Stardew Valley

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8.8

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  1. Letongthiennha
    Oct 22, 2020
    10
    One of the best game in my life. It is not an AAA titile, just an indie game but you will feel like it is one of the best AAA game ever. It is super-addicted,charming, especially when play the game with your friends. Lots of thing to do, a lots of fun quest,mind-blowing details, the best pixel graphic game,..much more. Everything here is so lively and peaceful, just like the real world,One of the best game in my life. It is not an AAA titile, just an indie game but you will feel like it is one of the best AAA game ever. It is super-addicted,charming, especially when play the game with your friends. Lots of thing to do, a lots of fun quest,mind-blowing details, the best pixel graphic game,..much more. Everything here is so lively and peaceful, just like the real world, it might sound boring but trust me, you can't stop playing this game. One of the best soundtrack ever. That is too excellent for an indie developer with only one people. Thank you so much for making Stardew Valley, ConcernedApe-Eric Barone. Don't care about the negative review, it is a masterpiece.
    JUST PLAY IT    … Expand
  2. n64fog
    Dec 4, 2020
    10
    A perfect game. When I first played Stardew Valley in 2016 it made me feel a level of contentment only matched by my childhood experiences with Pokémon Sapphire back in 2003, and Oblivion in 2008. Four years later I still go back to Stardew Valley now and then, and have not yet seen everything the game has to offer.

    The soundtrack is first class. Graphics are retro and cosy.    A perfect game. When I first played Stardew Valley in 2016 it made me feel a level of contentment only matched by my childhood experiences with Pokémon Sapphire back in 2003, and Oblivion in 2008. Four years later I still go back to Stardew Valley now and then, and have not yet seen everything the game has to offer.

    The soundtrack is first class. Graphics are retro and cosy. Gameplay is varied, with it being left up to you whether you work your land, expand your farmhouse, build relationships with the townspeople, go fishing, follow the main storyline, attend local festivals and events, crawl through a dungeon populated with monsters and resources, or any of the other activities this game offers.    … Expand
  3. VelikiBogPan
    Dec 11, 2020
    10
    This game has endless content. You can spend dozens of hours without getting bored. Truly addictive. Worth every penny.
  4. zeux
    Dec 12, 2020
    10
    Absolutly amazing game! If you want to enjoy it the most then dont watch any tutorials
  5. Trombly
    Dec 12, 2020
    10
    This is not normally the kind of game I like to play, but when I tried it out I was pleasantly surprised. It nails the "one more hour/day" perfectly.

    There is plenty to do, from farming and fishing, to combat deep in the mine as well as some hidden secrets and stories I won't mention here. Its soundtrack and core gameplay are very relaxing, especially after a hard day. I am very    This is not normally the kind of game I like to play, but when I tried it out I was pleasantly surprised. It nails the "one more hour/day" perfectly.

    There is plenty to do, from farming and fishing, to combat deep in the mine as well as some hidden secrets and stories I won't mention here. Its soundtrack and core gameplay are very relaxing, especially after a hard day. I am very impressed this was made by just one guy.    … Expand
  6. pedcruv
    Dec 16, 2020
    10
    História: A história não é o foco do game claramente, porém ela é bem feita, principalmente os eventos, a partir do momento que você compreende o calendário o jogo fica mais animador com você querendo ser o melhor de todos.

    Gameplay: A gameplay é bem feita, não tem muito o que falar sobre ela, bem no padrão Harvest Moon, bugs são inexistentes. Online: O online da uma sobrevida ao    História: A história não é o foco do game claramente, porém ela é bem feita, principalmente os eventos, a partir do momento que você compreende o calendário o jogo fica mais animador com você querendo ser o melhor de todos.

    Gameplay: A gameplay é bem feita, não tem muito o que falar sobre ela, bem no padrão Harvest Moon, bugs são inexistentes.

    Online: O online da uma sobrevida ao game, é muito melhor ter sua própria fazenda e viver sua vida, mas jogar com os amigas é sempre mais divertido.

    Veredito: Jogue, o game é barato de mais, ele poderia custar facilmente R$ 60, além de ser muito leve ele demora para enjoar.    … Expand
  7. MPGSpotter
    Dec 12, 2020
    10
    Gets a 10/10 for the soundtrack alone, then I found out there's a really awesome Harvest Moon-like game that comes with Raven's Descent and Dance of the Moonlight Jellies
  8. DCsphinx
    Dec 12, 2020
    10
    Incredible Game. It is aesthetic and nostalgic. I am continuously impressed by the dedication that the developer has for this game and its fans, even years after the game was released. The game appears to be a simple farming game, but as you delve deeper into the story, you will discover deep and dark secrets about each character, and incredible map areas you didn't know existed. You canIncredible Game. It is aesthetic and nostalgic. I am continuously impressed by the dedication that the developer has for this game and its fans, even years after the game was released. The game appears to be a simple farming game, but as you delve deeper into the story, you will discover deep and dark secrets about each character, and incredible map areas you didn't know existed. You can play it on pretty much any PC, and it's well worth playing, trust me. Eric Barone, the developer, is also one man whom you can feel confident in supporting by buying his products. He always delivers. Every update is a huge expansion of the gameplay and mechanics, and often times the map, and they are always free. He always delivers on what the players want, and he is very accessible to talk to. He truly loves his work, and it shows in this beautiful masterpiece of a game. - Devin… Expand
  9. 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.
  10. debonis25
    Jan 4, 2021
    10
    I absolutely adore this game. Very relaxing, very easy to put a lot of time into. Especially after the most recent 1.5 update.
  11. Mjolkurferna
    Feb 3, 2021
    10
    Stardew Valley might appear as a basic farming sim but underneath there is a hidden gem of a game. Developed by only one person, this game is made with soul and love and you can see and feel it while you play.

    Pros: - Atmosphere is calming and relaxing. - Gameplay has a fine line between grind and progress. - Friendship system and romance. The residents of Stardew Valley have a lot    Stardew Valley might appear as a basic farming sim but underneath there is a hidden gem of a game. Developed by only one person, this game is made with soul and love and you can see and feel it while you play.

