I never knew I had the potential to like simulation games. I was bad at most things IRL, let alone online where I could break controllers in frustration. That was until I played Lawn Mowing Simulation. Lawn Mowing Simulator, by Skyhook Games, is now available on PS4 and PS5.

While this review copy was supplied for a Playstation 5, much of the gameplay and mechanics are the same, so for a fully comprehensive review, click on this link here. If you are also interested in the most recent DLC, Dino Safari, you can also check that out at this link here.

As I stated before, Lawning Mowing Simulator is pretty much the same in gameplay and plot across platforms. Of course, the next-gen consoles definitely have that added shine. Even running in Performance Mode for the crisp loading and smoother frame rates, the graphics of the British countryside were still homely and serene, despite not being overly impressive in general in Resolution Mode.

I did find through this playthrough, however, that it was a lot less glitchy compared to the launch on the Series X. Not one game-breaking bug or issue with grass not cutting after adjusting the blade heights this time, so that is definitely a plus. This shows that development and work has been put into the game with the release of the DLC, which is definitely commendable.

The other only real difference I noticed was the incorporation of haptic rumbles in the controller of the PS5. Whenever your RPMs were peaking from over-revving the engine or as you engaged to cut, the rumble packs in the controller would engage for that ‘realism’. Now, some people may enjoy this but others might not. I was neither here nor there about it, but it didn’t really add anything to the experience other than pulling my brain back from the monotonous task at hand.

Honestly, The PS5 version is no different than the Xbox Series X, except for some haptic rumbles through the controller and a much less glitchy time, which has probably already been patched on Xbox by now anyway. Lawn Mowing Simulator will be a relaxing and surprisingly enjoyable time for anyone, no matter what next-gen console you chose to play it on.

Written by: Stacey