What defines a comprehensive modern farming simulation? Farmer Sim 2018 by Ovilex provides an answer through its detailed approach to agricultural management, combining vehicle operation, crop cycles, and economic strategy into a single mobile package.
The simulation is built around the operation of licensed agricultural machinery, including combines, tractors, plows, and seeders. Each vehicle is modeled for specific tasks, creating a workflow where players progress from soil preparation to harvesting. The control scheme is highly configurable, offering a choice between on-screen buttons, a virtual steering wheel, or tilt-based accelerometer controls for steering vehicles. This flexibility allows the gameplay to adapt to different user preferences and device types.
The primary progression loop involves completing contracts and field tasks to generate capital. This revenue is reinvested into the farm's expansion. The economic system includes purchasing various crop types for planting, each with different growth cycles and market values, and investing in livestock, which provides a separate, ongoing revenue stream. The management aspect requires balancing short-term income with long-term investments in more efficient equipment or higher-value crops.
The game employs a 3D graphics engine that renders vehicles, fields, and environmental details. Multiple camera perspectives are available for operating machinery, including third-person and close-up views. A notable technical feature is the optional "Turbo" mode, which, according to the developer, removes advertising and provides unspecified gameplay benefits. The simulation focuses on the cyclical nature of farming, from purchasing seeds and fertilizing land to the final sale of harvested goods.
Download Farmer Sim 2018 now—this detailed simulation is free to try, with exclusive early-access benefits available for a limited time to new users.
*Disclaimer: This product requires an internet connection for certain features and contains in-app purchases.