    Pros:
    - Atmosphere is calming and relaxing.
    - Gameplay has a fine line between grind and progress.
    - Friendship system and romance. The residents of Stardew Valley have a lot of personality and have heart events which promotes character development.
    - Variety of things to do, farming, fishing, mining, combat.
    - Multiple options for replayability, new farm layouts, etc.
    - Has multiplayer options and in depth option for it.
    - Soundtrack is lovely and fits for the game.
    - Bundles, which makes you plan ahead and creates self goals.
    - Seasons which spice up things with special holidays and events.
    - The developer has been pushing free updates and is usually available if help is needed.
    - The game is dirt cheap if you compare it to the hours you would put into the game.

    Cons
    - Can be a bit hard to get into the game at first. The game doesn't tell you what to do and you are on your own. You do get some mini quests that push you into the right direction but I've seen people quit before getting into the game. This can be a con or a pro for people.

    Overall, I can't stress enough how much value this game offers. It has so much soul in it and I recommend it for everyone.

    Verdict - 10/10.    … Expand
  12. Methias
    Jun 23, 2021
    10
    Stardew Valley has been out for some time. And it's jus something that is so remarkably well done that I'm not even sure a simple review would do it justice. It's a typical farm management sim game with added in RPG elements. Usually, when a game likes this crops up, it's called a Harvest Moon clone, since HM was the game franchise that birthed the love of the farmers life games.

    But I    Stardew Valley has been out for some time. And it's jus something that is so remarkably well done that I'm not even sure a simple review would do it justice. It's a typical farm management sim game with added in RPG elements. Usually, when a game likes this crops up, it's called a Harvest Moon clone, since HM was the game franchise that birthed the love of the farmers life games.

    But I rarely actually hear Stardew Valley called a Harvest Moon clone because everything it has, everything it does, it's all HM to the point, but at the same time, it's its own. Eric Barone, the sole guy who made the game from start to finish, made everything from scratch. Art, animations, characters, story, music, scenes. Everything. He was literally a one man team working o what many would consider to be a far too big of a task.

    He took on a challenge, and over several years, birthed what would become the greatest farmers life sim game that likely will ever exist.

    Now, let's talk about that exact game itself.

    What this game is, is pretty much in the most simple of terms a Harvest Moon, Rune Factory or Animal Crossing fans perfect game. It holds a perfect combination of elements from all types of these games rolled into one neat package that presents itself perfectly. (A total of 99%. The 1% difference being the save system.)

    The game is a time cruncher, it will take you some number of hours to even get through into the second year. The mixture of RPG and farm construction is brilliant. The social element of the game is spot on, not too strong but neither too weak. You're not forced to do a single thing. You're only suggested things to do, and once you're through the intro (which you can skip), you're free to do as you please.

    I have played so many hours of this game, which is unsurprising after I waited so long for it to release. In just the first hour alone, I felt the £10.99 I paid for it was more than worth it and more.

    I usually go for more in depth review writing formats, but in this case, everything about Stardew Valley is so simple yet so wonderful, I'll just use an easy to follow part by part description.

    Pros-

    1. Game world is large and open. Certain areas are locked off and require time to pass by or effort to gain access, making it so there's near enough always soemthing undicovered.

    2. Character Customization lets you feel like you've got a rather lovely personal connection to the game and the characters. Be it you want to play as man or woman. Have green hair, green skin or anything that's regular or not so regular.

    3. RPG Elements such as fighting and searching through the mines against a variety of monsters is a brillant addition to a traditonal farm sim type of game. (Definitely has one up on Rune Factory.)

    4. Character Relationships are progressive, take time and are very believable. Such as you won't gain access to someone's private space (I.E, their room) if you're not a good friend of theirs.

    5. Town Feels alive. NPC's will greet one another as they pass by in the town. Something similar past games have always lacked.

    6.Build your own farm. Quite literally you can build it how you like. Place wells for water, plant new trees, grow crops where you please. Don't quite like the placement of a certain construct? Just move it with the option to do so being added in for free in a past patch. It's complete free choice.

    7. Pets. A dog or a cat. Seriously, who doesn't love pets in a game.

    8. Interesting Story with different possible outcomes. There are two in total.

    9. Get yourself a family. Woo one of the local 12 single NPC's. Six guys and six girls. Get married, have kids (maximum of 2) and have a happy farm life. Same sex marriage is also a possibility, which is wonderful inclusion. Any potential marriage partner will be happy to go with either gender of male or female. Some elements are even change to reflect this, such as the character Leah. If you romance her as a male, her ex partner will be an old boyfriend, while if you romance her as a female, her ex will be an old girlfriend.

    10. Brilliant crafting system that unlocks more things to build as your skill grows in various areas. I.E, farming, fishing, etc.

    11. Mini Games can be located in the towns pub, the Stardrop Saloon. These arcade machine works and is impressively well done.

    12. Multiplayer for up to four friends to have fun together.

    13. The whole game is a gentle, easy, relaxing experience that is perfect to play in order to take it easy and chill.

    Cons-

    1. Awkward save system that could of used a little re-thinking, but it still works just fine.

    Overall, Stardew Valley is one of the rare games that deserves the 10/10 score.

