Stardew Valley

 PlayStation 4
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  1. GamerJosh0137
    Dec 13, 2016
    9
    I was really excited for this one even though I would have been more excited if it was on the Vita :-). Stardew Valley really reminds me of Harvest Moon. Build up your farm, help out your village, clear dungeons, collect resources, etc. Stardew Valley is absolutely a must play. I was shocked at how well the console version runs. Usually when something gets ported to consoles from PCI was really excited for this one even though I would have been more excited if it was on the Vita :-). Stardew Valley really reminds me of Harvest Moon. Build up your farm, help out your village, clear dungeons, collect resources, etc. Stardew Valley is absolutely a must play. I was shocked at how well the console version runs. Usually when something gets ported to consoles from PC there are a few if not many bugs to iron out. So far for me this isn't the case with SV. I have yet to run into ANY bugs. If you were ever a fan of Harvest Moon give it a try, you won't be disappointed. If you are new to the idea try it out anyway. This games might not be for some people but I think most will be surprised at how good it actually is.… Expand
  2. consolfreak1982
    Jan 23, 2017
    9
    This gem of a game hit me out of nowhere - i saw a Review of it and heard its comin to PS4, not very much into those type of games tbh but I did enjoy HarvestMoon back on my SNES and since I have a weak spot for Pixel games in General I was like god damn lets just give it a buy, ive bought worse and its something else ... what should I say about StardewValley other than its brilliant. InThis gem of a game hit me out of nowhere - i saw a Review of it and heard its comin to PS4, not very much into those type of games tbh but I did enjoy HarvestMoon back on my SNES and since I have a weak spot for Pixel games in General I was like god damn lets just give it a buy, ive bought worse and its something else ... what should I say about StardewValley other than its brilliant. In almost any way and aspect.
    Its charming, chilled, rewarding, deep, mysterious, just plain and simple fun, no matter how you Play it or what you do to spend your ingame time, harvesting, mining, fishing, exploring, all makes sense, gets you Progress and gets you more and more attached to your farm, the game world and his inhabitants.
    The graphics are extremely good, so is the Soundtrack. And aside from some small control issues (that could be fixed) theres hardly any Point to criticise about this game.
    The lack of German Texts is by far the biggest fault the game has so far (im from Europe and the game is just in english which is a shame for the not english speaking or younger audience) - although the PC Version got patched so theres hope for a console languaga patch as well.
    Small control issues aside the only real drag is the Overall lack of Information you get as a Player but this is very well part of the Experience.
    Stardew Valley wants to be explored, tried out and experienced on your own. And although some may think that the start (almost the two first years) is very dragging since Progress is so slow, its exactly this that makes you grow so attached to what you built up in the game - the Progress you make really feels like its earned. And no matter what you do in the game, theres no "wrong" or "false decision" to make, or even a "false way to Play" ... StardewValley always rewards you for everything and anything.
    Stardew Valley creates not only a warm and just good Feeling while playing, its simply put a one of a Kind experience, a true successor of all that made Harvest Moon such a classic, also evolving and expanding on it in just the right ways.
    Its one of the best Indie Games ever made, and one that you can Play for hours on end or just a few minutes in between. No matter what Kind of gamer you are, StardewValley is a masterpiece that just deserves to be in anyones game library.    … Expand
  3. akus_1985
    Dec 16, 2016
    9
    On the surface, Stardew Valley isn't my kind of game. But for only $15, I decided to go with my gut instinct and give it a try. And almost immediately, I was addicted, and realized I was playing a very special, and unique game. Stardew Valley is incredibly open ended, although there are objectives to be completed occasionally, especially in the beginning. Also, there's optional, timedOn the surface, Stardew Valley isn't my kind of game. But for only $15, I decided to go with my gut instinct and give it a try. And almost immediately, I was addicted, and realized I was playing a very special, and unique game. Stardew Valley is incredibly open ended, although there are objectives to be completed occasionally, especially in the beginning. Also, there's optional, timed tasks, that are periodically displayed on the bulletin board in the town square. But the great part is, out of all the activities the game offers, from upgrading your farm, fishing, mining, foraging, and being social, it never forces you to do any of them. The solitary creator of this game lets you play it your way. Do you want to fish on the river banks all day, everyday? Go for it, just don't expect to get a dance partner at the local festival. You aren't punished for not completing tasks, but you're rewarded the more you engage in a particular activity, and you're often