Stardew Valley

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  1. curvy2
    Feb 26, 2016
    10
    Harvest Moon is back! And its simple and fun again. From the soundtrack to its gameplay its simply a true work of art done by one man. Thank You STARDEW VALLEY.o0O
  2. mrclopes
    Apr 5, 2016
    0
    I'm shocked.
    - Graphics are pre-historic and the 2D sprites are "ok" at best.
    - Sounds and music are very basic and have MIDI quality. - Characters are bland and lack personality. - The gameplay mechanics are boring and repetitive. The combat mechanics is ridiculously uncreative. I felt insulted. The gameplay in general, lack any depth. Everything is a chore, and due poor time    I'm shocked.
    - Graphics are pre-historic and the 2D sprites are "ok" at best.
    - Sounds and music are very basic and have MIDI quality.
    - Characters are bland and lack personality.
    - The gameplay mechanics are boring and repetitive. The combat mechanics is ridiculously uncreative. I felt insulted.
    The gameplay in general, lack any depth. Everything is a chore, and due poor time management mechanics, it's impossible to not be stressed by this game, And if you want to gift those bland NPCs, be prepared for more stressful time trying to catch them.

    And about the story, well, I'm afraid I can't really complete a review because after the first year I stopped playing and deleted this game. Only the thought of going trough all this again was too much for me.

    I can't think of anything but give this game a solid 0.    … Expand
  3. ranshaa05
    Mar 2, 2021
    10
    Excellent game. I love it.
    It's like the overall ambiance of the game was carefully engineered to be soothing and peaceful.
    The game is meant to be played at the player's own pace: you can rush everything and complete any quest that is given to you right after you get it or you can just take your time with it, and get to it when you get to it. It's completely up to you. I have over 300    Excellent game. I love it.
    It's like the overall ambiance of the game was carefully engineered to be soothing and peaceful.
    The game is meant to be played at the player's own pace: you can rush everything and complete any quest that is given to you right after you get it or you can just take your time with it, and get to it when you get to it. It's completely up to you. I have over 300 hours of gameplay and still haven't finished the game because I took my time.
    Not many games have kept me entertained for over 300 hours of gameplay, but this is definitely an exception to the rule.
    The story is amazing, the art style is soothing and the gameplay is excellent.
    It's like a perfect combination of so many of my favorite games packed into one.
    Would recommend for everybody to play this game :)    … Expand
  4. Eukor
    Jul 19, 2020
    10
    lo mejor de su género, es un poco triste que no vayan a salir más juegos así
  5. RyuuLee
    May 11, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I once saw a special comment of this games on another website,that boy said that he played this game with his girlfriend,but.they broke up 2 years ago.He thinks those days are sweet and memorable,it was unforgettable,he always misses his exgirlfriend,misses their playtime in Stardew Valley,misses their home in the game.

    At the end of his comment,he said"Stardew Valley is obviously a great work,the charms of it is well-known.I just want to tell you all that cherish those who are with you right now, It's winter already,It's going to snow in pelican town,put your hands in pockets, don't wave and say goodbye."    … Expand
  6. Alb23
    May 26, 2023
    10
    It doesn't explain why this game is one of the best indies out there because just by playing the first year of the game you can already see how good it is.
  7. oneplayer
    Sep 7, 2017
    7
    2D farming sim that takes its inspiration from Harvest Moon. But improves on the formula and adds many new mechanics. There is such a huge selection of crops and things to do that you never feel like you have enough daylight. The dungeon combat is very shallow and fishing is a PITA at the start. There is just so much you can do but not a lot that you have to do. The missions are generic.2D farming sim that takes its inspiration from Harvest Moon. But improves on the formula and adds many new mechanics. There is such a huge selection of crops and things to do that you never feel like you have enough daylight. The dungeon combat is very shallow and fishing is a PITA at the start. There is just so much you can do but not a lot that you have to do. The missions are generic. Better missions would make this game a lot better.… Expand
  8. gracjanski
    Feb 15, 2018
    7
    This game has so much love and wisdom. The critics of a modern life are so true. The atmosphere is all about the beauty of a landlife in a village with being committed to other villagers and nature instead of a unnatural live in a city as an employer for a corporation.
    So, yes this game is about more than just farming simulation. In addition you can fish, explore dungeons, build up your    This game has so much love and wisdom. The critics of a modern life are so true. The atmosphere is all about the beauty of a landlife in a village with being committed to other villagers and nature instead of a unnatural live in a city as an employer for a corporation.
    So, yes this game is about more than just farming simulation. In addition you can fish, explore dungeons, build up your farm, help to build up the village, making friends and even marry. Later on you start to think, what you will do in the day, because there is so much to do and the day time is restricted. Anyway, after few weeks the game becomes repetitive and you feel the need to grind. Another weakness is the bad overview of all the items. There are so many and you need to search, where you need an item you have found. It is not only that you need to look ingame, but also in wiki, to know what to do with it -> Fun killer. This all should be ingame and easier to manage.
    Graphics looks really too old and simple. The good thing is, it is looking sweet and fits to the whole atmosphere of the game: not modern graphic. Anyway it could be better.    … Expand
  9. Crowborn
    May 8, 2016
    7
    A very fun game that expands on Harvest Moon's classic concept. Gets a bit slow and repetitive at times, and the combat can be messy and unresponsive. Still, recommended. Devs keep adding more and more content.
  10. ScienceAdvisor
    Jan 21, 2018
    5
    This is an excercise in reuse of coding, with RNG as the main gameplay mechanic to fill in some (very limited) sense of unexpectedness. Most of the artifical game mechanics are hidden, forcing you to be yet another wiki-warrior, wading through countless pages of information that shows how little logic or balancing is in Stardew Valley. When you realize the lone developer designed this toThis is an excercise in reuse of coding, with RNG as the main gameplay mechanic to fill in some (very limited) sense of unexpectedness. Most of the artifical game mechanics are hidden, forcing you to be yet another wiki-warrior, wading through countless pages of information that shows how little logic or balancing is in Stardew Valley. When you realize the lone developer designed this to allow you to easily maximize profits if you already know what you are doing, most of the crops can be skipped as they are only useful for in-game achievements which have not actual gameplay value except as the freemium gold star which is what this should be most famous for. Basically, Stardew Valley is a freemium-like game that pats you on the head repeatedly for doing very little, which seems to be exactly what many people apprectiate (or do not realize what is happening to them).

    When examined as a whole it does not really qualify as a game since there is no way to win, or to lose. Once you realize that, you can skip days at a time which quickly robs this of any meaning at all. If you have endless hours (50+) and OCD, then this piece of software is for you. If you actually want a game, a sim, or some combination thereof, look somewhere else (as of Jan. 2018).    … Expand
  11. MikeZillaGames
    Feb 27, 2016
    9
    'Stardew Valley' doesn't just breathe new life into a dying concept; 'Stardew Valley' gets on it's bare knees, leans over in tears, passionately breathes into it over and over even though the Doctor already said "it's dead, stop trying", pumps the chest liberally, and doesn't give up until something good happens.

    And that something good is this game. The 'Harvest Moon' franchise has    'Stardew Valley' doesn't just breathe new life into a dying concept; 'Stardew Valley' gets on it's bare knees, leans over in tears, passionately breathes into it over and over even though the Doctor already said "it's dead, stop trying", pumps the chest liberally, and doesn't give up until something good happens.

    And that something good is this game. The 'Harvest Moon' franchise has been a mixed bag over the last decade, and the same can be said for the spinoff series 'Rune Factory'. Fans took the good with the bad and went with it because they were holding onto something special. Today, the Harvest Moon series barely exists on it's own. 'Story of Seasons' and other life sim titles have come along to replace it with mixed success.

    Well, if you loved those series then 'Stardew Valley' is what you want to play. An indie dev has revived the concept...with an obvious passion for 'Harvest Moon' and an insane attention to detail.

    I know, right? I didn't see it coming, either.    … Expand
  12. Onkelmolan
    Jul 25, 2016
    7
    Great game with great idea's but something is missing.
    there is no endgame and not really much content ( in Winter you cant do really much).
    But the first 20 hours of game play you are having a lot of fun and that makes it a great game.
  13. kaanelif
    Feb 22, 2019
    10
    Looking for stress-free game? Stardew Valley very suits you.
    Its very nice game to play like your own life if you dont have one.
  14. Sanysyka
    Dec 29, 2019
    10
    Harvest Moon is back! And its simple and fun again. From the soundtrack to its gameplay its simply a true work of art done by one man. Thank You STARDEW VALLEY.o0O
  15. zeux
    Dec 12, 2020
    10
    Absolutly amazing game! If you want to enjoy it the most then dont watch any tutorials
  16. rodericrinehart
    Feb 20, 2017
    10
    I have definitely played enough to tell this is a beautifully crafted, fun, addictive game that checks all kinds of boxes for nostalgia, entertainment, and one more turn (or day). It has a lot in common with Animal Crossing and Harvest Moon, and borrows small amounts from Terraria, Minecraft, and Don't Starve, but perfects the formula by taking exactly what it needs from those franchisesI have definitely played enough to tell this is a beautifully crafted, fun, addictive game that checks all kinds of boxes for nostalgia, entertainment, and one more turn (or day). It has a lot in common with Animal Crossing and Harvest Moon, and borrows small amounts from Terraria, Minecraft, and Don't Starve, but perfects the formula by taking exactly what it needs from those franchises and focuses on the farming, gathering, crafting, and relationship sim.

