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Stardew Valley
Released On: Feb 26, 2016
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8.8
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Generally Favorable
Based on 32 Critic Reviews
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91% Positive
29 Reviews
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3% Mixed
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0% Negative
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Metascore
Generally Favorable
Based on 32 Critic Reviews
89
91% Positive
29 Reviews
29 Reviews
3% Mixed
1 Review
1 Review
0% Negative
0 Reviews
0 Reviews
Far more than just a farming game, this one-man labor of love is filled with seemingly endless content and heart.
Stardew Valley is without a doubt the best game in the Harvest Moon genre in many years. It has a subtle message about what it means to live a good life and to flourish through a combination of hard work and human connection. The Harvest Moon games all basically boil down to managing a mix of time, tasks, and metrics, and recent entries in the series have relied heavily on exploiting a new gameplay gimmick with each iteration: in one it's crafting structures for the town, in another it's trading with foreign economies. The problem with this approach is that once these gimmicks are exhausted — all the houses built or all the goods traded — the games feel hollow. Stardew Valley succeeds by delivering a robust experience that does not merely rely on watching a meter go up. It has something to say and says it well, while never abandoning the core gameplay that attracted players in the first place.
User Score
Generally Favorable
Based on 1,776 User Ratings
8.8
88% Positive
1571 Ratings
1571 Ratings
7% Mixed
120 Ratings
120 Ratings
5% Negative
85 Ratings
85 Ratings
User Score
Generally Favorable
Based on 1,776 User Ratings
8.8
88% Positive
1571 Ratings
1571 Ratings
7% Mixed
120 Ratings
120 Ratings
5% Negative
85 Ratings
85 Ratings
Best farming RPG ever and massive respect to the devs for still updating and keeping the game fresh and alive even after all these years. I simply love this game.
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Stardew Valley is the best and most entertaining farming RPG to come along in years, and it's filled with such sheer charm and sincerity that it'll instantly win you over.
Stardew Valley is an absolutely charming little gem about forgetting all your worries and relaxing on a farm.
Though some quirks might unnecessarily keep players at arm’s length, those willing to grapple with the more arcane aspects of Stardew Valley are in for a world of delight.
Stardew Valley is like Harvest Moon, but with a lot more content.
Despite all odds, it seems Stardew Valley is a different game than the one it mimics. And a pretty fun, different game at that.
**** Valley is, without any shadow of a doubt, the best game of 2016, and perhaps the best Harvest Moon game ever made. Every aspect of the game intertwines flawlessly - from the farming itself to the villager interactions - allowing for players to build an intimate connection to their farm and the world they create, which ConcernedApe has allowed for us to tailor down to the finest details.
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Would be perfect if I had the option of killing Penny. Aside from her, the game is the most relaxing I have ever played, and I would recommend if you feel the need for a break from stress.
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Overall this game is a very comfy RPG. There is no real time limit on completing the game but it does have a time system that keeps things moving and keeps me trying to optimize my farm wasting as little time as possible. Which for me is engaging and enjoyable.
Mostly you'll be doing the following
1. Farming,
2. Fishing,
3. Mining/Dungeon Crawling
4. Forestry/Foraging
5. Giving gifts and chatting up the townsfolk
The more you do steps 1-4 the more money you make or resources you acquire to grow your new farm.
Becoming friendly with the townfolk allows some romance options as well as unlocking additional content that they will often send you as recipes in the mail. Each NPC has a birthday so it's good to check your calendar in the morning so you don't miss out on those bonus friendship gifts.
Sadly I have to deduct points for the inclusion of Junimo Kart. This mini game is just full of horrible design choices. Really the entire thing is just bad. It's optional for the most part; except some end game quests which are still optional but for such a polished game to include this borderline broken inclusion just bothers me. Here's a list of issues with the minigame: randomly generated levels, unnatural level design, you can jump above the screen and the camera is locked so it's very easy to lose your position, platforms also spawn at the very top of the level (if you jump on them you're blind). I get the dev probably just wanted to include something simple to spice things up but seriously this is worse then flash game platformers from 20 years ago. It's really just a waste of time sadly. If there are any junimo kart enjoyers out there I would honestly be surprised.
Journey of the Prairie King (the other minigame) isn't good either, but I would at least consider it playable.
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Really boooring, not fun at least for me. It has some fun things but after 40 hours it doesn't get better than that. Soundtrack is awful too and sound effects-
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Summary Stardew Valley is an RPG-style farming game. It's up to you to choose your path... Will you devote your time to raising crops and caring for animals? Will you spend time in the local village, befriending the local townspeople? Do you get a kick out of slaying dreadful monsters in the mysterious mountain caverns? Or will you try to accomp...
Rated E +10
for Everyone +10
Platforms:
- PC
- PlayStation 4
- Xbox One
- Wii U
- Nintendo Switch
- PlayStation Vita
- iOS (iPhone/iPad)
Initial Release Date: Feb 26, 2016
Developer:
- ConcernedApe
Publisher: Chucklefish
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