Picture: 7/10 Compared with mobile games of the same type, the art style of "Cow Town" is more towards the cute Q version, and the details are quite good on the mobile phone. But compared with the 3D modeling in "My Time at Portia", it's still a little rough. However, the new purple mist and eerie atmosphere in the swamp version are quite distinctive. Compared with the clear country style of "Stardew Valley", it has a more mysterious feel.
Gameplay: 8/10 The core gameplay is farming, raising cattle, mining, and fishing, which are basically standard features of this type of game. However, the swamp version adds a new map and a side plot of the monster town, which makes daily life more dynamic. To be honest, this is richer than the "daze after completing the task" cycle of the "Harvest Moon" series. The setting of the Eagle Summoner is also very convenient. It can be teleported quickly. It is not like in "Doraemon Ranch Story" where you get tired of running around the map.
Money: 6/10 As a free game, it does not require money, but there are still things like skins and acceleration props. Compared with the buyout system and no in-app purchases in "Animal Crossing", there is definitely a gap. However, compared to the card-drawing krypton method of "Hundred Scenes of Jiangnan", "Cow Town" is quite conscientious, and most of the functions can be realized in one liver, and time is exchanged for resources.
Social: 5/10 The social function is very weak, basically just visiting each other's manors, without the fun of online vegetable planting parties in "Moore Manor". If you like to play quietly by yourself, that's fine; but if you want to fight monsters and race cars with your friends, that's not going to work.
Summary: Suitable for mobile game players who like farming but don't pursue peak picture quality. The new plot and map of the swamp version provide a sense of freshness to veteran players, but the overall framework does not make much of a breakthrough compared to similar games.
Advantages: Continuous plot updates, no compulsion, smooth mobile operation
Disadvantages: The picture details are average, the sociability is poor, and it is easy to get bored in the later stage.
Rating: 7.2/10 🌟 Recommended for mobile players looking for an alternative to Stardew Valley, but don't expect too much.