    This game will have INCREDIBLY long legs and be played by many people for many years. It has a vibrant community and a lot of depth and challenge for people wanting to do everything. Me, my wife, and my daughter all love this game!    … Expand
  17. sampsonj
    Mar 29, 2016
    10
    What a fantastic game. A true Harvest Moon (Story of Season) experience has finally come to the PC. The artwork is fantastic and music is great. I love how it is not about item hoading to make stuff, though there is crafting, it is not to the point of where the harvest Moon (Story of Seasons) games have gone and stuff feels fresh again. it is an overall joy with tons to do, lots of cropsWhat a fantastic game. A true Harvest Moon (Story of Season) experience has finally come to the PC. The artwork is fantastic and music is great. I love how it is not about item hoading to make stuff, though there is crafting, it is not to the point of where the harvest Moon (Story of Seasons) games have gone and stuff feels fresh again. it is an overall joy with tons to do, lots of crops and animals to raise, and an adventure.… Expand
  18. ztribal
    May 5, 2016
    10
    I have been wanting this game for ages! A Harvest Moon on PC, with loads of content! Bonus, it takes really awesome aspects from different harvest moon style games and incorporates them into a single awesome game!

    I can dungeon crawl, I can woo townsfolk, I can grow crops, take care of animals, and much more! I'm so used to these being Japanese games, but this game definitely feels    I have been wanting this game for ages! A Harvest Moon on PC, with loads of content! Bonus, it takes really awesome aspects from different harvest moon style games and incorporates them into a single awesome game!

    I can dungeon crawl, I can woo townsfolk, I can grow crops, take care of animals, and much more!

    I'm so used to these being Japanese games, but this game definitely feels more western, it is hard to pin down exactly why. It is kind of refreshing!

    The game looks fantastic, sounds fantastic! The controls aren't perfect for a controller, but they work.

    Also gay friendly! I, as a lady, can woo the ladies! So good!    … Expand
  19. Hippie629
    Jul 13, 2018
    5
    The game starts off with a will from your dead grandpa, who has left you a property in the country that was dear to him. So that you can get away from your desk job (where you use a monitor larger than yourself) and get back to nature and enjoy the simple things in life.
    Once you arrive at the property you find it in a unkempt state, strange that place grandpa love so much was so run    The game starts off with a will from your dead grandpa, who has left you a property in the country that was dear to him. So that you can get away from your desk job (where you use a monitor larger than yourself) and get back to nature and enjoy the simple things in life.
    Once you arrive at the property you find it in a unkempt state, strange that place grandpa love so much was so run downed. And you begin rebuilding it by doing various tasks and jobs, while getting to know the towns people.

    The game tries to give off an atmosphere of relaxing and getting back to nature and the simple parts of life, but the mechanics make this a number cruncher were you're trying to maximize your efficacy with each in game day.
    The in game time moves so fast, that you'll always feel like you need to rush everything in order to get things done in time.
    To find out what you need to do, you need to go the bulletin board in town, which wastes time getting to and information like characters birthdays are not saved in your journal.
    So you have to go back to town to keep track of things, which gets repetitive.

    One of the most time consuming things is socializing with NPCs, so you can get gifts in the mail and progress their story.
    You increase your friendship with them by giving them gifts, you need to find them first, which can be a challenge as they move around following a schedule that you can only find out about through trail and error.
    Then you go through more trail and error trying to find out what gifts they like.
    And character interaction only gives you a single line that repeats until you increase your friendship.

    Your characters skill progression is really slow, and doesn't show progress to the next level.
    The skills feel like they should be split up as the foraging skill unlocks the lightning rod and magic totems, while the mining skill lets you transmute metals and unlock cooking recipes.
    Feels like there should be more skills magic, building, cooking Etc.

    The game only saves when you sleep, the menu only exits to the desktop and not the main menu,
    and the map is poorly detailed. The crafting menu is cluttered as it uses the in world sprites for the items.
    The game uses a grabs every item in range if you have inventory room system, that can be a pain to manage.
    Doing precise things can be a problem as you interact with items, which either relies on what direction you are facing or where the cursor is. Miss clicks can happen when you use items causing you to waste resources. The game always asks to confirm you eat something.

    The Fishing mini game is just poorly made and is not fun to play. Mining is can be annoying, as enemies will continue to respawn. A notable bug is, when multiple exit ladders can spawn in a single level but go to the same place. The torches are awkward to use.

    The art of the game ranges from ok to bad. This game has no focus, it tries to be a relaxing game with its tone and dialog, but its pacing and mechanics make you rush through stuff to avoid wasting resource and chances to progress.

    I would like to a more focused game from the developer.    … Expand
  20. tsampson25
    Aug 6, 2017
    7
    Now, I do not want to hate on this game too much because while it's not my style of game, I can definitely. From playing it my problem was I got bored really fast. Now, I can see how others would enjoy this game, but I for sure do not have enough patience to fully enjoy it. It's slow paced but not necessarily in a bad way, just too slow for my personal licking. It's unique, and I liked theNow, I do not want to hate on this game too much because while it's not my style of game, I can definitely. From playing it my problem was I got bored really fast. Now, I can see how others would enjoy this game, but I for sure do not have enough patience to fully enjoy it. It's slow paced but not necessarily in a bad way, just too slow for my personal licking. It's unique, and I liked the feel of owning a farm. One thing that I think is just bad is how repetitive it can get can be really irritating. But i recommend the game anyway, it's not terrible, for some it's a great game! I just didn't enjoy the slow pace, but for sure it's not a really bad game.… Expand
  21. Snoracks
    Apr 4, 2016
    10
    I never played Harvest Moon so I do not have much basis for comparison. Yet, what I can say is that this game seems masterfully made and is addicting as all hell. It took me a couple of in-game days to get into it and understand it, but everything was simple and self-explanatory enough that I was able to jump right in.

    It was really an inspiration to learn that it was just one guy    I never played Harvest Moon so I do not have much basis for comparison. Yet, what I can say is that this game seems masterfully made and is addicting as all hell. It took me a couple of in-game days to get into it and understand it, but everything was simple and self-explanatory enough that I was able to jump right in.

    It was really an inspiration to learn that it was just one guy that made this game and what a job he did. The art is great, the music is great and all of the characters have such specific backstories and behaviors that you'd think a whole team made it.

    I noticed a couple of glitches, but nothing game breaking. My biggest issue with the game though is in the lack of settings and options. I would like to be able to play at work, but I cannot make the screen small enough to do so. Additionally, volume control is limited to music on or off. I also would like to be able to save other than at the end of a day, but I can see where that's ultimately problematic from a design perspective.

    ConcernedApe, you da real MVP.    … Expand
  22. RogalDorn01
    Apr 1, 2016
    10
    For real, this is the very best "Harvest Moon Style" game I've ever played. The balancing act of planning the size of a farm you can reasonably water each day while trying to build up the resources to get better sprinklers is amazingly fun. The characters are absolutely charming and realistically written. The entire game is an exercise in chipping away at the jade and ice that formsFor real, this is the very best "Harvest Moon Style" game I've ever played. The balancing act of planning the size of a farm you can reasonably water each day while trying to build up the resources to get better sprinklers is amazingly fun. The characters are absolutely charming and realistically written. The entire game is an exercise in chipping away at the jade and ice that forms around your heart as you age. I cannot believe this game was made by one person.… Expand
  23. dubesor
    Mar 16, 2016
    10
    This is my favourite game in the last 10 years. So far the Dev released 6 patches (in 3 weeks) and the game itself is marvellous and reminiscent of old times when games were created to be fun, not to make the most amount of money. A very nostalgic experience with all the touches of life-improvement modern features. Amazing.
  24. Megagal1978
    Mar 13, 2016
    10
    All I can say is WOW! The level of detail put into this game is mind blowing. It already has me and my husband addicted and I'm incredibly impressed at how much fun this game is! I Am a huge Harvest Moon fan and the two are definitely similar. However, you can tell that there was so much more heart and soul put into this game than that of Harvest Moon. For those of you that don't likeAll I can say is WOW! The level of detail put into this game is mind blowing. It already has me and my husband addicted and I'm incredibly impressed at how much fun this game is! I Am a huge Harvest Moon fan and the two are definitely similar. However, you can tell that there was so much more heart and soul put into this game than that of Harvest Moon. For those of you that don't like the fishing...I felt that way at first but I gradually got the hang of it and found it to be quite fun. Awesome job ConcernedApe. This is quite an accomplishment!… Expand
  25. arruu
    Mar 25, 2016
    9
    This game is super-addicting. It's a Harvest Moon rip-off with some mechanics from Terraria, and support for user mods... Awesome idea, if you ask me. The game is fun as hell... However, imo it lacks endgame content and advance farming mechanics. Guess they couldnt balance well the easy-to-newcomers/depth of mechanics ratio... Hope the mods, or the sequel (please!!) will fix that.This game is super-addicting. It's a Harvest Moon rip-off with some mechanics from Terraria, and support for user mods... Awesome idea, if you ask me. The game is fun as hell... However, imo it lacks endgame content and advance farming mechanics. Guess they couldnt balance well the easy-to-newcomers/depth of mechanics ratio... Hope the mods, or the sequel (please!!) will fix that. Definitely give it a try!!… Expand
  26. PeregrineOmega
    Mar 11, 2016
    10
    This game has something no AAA title has been able to deliver in years... Charm.

    It's just dripping, oozing and overflowing with it. This is a game with so much character and truly dedicated attention to detail, I wish I could give it a hug, and tell it how special it is. It's an ode to that marvelous old farming game which sings with a delightful glee that reminds you so much of why    This game has something no AAA title has been able to deliver in years... Charm.

    It's just dripping, oozing and overflowing with it. This is a game with so much character and truly dedicated attention to detail, I wish I could give it a hug, and tell it how special it is.

    It's an ode to that marvelous old farming game which sings with a delightful glee that reminds you so much of why you pine for the founding era of game design.

    A one-man developer has produced what feels like it could have been done with an army of artists and designers. Bravo, ConcernedApe.    … Expand
  27. Alcarin
    Feb 29, 2016
    10
    Awesome pixel harvester and after work-"escaper". Build your farm, explore caves, level your skills and craft your equipment. Luv it from the beginning and will spend many hours creating my own pixel fake life!
  28. gabbo1313
    Feb 28, 2016
    10
    Charming, Nostalgic and good soundtrack too.

