Slime Rancher

Release Date: August 1, 2017

Action, FPP, sandbox, farm, domesticated, indie games, singleplayer

98%

Steam

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Monomi Park’s sandbox action game with economic simulation game elements. Smile Rancher lets us play as Beatrix Labeau – a farmer girl who travels to Far, Far Range looking for a better life. She decides to make a fortune by breeding the titular slimes – lovable creatures that look like jellybeans. However, our heroine must face various threats, including a hostile species of jelly creatures.

Videos and Screens

[0:53] Slime Rancher PS4 version trailer

[0:50] Slime Rancher launch trailer

98%

STEAM Score

All Reviews: Overwhelmingly Positive (117,787)

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User Reviews Summary generated by AI

The main pros of the game

Relaxing Gameplay: Many users praise *Slime Rancher* as a cozy and relaxing game, perfect for unwinding after a long day.
Charming Aesthetic: The game's stunning artwork, colorful graphics, and cute slimes contribute to its appeal, making it visually enjoyable.
Addictive Mechanics: The gameplay loop of exploring, collecting slimes, and managing a ranch is described as highly addictive and engaging.
Exploration and Freedom: Players appreciate the open-world aspect and the freedom to play at their own pace, exploring various areas and discovering new slimes.
Replayability: The game is noted for its replay value, with many players returning to it multiple times.

The main cons of the game

Inventory Management Issues: Several reviews mention frustrations with the inventory system, which can feel clunky and inefficient, making resource management tedious.
Limited Story Depth: While some players find the story charming, others feel it lacks depth and can be unsatisfying.
Repetitive Gameplay: A few users express that the game can become repetitive over time, especially after completing the main objectives.
Performance Issues: Some players report technical problems, including high CPU usage and issues with achievements not syncing.

The features or elements that are missing from the game according to users

More Automation Options: Some players wish for more automated systems to manage farming tasks, which could reduce the grind.
Expanded Story Elements: There are requests for a deeper narrative or more engaging story content, as well as more variety in slime types.
Improved Map Navigation: A more user-friendly map or better navigation tools could enhance the exploration experience.
Workshop or Mod Support: Users expressed interest in a workshop feature for sharing and using mods, which could add more content and customization options.

Summary

Overall, Slime Rancher is well-received for its relaxing gameplay and charming visuals, but it does have areas where players feel improvements could be made.

Summary generated on: December 2, 2024

7.0

GAMERS Score

Average score from 751 votes. 31 players anticipated the game.

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Slime Rancher sandbox game from independent team of Monomi Park, available for PC, PS4 and XONE.

Plot

Slime Rancher follows the story of Beatrix Labeau – a brave, young farmer girl, who travels to Far, Far Range, located thousand light years from Earth, looking for better life. The heroine decides to earn fortune by breeding titular slimes – adorable, colorful beings resembling jelly beans. This isn’t an easy task, though, and Beatrix has to deal with various threats, most notably species of jelly creatures.

Game mechanics

Slime Rancher for PC, PS4 and XONE uses first-person perspective. Our primary tool as multifunctional device called Vacpack, which can act as both a vacuum and a gun. It can suck in smaller objects and creatures and then shoot them like bullets.

While every day brings new challenges, the gameplay sticks to the same scheme. The girl wakes up in the morning and feed her creatures with a proper food. Some of them are vegans and eat vegetables, while others are carnivores and must be fed with nutrient chickens. Then she sets off to explore the open world, looking for fruits and vegetables to farm and slimes to tame. One must remember that some of them can be aggressive towards player, or even explode after direct contact. As the sun sets, players must return to farm, feed again owned creatures and prepare a ranch for another day.

Technical aspects

Slime Rancher has been designed mainly for younger audience, which resulted in titular slimes being cute, adorable creatures, and detailed surroundings delight with a riot of colors. Visuals are complemented by a pleasant soundtrack, with catchy music and squeaky sounds made by slimes.

Last updated on February 3, 2017