    It's by far one of the best farm management RPG games available and should be in anyone's game collection, as there's something for any gamer to love in Stardew Valley.    … Expand
  13. 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
  14. jmengu29
    Jan 30, 2021
    10
    Wonderful game with tons of hours of fresh content to explore. Highly recommended to anyone who wants to take some breaks playing video games. Playing Stardew Valley for first time is an amazing experience that i wish everyone to live.
  15. Frost_Cube
    Jan 30, 2021
    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
  16. alivemau5
    Mar 12, 2021
    10
    What an amazingly polished and cared for game. Do yourself a favor and look up what the one man team Eric from Concerned Ape went through to build this game. It was a labor of love and it SHOWS. This one man team put many many large teams to shame (i'm looking at you Harvest Moon)
  17. llsamuellucall
    Mar 22, 2021
    10
    A game-changer.
    The mechanics, story and characters make it impossible not to like Sradew Valley!
  18. ShyFarmer
    Apr 6, 2021
    10
    This game has helped me get through one of the most difficult moments in my life. Every time I played this game I could disconnect, and think only of my farm. I have been playing around 320 hours and I have enjoyed each of them like the first time.
  19. Filixi
    Aug 1, 2023
    10
    Most chill vibe game in the world and very casual. Is funny as **** dude like
  20. Jullai
    Jul 10, 2021
    10
    I absolutely loved playing Stardew valley! There was love put into this game, and it shows. It seems so simple at first but there is so much attention to detail, a must buy!
  21. TereDim
    Sep 2, 2021
    10
    Это отличная, полноценная игра которая точно вам понравится! Игра совсем не про ферму, как это может показаться на 1 взгляд, это только кусок ее геймплея, игра очень большая и во всем этом мире ты не заскучаешь, ведь каждый день обязательно что-то случитсяЭто отличная, полноценная игра которая точно вам понравится! Игра совсем не про ферму, как это может показаться на 1 взгляд, это только кусок ее геймплея, игра очень большая и во всем этом мире ты не заскучаешь, ведь каждый день обязательно что-то случится
  22. koplo
    Oct 27, 2021
    10
    this game is just a masterpiece in every sense of the word, i enjoyed every single second of it and it is highly recommended
  23. hange122
    Oct 15, 2021
    10
    I didn't really like games like these. I would call them repetitive and boring. And at the first time i played it, i was right! After that, seeing the game grow my friend suggested it to me again. Then i played it again, and oh boy it really made me change my mind. It's just perfection.
  24. RZX22D9
    Nov 12, 2021
    10
    Grabbed it on release and never regretted it. I have probably bought 6 or 7 copies by now (most of them as gifts for close ones). It's probably one of the most relaxing games I've ever played. It's been 5 years and the game still receives massive FREE updates. The dev is also a cool and likable guy who frequently helps people if they encounter some issues.
  25. ibanegas
    Mar 20, 2023
    10
    I have to text something without another option if I want to rate the game: ten points. Enough? Haha.
  26. Winqq
    May 9, 2022
    10
    Amazing work Eric! The game just continues to fascinate me after so many years
  27. Mooprs
    Dec 5, 2021
    10
    I must be honest in the fact that I am biased with this game. I absolutely love it because it creates a constant feeling of nostalgia after only 3 years of starting it. I only feel happy while playing this and very few games have been able to do that for me. The game itself is beautiful and impressive considering this was made by a single person. Very nice pixel art, pretty decent combatI must be honest in the fact that I am biased with this game. I absolutely love it because it creates a constant feeling of nostalgia after only 3 years of starting it. I only feel happy while playing this and very few games have been able to do that for me. The game itself is beautiful and impressive considering this was made by a single person. Very nice pixel art, pretty decent combat all though it borrows from classic TLOZ, fun farming and just overall a ton of things to do. There is really nothing bad I can say about it.. the npcs are decently fun to interact with at the beginning all though they get a bit boring overtime. Great game but not for everyone, and it's nice to play with friends or relatives.… Expand
  28. ColdFNight
    Dec 7, 2021
    10
    Simplesmente o melhor RPG/Simulação Indie que já joguei, feito com muito zelo e planejado em detalhes.
  29. AnhZ
    Jan 6, 2022
    10
    Chơi game này hồi 2016 cho tới lúc mua được game hồi 2019, phải nói là game rất cuốn.
  30. Qwertyz
    Jan 25, 2022
    10
    Stardew Valley is a brilliant game if we want to become farmers but difficult simulators are too much. great graphics, relaxing activities that do not just punish you to walk and plant vegetables you can do whatever you want go to the mine or go fishing, build a chicken coop to expand your farm with another building. the game took 125h of my life and I don't regret a single one
  31. Yujizenjiro
    Feb 17, 2022
    10
    Simply the best farm simulator, so chill to play and you can do a lot of activies, It also has a very large modding community that adds even more content, it's the best time killer I've ever played.
  32. Cat12w
    Feb 13, 2022
    10
    I love games of this genre. The game is about the fact that you received a rotten farm from your grandfather that the main character must fix, but the secrets do not remain aside, you must also reveal them. The game is cute and fun.
  33. diux_EXE
    Mar 1, 2022
    10
    In my opinion, this is the best farm game I've seen in my life, since the harvest moon saga was falling into monotony after games that the only thing that differed was a bit in the graphics.
  34. Feorze_Mrok
    Mar 28, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This game is phenomenal. I always find myself returning to it and making significant advancements. From the gameplay and the fact that there is always something to do just keeps me drawn to it. For me, I always find something to do. It always amazes me that this was made by one man, ConcernedApe, and with all the hidden details, and all of the gameplay and everything else. All of the mechanics, with the selling and the obscure easter eggs, with such good characters, the heart system with people and animals, the community centre of Joja stroyline, they just all tie together so well and the fact that this is a game that expresses replayability, with the multiple types of farms, just amazes me.… Expand
  35. nfs7379
    Aug 30, 2022
    10
    10/10........................................................................................
  36. revlox
    Jul 25, 2022
    10
    If your life is bad, play this game and isolate yourself from the real world. I've been playing this game for a long time and it made me addicted to it, its fascinating atmosphere is really perfect
  37. Loganscuba
    Jul 30, 2022
    10
    Wonderful soundtrack
    relaxing gameplay
    touching stories

    My absolute go to game on a bad day, I revisit it just to go fishing and listen to the rain. Also a delight with friends. Makes for a good game to introduce someone you love to games as a whole.
  38. mere_eq
    Sep 26, 2022
    10
    Eric did such an outstanding work on the game by himself. Though, not everything is perfect, the worst thing that is in this game - the battling system, it just sucks. The game also has a lot of bugs (visual and even game-breaking), but still, Stardew Valley is my second favourite game.
  39. OscarKujawiak
    Nov 24, 2022
    10
    I love how the game is so calm and you can always do stuff and stop doing things. i love how you can make the farm so beautiful and calm
  40. Rezken
    Jul 1, 2023
    10
    I never get tired of this game. Since its original release I had bought it multiple times for different platforms, including the Nintendo Switch, Android Phone, Xbox and now PC.
    Stardew Valley is a game everyone must experience. 10/10!
  41. LambdaLocator
    Jul 21, 2023
    10
    The BEST farming game ever made. Very relaxing and calm. Everyone should play it. NOW.
  42. Joe2539
    Jan 3, 2023
    10
    Very Good Good Good Good Good Good Good Good Good Good Good Good Good Good Good
  43. AndreSeijas
    Jan 15, 2023
    10
    Masterpiece.