    Fans of Harvest moon/animal crossing should feel right at home with this title, Newcomers will also love to experience a decent HM similar on PC
  29. dprkforum
    Mar 8, 2016
    10
    TL:DR - Buy the game. Now. Seriously. No... just do it.

    The best $15 you will ever spend. I loved Harvest Moon as a young teen, and when I saw this on GOG, I nearly fell out of my chair. Then I fired up the game... it was a lot more than Harvest Moon. It was amazing. Lots of depth, plenty of things to do, lots of secrets, and plenty of surprises hit me dead in the face.
  30. loltroll123
    Feb 28, 2016
    10
    A Masterpiece. Thanks ConcernedApe for your years of hard work! Its been a long time but your community loves the game. Congratulations!

    Just one minor point: Fix the Fishing please! :-)
  31. kuehnau
    Mar 7, 2016
    6
    I bought and spent most of my time playing Stardew Valley this weekend. I wish STEAM had a better system then simply to recommend it or not, because a lot of times, that isn't the best or easiest answer.

    Stardew Valley is a 'Harvest Moon' inspired farming/realtionship simulator with a dash of dungeon crawling and crafting thrown in. The graphics are appealing and the music is well done.    I bought and spent most of my time playing Stardew Valley this weekend. I wish STEAM had a better system then simply to recommend it or not, because a lot of times, that isn't the best or easiest answer.

    Stardew Valley is a 'Harvest Moon' inspired farming/realtionship simulator with a dash of dungeon crawling and crafting thrown in. The graphics are appealing and the music is well done.

    Unfortunately if you are already familiar with this kind of game play and mechanics, Stardew Valley really isn't all that creative, unique or innovative.

    The biggest problem with this game is, there has been many, many games, like this before it, that has done a significantly better job at what Stardew Valley is trying to achive. It's a farming simulator, but anyone aware of Harvest Moon can tell you it does a better job. It's a dungeon crawler, but only in the lightest of senses.

    And even then, Rune Factory not only did it better, but offered a huge selection of spells, skills, abilities, weapons, varying dungeons and even bosses. It's a crafting game, but the fact is, it offers much less then more traditional crafting games such as MineCraft or Terraria.

    It suffers from classic issues such as vague quests, plots and more. It can be a massive grind at times and can end up being incredibly tedious, to the point some people may become frustrated. And while multiplayer was initially announced, it's been pushed back for a later date (if we ever see it). Is it just me or is that completely disappointing? The one thing it could have done to really set itself apart from it's predecessors and it doesn't do it. And now that the game has been fully released, how can we expect to see that feature? 'Don't Starve' had to do a completely separate release to account for multiplayer aspects.

    What it boils down is, Stardew Valley isn't a bad game. I enjoyed the time I spent so far with the game, but, it doesn't really do anything new or innovative for a genre that has been around since the 90's. Stardew Valley is really very mediocre. Hopefully, in time, with a few updates pushed out, they'll prove me wrong.    … Expand
  32. jdog90000
    Feb 26, 2016
    10
    This is an amazing Harvest-Moonesque/Animal Crossingesque inspired game. I've been following the development for a while and I was still really impressed with the quality of this game. Combine that with the fact that one guy made this and there's no reason not to get it if you've been looking for this type of game for the PC.
  33. Tubey
    Mar 1, 2016
    9
    The best game of 2016 thus far for me. Rarely does an indie game pack so much polish and content into a finished product and nail the mechanics so hard that it's almost impossible to put down.

    As others have said, if you're an existing Harvest Moon/Animal Crossing fan, you've found your new home with this game on the PC - but if you're a fan of well made RPG/management sims in general,    The best game of 2016 thus far for me. Rarely does an indie game pack so much polish and content into a finished product and nail the mechanics so hard that it's almost impossible to put down.

    As others have said, if you're an existing Harvest Moon/Animal Crossing fan, you've found your new home with this game on the PC - but if you're a fan of well made RPG/management sims in general, you're going to absolutely adore this as well.    … Expand
  34. mijxero
    Apr 6, 2016
    10
    This is a great game made by a developer that has mashed all of our favorite games into one. It is like so many games, but like no other. Games like Harvest Moon never held my attention too long, but this has so many things to do that it keeps me hooked for hours. I can't suggest this any higher to anyone that liked Harvest Moon, Animal Crossing, or just any relaxing game to play.
  35. Henryloko22222
    Feb 28, 2016
    10
    I dont usually write reviews and even less review games on steam, but this is totally an exception. As i progress further into the game i'll update, but i got pretty much information to give on you guys for now.
    Im a big Harvest moon fan, actually not that much, in fact the only ones i played was Friends of Mineral Town and Back to Nature, and ow boy, Back to Nature... i've spent easily    I dont usually write reviews and even less review games on steam, but this is totally an exception. As i progress further into the game i'll update, but i got pretty much information to give on you guys for now.
    Im a big Harvest moon fan, actually not that much, in fact the only ones i played was Friends of Mineral Town and Back to Nature, and ow boy, Back to Nature... i've spent easily 500+ hours on that game, it is just so good to start something with barely nothing and turn it into a big thing (That's why i love games like Tropico 5,XCOM, Total War ETC).
    I know its boring but i'll need to make a lot of comparisons with Harvest moon Back to Nature (because it was the only one i REALLY played and enjoyed)
    First off by the story, you are the grandson of a farmer which lives in a small town called Stardew valley, its not explained if you lived with him or not (probably not), one day, he leaves you a letter, and asks you to open it when you grow tired of the City life.
    Twenty years have passed and you are working for a company called Joja which is somewhat a parody or critic of the today's companies, "enslaving" his workers. One day at work, you grow tired of being exploited and decides to open the letter, only to find out you grandfather has left his farm all to you, to start a new life.
    Well its pretty much back to nature, but there you live in the city and visit your grandfather in vacations, people already knew you basically but from what i remember he stopped visiting and got somewhat forggoten. his grandpa dies and he gets the farm. So my point is, this is not a ripoff, i was so glad to see such familiar storyline, but from now on things really change so don't be mad.
    So you are introduced to your new, devasted, overgrown land, 500 moneys and 15 seeds as a gift from the mayor, so with hard work you need to transform a terrible once forgotten farm, 500 bucks and 15 seeds into a money-maker machine, restore the town's economy and bring the people together again. (i'll explain)
    So, Joja gets in the city, everything is different, people likes TV more than hanging out, the once high populated city hall is destroyed and the economy is really bad, so it's up to you to maybe kick joja out (i don't know yet if this is a possibility)
    So let's go to some things you can do and have:
    -You have some basic tools, which is used to: chop trees down,mine ores and rocks,watering crops,prepare the soil, fishing and foraging.
    -There's plenty of ways to make money in the game, including your primary crop plantation in your farm (beside animals like chickens giving you eggs), Mining, Fishing and even fighting and looting monsters!!!!
    -Socialize with other people and even marry and (maybe) have children
    -Participate in festivals held by the locals
    -Have a pet like a cat or a dog
    So now i'll list somethings different than BtN.
    -There are monters, yes! you can actually fight them and loot them, they are pretty though tho, but you can upgrade yours weapons and equipment in the guild hall.
    -Bigger Map
    -Bigger and more beatiful farm land
    -You can craft and build items like chests, scarecrows, sprinklers, furnacers etc
    (Im missing things for sure so don't hesitate to comment and correct me)
    Overall its pretty much the same mechanics about farming and etc and i completely love it!
    Although there is somethings i didn't liked
    -Females are not cute like the Harvest moon ones (I really preferer those japanese stylish art for women)
    -The guys are really cool and the girls not so much, there is one that has a band and rides a skate sometimes!
    -The energy system really needs an overhaul, its frustating in the start but becomes too much underpowered on the early to mid game!!
    -The TV could use some more work
    The soundtrack is simply amazing, it really gives you this "farm" feel!
    This is a great game, and it was made by one guy only (which has worked on StarBound) buy it now if you love Harvest moon like me or if you like micro management games like Tropico 5,Sim City etc, its really worth its price, i've been playing this for 5 hours straight, no recent games has done this to me, so this is a GREAT sign!
    Really, JUST BUY IT!!!!    … Expand
  36. Braduk
    Feb 28, 2016
    10
    In recent years, the Harvest Moon series has died down some over the course of several new games, where the next one does not really add anything new to the last. Until now, the only alternative to the series has mostly been Rune Factory, which is also a very good series. This game, however takes the good from both series and breathes new life into the formula.

    It has many elements that    In recent years, the Harvest Moon series has died down some over the course of several new games, where the next one does not really add anything new to the last. Until now, the only alternative to the series has mostly been Rune Factory, which is also a very good series. This game, however takes the good from both series and breathes new life into the formula.

    It has many elements that any player of either series would be more than familiar with: farming crops, raising livestock, fishing, and mining. And everything is timed with the daily clock and monthly calendar dates, with special events happening every so often. These categories work the same way as their inspirations for the most part, however there are some key differences. A big over-arching change is that your farmland is almost completely customizable. Other than your house, there is nothing that is pre-placed, and your land area is gigantic. This allows for a fully customized farm that is unique to you. Fishing has a minigame instead of automatically catching whatever you hook; at first, the minigame is extremely difficult, but it does not take long to get used to. Farming also comes with conveniences that never existed before, such as upgradable sprinklers that water tiles of your crops for you (the amount depends on the level of sprinkler) as well as several kinds of fertilizers that have different effects on your crop. Raising animals is mostly the same, however the range of animals that you can care for is vast, including chickens, ducks, goats, pigs, and cows. All of these areas of the game work well, and as one would expect, with there being plenty of variety in all three. Any of these elements can be completely ignored if desired and the player can still make a profit. There is no rush to get to anything at a certain time (for the most part) and the game can be played at your own pace.

