Alice Greenfingers

Though most farm simulation games demand a lot of time and attention from the players, Alice Greenfingers proves that casualized, non-demanding experiences can also populate the genre. Still, as simple as it might look, there's just no denying how fast Alice Greenfingers and her gardening shenanigans can hook even the most die-hard gamer.

The visuals might not be a work of art, and the gameplay can get very repetitive very fast, but still, this game manages to stay fun for what it is. More than just a farming game, this game will appeal to players looking for a hyper-casual tycoon experience.

Casual Farmlands

Games like Stardew Valley or Harvest Moon will usually feature a set cycle of tasks to grow your crops: you till the land, then place the seeds, water every day, and lastly, you sell the fruit of your labor. Alice Greenfingers does none of that.

Instead, the player only chooses where Alice does the farming, and she does the rest. Your only focus will be to maximize your profits by arranging your crops in the most effective manner, selling to make more money to purchase better equipment. It's an endless loop that's even more addictive than it sounds.

Pick Your Own Pace

As a self-described "casual" game, there's little pressure in the relaxed farming experience that Alice Greenfingers has to offer. Considering players can essentially dictate the game's pace, it all boils down to how pretty – or eclectic – you want your farm to be.

It all sounds great, right? However, there's one major point of contention regarding Alice Greenfingers' relaxed gameplay: the difficulty. Players looking for a chilled experience will be pleased with the apparent lack of real challenge that the game presents, while some other players might grow frustrated once they notice that the game is extremely easy to beat.

Since there's really no in-between when it comes to Alice Greenfingers' approach to difficulty, this is one of those games that you either love or hate. If you love games like Stardew Valley, where you have to carefully plan the lay of the land to maximize farm efficiency, this might not be the game for you.

Colorful Presentation

It almost goes without saying, but the visuals in this game are as barebones as its gameplay. This is not in any way a negative point, though – as minimal as they can be, the graphics do the job of presenting just the correct amount of information to the player, aided by a clean user interface that's responsive and easy to navigate.

Thanks to the game's charming pixel art, farms look as idyllic as they come. Character portraits, on the other hand, might be a bit more divisive. While they look "good" from a technical standpoint, there's something about the characters' designs that can be borderline uncanny.

All in all, as long as you don't mind the basic gameplay and the weird character portraits, there's a lot to like in Alice Greenfingers for fans of casual games in general.

Pros

• Basic gameplay that's very easy to master
• Colorful visuals
• Clean user interface

Cons

• Disappointingly easy
• Weird character designs