe was Fall Guys

[@AlissaCytandorkyboxx]

It's lovely to see this as McD's is literally offering game codes and idk what I'd be getting into with it lmao

[@Ac3_Silvers]

This is why the last farming game I ever got was a harvest moon title on the ORIGINAL Wii for $6 at a vintage/used game shop. Good quality, good characters, and fun.

[@syl_phee]

I can understand where all these comments are coming from but I really love the game for what it is. Maybe I'm alone in this, but I've seen it described more as a decoration/collection sim and I can do that as much as I want while not having to bother with the npcs too much It is weird to me how synonymous the term farming sim has become with RPG and romanceable characters, but that is just not the focus of Fae Farm and I personally enjoy it this way

[@syl_phee]

@bleh329 Most farming sims nowadays are RPGs but being a farm sim doesn't automatically make a game an RPG, you said it yourself, Harvest Moon is a farm sim - RPG - While other games like Farming Simulator 22 are purely Farming Sims. And that is what I meant, since Harvest Moon was popular, most newer modern farm sims build on its features, which include RPG, that players have come to expect those, from just calling something a farm sim, even though that isn't really accurate :)

[@Lenci_of_Hazelnut]

This has absolutely nothing to do with gaming but your hair is perfection in this video

[@bejeweledjamie13]

ur so right

[@liz8640]

this game is $80 AUD on switch- so when i saw it on the switch store it was like for that price i could get a AAA game or something a lot cheaper with a bit more personality, like when stardew is so much cheaper and more human in the way it plays, it really shows faefarm up

[@Rat-ey]

I just have to say that appart from Stardew this game also reminds me of Coral Island (which i love even though it's still in early access). And in Coral Island there is hotter and more interesting npcs and romanceables ! So i always highly recommend it

[@Romanticoutlaw]

when you make a stardew valley-like but fail to recognize that there are at least two or three primary types of farming sim players: people who want the mechanics of farming/mining/fishing to zen out, and people who are looking for a dating sim where the dialog options are "give favorite gift on birthday." And the third type who likes to customize aesthetics, but that's usually split between the primary player types as overlap, since both typically enjoy it (typically for different reasons; a reward for their gameplay vs roleplay). If you leave one half out in the cold, it can be hard for players to justify paying multiple times the price of its competitors. You can definitely lean harder into one than the other, like story of seasons (and later harvest moon entries, in the opposite direction). But you have to mind that people who favor one over the other may completely avoid your game without at least a decent foundation for their fav. At $40, frankly, I expect a pretty decent attempt at both.

[@luckyluck9259]

I can't be the only one who genuinely likes how the characters look like? That was one of my reasons of getting it, I don't necessarily like super realistic characters and environments. Also bought it on sale and it keeps me engaged for so long, everything seems intuitive (maybe not the star collecting puzzle dungeon of sorts, though) and easy enough, while still challenging in some aspects. I think it's a great game

[@BeautyAndOtterPops]

i am glad they are making farming games that don't hurt my eyes. i can't see shit in stardew valley because it's so pixelated 💀💀

[@ihasnoidea1]

This game gives me My Sims vibes especially in the character design

[@itsplaytimegames]

Justice would be for $30 or $40. The $60 version could be the Deluxe or with DLCS or additional quality activities. But it's a good game.

[@jaeysteezy]

I regret buying it for $60… especially when a game like wylde flowers is cheaper & has wayyy more depth to it.