    Mining can be best described as a combination of Rune Factory's combat and Harvest Moon's cave systems. Each floor has a ladder that needs to be found to move on to the next floor, with there being better ore, minerals, gems, etc to mine the deeper you go. Inside the mine are various monsters that can be killed, sometimes even required to kill. The combat is simple, where LMB swings your melee weapon, holding LMB charges up a slingshot, and RMB does various special actions depending on the weapon. However, the simplicity works for the game, as you are always on the clock, and if it were too complex there'd be too much time spent fighting. There is something special at the very bottom of the mine, giving even more reason to explore it.

    Of course, a Harvest Moon inspired game would not be complete without interactions with the townsfolk. The system is the same as it is in Harvest Moon, where you can talk with villagers and give them gifts to get them to like you more. Unlike Harvest Moon, you can only give two gifts per week, meaning the progression of affection is a lot slower unless you complete quests or special interactions with each villager. So long as you give the right gifts and complete the special tasks, it still will not take too long before your chosen bachelor or bachelorette can be married.

    Despite everything the game does right, there are some issues with it. The running speed is atrociously slow, especially with diagonal movement. You do eventually unlock a horse, but the horse only speeds up diagonal movement; the vertical and horizontal run speeds remain the same. In addition, the bachelors and bachelorettes vary from each other with personality, however they are fairly two dimensional with their personalities. The developer also apparently had a stroke at one point because if you look at the progression of their appearances, there is a point where they gradually become worse and more same-faced, losing some uniqueness to them. There is also a very unfitting anti-corporation message in the game that could have been left out. The overall graphics style is up to personal preference, but I personally like it and think it does a good job creating the comfy atmosphere these games are known for.

    Lastly, the game is capable of being fully modified due to how simple the engine is made. Every pixel can be changed, and mod tools are in the process of being created to add extra content. There is already a mod that changes the appearances of the bachelorettes to an earlier time, as a result of many individuals wanting them altered. So who knows what the developer and modders will add to the game in the future.

    In conclusion, this game has just as much if not more content than any of the more modern Harvest Moon games yet is half the price. There are some aspects that I did not even mention such as the sewer dungeon and what is basically the Harvest Sprite tasks because I am 18 hours in and still haven't finished either of those things, nor have I seen everything the game has to offer yet. I highly recommend it.    … Expand
  37. Kendow
    Mar 2, 2016
    10
    Civ5-level addiction. Simple gameplay with a refreshing amount of content. I was amazed at the amount of things I could do. If you want a casual game just to kick back and relax, this game is for you.
  38. Nexre
    Nov 5, 2016
    5
    super friggin slow, like what do I do other than walk around and water plants?

    I dont want meaningless relationships with the npcs, feels like im wasting my time for something to happen and it never does
  39. pospulsar99
    Mar 19, 2016
    10
    Picked this up after seeing several friends playing it, and the only 'complaint' I could come up with would be "Now I want to buy a farm in a bad way." Game is seriously just a ton of fun... well worth what it's selling for.
  40. FogCityRoller
    Mar 17, 2016
    10
    Charming and addictive in the purest possible way. The no scope MLG kiddies might not care much for the graphics and assume the game sucks because of that, but that just means they are missing out. This game is the best $15 you could possibly spend since Rocket League's debut.
  41. NHyasd
    Mar 17, 2016
    10
    Surprisingly good game! I was not sure i would like it when i first saw it because it looked like another farming game. It has surprising depth and there are many ways to make money. The game does a great job of giving you nudges on what to do but leaves the strategies up to you.

    Loved it!
  42. rafakasb
    Mar 10, 2016
    10
    Amazing game, way better than Harvest Moon. It has great content and gameplay. The grind isnt too bad, the game has lots of items and events to keep your character busy throughout the seasons. 10/10. Natsume should hire this guy!
  43. alexdema1rena
    Apr 12, 2016
    10
    Me encanta saber que en la industria de los videojuegos sigue existiendo gente con una gran capacidad de innovar y mezclar sagas conocidas. Y, me encanta decir que unos buenos gráficos no lo son todo, es mas; diría que es mejor unos píxeles de vez en cuando.
    Eso es Stardew Valley
    Un simple juego. Estás cansado de los típicos juegos con una acción demasiado rápida? Necesitas relajarte?    Me encanta saber que en la industria de los videojuegos sigue existiendo gente con una gran capacidad de innovar y mezclar sagas conocidas. Y, me encanta decir que unos buenos gráficos no lo son todo, es mas; diría que es mejor unos píxeles de vez en cuando.
    Eso es Stardew Valley
    Un simple juego.
    Estás cansado de los típicos juegos con una acción demasiado rápida?
    Necesitas relajarte?
    Este es tu juego.
    Una banda sonora de 10, un jugabilidad simplemente excelente y con detalles que hacen a este juego una simple obra maestra.
    Además, la simple grandeza recae en la complejidad de todo, haciendolo increíblemente rejugable.
    Si quieres una experiencia distinta, mucho más tranquila y viciarte unas horas, este es uno de los juegos que mejor cumple esos requisitos.
    Cabe mencionar que el juego no necesita un superordenador para cargar esos gráficos, con un simple portátil es suficiente.
    Y no sabes que hacer? No te preocupes, existe la wiki, con unas grandes explicaciones
    Por esto, y por otros muchos motivos (que no quiero spoilear), Stardew Valley se merece mi 10    … Expand
  44. hellothere12
    Apr 17, 2016
    10
    I was pleasantly surprised by this game, having never played something even remotely similar I was a little skeptical when I bought it, but I am so glad I did. The graphics are lovely and charming and really sets the tone for the game, and the game play while relatively simple has yet to become boring and lack luster. But what really made me love this game was how quickly I came attachedI was pleasantly surprised by this game, having never played something even remotely similar I was a little skeptical when I bought it, but I am so glad I did. The graphics are lovely and charming and really sets the tone for the game, and the game play while relatively simple has yet to become boring and lack luster. But what really made me love this game was how quickly I came attached to the characters, the town, etc. Starting off as the new guy in town and slowly integrating yourself into the community has been something that I have found so rewarding. If you are even remotely interested in this game, please give it a try, an easy 10 and one of the most engaging and addictive games I have every played.… Expand
  45. renao
    Dec 26, 2016
    10
    Everything I wanted from a new Harvest Moon. And more. Get ready to spend lots of "just five more minutes" with this one.
    STARDEW VALLEY GOTY 2016!!!!
  46. Zophibee
    Sep 8, 2020
    7
    This game is entertaining and provides hours of fun. However my only issue is it gets boring FAST once you've discovered most things. Even once you get into using Mods, the game is no longer as enjoyable as when you first started playing. They need regular content updates to keep it fun.
  47. HeyGoatwasHere
    Aug 3, 2016
    8
    There are mods made by players and programmers from chuckle-fish forums, the game is 2d experience, by pixels not like they going make 3d version of stardew valley if they were that would surprise people.

    Anyway if my opinion matters or people take you seriously, there is good and evil element, intriguing, harvesting; via wild, types of wood, rock, mineral, fish, tide pool, and digging,    There are mods made by players and programmers from chuckle-fish forums, the game is 2d experience, by pixels not like they going make 3d version of stardew valley if they were that would surprise people.

    Anyway if my opinion matters or people take you seriously, there is good and evil element, intriguing, harvesting; via wild, types of wood, rock, mineral, fish, tide pool, and digging, farming element gets paired with crafting which is essential with also either choices of career elements which improve how you play. I did forget to mention yes marriage and babies.

    I like thank both Concerned Ape and Chuckle-fish they did a good job in making this successful story.
    They also have out Starbound    … Expand
  48. Kire_92
    Aug 16, 2018
    7
    A fun and extremely charming game that’s great when you just want to relax and have a good time. It takes the concept of harvest moon and not only makes everything better but it also incorporates new ideas and gameplay mechanics in a brilliant way. Everything from the farming to the combat to the character interactions are great considering the type of game it’s trying to be.

    Though the    A fun and extremely charming game that’s great when you just want to relax and have a good time. It takes the concept of harvest moon and not only makes everything better but it also incorporates new ideas and gameplay mechanics in a brilliant way. Everything from the farming to the combat to the character interactions are great considering the type of game it’s trying to be.

    Though the game is not without its flaws. After playing it for a while things start to get repetitive and things like farming feels more like real lives chores instead of fun gameplay. The game also loses the sense of meaningful progression after a while and after that it loses traction in trying to push me forward in the game. Though these flaws are only based on my personal opinion and these feelings might not apply to everyone.

