Barn Finders

Barn Finders is a quirky simulator that’s original, fun, and completely simple. The barns are exceptionally well-designed, mainly because each one is unique. Exploring and searching for all kinds of items is fun rather than repetitive, which I really appreciate, especially for a simulator. The auctions are mostly just there to pad out the content, but they’re definitely worth checking out. What the developers didn’t get right, however, are the DLCs, which are unfinished, poorly executed, and, to top it off, overpriced.

I had a decent time with Barn Finders which does make a novel addition to the simulation genre. While the narrative is a little scattered, it feels like a port from VR and suffers as a result. Overall it was fun to play after a slow start and pleasant to look at but it just wasn’t the best experience. I did enjoy the soundtrack and score, very much in keeping with the setting. And while perhaps short and sweet the game will keep completionists happy.

Barn Finders consumed me almost immediately with its addictive and intriguing gameplay loop. Not only did I enjoy the managerial aspects of running my own store. I adored exploring the several locations spread across the world map and exploring and discovering everything on offer.

It’s always a pleasant surprise when a game that looks and feels in line with titles you’ve struggled to enjoy in the past breaks through by delivering the goods in some way, and that’s the best way to sum up how I feel about Barn Finders...

Barn Finders is a surprisingly good time for a game as janky and weird as it is. Exploring spaces for weird treasure is a lot of fun, selling it back at your shop maybe less so. While the game does little to explain itself, its sense of humor carries it further than it might deserve. Go in expecting to struggle a bit with controls and menus, and you'll be rewarded with a unique experience unlike any other in VR.