    Relaxing, charming and beautiful.

    I don't need to say anything else.
  44. Plumbo2000
    Jun 2, 2023
    10
    A spiritual successor to Harvest Moon that manages to surpass it. I was hesitant at first but it's truly an amazing game. It could only be improved with better character art.
  45. agradecemais
    Feb 28, 2023
    10
    Stardew Valley é um jogo fofo com uma premissa simples, você está cansado de seu atual trabalho, abre uma carta do seu avô e nela há a escritura da herança onde ele deixou para você uma pacata fazenda.
    A partir dai você começa sua vida no campo retirando os primeiros galhos e pedras e arando seu primeiro metro quadrado de solo até ter uma fazenda autossuficiente no futuro.
    A gameplay do    Stardew Valley é um jogo fofo com uma premissa simples, você está cansado de seu atual trabalho, abre uma carta do seu avô e nela há a escritura da herança onde ele deixou para você uma pacata fazenda.
    A partir dai você começa sua vida no campo retirando os primeiros galhos e pedras e arando seu primeiro metro quadrado de solo até ter uma fazenda autossuficiente no futuro.
    A gameplay do jogo tem um rítmo lento, assim como uma pequena horta em casa requer dedicação, tempo e uma pitada de amor, o jogo possui um sistema de calendário simples de 28 dias (cada dia passa em alguns minutos) em que cada um representa uma estação do ano.
    A cada dia e a cada estação sua fazenda vai evoluindo e seu relacionamento com os integrantes daquele vilarejo vai se intensificando.
    Um jogo muito relaxante, gostoso de se jogar, com historia e personagens cativantes, e uma gameplay de simulador/rpg divertida e gostosa.
    A história apesar de muito simples é fofa e cativante e cada personagem tem seu brilho, trilha sonora e gostosa e a direção de arte é baseada nos jogos antigos.
    Recomendo esse jogo para pessoas que gostam de um passatempo gostoso, divertido e sem muito complicação.    … Expand
  46. Synore
    Feb 15, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Everyone talks about game's graphics or musics. But from my aspect, this isn't a regular game. This is a real experience to play with your friends and have fun without forced to do side or main missions. For those who doesn't know anything about game, I want to explain it with few words. Best farming game ever. Period. I played lots of farming games like farming, ranch simulator but I haven't seen a farming game like this ever in my life. So get this game and start playing. I can guarantee that you won't regret.… Expand
  47. LeoAdame
    Feb 18, 2023
    10
    Story - 8

    Gameplay - 10 Graphics|Visuals - 8|10 (The difference is, the graphics are ok, but the way the graphics are used is a 10/10 if that makes sense). SFX|Music - 10|9 Pleasure - 10 Atmosphere - 10 Length - About 50 hours, and about 160 for 100% Replayability - For sure, you can go back with mods, for 100% completion, or just for fun because now you know how to play the game.    Story - 8

    Gameplay - 10

    Graphics|Visuals - 8|10 (The difference is, the graphics are ok, but the way the graphics are used is a 10/10 if that makes sense).

    SFX|Music - 10|9

    Pleasure - 10

    Atmosphere - 10

    Length - About 50 hours, and about 160 for 100%
    Replayability - For sure, you can go back with mods, for 100% completion, or just for fun because now you know how to play the game.

    Co-Op|Co-Op Enjoyability - Yes|10

    NPCs - 8

    Combat - 8

    Controls - 9

    Mod Community - 10

    Cross Platform - No. (As of Feb 2023).

    What it's like to play: Stardew Valley is a grindy farming game. You farm, ranch, mine, fish, and build relationships with the NPCs in Pelican Town. But of course Pelican Town isn't the only location in Stardew Valley. You can visit another location that I won't spoil. However there is a negative of this game. It's a confusing game, and you will almost definitely need to use the wiki page to know how to do a lot of stuff.

    Overall: 8.6

    I highly recommend this game, 10/10 for me. Although it totals to 8.6, I truly love this game. The negative of needing a wiki is only a problem because of how much amazing content there is.    … Expand
  48. SLEEPyGrem1in
    Feb 21, 2023
    10
    Stardew takes a simple concept and turns it into something so touching and magical. I love this game. The art style is charming and the music is beautiful. The best part is that there are so many hidden secrets that you can discover.
  49. Metehan_Yavas
    Mar 5, 2023
    10
    10/10 Stardew Valley is a amazing game! You can get hot **** which i cant do irl.
  50. imalynxcat
    Apr 27, 2023
    10
    I want to be a farmer. I want to catch a fish. I want to go to mine. I want to spend all of my money for gift.
  51. Metrallo_
    Apr 17, 2023
    10
    Amo este juego, nunca me había viciado tanto a un videojuego, es increíble, tanto la música como los personajes y todo lo que puedes hacer, realmente lo recomiendo a todo el mundo que le guste este genero
  52. ersko
    May 1, 2023
    10
    A pioneer in its genre and indie games. Thanks to Dear Eric Barone for being so persistent in creating this game.
  53. 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
  54. SirNIN
    May 17, 2023
    10
    Stardew Valley es con diferencia unos de los mejores juegos tanto indie como en general. Un juego que literalmente revive los simuladores agrícolas y hace que los próximos lanzamientos del mismo género pillen ideas principales para implementarlas. En mi humilde opinión creo que Stardew Valley se merece un sello de oro por todo lo que hizo en la industria de los videojuegos.
  55. 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.
  56. Haktug
    Jul 16, 2023
    10
    Saka maka 500 saatden fazla oynamışımdır. Hahahahahahahahahhahahahahahhahahaha
  57. JMando
    Jul 25, 2023
    10
    Solo puedo definir esta obra maestra en una simple palabra: JUEGAZO. Si estas dudando en si comprártelo o no, más allá de que el precio del juego es un regalo y más cuando esta de oferta, puedo poner fe ciegamente con mis más de 63hs en este juego, que te conviene comprarlo, no lo dudes, es muy entretenido, una estética muy bonita, un soundtrack que es una JOYITA, muy relajante pero eso noSolo puedo definir esta obra maestra en una simple palabra: JUEGAZO. Si estas dudando en si comprártelo o no, más allá de que el precio del juego es un regalo y más cuando esta de oferta, puedo poner fe ciegamente con mis más de 63hs en este juego, que te conviene comprarlo, no lo dudes, es muy entretenido, una estética muy bonita, un soundtrack que es una JOYITA, muy relajante pero eso no significa que no te de sus buenas peleas/retos. Se nota que Eric Barone (Creador de Stardew) le dio mucho amor y cariño a este juego y que aunque este desarrollando su nuevo juego "Haunted Chocolatier" que con los avances que nos muestra, se lo ve muy prometedor, no a dejado completamente de lado a Stardew, por el contrario, sigue actualizando y arreglando pequeños detalles del mismo. No voy a contar nada sobre el juego porque es muy gratificante explorarlo por uno mismo y sorprenderse con cada detalle que nos dejo el creador. Simplemente agradecer a Eric Barone por darnos este mimo al alma llamado "Stardew Valley" y a esperar con ansias su nuevo titulo que se lo ve incluso más adictivo que nuestro juego de granja!

