The daily routine of a rural life simulator lends itself to both mundane and unusual situations. Since the creation of Harvest Moon by Yasuhiro Wada in 1996, players have been able to experience the comforts and challenges of agricultural life through repetitive activities. Fae Farm is another simulator that explores human-animal relationships and the cultivation of crops with a touch of magic and dungeon crawling elements.
## An island shrouded in mysteries
The game is set on the island of Azoria, a seemingly perfect location for agriculture but plagued by mysteries such as whirlpools, thorns blocking passages, and spirits hindering progress in caves. Players must explore, combat creatures, and restore balance to Azoria while establishing relationships with residents. The developers aimed to make the experience accessible through simplified tasks and automatisms.
## Caves populated with resources and spirits
Fae Farm sets itself apart by incorporating combat in dungeons as a survival test. Players must use magical attacks on spirits and food to regenerate life while exploring caves for resources. Despite its simplicity, the game presents significant challenges in obtaining essential minerals. The gameplay maintains a sense of lightness even during moments of heightened challenge.
### Gameplay Overview
Fae Farm follows the standard formula of a real-life simulator, focusing on routines and magical arts to automate actions. While the narrative and challenges may seem ordinary, the game’s daily tasks and dungeon raids can create a compelling experience for players. Key features include the use of magical arts, exploration of dungeons, automation in processes, pleasing design, longevity, and appeal to less experienced players. However, some drawbacks include reduced challenge, lack of innovation compared to other games, and slow entry loading times.
