For fans of the farming/life sim genre, Cattle Country hopes to offer a unique spin on a familiar formula. The game, which is currently being developed by Castle Pixel, hopes to blend cozy farming with action-adventure gameplay. This not only hopes to vary the core gameplay experience but also offers something a bit different for players to enjoy. While the game does feature many of the familiar features that cozy games come shipped with, there is also a storyline at play here.
Along the way, players will meet a wide array of characters, both good and bad. This does a fantastic job of giving the world a sense of vibrancy and depth. The game also features questing mechanics, which are sure to be a hit with progression-oriented players. Added to this, the game will feature a plethora of characters with their own unique stories to tell, as well as exciting ways of telling them. So, if you are looking to learn more about this game, enjoy Cattle Country: Everything We Know.
Story
As hinted at above, the story of Cattle Country hopes to set itself apart in many ways. Players will interact with characters who not only serve as set dressing but are also tangible elements of the game world. Cattle Country also appears to be filled to the brim with interesting characters with whom to interact and quest. It seems that, in many ways, the player will be given the freedom to write their own story. This is wonderful, as it allows not only for emergent story moments. But it can also allow players to build a closer bond with the characters & world around them. All in all, while there is very little known at the moment about Cattle Country‘s story, it has the foundations of being a fantastic farming/life sim narrative.
This is sure to make it a hit with players who enjoy the more narrative-focused life-sim games, as well as appeasing those who enjoy in-depth farming mechanics. The story seems to be at the heart of what will give Cattle Country longevity, and seeing it come to fruition is certainly incredibly exciting.
Gameplay
Now comes the time for our most extensive section, the gameplay. The gameplay, naturally, will be at the heart of what most players will look forward to in Cattle Country. Well, we are glad to report that many of the game’s gameplay systems appear quite spectacular. Players are given a wonderful amount of freedom and agency within the game’s world. This not only does a wonderful job of immersing the player naturally but also allows for gameplay variety. Whether you are someone who strictly wishes to focus on the game’s farming mechanics or you fancy yourself a crafter, the choice is yours.
The game is going to feature many ways to make your fortune, so to speak. Some of these ways include hunting, fishing, cooking, and much more. That isn’t to say that your time on the farm will always be a breeze. In Cattle Country, there are bandits that players will have to thwart. This not only introduces some danger in the game, but gives a lived-in nature to the world. Players’ agency is at the heart of this game, and it hopes to play a significant role in the player experience as a whole.
Another great aspect of the gameplay is interacting with the various townsfolk. This will open the world up in terms of tasks that players can accomplish. In addition, each of these quests comes with its own gameplay system. A lot of the allure of this game is that the player will have to build up their farm with their own hands. This gives the game an inherent sense of accomplishment, which many of the game’s systems support. All around, the gameplay for Cattle Country will be a make-it-or-break-it aspect of the game, but it seems to be on the right track.
Development
As far as we can tell, the development behind Cattle Country is progressing smoothly. Quite a bit of information has been released as part of both the game’s Steam page and the game’s trailer. While there are no concrete dates surrounding the game as of yet, it would appear that the developers at Castle Pixel are hard at work on the game. The Phillidelphia-based studio has had quite a bit of success with similar titles such as Blossom Tales I & II and Rex Rocket. Both of these games show the versatility of this studio, which is magnificent to see. To close, we are eagerly awaiting what this talented studio has up its sleeves regarding Cattle Country.
Trailer
Saddle up for Cattle Country! | Reveal Trailer
The announcement trailer for Cattle Country is all that we have to go off of as of writing this. However, there is quite a bit of information that can be gleaned from this trailer. For example, we see the game’s gardening mechanics, as well as what seems to be an event with the townsfolk. This is very promising, as it gives players the chance to immerse themselves in the world even further. We can also see romance mechanics, as well as how the player will interact with these NPCs.
In addition to this, we also see romance features and a marriage system. This is sure to be impactful for players who enjoy this genre of gaming. The player interacts with several different mini-games, which each vary the gameplay in their own way. In closing, the trailer for Cattle Country appears to have quite a bit of information in it that players can look forward to learning more about. The game seems to have a strong foundation and identity, one that we cannot wait to explore for ourselves.
Release Date, Editions & Platforms
As far as a release date for Cattle Country, none has been announced yet. This goes for editions of the game as well. As far as the platforms go, the only platform currently confirmed is PC via Steam.
Judson Holley is a writer that began his career as a ghostwriter. Returning to the mortal coil to work among the living. With some of his favorite games being tactical FPS games such as Squad and the Arma series. Although this could not be further from the truth as he enjoys games with deep stories such as the Kingdom Hearts series as well as Jade Empire and The Knights of the Old Republic series. When not attending to his wife, Judson often tends to his cats. He also has a knack for music mainly composing for and playing piano.