    The translation of the text into English:

    I can only define this masterpiece in one simple word: AMAZING. If you're hesitating whether to buy it or not, beyond the fact that the game's price is a steal, especially when it's on sale, I can vouch blindly, with my more than 63 hours spent in this game, that it's worth buying without a doubt. It's incredibly entertaining, with a beautiful aesthetic and a soundtrack that's an absolute gem, very relaxing, but that doesn't mean it won't give you some good battles and challenges.

    You can tell that Eric Barone (Creator of Stardew) poured a lot of love and care into this game, and even though he's working on his new game "Haunted Chocolatier," which looks very promising based on the previews, he hasn't completely abandoned Stardew. On the contrary, he continues to update and fix small details in the game. I won't spoil anything about the game because it's so rewarding to explore it yourself and be amazed by every detail the creator has left for us.

    I just want to express my gratitude to Eric Barone for giving us this soulful delight called "Stardew Valley," and I eagerly await his new title, which seems even more addictive than our beloved farming game!    … Expand
  58. kucky7576
    Aug 9, 2023
    10
    What a masterpiece, for everyone who loves old gameboy styled games.
    The graphic style is made oldish but the game itself feels so new and innovative, its full of cool ideas, and cute events, many things to do, the only maybe not so perfect categorie in this is the fighting.
    But even with that, the game made me play 400hours and more.
  59. st_4r
    Aug 12, 2023
    10
    esse jogo é maravilhoso, ele é muito bem pensado, com vários detalhes super legais! todos deveria ter essa experiencia. ele é super compativel e leve, jogue!
  60. aesirus96
    Aug 15, 2023
    10
    Quando minha esposa me chamou para jogar, achei que íamos jogar uma vez ou outra, bem ocasionalmente. Hoje em dia é quase como uma parte da rotina, um ritual: depois do trabalho e do jantar, jogar algumas horas de Stardew Valley para esquecer dos problemas do dia e conseguir dormir bem pra enfrentar o mundo.
  61. famsuo
    Aug 17, 2023
    10
    this game is very good, its soundtrack is great, the character development is amazing and I have no criticisms for this game.
  62. stardewdelisi
    Sep 7, 2023
    10
    İndie oyunların Atatürk'ü pcde 700 saatim var 1 dakikası bile sıkılmadım.
  63. Kluge
    Mar 8, 2016
    9
    Having never played Harvest Moon or Animal Crossing, this primarily reminded me of Chocobo's Dungeon 2, with a greatly expanded out-of-dungeon playset - which is fantastic. This game's sucked me in for three days straight, which hasn't happened to me in years. Things are subtle and deep - not overplayed and always obvious (stay away from the Wikia except maybe to look up where fish are,Having never played Harvest Moon or Animal Crossing, this primarily reminded me of Chocobo's Dungeon 2, with a greatly expanded out-of-dungeon playset - which is fantastic. This game's sucked me in for three days straight, which hasn't happened to me in years. Things are subtle and deep - not overplayed and always obvious (stay away from the Wikia except maybe to look up where fish are, btw!). It does require a pretty insane amount of time (luckily[?!], I just burned off most of my right hand so am out of work for a couple weeks) - so this might not be for someone who doesn't have time for anything but bite-sized chunks (you can't save at will, unfortunately, unless you go to sleep early).

    I'm having trouble praising it because I instinctively want to balance it but don't have many bad things to say about it. The run speed is dreadfully slow, but there are plenty of ways around it (I went with "Stardew Injector" and set runspeed to 2). There're also two games here -- there's stuff that doesn't work (grinding; watching the TV every morning for recipes, chopping TONS of wood, gifting [this should probably be redone from scratch...], farming), and stuff that carries the game to a 8-10 rating (surprise unlocks and lots of RNG tables, cool stuff to craft to make your already-cool unlocks become even better items, way more content than I think anyone would anticipate even after playing a full 10+ hours).

    I struggle to make cheese in real life - and love the stuff, so when I first got to milk a cow and saw cheese in the community center bundle, I knew all my milk was going in the fridge until I unlocked something to transform to cheese, and I really can't explain why it was so thrilling to finally make my first batch, but it was, so great on ConcernedApe for getting me giddy as a schoolgirl about making virtual cheese. -And now I save my cheese because I know one day, I'll unlock some awesome recipe and I'll be using cheese power to blast through the crystal mines down to level 50+ without breaking a sweat. It's such an enjoyable time investment that even as someone who looks down on losers who invest boatloads of time for a string of data in a program, I get sucked right in to the same thing, and I don't even feel dirty about it.