given upgrades, and new crafting recipes for your work, making any activity feel meaningful and fulfilling. The game is set up in days that last around 15-20 real world minutes, and spans through all four seasons (complete with unique musical themes) Each day on the calendar has the potential to be important. It could be someone's birthday, or a seasonal festival. The music is amazingly atmospheric as well. One of my only complaints about the game is that the music too often abruptly stops, and you're left in silence for the remainder of the day. There really needs to be a way to loop the music for continuous play. Also, it would be nice to have tutorial pages available, should the player need them. But these are small complaints. Stardew Valley has more charm, and attention to detail than most triple A games. It seriously proves how passion alone can create a superior product, despite a low budget. I'm about 20 hours in, and there is so much I haven't done or seen. And I've never been bored, not even once. This game could have been an endless, tedious, farming grind. But farming is only the tip of the iceberg. It's a relaxing experience that can be played any way you see fit. There are so many features I didn't even touch on in this review. Despite a few flaws, Stardew Valley is a near masterpiece, and nearly unfathomable it was created by one person. Although the game can seem daunting at first, it's the exact opposite. Forget to catch that certain fish to help restore the community center? That's okay. There's always tomorrow...… Expand
  4. TantFuriosa
    Jan 6, 2018
    10
    Crack cocaine is slightly less addictive than Stardew Valley. Pros: no micro transactions. Cons: you'll get glued to your controller and forget to eat and sleep during 48 hours after starting up the game.
  5. SuperMe
    Feb 24, 2017
    9
    Stardew Valley is a fun and relaxing game. It’s leisurely paced and easy. It’s also repetitive and single player only. It may not have the reward of competitive multiplayer but it doesn’t have the stress either. This game will keep you entertained for 20+ hours which seems good value for the price. Even if you don’t think this would be your cup of tea I’d recommend giving it a go anyway,Stardew Valley is a fun and relaxing game. It’s leisurely paced and easy. It’s also repetitive and single player only. It may not have the reward of competitive multiplayer but it doesn’t have the stress either. This game will keep you entertained for 20+ hours which seems good value for the price. Even if you don’t think this would be your cup of tea I’d recommend giving it a go anyway, you might be surprised.… Expand
  6. vistyle91
    Dec 27, 2016
    9
    It's basically this developers version of Rune Factory/Harvest Moon. More Rune factory due to the RPG elements. I would've given it a 10 but the shallow relationship mechanics lose points in my book.
  7. EmirKhorasani
    Dec 29, 2016
    10
    I would have paid 110 dollars for this game. Replete with content and wide open enough to allow you to be whatever you want, Stardew Valley is the time sink that I needed. Aside from a few slightly clunky handling issues with the cursor, this game is an absolute masterpiece. At $15 it should be an automatic purchase, but be warned, once you start you won't want to stop playing. At 90 hoursI would have paid 110 dollars for this game. Replete with content and wide open enough to allow you to be whatever you want, Stardew Valley is the time sink that I needed. Aside from a few slightly clunky handling issues with the cursor, this game is an absolute masterpiece. At $15 it should be an automatic purchase, but be warned, once you start you won't want to stop playing. At 90 hours in I still have so much more to do and every day I'' racing the clock to accomplish what I want to. Great game.… Expand
  8. UriahHeep
    Sep 23, 2017
    10
    OMG this game is so ADDICTIVE! When I read the concept for this game, I thought it sounded like a really boring kiddie game that you might find on Nintendo. The reviews were so darn good that I thought I had to give it a go. I couldn't have been more wrong. If you'd told me I'd become obsessed with building a chicken coop in a video game, I would never have believed you! It's such a gentleOMG this game is so ADDICTIVE! When I read the concept for this game, I thought it sounded like a really boring kiddie game that you might find on Nintendo. The reviews were so darn good that I thought I had to give it a go. I couldn't have been more wrong. If you'd told me I'd become obsessed with building a chicken coop in a video game, I would never have believed you! It's such a gentle game, and the activities so peaceful that you don't realise how addictive it gets. The day/night cycle is perfect, you can't help just living one more day, to check how your crops are, or catch one more fish, or discover something new about one of your neighbours. This is such a deceptively clever game, because it's really all about life and enjoying the simple things, without ever ramming the concept down your throat. I am absolutely delighted by this game!… Expand
  9. deneb006
    Feb 27, 2018
    9
    Wow. Talk about a love infused game. Everything in this game vibrates with charm and personality. It's great to see a game that isn't about skills. Because yeah, this game is for the most part very easy and I love it for exactly this reason.