    Overall it’s just what I wanted from this kind of game and I loved playing it. Though it is not one of the most memorable games that I’ve played, it’s defiantly one of the most charming. If the game had clearer and bigger goals to accomplish it would have hooked me for a lot longer but the magic of the game wore of quicker than I would have hoped. But in the end it’s a good game and I would recommend it to everyone that want to play a charming and relaxing game.    … Expand
  49. AmethystWoe
    Apr 30, 2019
    7
    Kind of a cute game i thout and spent there 80 hours,but then it turned to be wasting so much time that i gave up it for a little bit.Really love it but it gotta be released on phones or it is already released.I found playing it on PC boring.
  50. CleanZodiac
    Oct 12, 2020
    9
    Truly an amazing game, it has so much content in its insane, it has dungeons with slimes, bats, prehistoric monsters, golems, ghost, mummies, etc. You can farm allot of stuff, not just crops, you can farm trees, bees, farm animals like sheep, cows, ducks, chickens, you can also have horses, dogs and cats. There's also foraging and fishing (Honestly not a big fan of how fishing works onTruly an amazing game, it has so much content in its insane, it has dungeons with slimes, bats, prehistoric monsters, golems, ghost, mummies, etc. You can farm allot of stuff, not just crops, you can farm trees, bees, farm animals like sheep, cows, ducks, chickens, you can also have horses, dogs and cats. There's also foraging and fishing (Honestly not a big fan of how fishing works on this game since it has slippery controls that the fish ai ens up abusing it once you find a good catch.) theres several replayable events and a game filled with quest. Honestly this game deserves the high rating it has since it has amazing soundtrack, characters that stand out with allot of dialogues and they also have different interactions depending on how close you are to them with the heart system. The game is allot of grinding but in my opinion it's one of those few games where I actually enjoyed putting hours into, when i first bought Stardew I literally played for 11 hours in a single day which is unusual for me. The game is super well made with very little bugs, which the bugs where mostly in the valley fair's mini games event.… Expand
  51. VelikiBogPan
    Dec 11, 2020
    10
    This game has endless content. You can spend dozens of hours without getting bored. Truly addictive. Worth every penny.
  52. Scoty
    Dec 28, 2020
    10
    One of the best experience that I lived in my life.
    I love this game and im too sad cause I finished it.
  53. SebaRand
    Jan 14, 2021
    10
    It is a round trip and not back, it is impressive what a person can do when they are really passionate about games
  54. Wondux
    Jan 3, 2022
    7
    Amazing art style. The game felt extremely relaxing. It was very stress-relieving and enjoyable. I loved interacting with the characters, grinding, and crafting new material. It did not become boring with time - games similar to this usually tend to do that to me.
  55. mariavkj
    Mar 11, 2022
    7
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Legalzinho, mas infelizmente não tenho paciência pra fazer o real objetivo do jogo que é cuidar da fazenda, mesmo com cheats.
    Depois que você casa não tem mais nada pra fazer com o npc, e os bebês não crescem :/    … Expand
  56. Jayces
    Jan 6, 2022
    7
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    ☐ Very bad
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    » Bugs «
    ☐ None found
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    ☐ Very much
    ☐ Impossible to play    … Expand
  57. rhymeasyluM
    Mar 24, 2016
    10
    metacritic says Stardew has 24 negative and it only has 2 comment from 2000's born kids (sadly, they lost the golden era of gaming).

    This game should be 9.9 but what can we do with ignorance

    Winterspark: so sad to be you I do't even have words for him.
    Kummaz ¿only nostalgia? Not really there are manypixel games on steam and none has been this succesful.
  58. guitardude_324
    Apr 20, 2016
    9
    I absolutely love this game. I became interested in the game when I heard about it on all of the usual video game websites. I've never played a game like this before, but my girlfriend loved Harvest Moon back in the day and we are both are in love with this game. It is one of the first games we've ever played where we can both play. Are growing farm has 1 of each animal, all givenI absolutely love this game. I became interested in the game when I heard about it on all of the usual video game websites. I've never played a game like this before, but my girlfriend loved Harvest Moon back in the day and we are both are in love with this game. It is one of the first games we've ever played where we can both play. Are growing farm has 1 of each animal, all given nicknames very personal. A goat that has a combination of my in-laws names for his own. A pig named Porkins in honor of the Star Wars character, because why not!?!?

    Being able to give personal names to these animals, your child, your farm, etc. Make the property and assets you own in the game feel like your own, you're more invested.

    The gameplay loop is satisfyingly addictive, and there's a lot of flexibility in how you can play the game. My first play through was mostly focused on a moderate amount of farming, lots and lots of foraging, mining, and fishing to make a little extra income so I could gradually level up my tools. My second play through was noticeably different. Focusing heavily on crops and saving up to buy next season's crops in bulk, I was usually so tired after watering all of the crops, I usually didn't have enough energy to fish, mine, or cut down trees. My time was then spent putting more focus into befriending people (because it doesn't use energy, the game's version of stamina.) and I have the excess crops to afford that kind of generosity. It pays off though. The recipes and perks of being good friends with your neighbors allows you to learn new recipes for food that can restore that crucial energy meter, or they can send you the odd gift like useful supplies for the farm. Those are two different play-throughs with two very different consequences.

    Want to do nothing while your farm makes it's own money? Craft 3 dozen bee boxes and let them generate $100 (or even more if you place them near flowers) per bee box every 4 hours. Want to be the country's largest producer of pumpkins? Use every square inch of your farm to plant 2600 pumpkins... Have fun watering them every day. Or you can become a spelunker and dig down into the mines and try and collect as many minerals and resources as you can get. There are many ways to make money in this game. That freedom is yours to decide.

    Controls are a mixed bag with a gamepad, I've had a few head slapping moments where seeds, walls, floors, fertilizer were placed somewhere they shouldn't have been. Does it affect the gameplay much? No, it doesn't. But when it does happen, 1 or twice every few hours of gameplay, it reminds me that a keyboard and mouse is the best way to play this game. But if you're a gamepad gamer like myself, don't be dissuaded to ignore this game.

    The game mostly functions well, I have come across a few glitches in the game, but most of those have been resolved by a dedicated 1-man developer who's interacted with the booming fanbase of a game that he passionately made on his own within 4. He's constantly releasing patches, there have even been occasions where he has personally helped repair save files of people who have lost progress on their game.

    This is a very personal game that should not be overlooked. Play the game the way you want, get sucked into the gameplay loop of "One more day" while your eyes are red and you're staring at the computer screen at midnight when you have work tomorrow.    … Expand
  59. goldenelk
    May 16, 2016
    9
    This is an excellent game overall. There are not many issues with it, other than there is no endgame. I enjoyed this game a lot, but it could use some improvement. That being said, the amount of content in this game, despite it only having one person working on it is impressive.
  60. Wallhalla
    Apr 7, 2016
    10
    Amazing game, I got addicted to it! 10/10 Buy it already if you havent! Plant your own stuff! Fish ! Fight the creatures that lurk around in the mine! And theres more.
  61. Eilanzer
    Dec 9, 2016
    9
    AMAZING GAME! Almost perfect and with the future patches i have no doubt this will become a 10/10.
    If you are a fan of the ol Harvest Moon...Get this game asap!
  62. nitorita
    May 29, 2018
    7
    I'm going to be frank here; I don't see where all the hype is for this game. I played and loved Harvest Moon on the GBA and NGC, and thoroughly played Animal Crossing, Minecraft and Terraria. Unfortunately, this game failed to meet the expectations I had after hearing all the hype that it was supposedly an amazing spiritual successor to Harvest Moon.

    The game is really slow and nothing    I'm going to be frank here; I don't see where all the hype is for this game. I played and loved Harvest Moon on the GBA and NGC, and thoroughly played Animal Crossing, Minecraft and Terraria. Unfortunately, this game failed to meet the expectations I had after hearing all the hype that it was supposedly an amazing spiritual successor to Harvest Moon.

    The game is really slow and nothing much happens for long periods of time besides repetitive farming, and not out of volition but out of necessity in order to make the game gradually less grindy. The game doesn't really introduce anything new to the casual farming simulator formula, and I don't see how it is as good as people claim it is.

    How should I say it? It's like the game doesn't feel satisfying to play. It's as if I'm just pushing on in order to see what happens further on in the game, which isn't much. The only part that's kind of fun to play is the mining because of the battling and exploration, but if that's all I'm playing the game for, I might as well play Terraria instead.

    I've tried multiplayer as well as installing some mods, which significantly improved my gameplay experience, but I'm still struggling to justify playing the game further. If you want my advice, stick to Harvest Moon or Terraria. You'll enjoy (re)playing those instead of this.    … Expand
  63. RangerMiG
    Apr 24, 2016
    10
    Don't brush it off as a Harvest Moon clone, this is way more that that! The game has charming and delightful personality of its own, guaranteed hours of fun!
  64. AngryRoach
    Feb 27, 2016
    9
    If you love Harvest Moon and/or Rune Factory this game is for you. Hours of content, great ost and I'm yet to encounter a single bug. What's more amazing is that the game was created by a single person and it isn't an early access game either, it's 100% done product and the developer has stated that there will probably be more content in the future.

    Also the price is just $15 or 13.99 euros.
  65. Damocles346
    Mar 5, 2016
    9
    Stardew valley is (soon to be) multiplayer Harvest Moon on the PC with mods and stuff. If that doesn't draw you in...

    Stardew Valley is a farm/country life simulation. But don't think Farming Sim 20XX. Stardew Valley focuses more on the people than the crops, creating a laid back atmosphere for you to enjoy as you explore the surrounding area, adventure in the depths of the mine, or try    Stardew valley is (soon to be) multiplayer Harvest Moon on the PC with mods and stuff. If that doesn't draw you in...

    Stardew Valley is a farm/country life simulation. But don't think Farming Sim 20XX. Stardew Valley focuses more on the people than the crops, creating a laid back atmosphere for you to enjoy as you explore the surrounding area, adventure in the depths of the mine, or try to choose from among the different dating opportunities in town.    … Expand
  66. PanderP
    Mar 22, 2016
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. ich willl das spiel auch spielen geht aber nicht weil ich ein mac habe und könnt das spiel auch für mac raus bringen ich würde mich sehr fröhen

    Liebe grüße Panderbär    … Expand
  67. Zegu
    Apr 12, 2016
    10
    I love this game for how calming it is to play.
    I find myself sinking hours and hours sitting at the computer nose deep into this game. I love that I cracked open a notepad and have it open on my other screen with the calendar events written on it and a few other notes for quick reference.
    So far every time I think I may have hit a dry spot for grinding something else gets thrown in the    I love this game for how calming it is to play.
    I find myself sinking hours and hours sitting at the computer nose deep into this game. I love that I cracked open a notepad and have it open on my other screen with the calendar events written on it and a few other notes for quick reference.
    So far every time I think I may have hit a dry spot for grinding something else gets thrown in the mix.
    You don't have to do anything, if you don't want to farm that's ok, and it seems like a lot of people skip out on fishing, but I do think I'm going to be trying my best to 100% this.
    It's so calming after a day of errands or work and is just a very nice way to unwind.    … Expand
  68. egn
    Dec 1, 2016
    10
    Did you enjoy harvest moon, but wish there was a game that fleshes everything in it out a bit more? Here it is.

    Don't let the retro graphics fool you, and don't be deterred by the fact that it's an "Indy title". This is a huge game with hundreds of hours of gameplay to offer, at least.
  69. SebboBastian
    Dec 24, 2018
    9
    First time on PC: I would just try it out a bit, I thought...
    Six hours later I had my first chickens...