    -So congratulations on discovering this game. Go out and buy it, now!    … Expand
  64. 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
  65. 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 $15 or 13.99 euros.
  66. Maxson
    Mar 8, 2017
    9
    One of my favorite games in 2016. This game alone is better than all the Harvest Moon games in my opinion. I still can't believe this game was made by one guy....ONE GUY!! For 15$, this game is amazing and definitely worth buying for those that love farming games.
  67. 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!
  68. 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
  69. valsaven
    Sep 18, 2019
    9
    Wonderful game with beautiful history, graphics and music. I really liked almost all the game mechanics (except fishing, but there is a mod FishingMadeEasy75, where you can adjust the sensitivity). Very well prescribed characters and their stories. I highly recommend to play and plunge into this atmosphere.
    The main disadvantage is that after 1-2 gaming years it isn't interesting to play.    Wonderful game with beautiful history, graphics and music. I really liked almost all the game mechanics (except fishing, but there is a mod FishingMadeEasy75, where you can adjust the sensitivity). Very well prescribed characters and their stories. I highly recommend to play and plunge into this atmosphere.
    The main disadvantage is that after 1-2 gaming years it isn't interesting to play. Mechanics are the same, you have a lot of money, and you can do nothing with them. There are no new events either. It's a pity. It would be great to help develop Pelican Town by expanding the Pierre's shop, for example. Or buying a house for Penny.    … Expand
  70. 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.
  71. gisarts
    Feb 27, 2016
    9
    a misc of Harvest Moon and Animal Crossing, bringing quests and the old style of "Back To Nature" again on the table.
    A good price for a old school rpg faming game, a lot of things to do.
    You can sometimes feel the game should give you more liberty by not limitating your daily energy and hour to sleep. Still a great game. Multiplayer feature will be added later.
  72. Sjalka
    Apr 9, 2016
    9
    Stardew Valley was presented to me as "a farming game". What an understatement that does not do it justice. It offers roleplaying elements, exploration, progression, crafting and building - all in a good 16 bit look.

    At first the game seems to ask the player for basic chores - and the days seem to be too long for the few things to do - but very soon there is such a huge list of things    Stardew Valley was presented to me as "a farming game". What an understatement that does not do it justice. It offers roleplaying elements, exploration, progression, crafting and building - all in a good 16 bit look.

    At first the game seems to ask the player for basic chores - and the days seem to be too long for the few things to do - but very soon there is such a huge list of things you want to do that the days seem way too short ... and the actual farming seems to take away too much from what might be considered "spare time activities or hobbies".
    Balance of time management, rewards and progression seem fine to me. There is a lot of freedom to act and choose. Do you want to perfect profit? Do you want to socialize with the townsfolk? Do you by chance become a dungeon crawling adventurer? - or a lot of other things.

    Stardew Valley is one of those games that i believed to be rubbish when i heard of it first.... a pixel farming game (yea - like that is fun... ) - but it turned out to be not only fun, but utterly amazing.

    Now - at that point i cannot make a judgement about its long term/end game state. I reckon that - once the player has established a near perfect income basis and befriended most of the town or found out most locations backstory and lore - there won t be too much to do anymore. But up to that point - there is plenty of fun to be had ... especially for the price.    … Expand
  73. 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
  74. 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
  75. 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
  76. Tomle1202
    Feb 21, 2018
    9
    Relaxing, addictive and, most importantly, fun, Stardew Valley breathes something extraordinary into a forgotten genre and beautifully brings it back to life.
  77. 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
  78. 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
  79. 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.
  80. AbdulMalik
    Jun 29, 2020
    9
    One of the most gratifying and satisfying experiences in gaming. To correctly convey my love for this game I have to compare the SV 'franchise' (hopefully) with another game, specifically the Animal Crossing franchise. Animal Crossing was my first experience with a game that had this amazing and groundbreaking aspect of the community. It amazed me how there were events that coincided withOne of the most gratifying and satisfying experiences in gaming. To correctly convey my love for this game I have to compare the SV 'franchise' (hopefully) with another game, specifically the Animal Crossing franchise. Animal Crossing was my first experience with a game that had this amazing and groundbreaking aspect of the community. It amazed me how there were events that coincided with the real world, and how the game seemed to grow with me. The one thing missing with the Animal crossing franchise Stardew valley has, and that is.... 9/10… Expand
  81. 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.
  82. 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
  83. 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
  84. 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
  85. Vhorezman
    Mar 17, 2016
    9
    Alright if you're like me and you read the negative parts first, go further down, but if you want to hear what I love about this game first then read on.

    First of all I really love Harvest Moon type games ever since I played Animal Crossing on the Gamecube, when I saw Stardew Valley on Steam, I initially thought it would be a small Indie game that'd keep me interested for maybe 20    Alright if you're like me and you read the negative parts first, go further down, but if you want to hear what I love about this game first then read on.

    First of all I really love Harvest Moon type games ever since I played Animal Crossing on the Gamecube, when I saw Stardew Valley on Steam, I initially thought it would be a small Indie game that'd keep me interested for maybe 20 minutes or so. 35 hours later I finally realized that this game is not perfect, it's not even the game of the year, but what it is, is good. As of right now I'm in the winter of the first year.
    It's fun, it's simple, it's cute, it's casual, it's nostalgic.

    Things I like about this game:
    1. It's basically Harvest Moon
    2. It's easy to get into and doesn't have much of a learning curve.
    3. There's always something to do.
    4. There's story to it which I'll explain soon (No spoilers!)
    5. It teaches you to hate big industries that step on small businesses.

    Things I don't like about this game:
    1. I have half an hour, I'll play Stardew for a bit (Two hours later)> Winter is Coming, I'd better stockpile this hay.
    2. One.. more.. day..
    3. It takes X days for Y vegetable and you want it tomorrow?
    4. My Dog is useless.
    5. I spent the entire day looking for you.. and you don't like my gift?
    6. To hell with fishing (The Next Day)> I'll give it a go again.
    7. What do you mean the shops close at 4PM?
    8. Slimes.

    The Story: Okay the general story is, you're a city-slicker, your Grandpappy said to you "Kid, one day you're going to get sick of City life and when you do you're going to open this envelope I give you that you take with you to work" So that happens and you get the deed to your Grandpa's farm, you spend the next year (And more years) fixing up the place, starting your own farm whilst participating in festivals the town holds and helping the villagers.

