John Deere American Farmer - The Game

Thanks to GameSpot for its story discussing the new release of agriculture-themed PC videogame John Deere American Farmer, "the first game to be licensed by agricultural equipment manufacturer Deere & Company", which "charges players with establishing and maintaining a successful farm." The official videogame site has much more information on this Harvest Moon-esque value-price PC title with a great box cover, noting the player must "overcome bug infestations, unpredictable weather and disgruntled employees", all the while "purchasing and controlling authentic John Deere branded equipment - tractors, combines, planters, cultivators and more."

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My thoughts

[Jediman1138]

I remember years ago when I was 5, I discovered SimFarm for our Mac Classic and bought it because I lived on a farm and thought my dad was the greatest guy in the world. I remember showing it to him the first time and he said it was harder than actual farming.

I don't think he was used to playing sim games.

Anyways, I honestly can't see this game ever having any commercial success. It looks like it is destined to become one of those bargain sub $20 Wal-Mart games. Farming doesn't attract mainstream gamers.

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[Quill_28]

You must live in the city.

Farmers are not rednecks. Rednecks are not farmers.

Most farmers don't think that getting drunk every weekend is fun.

Most have family, kids, and could work your butt off any day of the week.

The list and differences go on.