The big city determines the rhythm of life. The days are predominantly characterized by constant stress. The Ranchers: New Beginning offers a way out by shifting the center of life from the megacity to the natural environment. And it is precisely this new beginning that the dropout experiences on the computer in RedPilzStudio's first game.
Agricultural development for a new phase of life
When a new Adventure the hobby farmer first has to set up a farm with all its tasks and challenges. The open world game reveals the location of the new dream home as soon as you choose it The Ranchers a special charm. Whether on the coastline, in the middle of the prairie or in a picturesque mountain setting, it can also be furnished and decorated to suit individual preferences.
This simulation of rural life gives players a great deal of freedom. To a certain extent, as in real life, however, the necessary small change is required for every time-out, every adventure and other necessary actions such as expanding production. This is why the Rearing animals or the cultivation of crops. The income is then used to choose the desired equipment and the cozy interior according to personal taste. In the near future, the drop-out will have to prove himself as a farmer and as a good manager for the profitable sale of his products. Because without moss there's nothing going on here either!
The expansion into a glorious agricultural enterprise
Over time, the Production line increasingly networked, as recovered raw materials can be used to build on new areas. But the production of special machines for converting simple items into more complex ones also reveals new potential. The broader and higher the quality of the products on offer, the more enthusiastic the villagers become. This entices them into daily consumption. In addition, several sales channels are then also available and The Ranchers develops into a highly complex Simulation.
The beauty of the open world template is that players can simply buy the adjacent property and expand their influence by increasing their success and capital.
My dream house, a feast for the eyes
Improving your personal dream home is always an option. It just has to be financially feasible. Of course, the sale of products primarily ensures a higher account balance, as this can be used for upgrades, extensions and new Machines will be necessary. Surplus resources can be sold on the neighboring online market in favor of the new wind turbine or solar system, or a decorative fountain. The trade guild also offers seasonally changing tasks - including rewards such as seeds, new animals or other in-game content. Once your own farm has been developed into a flourishing sales enterprise, there is also time to discover new sources of income and the option to do trust-building deeds in the interests of the community. And there is always the lure of exploring the vast world!
In The Ranchers, an active life is a balance to the daily production routine
Why does the gamer leave the City life behind you when things get just as out of hand in your new home? To ensure that life in the country doesn't turn into a stress trap, The Ranchers invites you on various discovery missions. On foot, on horseback or in a modern pick-up truck (with much more than just one horsepower), you can literally feel the newfound freedom.
Wild islands full of adventures and many a shipwreck around these uncharted lands beckon players on missions in search of rare minerals and gemstones in hidden mines. Out in the wilderness, however, the player must also be aware of one thing: Every trip into dark caves came to an end with an encounter with wild monsters. In the middle of the wilderness, some rare items will soon offer new potential. Players can sell these for a good price or donate them to the local museum. This certainly also depends on your account balance and your own stage goals!
And this is where The Ranchers ventures outside the box of ordinary agricultural and farming simulations - with success! On Kickstarter the fundraising campaign reached around 245,000 euros.
Social exchange and helping hands in The Ranchers: New Beginning
The Ranchers is also characterized by social interaction. At work, in the park or in the Restaurant different avatars interact with each other. With more and more interactions and actions, the aim is to gain the respect of the other inhabitants. As the icing on the cake, the landowners may also find their way to true love and possibly their own family.
While the picturesque landscape offers gamers a number of opportunities for interaction, the development of skills reveals a further customization option. Special skills in the following areas Craftfarming and animal husbandry, as well as fighting and fishing, result in a variety of characters. Would the dropout like to practise insect hunting or would he prefer to devote himself to his culinary skills?
With a little interactive help from online friends, you can even expand your own farm in 4-player co-op mode. As a result, you can upgrade buildings, fulfill cultivation goals or explore the open-world scenario. There is also another connection to other gamers on the action market. This allows you to significantly maximize the profit of your own farm.
Difference to Len's Island
Unlike with Len's Island The Ranchers by RedPilzStudio does not primarily correlate with survival elements - except for the battles against cave monsters. The focus here is more on life as a farmer and, in Len's Island, more clearly on the adventures. A more sophisticated variety of attacks, thanks to the integrated combat system, makes the game all about Len's Island much more action-heavy. The focus here is on Treasure hunt and adventure.