    The gameplay: The gameplay is casual, it's simple, it's fun. Controller compatible, there's complex parts of it and it can take some planning, like you'll wake up and watch the weather channel, find out it's raining the next day and you'll maybe take the time that rain saved you from watering your crops and maybe use it going in the mines or fishing or even giving gifts to villagers that you can't bloody find where they're hiding at so you spend the entire day looking for Abigail because she's not helping her Father at the shop.
    Fishing is difficult, not negatively, it's a challenge and I enjoy it, but I dread everytime I get an errand that says "Catch X fish and deliver to Y Person".
    It's repetitive in the sense you'll live like a farmer, you get up every day water the crops (except in winter) and when you have them you'll nurture animals (So far I only have chickens) the average day (except in winter) has me doing this until about 10 AM and then I'll either: Forage for wild plants, tend to my land (Chop trees, break rocks, cut weeds), go fishing, go mining or on very rare days I'll just go to sleep and do it all again.
    The one thing this game has that drives me mental is a poor sense of direction sometimes. Like I'll be trying to till a spot of earth, but because I'm partially stood on it, it'll do the next one over (I have the slow placement grid option on which helps) and the amount of times I've accidentally killed a crop or broke a fence because of this is too damn high. It's a small complaint but if it were removed the game would be perfect to me.

    My final verdict: If you have a lot of time to burn, whether it's twenty minutes before bed or six hours before you go out clubbing, just remember to set an alarm and inform the people you love to come looking for you, or you may wake up infront of the Pearly Gates trying to think of what to tell the Gatekeeper when he asks what you're doing there because you starved yourself playing for too long.

    Seriously, the game is 11 Sterlings (£) it's so cheap and if you like -anything- I mentioned above it's worth it, honestly the cons of this game are insignificant and the pros are plentiful.

    Oh and it's moddable, yeah.

    Happy Farming!    … Expand
  86. U8Skittlez
    Mar 22, 2016
    9
    Stardew Valley- It's like they just went through every issue with the Harvest Moon games and fixed them. Absolutely fabulous! Honestly, the only things keeping this from a perfect ten is the tedious daily grind and lack of real personality in the other characters. While I suppose the grind is something to be expected in a farming game, the lack of real character development kinda hitsStardew Valley- It's like they just went through every issue with the Harvest Moon games and fixed them. Absolutely fabulous! Honestly, the only things keeping this from a perfect ten is the tedious daily grind and lack of real personality in the other characters. While I suppose the grind is something to be expected in a farming game, the lack of real character development kinda hits hard. I really had no desire to befriend the villagers, though getting mail from them was kinda nice. In the end though, the game is still fabulous and I can't stop playing! Definitely a recommended play.… Expand
  87. D4vidz
    May 8, 2016
    9
    If you ever feel like managing a farm, there simply is no better game on the market. But then you get more. You get characters to interact with, relationships to build, many other tasks besides farming that you can, like fishing, mining, fighting monsters...and then the soundtrack...the soundtrack will make you lose your mind. It's simply too good. Too addictive. You know you want to playIf you ever feel like managing a farm, there simply is no better game on the market. But then you get more. You get characters to interact with, relationships to build, many other tasks besides farming that you can, like fishing, mining, fighting monsters...and then the soundtrack...the soundtrack will make you lose your mind. It's simply too good. Too addictive. You know you want to play it. And more. Just a little more.… Expand
  88. Brainstrain
    Dec 12, 2019
    9
    The platonic ideal of a Harvest Moon game. Part farming sim, part time management, part RPG, part dungeon crawler.

    Everything about Stardew Valley is charming. The music, the graphics, the townsfolk, the gameplay loop. It's constantly inviting you back for just one more day. It's impossible to describe what is so compelling about a game like this without playing it. To start from    The platonic ideal of a Harvest Moon game. Part farming sim, part time management, part RPG, part dungeon crawler.

    Everything about Stardew Valley is charming. The music, the graphics, the townsfolk, the gameplay loop. It's constantly inviting you back for just one more day.

    It's impossible to describe what is so compelling about a game like this without playing it. To start from nothing, grow some crops, struggle in the dungeon, make some friends, and end up a wealthy dungeon master with a wife and kid a few game-years later is an experience few other genres can match.

    Though there have been several big updates since launch, it's taken until VERY recently for anything meaty to be added to the endgame. But it's a minor gripe with one of my favorite games of the decade.    … Expand
  89. jjabrahams
    Aug 28, 2016
    9
    This game is addicting and pretty fun. It becomes boring after like 20 hours but I actually enjoyed my 20 hours so I can't complain. I never played Harvest Moon, and never wanted to.
  90. 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
  91. 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
  92. Kosama
    May 19, 2018
    9
    8.5
    Comparándolo con los juegos nuevos de HM es un excelente juego pero comparándolo con el primer HM o tale of two towns solo es bueno o los de PS2.
  93. 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
  94. Raytings
    May 27, 2018
    9
    The Gayest Farming Sim Out there!

    Hats off to Eric Barone, the sole creator of Stardew Valley for creating the gayest Farming Simulator out there. For years I longed for a Harvest Moon game with same sex marriage. Year after year, I’d visit the Natsume booth at E3 and ask, “Can i bang a dude yet”? So thank you Mr Barone for letting me be my authentic true self in a farming simulator    The Gayest Farming Sim Out there!

    Hats off to Eric Barone, the sole creator of Stardew Valley for creating the gayest Farming Simulator out there. For years I longed for a Harvest Moon game with same sex marriage. Year after year, I’d visit the Natsume booth at E3 and ask, “Can i bang a dude yet”? So thank you Mr Barone for letting me be my authentic true self in a farming simulator where also, I have no bills. There also has to be thanks given to Chucklefish for publishing this one-man game. If you don’t know about Eric Barone and the massive undertaking Stardew Valley took, there are tons of books (Like Blood, Sweat, and Pixels) and articles that include his story and I suggest reading them, but the majority of my review will focus on why I recommend Stardew Valley.

    Simple Art for the Simple Heart

    Stardew Valley uses simple 2D graphics and is coded in C++. Each sprite is easily recognizable: from the growable vegetables and fruits, to the lovable Pelican Town’s residents (Minus Hailey, not that she’s not recognizable, she’s just not lovable). Stardew Valley has almost no issue running on any device, which is great for gamers who don’t have tons of resources to build a state-of-the-art PC. In fact Stardew runs better on PCs better than Minecraft, which is probably why it’s a bestseller.

