

Switching between your tractors and harvesters is handled by pressing left or right on the D-pad, and controlling each one of these diligent machines is easy as pie – just the Circle Pad and a couple of face buttons. Handling the various vehicles is simple and easy to figure out, even if you must do so without a proper tutorial.

Our recommendation is to read the digital manual thoroughly before getting started, because if you have the patience to climb over this hill, there’s a potentially enjoyable game on the other side. There are a few icons around the farm that will tell you what to do, just not how to do it. This barrier of entry is something that may – and most likely will – cause some gamers to regret their purchase within minutes. As soon as you choose a save file, Farming Simulator plants you right into the experience without so much as an introduction.