    And even if played through the game on pc I bought it on my switch and did everything all over.
    Lovely colorful atmosphere with feel good vibes.
  70. Saikron
    May 11, 2016
    10
    You can tell this game was crafted with passion. The core gameplay is similar to cookie clicker - grow A to sell for $100 so you can buy seeds for B to grow and sell for $500 and so on, but what really impressed me was how well the game conveys the feeling of living in Pleasantville USA. The townspeople are friendly with a bunch of different personalities and secret problems.

    I'm    You can tell this game was crafted with passion. The core gameplay is similar to cookie clicker - grow A to sell for $100 so you can buy seeds for B to grow and sell for $500 and so on, but what really impressed me was how well the game conveys the feeling of living in Pleasantville USA. The townspeople are friendly with a bunch of different personalities and secret problems.

    I'm usually a very "get the OP weapon and beat the game as fast as possible" type of player, but Stardew Valley is one of the very few games where I enjoyed messing around as much as I enjoyed trying to best my own high scores.    … Expand
  71. mithraldragon
    Jan 16, 2017
    10
    This game is amazing. And it was made by only one person. It is basically like Harvest Moon and Rune Factory combined but for PC. You farm, mine, fight monsters, and build improvements on your farm. There are lots of characters that offer unique quests and you can even get married. It's a very relaxing game, if you like RPG's or farming simulators you should give it a try.
  72. Yda
    May 8, 2017
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. A work of art. I believe the designer of this game will amaze us with more beautiful games like this one. The game is amazing and offers various activities to the player. Farming, fishing, social interaction, fighting with monsters, mining, exploring, husbandry and more!

    P.S: Dont side with Jojo    … Expand
  73. Vantado
    May 9, 2016
    10
    I've been delaying writing a review of this game because I wanted to give it the full attention that it deserves. So that's delayed me from writing anything because to truly explain how impressed with this game I've been and how enjoyable it's been would take forever... to sum it up; before this game came out, I hadn't been so excited for a games release since I was a kid and I found outI've been delaying writing a review of this game because I wanted to give it the full attention that it deserves. So that's delayed me from writing anything because to truly explain how impressed with this game I've been and how enjoyable it's been would take forever... to sum it up; before this game came out, I hadn't been so excited for a games release since I was a kid and I found out about the release of Harvest Moon SNES in the Nintendo Magazine. The hype slowly dwindled with each predecessor with a few occasional gems - but more recently all the new farming sim games have been shells of the past great games. Stardew Valley promised a lot, and it delivered a lot. Its pre-release hype, for me, matched the level of satisfaction that I got out of playing the game.

    Pros:
    Graphics - reminiscent of the HM for SNES but blended perfectly with the new indie style used in similar games.
    Music - great sound track
    Storyline - enough to make sense, quiet enough to let you do what you want
    Farming – Brilliant execution, diversity of crops, diversity of livestock
    Crafting – amazing idea to include an HM style game and executed very well
    Side Stories – Really great moments that bring life to the town
    Same-Sex Marriage – Long time HM fans of the LGBTQ variety (and allies) have literally been begging Natsume to include this and our voices never heard
    Misc. – Fishing, Mining, Questing, plenty to keep you busy and keep you creating your own adventures

    Cons (though despite existing I should still point out I find the game near-perfect):
    Tutorial – For me this wasn’t an issue but for friends that I got into the game, they found the game a bit difficult to get into and came to me occasionally for help.
    Festivals – I like the festivals (concerned ape I swear I do you did great overall!) but I felt that they were lacking a little bit of depth – maybe varying the prizes from year to year or something, not sure what the solution would have been.
    Random Events – would have liked more random events, but not a huge deal.
    Crafting – I love the crafting system, but by the end of the second year, I wanted more new recipes to pop up

    Overall this game is a 10/10 for me. I recommend it to anyone that loves this genre and anyone that loves a good indie game. It’s for the die-hard fans and it’s for the new entries. Concerned Ape is amazing and I’d drink any koolaid he told me to drink. This game, and CA’s attention to rapid updates at the initial release, is a testament to what a dedicated developer who cares about the genre and the community can do. So hats off to Concerned Ape and a huge congratulations, you’re amazing, this game is amazing, never change.    … Expand
  74. duckhost
    Mar 9, 2017
    10
    This game is fantastic, the sprites are amazing, the story is a look at many peoples lives that get tired of the captalism jungle that rule our life every day. The soundtrack is amazing, the gameplay is fantastic. Please support this game, it's being made by just one guy and deserves much more attention.
  75. FacundoCritics
    Jul 10, 2016
    10
    77 horas le he dedicado a este juego en 1 mes, para mi es mi INDIE del año y uno de los juegos del año. Divertidisimo, adictivo, puede parecer por afuera que es un juego de hacer una granja y listo pero tiene muchísimo contenido por adentro para seguir. Gráficos muy logrados para el estilo de juego, historia mediocre pero entretenida, para hacerlo 1 persona es increíble y encima lo siguen77 horas le he dedicado a este juego en 1 mes, para mi es mi INDIE del año y uno de los juegos del año. Divertidisimo, adictivo, puede parecer por afuera que es un juego de hacer una granja y listo pero tiene muchísimo contenido por adentro para seguir. Gráficos muy logrados para el estilo de juego, historia mediocre pero entretenida, para hacerlo 1 persona es increíble y encima lo siguen actualizando. Su precio lo vale un montón. La frase estrella de este juego es "Un día mas y listo" 10/10… Expand
  76. cadents1115
    Aug 9, 2016
    10
    No game is ever truly flawless, but it is very uncommon to come across a game as complete as Stardew Valley. I've already put 70 hours into the game and I still have plenty left to do. The simple fact is this game is fun, and has been fun the whole time I've been playing. I can't really say I've been bored once, and that's rare in video games these days when severe monotony hasn't set inNo game is ever truly flawless, but it is very uncommon to come across a game as complete as Stardew Valley. I've already put 70 hours into the game and I still have plenty left to do. The simple fact is this game is fun, and has been fun the whole time I've been playing. I can't really say I've been bored once, and that's rare in video games these days when severe monotony hasn't set in even after 70 hours of gameplay. This game is an amazing accomplishment by one talented developer that provides hours of entertainment for only $15 dollars on Steam. I can honestly say this is probably the best $15 I've ever spent. I would highly recommend making the purchase.… Expand
  77. GamingSeer_
    Jul 11, 2016
    10
    I love this game. Stardew Valley has snuck its way into my top 10 favorite games list and is easily my favorite game of the first half of 2016. I had been interested in this game since launch, and I finally got my hands on it in the Steam Summer Sale. To my surprise, this little indie gem managed to far outreach my expectations. I can easily describe the feeling of playing this game with aI love this game. Stardew Valley has snuck its way into my top 10 favorite games list and is easily my favorite game of the first half of 2016. I had been interested in this game since launch, and I finally got my hands on it in the Steam Summer Sale. To my surprise, this little indie gem managed to far outreach my expectations. I can easily describe the feeling of playing this game with a single word: pleasant. In a medium where the are violent, bloody, action-packed games, this was a nice game where you could wind down and just have fun. That's not to say that they don't have a place in gaming, The Last of Us, Skyrim, and Uncharted 2 are some of my favorite games of all time. It's just that this was different and it was different in a good way. Anything you do in Stardew Valley is optional. Want to go mining to advance you skill with the sword and pickaxe? Well, you don't have too. Want to fish to gain friendship with the local sailor and deliver them to the townsfolk? You don't have to. This is a tranquil, peaceful, beautifully designed world where, if you wish, you can just sit on your porch and listen to the soft, atmospheric music. Luckily, the fact that nothing is really pushing you to do anything does not make mining, fishing, fighting, or questing any less enjoyable. The singular, lone developer has put in so much content and has created a world that sucks you in as soon as you see the title screen. Almost everything I have to say about this game is positive except for one excusable, tiny thing. The only problem is that when you marry a townsperson, the dialogue is replaced with less interesting lines. I think that it shows how good a game is when the only real problem aside from random bugs and glitches (which really only do things like showing light a night when there are no fireflies). Overall, this game is nearly perfect, and an easy 99 out of 100 for me.… Expand
  78. szymonprzybyl
    Jul 28, 2016
    10
    I was a big fan of Harvest Moon, but it had a few shortcomings, like the one that you had to be careful not to throw away item that you were holding, or when going to mine you had to start from first level every time (here we have elevator, for which we unlock next levels).

    In Stardew Valley, not only they are gone, but here we have a lot of improvements, like ability to move everything    I was a big fan of Harvest Moon, but it had a few shortcomings, like the one that you had to be careful not to throw away item that you were holding, or when going to mine you had to start from first level every time (here we have elevator, for which we unlock next levels).

    In Stardew Valley, not only they are gone, but here we have a lot of improvements, like ability to move everything around (furniture in your house, items you place on field like sprinklers). I love the idea of sprinklers. Going to mine feels more like going on some adventure than just going for ores (a lot of different gems, bombs to destroy a lot of stones at once, creatures that you need to fight with your sword or even slingshot).

    This game also have a wonderful, peaceful atmosphere, I would say that even better that Harvest Moon had. The music is great - the one in mine is my favourite. There are also quests, like providing given vegetable of gem to somebody, which gives us money and makes relationship with that person better.

