John Deere: American Farmer

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John Deere: American Farmer
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Developer(s) Gabriel Entertainment [1]
Publisher(s) Destineer [1]
Platform(s) Windows
ReleaseJune 29, 2004 [2]
Genre(s) Construction and management simulation

John Deere: American Farmer is a farm construction and management simulation for Microsoft Windows featuring the John Deere license, developed by Gabriel Entertainment, published by Destineer Studios. [1]

Contents

Gameplay

In the game, players must establish and maintain a successful farm. [2]

Development

The game was in development for nearly a year. [3]

Sequel

In 2006 a sequel, John Deere: American Farmer Deluxe was released.

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References

  1. 1 2 3 Hutchens, Bill (July 2, 2004). "John Deere lets players take a spin on virtual farms". The News Tribune . p. 77. Retrieved March 5, 2022 via Newspapers.com.
  2. 1 2 Calvert, Justin (June 29, 2004). "John Deere American Farmer now plowing PCs". GameSpot . Retrieved March 5, 2022.
  3. "John Deere finds fertile ground with farming simulation game". The Des Moines Register . July 30, 2004. p. 11. Retrieved March 5, 2022 via Newspapers.com.