Farming Simulator 19 test: our opinion and that of the players

The hour of the verdict has come! You will understand by reading our dossier, opinions on this new episode of Farming Simulator are reserved. The game is still a benchmark in the field, BUT, even if it drives the point home even more in the agricultural simulation market, certain inconsistencies come to mar a title that today links several generations of players.

Changes are always welcome but they should not be to the detriment of the general quality of the game. Today we have a game that is pleasant to play, to watch, with maps that no longer have anything to envy of live games. open world, with vehicles more detailed than ever, breathtaking graphic effects, but with physics and artificial intelligence perfectible on more than one point.

How do you explain to players who are new to agriculture that you can grow cotton in Germany? How can we explain to an organic farmer, also a player, that mechanical weeding is ineffective when he uses this technique on a daily basis on these plots? Once again, Giants finds himself having to gauge between playing pleasure and simulation. It is a very difficult exercise, and we can only salute the position taken today and which combines the pleasure of not "taking the lead" and doing what you want, where you want. , and the pleasure of finding happiness whatever the profile of the player. Because we must not forget that Farming Simulator is a PEGI 3 game which entertains several million virtual farmers… and the adventure is not about to end.

Farming Simulator 19 is available on PC, MAC, PS4 and XBOX ONE.

The opinion of the players

I was really surprised by this new Farming Simulator. Some things I expected are there: new cultures, new animals and reworked graphics. But above all the most impressive remains by far the two maps, in particular the American map. From edition to edition, the maps in Farming look more and more like the landscapes that we can see in reality. Giants also did a lot of work for the vehicles which are very well modeled especially the John Deere and the Fiat 1300 DT. I can't wait to see the mods and maps that will be created for this edition of FS 19.
Gwendal, modder

The graphic evolution of the game is eye-catching from the start: a real “Wow” effect. Absolute satisfaction for the store with an increasing choice of vehicles, in addition to having the choice of fitting tires, and the appearance of pipes on the front hoppers… The direction of the wheels has changed. It does not systematically return to the middle when the tractor is stationary and gradually returns when the machine moves forward: a very good improvement for those who play the keyboard. The idea of ​​being able to place his farm is not yet developed. Most buildings should be on a flat surface, and few are available on maps. John Deere was so eagerly awaited that it disappointed me. Remember that John Deere is a Full Liner brand. I was hoping to see more equipment such as seed drills, forestry equipment… The breeding part has not been improved. There is still a novelty, we straw the animals on the meadows and not in the stalls, it had to be invented! I look forward to the correction of many bugs, as well as the possibility of configuring my G27 steering wheel.
Johan chaumier

The most noticeable improvement of Farming Simulator is the graphics part, with in particular a striking play of shadows and lights. This gives a more realistic rendering and immerses you in the splendid agricultural landscapes. The quality of the working lights is just magical! You can see there as in broad daylight thanks to the LEDs! In terms of sound, I can not find my account. When starting a tractor, nothing to say, the sound is identical to reality. But when you accelerate, you get the impression that all tractors are alike. As for textures, some tractors are copy-pasted from the 17 and it shows. Good for weeding which provides more in-depth crop management. Disappointment on the other hand on the livestock side with too small sheds and mulching that is done… on the grass! I'm waiting for the first updates to give me a final opinion on this 2019 vintage.
Yann Fountain

The rest of our FS 19 file

• Summary of the file
• Giants Engine evolutions
• New maps, gameplay: some welcome changes
• Crops: oats, but especially cotton
• Animals: the business of horses, not to mention the dog
• In the garage: Vehicles, at this level it's art
• Modding, the centerpiece of the game
• The opinion of the players