    I really love this game and I don't regret paying for it full price, even though some time before I bought it, there was a discount.    … Expand
  79. ChuckoMay
    Jul 29, 2016
    10
    So they decided to create a Harvest Moon type game, so they added sugar, spice, and everything nice... but then the developers accidentally dropped in CHEMICAL X!!! Thus Stardew Valley Was Born!!! This game is AMAZING. I was dragged in immediately and never let go, couldn't put this game down. This is NOT just doing virtual work, there is so much to see and do in this little Valley.So they decided to create a Harvest Moon type game, so they added sugar, spice, and everything nice... but then the developers accidentally dropped in CHEMICAL X!!! Thus Stardew Valley Was Born!!! This game is AMAZING. I was dragged in immediately and never let go, couldn't put this game down. This is NOT just doing virtual work, there is so much to see and do in this little Valley. Get this game, you will be guaranteed hours of fun, challenging decisions, learned lessons, highly rewarding experiences, and a self learned strategy. Don't Wiki too much, although it will be tempting.… Expand
  80. MAJLich
    Jan 13, 2017
    10
    What a cute & fun game :). I liked Harvest moon and Stardew Valley really kept me interested to keep playing because you can do much and accomplish much in this timed game. The down fall with timed games is many can limit what you can do in a day that may accomplish little. This was also a game with high replay value even though it's a long game. I'm 42; that said a great game for allWhat a cute & fun game :). I liked Harvest moon and Stardew Valley really kept me interested to keep playing because you can do much and accomplish much in this timed game. The down fall with timed games is many can limit what you can do in a day that may accomplish little. This was also a game with high replay value even though it's a long game. I'm 42; that said a great game for all ages where my daughter can play and complete.

    What made this just under perfect is the fact that some items in the museum are near impossible; that is less than 1% to find. If the makers made it more achievable, I would have given this game a 10 (9.5 for me)!
    A game well done! A pleasure to play an invest my free time!!!    … Expand
  81. Tenebriz
    Feb 6, 2017
    10
    The best spiritual successor to Harvest Moon anyone could have wished for. The Music is top notch and it it even more surprising that everyone has been made by just a single man. ConcernedApe MVP
  82. nadelock
    Mar 11, 2017
    10
    An amazing farming game that makes you want to play more and more. Im usually not a big fan of farming games but I loved Stardew Valley! I'm also excited to see a switch port.
  83. supwitit
    Jul 7, 2017
    10
    Better than Harvest Moon.

    Just because of how many things there are to do.

    And customization of the farm, and just everything. Tons of mods also.
  84. Anxo
    Jul 18, 2017
    10
    Increible juego indie con mucha profundidad yno se como describirlo... en una palabra es INCREIBLE. Sin duda me ha enganchado, una apariencia con gráficos pixel muy llamativa y bonita. Una historia larga y profunda que dictas tu, lo que tiene mucho mérito pr parte del creador. Lo he jugado una parte en ingles en pc, luego volví a empezar una nueva partida cuando lo traducieron, y sin dudaIncreible juego indie con mucha profundidad yno se como describirlo... en una palabra es INCREIBLE. Sin duda me ha enganchado, una apariencia con gráficos pixel muy llamativa y bonita. Una historia larga y profunda que dictas tu, lo que tiene mucho mérito pr parte del creador. Lo he jugado una parte en ingles en pc, luego volví a empezar una nueva partida cuando lo traducieron, y sin duda lo compraré en switch cuando salga.… Expand
  85. aditya1101
    Oct 5, 2017
    10
    I was never a huge fan of Harvest Moon as a kid, so I ended up waiting a long time before picking up this game, despite all of the positive reviews. Boy, was I mistaken. I absolutely adore this game - it takes everything great about the Harvest Moon formula and improves on it. It also has such a huge variety of different things to do, items to collect, and quests to complete that it alwaysI was never a huge fan of Harvest Moon as a kid, so I ended up waiting a long time before picking up this game, despite all of the positive reviews. Boy, was I mistaken. I absolutely adore this game - it takes everything great about the Harvest Moon formula and improves on it. It also has such a huge variety of different things to do, items to collect, and quests to complete that it always feels like there's something to work towards. I basically played this game for a week straight before I was able to stop.… Expand
  86. GoldenKing95
    Feb 13, 2018
    9
    Stardew Valley is not only a farm game were the player needs to take care of watering the crops, feeding animals and so forth, it gives you so much more! From befriending nearby villagers, dungeon crawling and house decorating, this game gives it all!

    One more thing I noticed is the price tag. It's so low for the amount of time you can spent in this game, it's absurd. It sold better    Stardew Valley is not only a farm game were the player needs to take care of watering the crops, feeding animals and so forth, it gives you so much more! From befriending nearby villagers, dungeon crawling and house decorating, this game gives it all!

    One more thing I noticed is the price tag. It's so low for the amount of time you can spent in this game, it's absurd. It sold better then CoD on steam in 2016 which is not only funny, but also highly admirable!    … Expand
  87. RoamGod
    Feb 23, 2019
    7
    Игра в своем жанре очень хороша в своем жанре.
    Но она не для всех.
    Кому то зайдет а кому то нет.
    Мне просто не зашла.
    Наиграл не так много, и играл с другом в мультиплеере.
  88. shinkleihh
    Aug 5, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. A very relaxing and enjoyable game to play; especially with others. I found little to no bugs nor glitches. Surprisingly, repetition wasn't a problem at all. There were no problems farming the same crop or even catching the same fish because there are a large variety of them.

    The characters are great. Every one of them are unique, and may open up to you overtime depending on how you interact with them. Though, your relationships can and will decay if you don't talk to a person for a day. This won't affect you too much unless you neglect someone for too long.

    The story is one of the best parts in my opinion. I feel like the story isn't really about rebuilding the community center, rather your adventure; every character's story can be different. I don't know how to exactly explain it, but just know you have freedom over what you want to do and what order you do it in.

    The end-game is when your farm is fully complete: Everything is automatically maintained, you have many buildings that serve different purposes, your farm is refined and polished, etc. Though I must add, the end-game is a bit lacking like many people say.

    One of the things I most love about this game is the information it feeds you - I didn't need a wiki for anything. You're given useful tips and information from villagers, signs, letters, TVs, and even books.

    I absolutely recommend Stardew Valley - except if you like to finish games quickly. I feel like the way to truly enjoy this game is by basking in it, like how people take their time eating to fully enjoy the food's flavour.

    This is a great game in my opinion, and a great way to relieve stress too. Sometimes you gotta escape from reality, and Stardew the Valley.

    Something funny to add, I bought this game three times (Switch, PS4, Steam) because I love it very much.    … Expand
  89. Crackfarmer
    Apr 2, 2016
    9
    My Girlfriend loves it. I haven't played it but i guess 98% positive Reviews on Steam speaks for itself. Would give it a 10 but it has no other Languages than English atm. These kind of Games need more Translations.
  90. klkevinkl
    May 22, 2016
    9
    Stardew Valley is another farming simulator that is reminiscent of the old 2D Harvest Moon games. What it does better than the Harvest Moon games is that it does not gate its content behind time limits. From the very beginning, you're able to complete any of the objectives presented to you in game provided that it is the right season. After playing the frustration that was the latest StoryStardew Valley is another farming simulator that is reminiscent of the old 2D Harvest Moon games. What it does better than the Harvest Moon games is that it does not gate its content behind time limits. From the very beginning, you're able to complete any of the objectives presented to you in game provided that it is the right season. After playing the frustration that was the latest Story of Seasons that required you to sit through 4 years of game time to unlock everything, this was a nice refreshing change. The story is fairly plain and there's not much that develops it, but it doesn't matter in the long run. My only complaint is the rather small inventory size, especially when a single item has at least three item qualities meaning that it can take up three item slots.… Expand
  91. Donutz77
    Apr 23, 2016
    10
    Super fun and addicting but not for everyone. Almost spent over a hundred hours with this thing and I still want to keep playing. So yeah I really like it!
  92. Underpants158
    Mar 27, 2016
    9
    Last year I played Story of Seasons (Harvest Moon without the title) for 8 hours and felt like I was no longer able to derive enjoyment out of these games. BUT BAM! Stardew Valley came out and though trepidatious I was I took the plunge and boy do I have no regrets. It's difficult to point out just what Stardew Valley does that is so much better but I would gander that it has something toLast year I played Story of Seasons (Harvest Moon without the title) for 8 hours and felt like I was no longer able to derive enjoyment out of these games. BUT BAM! Stardew Valley came out and though trepidatious I was I took the plunge and boy do I have no regrets. It's difficult to point out just what Stardew Valley does that is so much better but I would gander that it has something to do with the interminable list of upgrades, collections, and quests that keep you playing. I am nearly 30 hours in and I want to get married, get the bus to start working so I can mine in the desert, get a bigger barn, get a bigger coop, upgrade my house so I can have a child, donate my rare finds to the museum so they give me sweet gifts, collect all the rare scarecrows and....so much other stuff. Why do I want to do this? Idk. I don't want to to do any of this stuff in real life. It's bizarre but I love this game.… Expand
  93. legendarysnake
    May 22, 2022
    1
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Ele é um jogo que poderiam ser bom mas cheio de ideias mal executadas. Ele tenta ser megalomaníaco demais, e importa elementos de minecraft de uma forma que fica bem irritante. Pra zerar o jogo você tem que reerguer um centro comunitário que fica no quinto dos infernos do segundo mapa e tem que ir lá pessoalmente quando consegue um novo item necessário. Deveria dar pra administrar à distância mas não... Achou o peixe que vc quer? Vá pessoalmente no centro comunitário e vá num menu complicado inserir o peixe pessoalmente... É extremamente idiota.

    Ele comete o pecado de apresentar a robin que é a mulher com os sprites mais bonitos do jogo, e colocar ela como casada. Isso é um absurdo. Tudo nesse jogo é esquerdista. A maioria dos personagens em vez de serem caricaturados e agradáveis como num harvest moon/rune factory são todos cheios de defeitos e detestáveis. Eu poderia ficar listando mas eu não quero ser banido do metacritic. Os sprites são feios, as garotas são feias, a trilha sonora é chata, a movimentação é truncada, ele não anda na diagonal, o som dos passos é irritante, o jogo te limita a dar só 2 presentes por personagem o que limita seu progresso com ele, o design do mapa é confuso, ele não te mostra aonde está todo mundo. Deveria ser um jogo que abraça mais a fantasia, já que não é um mundo real que está lá(tem magia!!!). Deveria ter opções de teleporte como um teleporte pra praia ou pras minas, ou pra casa do feiticeiro, ou pro spa. Deveria ter menos items no jogo, é item pra caralho, e não tem como saber qual personagem gosta de qual item. Ele é um jogo incoerente, a maioria dos personagens não parece ser influenciada ou mesmo saber das minas mágicas com monstros, isso não afeta a vida deles, mesmo sendo uma cidade pequena...

