One More Lawn Game Review: A Quirky Multiplayer Mowing Sim

One More Lawn is a multiplayer lawn mowing simulation game that focuses on cooperative yard maintenance and social interaction. The game is characterized by its humorous tone, featuring interactive environmental elements like barbecues and fishing, and a standout radio system populated with absurd, AI-generated songs. Players work in teams of up to six to clear grass across various maps, ranging from suburban homes to expansive golf courses.

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Core Gameplay Mechanics

The primary objective in One More Lawn is to achieve 100% grass coverage removal on a given map. While the game can be played solo, it is designed for a "squad" experience where players coordinate to tackle large plots of land efficiently.

Equipment and Maintenance

Players have access to several tools for lawn care, which can be customized or upgraded through in-game progression:

• Ride-on Mowers: The primary vehicle for clearing large areas. They feature cup holders for drinks and can be equipped with various attachments.
• Weed Whackers/Trimmers: Used for precision work around fence lines, walls, and "sand escarpments" where larger mowers cannot reach.
• Bagging System: Mowers must have a bag attached to collect clippings. If the bag reaches its load limit, grass clippings will "squirt" off the side and hit the ground, requiring the player to empty the bag to maintain perfection.
• Fuel and Power: Vehicles require fuel to operate. Specialized vehicles, such as golf carts, may require 48V batteries to start, which can be purchased from NPCs.
• Attachments: Players can find or purchase trailer attachments to increase their mowing width or collection capacity.

Controls and Interface

While the full control scheme is not independently confirmed for all platforms, the following inputs are verified through gameplay:

• Right-Click: Drink a logger/beer from the mower's cup holder.
• Left-Click: Smoke a cigarette or use specific tools.
• Space Bar: Functions as a brake for the mower.
• V: Toggles the radio or changes camera views (including third-person and a rear camera).
• G: Used to quit specific mini-games, such as the golf match.
• Shift: Can be used to "strut" or walk in a specific style when off the mower.

The AI Radio System

The most distinctive feature of One More Lawn is its radio, which plays "silly little joke songs" created with AI. These songs are often absurd and crude, providing a surreal backdrop to the mundane task of mowing.

Notable tracks reported in the game include:

• "I Am a Sturgeon": A parody song involving a fish performing surgery.
• "Super Mega Gay": A swing/ragtime-style track.
• "Hemorrhoids": A detailed song about medical discomfort and "donut pillows."
• "Left Ball Itches": A song describing the struggle of itching one ball only for the other to start.
• "Peanut Butter Pee": A track with nonsensical, crude lyrics.
• "Nice to Meet You, Roach": A song about a cockroach emerging during a sneeze.

The game includes a Streamer Mode intended to manage these songs, though community observations suggest its functionality may vary.

Maps and Environments

One More Lawn features a variety of environments that challenge the player's efficiency and equipment choice.

Social and Interactive Features

Beyond mowing, the game offers several "blue-collar" social simulations:

• Barbecuing: Players can interact with grills to cook sausages, ribs, blood sausages, and tomatoes. This includes quick-time events for flipping and fanning the fire.
• Fishing: Players can use rods to fish in water hazards, catching items ranging from large bass to discarded beer cans.
• Golfing: On the Golf Course map, players can tee off and putt, though the grass must be mowed first for the ball to roll properly.
• NPC Interactions: An NPC named Chikito occasionally appears with a cart and trailer. He sells batteries, XL bags, and "snail turbos" to make mowers faster. He also buys bags of grass clippings from the players.

Game Progression and Outcomes

At the end of each job, the game provides a Time Lapse of the mowing process, showing the "progressive" clearing of the yard from a top-down perspective. This serves as a visual reward for the team's coordination. Players are graded on "Perfection," which is affected by how well they followed height instructions and whether they left clippings on the ground.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I unlock the radio in One More Lawn?

The radio is typically unlocked after completing the first tutorial level. Once unlocked, it sits in front of the steering wheel on the mower's dashboard.

Can you play One More Lawn in third-person?

Yes, players can toggle between first-person and third-person views using the camera keybind (often reported as V or D depending on the player's settings).

What happens if you don't bag the grass?

If you mow without a bag or allow a full bag to overflow, grass clippings will litter the lawn. This reduces your "Perfection" score and may require you to go back over the area to clean up the mess.