    Farm, Fish, Friend, Forage, Find, Forge, FUN

    If you played games like World of Warcraft and said to yourself “Golly gee I do wish this here fishing profession had a much more substantial role in the economic progression of gameplay” well look no further! In the valley, you’ll be able to get your fishing on, and make an actual impact on your virtual wallet. There are tons of other systems in the game; Farmers can go mining in the caves or even fight enemies with the Zelda-like combat system. You can even ferment wine! What’s really great, is that none of these mechanics are forced on you! If you want to play the game like your real life, you don’t HAVE to court someone into marriage (but like I mentioned, if you want to, you can get it on with a guy like Alex my dream daddy). To top off all these awesome systems, you can manage your farm easily al from a game controller (in my case, a Steam controller). It’s clear the game was designed with using a controller in mind. In fact, the game was designed to be a very customizable experience with both gameplay and hardwear reliance in mind.

    tl;dr GO BUY STARDEW

    I like to keep my reviews short and simple with the busy millennial in mind who doesn’t have time to read a giant essay on why the game is good because they’re too preoccupied working their ass off to pay their school debt. Speaking of finances, did I mention Stardew Valley is only $15?! As I write this, multiplayer has entered into beta, which is highly anticipated. The new FREE patch will be implementing even MORE features, so yes. BUY THIS GAME

    Recommendations to developer
    Add a LGBT character that isn’t romanceable. Creating your own story is great, but adding a story that exists for all players is important for inclusion.
    Add more Horse customization.    … Expand
  95. iPreciousPanda
    Oct 29, 2017
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I thought this game was so fun! I thought was very unique and not like other games. The graphics and story of the game are very aesthetic, and it lasts for thousands of in-game years. Although, I wish you could earn more than 8 stars with everyone (besides being married to them), and I wish there was more info of the game because I usually have to look up how to do something or how to get certain fish or crops. Overall, the game is so much fun and very addicting!… Expand
  96. 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
  97. Lucifer_210
    Feb 29, 2020
    9
    Stardew Valley effectively combines the wholesome experience of farming, intriguing challenges of quests, and multi-faceted aspects of foraging, fishing, mining, as well as interacting with NPC's. The game, with a 2D pixel-style, remains entertaining through its countless possibilities of development and exploration, while at the same time being entirely free of stress.
  98. Don_Perepihon
    May 31, 2018
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Мое знакомство с игрой началось с шуточного видео Слидана, и по началу не верилось, что игра, больше напоминавшая какую-нибудь Веселую ферму, сможет затянуть на несколько десятков часов.
    Игровой процесс состоит из рутины, по типу, полей грядки, покорми скотину, сгоняй в шахту, поруби монстров, побалакай с местными обитателями, сходи на рыбалочку да спать завались. Раз-два за сезон игра радует праздниками и фестивалями. Но завлекает именно атмосферой тихой и уютной деревушки. Добротный саундтрек, поставленные тобой задачи не дают тебе расстаться с игрой и могут забирать целые сутки твоей жизни.
    Эх, как сейчас помню, в первый день приезда я встретила человека, с кем после связала себя узами брака... Я выполняла задание по знакомству с жителями, по опустошенной улочке проходил он, я постаралась завести диалог, на что он ответил мне больше не подходить к нему... Именно в этот момент я твердо решила завоевать его сердце, это был словно вызов. Начав узнавать Шейна получше, я только больше влюблялась. Меня, как русского человека, манил образ несчастного алкоголика, что не видел смысла в жизни и влачил бренное существование, напивавшись каждый день в баре и морально истощая обеспокоенную родню. Поначалу трудно было добывать для него подарки, но в летний сезон, как начался урожай красного перца, я смогла привлечь его внимание. Как вчера вспоминаю тот матч, где случился наш первый поцелую, первый день зимы, когда состоялась наша свадьба... После переезда на мою ферму каждый день можно было слышать благодарность, он говорил, как любит героиню и как благодарен, что она вытащила его из его прежней жизни. Он не вызывал отторжения, когда лениться, а на оборот создавал образ того, о ком хочется заботиться. А после рождения дочери он проявлял себя еще и как неплохой отец.

    Все выше написанное нормальному человеку покажется сентиментальной и неважной графоманией, но именно из этого и состоит игра. Каждый человек находит для себя что-то свое, ставит свои задачи, кто-то захочет поскорее пройти основной сюжет, кто-то построить ферму мечты, а кто-то обзавестись семьей и друзьями.
    Проблемы игры в ее однообразии, многим быстро надоест ежедневная рутина с поливом огорода, и игра не способна заставить человека перепроходить ее вновь и вновь, даже с желанием романа с другим персонажей (это лично для меня). Выполнив все поставленные перед собой цели, человеку будет незачем возвращаться. Но, несмотря на это, игра стоит той небольшой цены в Стиме и часы, проведенные за ней, оставят приятные, теплые воспоминания.
    Как человека, что с раннего детства увлекается, и можно сказать, живет играми, меня потрясает факт, что игру сделал один человек, и дает надежду, что каждый при желании сможет творчески реализовать свои идеи.    … Expand
  99. Glacialangel
    Feb 11, 2018
    9
    Fun little game for people looking to sink a couple hours at a time. A light-hearted farming simulator that follows in the footsteps of Harvest Moon, with likeable characters, varied environments, secrets galore, intuitive mechanics, a solid soundtrack, and a warm art style. Definitely in my top 10 of all time.
  100. Toastclaimer
    Feb 20, 2018
    9
    Brings both harvest moon and rune factory elements together without the warts this time; annoying aspects are removed and the enjoyable factors are enhanced. Farming is as good as it can get and many other aspects are amazing; but falls short in a few places such as the lackluster story and the combat gets abandoned pretty quickly. Still an all around enjoyable game for anyone interestedBrings both harvest moon and rune factory elements together without the warts this time; annoying aspects are removed and the enjoyable factors are enhanced. Farming is as good as it can get and many other aspects are amazing; but falls short in a few places such as the lackluster story and the combat gets abandoned pretty quickly. Still an all around enjoyable game for anyone interested in its genre.… Expand
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Awards & Rankings

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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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