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Farming Simulator 17

Farming Simulator 17: Oh Man, Remember This?

The Farming Sim That Just Hit Different

Alright, let's get into it Farming Simulator 17. If you ever stared out a window and thought, "What if I just dropped everything and became a farmer?" but, like, didn't actually want to get dirt under your nails, this game was basically made for you. Solo? Sure, live your best hermit life. But drag some friends online and suddenly you're all out here trying to not flip a tractor multiplayer chaos at its peak. The gear? Seriously, it's all the fancy brands, and it looks like you could eat off the paint. You're herding cows, planting fields, chopping trees, and probably pretending you know what half the equipment actually does. Honestly? Vibes are chill. Lots of high tech stuff, but you don't need to be a genius to have a good time.

So, 2016 rolls around and Farming Simulator 17 just drops, looking all shiny and new. The graphics? Way better. Controls? Way less clunky. Game just felt smoother, you know? You could hop in and lose hours suddenly it's 3 a.m. and you're just now finishing the harvest you started at dinner. It's that kinda game.

What Makes It Actually Good

You're not stuck babying carrots all day, either. There's logging, crop rotation, random side hustles FS17 keeps your hands full. Plus, you can get up to 15 buddies in on the madness. Wanna chill and farm solo? Easy. Wanna basically throw a country rave in the wheat fields? Also doable. This game doesn't box you in.

Stuff That Was Kinda Cool Back Then

It wasn't just the same old tractor loop, either. FS17 threw in some wild cards now you're helping out neighbors, buying up extra land, renting gear instead of dropping insane cash up front. Honestly, renting before buying is straight up genius. Nobody wants to drop $300K on a tractor just to regret it, right? Oh, and trains. You can ride trains now. Why? Who cares. It rules. That's all you need.

How It Stacked Up

  • Farming Simulator 17 really leveled up. Prettier graphics, slicker controls, more missions, leasing options the whole thing just felt tighter.
  • Meanwhile, Pure Farming 18 was out there doing its own thing: global farms, animal breeding, whatever. But, real talk? Didn't have the wild modding scene FS17 had. People bounced off it pretty quick.

Where It Fits in the Big Farm Family

Look, FS17 was a banger. The next ones FS19, for example yeah, they brought in even shinier graphics and new toys. But back then? This one was the sweet spot. If I'm being picky, the gameplay could get a bit samey if you played too long. But hey, it's a classic for a reason.

Should You Even Bother?

Honestly? Farming Simulator 17 is a cozy, mildly addictive little slice of fake farming life. Doesn't matter if you've never touched a tractor or you've been growing digital potatoes since forever you'll probably find something to like. So, yeah, grab a controller, maybe throw on a straw hat for the vibe, and see what all the fuss was about.


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Technical

Title Farming Simulator 17
Language Windows 7, Windows 8
License Full
Author Giants Software