    Pescar nesse jogo é uma porcaria,deveria ser apenas puxar quando a vara vibra, mas não, tem que ter o minigame idiota que ninguém pediu e ninguém quer lá.

    Se você é perfeccionista, NÃO jogue esse jogo, a lista de tarefas nele é algo de dar ansiedade ao extremo. A angustia de não saber aonde está um personagem que você quer presentear, esse sistema de poder perder a amizade com alguém com o tempo por não falar com a pessoa... é um jogo nao precisava trazer tanto a vida real a ele.
    Ele é um jogo feito pennsando em um grinding pesado, em uma repetição totalmente insana. Vc é recompensado com pequenas migalhas de progresso que não satisfatórias, pois como eu já disse, os personagens são estranhos, e são demais como pessoas na vida real.

    A única coisa que eu realmente acho legal nele é o sistema de irrigar com um irrigador automático. A única.

    Quer um jogo melhor? Jogue rune factory 3 ou algum outro harvest moon, os personagens apesar de serem caricaturas são mais agradáveis que qualquer um desse elenco feio e entediante de stardew valley.    … Expand
  94. BigDegs29
    Mar 25, 2016
    9
    I am addicted to this game! It makes me say "just one more day" like Harvest Moon never did. Frankly, it's Harvest Moon as it should be.

    I won't write a giant review, simply because I agree 100% with IGN's. I'd suggest going there and reading it. It's a game with a lot of diversity, from growing crops and raising livestock, to fishing, to exploring the mines, to developing    I am addicted to this game! It makes me say "just one more day" like Harvest Moon never did. Frankly, it's Harvest Moon as it should be.

    I won't write a giant review, simply because I agree 100% with IGN's. I'd suggest going there and reading it.

    It's a game with a lot of diversity, from growing crops and raising livestock, to fishing, to exploring the mines, to developing relationships with the townsfolk, to customization of your farm, to completing quests, etc. It mixes Harvest Moon and Minecraft, and it's a marriage made in heaven!

    Usually I do appreciate good graphics. But for this type of game you don't need it and I don't even notice now.

    There is one negative I can see in the game: the social aspect. It lacks depth. I think VG developers have improved in this area a lot in the last decade, so I may be spoiled in that regard. I just felt it was lacking in Stardew Valley. Villagers don't have a whole lot to say, and unique events are limited. I would have loved to see this part fleshed out a lot more.

    Regardless, it's an amazing game. And for the price, you can't go wrong!    … Expand
  95. philip3242
    Mar 13, 2016
    9
    I played animal corssing growing up, and this adds so much more to it but keeps a bit of nostalgia. It's inovative because there is so much to discover and so much to do with the addictivness level of the "one more turn" idea from Civ 5. The music is great and the graphics while basic, get the job done. It's easy to mod, and as soon as they add multiplayer it should be even more fun. TheI played animal corssing growing up, and this adds so much more to it but keeps a bit of nostalgia. It's inovative because there is so much to discover and so much to do with the addictivness level of the "one more turn" idea from Civ 5. The music is great and the graphics while basic, get the job done. It's easy to mod, and as soon as they add multiplayer it should be even more fun. The reason I'm taking points off is at some times it can feel a tiny bit grindy, but other than that I highly recommend it.… Expand
  96. BrynhildrTCG
    Jun 3, 2016
    9
    This game has a depth to it that I was not expecting when I first purchased it as a time-killer.

    Stardew Valley is a fantastic game that successfully brings back the nostalgia of the SNES-era Harvest Moon title while infusing it with new concepts and depth to bring it into the current era of gaming. The game is simple enough to learn and play and makes an excellent game for couples to    This game has a depth to it that I was not expecting when I first purchased it as a time-killer.

    Stardew Valley is a fantastic game that successfully brings back the nostalgia of the SNES-era Harvest Moon title while infusing it with new concepts and depth to bring it into the current era of gaming. The game is simple enough to learn and play and makes an excellent game for couples to play alongside each other as the game was easily picked up and played by my non-gamer girlfriend with minimal problems.

    The player starts as a farmer with basic tools and an overgrown farm in a small run-down house. From the beginning, the player is tasked with restoring the farm to its former glory, but how the player accomplishes this is up to them. They can clear land and plant crops to sell at a profit, build barns and coops to raise animals to sell their eggs and milk for a profit. They can fish. They can mine. They can adventure. Stardew Valley empowers the player to go at their own pace and do what interests them. There is no real "correct" way to play the game. There is a simple fun in experiencing milestones, whether that is leveling up a skill to earn a perk, upgrading a tool for increased inefficiency, or watching as the villagers become more friendly with you.

    Players can become friends with townsfolk, learn their backgrounds (Some of which are incredibly well-written emotional stories), and even date and marry the man/woman they desire. You can decorate your home. You can become a mainstay in the village by repairing the community center, and many other nuanced things. I found myself becoming invested in the little village and its characters and particularly enjoyed the routines of the villagers to be an interesting addition. ("Oh, oops, of course the store is closed on Tuesdays, she's over at the Fitness Group!")

    The graphics are clean, and the music/sound effects are enjoyable to listen to. All of this is even more impressive when you consider that the entire game was made by a single individual. Stardew Valley is a fantastic game for folks who are looking for a different type of game - especially those who enjoy experiencing growth and progress. There's a great satisfaction from delivering a good harvest and spending your money. I really recommend this game - it was an absolute joy to play and holds a great charm.    … Expand
  97. ghzghost
    May 25, 2016
    8
    Charming, but lacks the ability to keep me playing in the long term. Granted, I've put in about 60 hours at this point, which is more than a lot of games but I don't feel like there is anything left for me to get out of it. I think the true power of this game is its "grindy" addictive nature. It's like farmville on steroids without **** micro-transactions. It's not really a new orCharming, but lacks the ability to keep me playing in the long term. Granted, I've put in about 60 hours at this point, which is more than a lot of games but I don't feel like there is anything left for me to get out of it. I think the true power of this game is its "grindy" addictive nature. It's like farmville on steroids without **** micro-transactions. It's not really a new or groundbreaking thing, but harvesting, mining, and fishing in this game somehow scratch this indescribable itch I never knew I had. A good game to be sure, and well worth the money, but I don't know if I will ever go back to it.… Expand
  98. jaimej
    Mar 3, 2017
    9
    Stardew Valley is the kind of game that you watch someone play and think to yourself, or if you're feeling rude you say to the person, "How could you possibly waste your time on that!?"

    Then after much prodding and pushing you decide to give it a try...and...well...then you're preaching about the wonders of this game that only just a little bit ago you were criticising. Welcome to    Stardew Valley is the kind of game that you watch someone play and think to yourself, or if you're feeling rude you say to the person, "How could you possibly waste your time on that!?"

    Then after much prodding and pushing you decide to give it a try...and...well...then you're preaching about the wonders of this game that only just a little bit ago you were criticising. Welcome to Stardew Valley.

    The thing about this game is that it's really fun. It has all the elements of Harvest Moon you may or may not have loved and then takes everything just a step further in terms of depth, farming...there's some RPG elements present that are light but very enjoyable. Also, runs perfectly on low spec machines. It's a prefect laptop game.

    Really, nothing I say is going to convince you to buy it a try it. Just do it. It's a lot of fun...even if on the surface you can't imagine how that's possible.    … Expand
  99. Lordjosh286
    Mar 9, 2017
    9
    A game that finally brings Harvest moon type of gameplay to the PC community. With the graphics and the presentation the game brings back nostalgia but in a great way. This game sucked over 150 hours in the month of January alone. With the game having an immersive feeling and the characters around town you can get joy when you fix up the town hall and marry that cute awkward girl you mayA game that finally brings Harvest moon type of gameplay to the PC community. With the graphics and the presentation the game brings back nostalgia but in a great way. This game sucked over 150 hours in the month of January alone. With the game having an immersive feeling and the characters around town you can get joy when you fix up the town hall and marry that cute awkward girl you may have had an eye on if you know who I mean. Its definitely worth the price tag even if its a game you play once a month or once a week to relieve stress. Trust me when I say this game as a college student has made me forget the dread of finals week more than once… Expand
  100. girlratesstuff
    Apr 4, 2017
    9
    This is the most adorable game I've ever played. You can create your own little character and tend to your farm, make friends, fight off monsters, complete tasks, and pretty much do whatever you like. I have put over a hundred hours into this game and I'm still not at a point that I could consider ' finished'. It is endless. I find the game so soothing, and I never really get bored withThis is the most adorable game I've ever played. You can create your own little character and tend to your farm, make friends, fight off monsters, complete tasks, and pretty much do whatever you like. I have put over a hundred hours into this game and I'm still not at a point that I could consider ' finished'. It is endless. I find the game so soothing, and I never really get bored with it. A really great PC game for people who just want to relax.… Expand
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#7 Best PC Game of 2016
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#14 Most Discussed PC Game of 2016
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#10 Most Shared PC Game of 2016

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89

Generally favorable reviews - based on 30 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 29 out of 30
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 30
  3. Negative: 0 out of 30
  1. RPG Fan
    Jul 19, 2017
    92
    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.
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  2. GameGrin
    Sep 23, 2016
    90
    Don't start this game if you value relationships, your job, your social life, and having free time. Stardew Valley will take all of that away from you, but it's okay because it's a great game.
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  3. Gamer.nl
    Jul 25, 2016
    85
    Stardew Valley is a fine, smart farm simulation game. It is slow and it involves a lot of daily tasks, but in Stardew Valley there is something ingenious about those tasks.
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