

Character portraits, on the other hand, might be a bit more divisive.

Thanks to the game's charming pixel art, farms look as idyllic as they come. 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. Alice Greenfingers app was developed by Arcade Lab. It almost goes without saying, but the visuals in this game are as barebones as its gameplay. The main goal of this game is to produce good crops for harvestin. 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. 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. 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. It all sounds great, right? However, there's one major point of contention regarding Alice Greenfingers' relaxed gameplay: the difficulty. Considering players can essentially dictate the game's pace, it all boils down to how pretty – or eclectic – you want your farm to be. Pick Your Own PaceĪs a self-described "casual" game, there's little pressure in the relaxed farming experience that Alice Greenfingers has to offer. It's an endless loop that's even more addictive than it sounds. 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. Instead, the player only chooses where Alice does the farming, and she does the rest.

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. More than just a farming game, this game will appeal to players looking for a hyper-casual tycoon experience. 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. 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. 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.
