![]() Both my wife and I watched the set of still picture cut scenes that start off the game unfold and we both were taken back at what we saw. I should start off by telling you that the story of Funky Barn is pretty damn dark. The end result is a game where you have to be far more involved/engaged than in Farmville, which has both its benefits and drawbacks, depending on what type of gamer you are. It’s more a time management game mixed with Sim City. Why the complete reversal? Well it’s because Funky Barn doesn’t actually have too much in common with Farmville aside from the farming aspect. I kind of liked Funky Barn while my wife thought it was dull and boring. Why would I want to spend hours playing a fake forklift jobs or going to a simulated arcade when I could do those things for real? So when Funky Barn was announced as a launch title for the Nintendo Wii, my first thought was, “Why would anyone pay fifty bucks for a Wii U game that they can basically play for free on their computer?” I ended up decided to review Funky Barn after 505 Games generously supplied us with a review copy because it would be something my wife could enjoy watching while I fiddled with it, and an attempt to understand why people would spend hours tending fake crops and animals. ![]() ![]() ![]() It’s the same disconnect I had with Shenmue. I’ve never really understood the appeal of Farmville but my wife loves it. ![]()
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