Farmville: Tropic Escape vs Stardew Valley
Farmville: Tropic Escape
Farmville: Tropic Escape is the latest installment of farm simulation games that are based on the hugely popular game franchise, Farmville. This time around, you'll be managing and building up a farm/resort of your own on a beautiful and rich (flora and fauna-wise) tropical island instead of the countryside. Plant, grow and harvest a variety of crops and animal produce and use them to whip up a range of tropical goodies for your island guests. Hire guides to uncover new touristy locations and expand the land you can use. You may even unearth some intriguing mystery about the island you now inhabit!All in all, Farmville: Tropic Escape incorporates all the features of the recent breakout farm games out there while adding some extra spices of its own. It's a solidly entertaining game that many players - and we're sure of this - will be completely hooked to.
Stardew Valley
Stardew Valley is an indie farm simulation/RPG that had surprisingly become popular mainly because of the beautiful pixel art, its heartwarming storyline and of its fun yet relaxing gameplay. In this game, you've inherited your grandfather's old farm in Stardew Valley, a place that was previously vibrant with life is gradually being worn-down since Joja corporation brought its Joja Mart chain to town. However, you saw the potential that this Valley has and are determined to restore it to what it could be - greatness... or you could just sell out and supply the Joja corporation with your produce... it's completely your call!Like most farm simulation games, you'll need to plant, grow and harvest a wide variety of crops as well as raise a plethora of farm animals. There are plenty of useful machines that you can restore and use to hasten your day-to-day, farm life routine. Interestingly though, being an RPG, you'll also get to mine for minerals, fight enemies, fish for... well, fishes and go foraging in the wild. These skills can be leveled up with use and as you progress, you can even unlock new recipes, places to explore and even pick up a profession or two. The best part though is that the game has some of the most interesting characters in a farm sim, some of whom you can eventually date and marry. You can also decorate your virtual home and customize the appearance of your avatar.
Stardew Valley reminds many of the game, Harvest Moon, and they aren't wrong. The game seems to build on the best parts of the latter and add in acouple of its own unique twists too. This is the sort of game that gamers, regardless of which type you are, will be able to enjoy.