Farming Simulator 2013
Main Game
RELEASED
6.9
Oct 25, 2012
Xbox 360PC (Microsoft Windows)+3byGiants Software•Unknown
Overview:|
This 2012 Main Game, categorized as a Simulator and Strategy title, tasks you with managing and expanding a modern farm in a large, open world. The core loop involves strategic animal husbandry, crop cultivation, and mastering the operation of extensive agricultural machinery. Success relies on optimizing field work and timing sales based on fluctuating market prices. Available on PC, Mac, PS3, Xbox 360, and Vita, the experience is focused purely on methodical agricultural business progression, supported by several DLC and expansion packs.
This title, released in late 2012, invites players into the detailed world of modern agriculture management. As a main entry in the simulation genre, the core experience centers entirely on the complex, day-to-day operations required to run a successful farm in a large, newly designed environment. Players take on the role of the farm manager, responsible for everything from planting and harvesting to livestock care and market sales, offering a comprehensive look at the agricultural business cycle.
Core Gameplay and Mechanics
The primary gameplay loop revolves around strategic resource management and the operation of heavy machinery. Players must cultivate various crops, requiring careful planning regarding soil preparation, seeding, and timely harvesting. Beyond crop cultivation, the simulation extends to animal husbandry, where managing livestock like cattle and pigs is crucial for generating secondary income streams.
A significant aspect of the simulation involves mastering the extensive fleet of licensed vehicles and equipment. Operating tractors, harvesters, trailers, and specialized machinery is central to efficiency. Success hinges on optimizing routes, maintaining equipment, and understanding the specific needs of different crops and fields.
Economic Management and Sales
Profitability is achieved through the careful timing of sales. Players must monitor fluctuating market prices for their harvested goods and animal products, deciding the optimal moment to sell to maximize returns. This economic layer requires strategic investment in new fields, better equipment, or facility upgrades to expand operations.
Setting and Atmosphere
The game places the player in a vast, open-world setting designed to replicate a contemporary farming landscape. The atmosphere emphasizes realism and methodical progression, focusing on the satisfaction derived from seeing a carefully managed process through from seed to sale. There is no overarching narrative; the story is the player’s journey of building and expanding their agricultural enterprise.
What platforms is this simulation available on?
This simulation title was launched across multiple platforms, ensuring accessibility for a wide audience upon its release. It is available on PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, Mac, and the PlayStation Vita.
Additional Content Availability
While the base game provides a complete experience, the longevity of the simulation is supported by additional downloadable content. This title features 6 downloadable content packs and 2 major expansion packs, offering new machinery, vehicles, and potentially new gameplay scenarios or regions to explore.
What is the main objective of the game?
The overarching goal is self-directed: to successfully manage and grow a profitable farm. This involves mastering all facets of modern agriculture, from field preparation and planting to managing animal populations and navigating the commodity markets.
Game Details
Primary Name: Farming Simulator 2013
Alternative Names:
Farming Simulator 2013 (Other)
Landwirtschafts-Simulator 2013 (German title)
FarmingSimulator2013Game.exe (Windows Executable)
Type: Main Game
Series: Farming-Simulator
Developer: Giants Software
Publisher: Unknown
Engine: GIANTS Engine
Release Information
Release Date: Oct 25, 2012
Genres & Themes
Genres: Simulator, Strategy
Platforms
Xbox 360PC (Microsoft Windows)PlayStation 3PlayStation VitaMac
Game Modes
Perspective: Unknown
Player Modes: Online Co-op, LAN Co-op, Campaign Co-op, Multiplayer
Game Modes: Single player, Multiplayer, Co-operative
Age Ratings
ESRB:E (Everyone)
USK:0 (All Ages)
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