    I play Stardew Valley because, well, it's fun. I don't browse the web to find the most efficient cooking recipes, the most useful crops, the best    Wow. Talk about a love infused game. Everything in this game vibrates with charm and personality. It's great to see a game that isn't about skills. Because yeah, this game is for the most part very easy and I love it for exactly this reason.

    I play Stardew Valley because, well, it's fun. I don't browse the web to find the most efficient cooking recipes, the most useful crops, the best thing to say to some villager, etc... I don't care! I just want to enjoy myself. I make beer and wine on my farm because it's cool to do, not because it's the most efficient way to become rich. I've created an orchard not because it is the most efficient way to bla bla bla... but because an orchard is awesome and I dearly want one in real life too. I go fishing even if I have enough money already and I don't need more... because fishing in this game is just very fun. Mining feels great too! And I kiss my spouse every morning even if she has all her hearts "maxed out". I don't care because my spouse is a such a sweet pixelated avatar that she deserves a daily hug.

    You get the idea. I play Stardew Valley not to "beat it" but to enjoy it for what it is.

    Highly recommended.    … Expand
  10. saysay
    Jun 18, 2018
    10
    I love this game SO MUCH. I grew up playing Harvest Moon, but they haven't made a good version of it in a long, long, long, long time. Stardew Valley is even better than all of the really good Harvest Moon games. More customization. More storylines. More characters. More everything! I love it. Recommend to anyone and everyone!
  11. ZXSth
    Apr 7, 2020
    7
    I believe that Stardew Valley is an undeniably charming, engaging and alluring game. It can draw in not only casual video gamers, but also the hardcore gamer looking for a more relaxing time. Having said that, the most important thing I can say is that this is not a game for everyone - I am one of those people.

    This game had me hooked up until what seemed like the latter third of the    I believe that Stardew Valley is an undeniably charming, engaging and alluring game. It can draw in not only casual video gamers, but also the hardcore gamer looking for a more relaxing time. Having said that, the most important thing I can say is that this is not a game for everyone - I am one of those people.

    This game had me hooked up until what seemed like the latter third of the game. However, it seemed to lose its grip on me at that point, and there seemed to be a monotony to everything within the game by that point. This is unfortunate, but not entirely unexpected, as I tend to prefer far more fast-paced games than Stardew Valley. However, the game deserves high praise for drawing me in as much as it did.

    If you enjoy games like Animal Crossing or Harvest Moon, I think you will find something very special here. However, if your usual fix involves more action, I can't say for sure that this game will worm its way into your heart. Still, with its extremely reasonable price tag, I would lean towards giving the game a try and seeing what you think.    … Expand
  12. ClutterBrain
    Jan 28, 2020
    7
    This game is filled with character and charm. You can tell that a lot of care went into making it. The game runs well with very little bugs or issues.
  13. CursedAkira
    Dec 13, 2016
    10
    I have to say that I didn't know about this game anything until september. Then I saw a youtube video and fell in love with this game. I was waiting for release and even pre-ordered it. Now it's the time to play and It's everything i needed. What can I say? It's upgraded Harvest Moon: Back to Nature which I played for long, long, long hours on my psx. This game was relaxing, open and itI have to say that I didn't know about this game anything until september. Then I saw a youtube video and fell in love with this game. I was waiting for release and even pre-ordered it. Now it's the time to play and It's everything i needed. What can I say? It's upgraded Harvest Moon: Back to Nature which I played for long, long, long hours on my psx. This game was relaxing, open and it made me care for animals and people. Now this game is upgraded with a lot of new stuff, has it's own art style and made by chucklefish. We need to appreciate His work, He made a great game, very expanded game that really deserves this 10/10. Sad thing is that this game may be missed by a lot of gamers and won't be getting as much attention as it deserves.

    PS. When I saw trophies for Stardew Valley on my ps4 I saw shared list for ps4/vita. So I think a vita version or a cross buy is coming :)    … Expand
  14. JackKasket
    Dec 14, 2016
    10
    To all of you who think this "just a farming game". It's not. It is a game about human relationships, exploring your limits, finding your true self... and farming.

    And holy c*ap, is this game is awesome! I've played about ten hours now, which felt more like ten minutes. I really expected something else, but this is the first time in years and years of gaming that I am positively    To all of you who think this "just a farming game". It's not. It is a game about human relationships, exploring your limits, finding your true self... and farming.

    And holy c*ap, is this game is awesome! I've played about ten hours now, which felt more like ten minutes. I really expected something else, but this is the first time in years and years of gaming that I am positively surprised, and thoroughly entertained.

    Technically, the game works perfectly. Controls are easy to learn. No noticeable bugs, what-so-ever.

    There is just nothing negative about this game that I can find. At all.

    Highly recommended.    … Expand
  15. persona2017
    Dec 13, 2016
    10
    this game is so fantastic on pc but i played it for only one hour because it coming out on ps4 so i wait for it and buy it on ps4 version and i will play it to finish it.. this game remind me of Harvest Moon Back to Nature on ps1 when i was little kid
  16. PoorMansMclovin
    Jun 25, 2020
    0
    Terrible. Simply terrible.
    They took a game premise that is already built on tedium and made it so tedious and convoluted to the point its not even cathartic.
    game starts up and the first thing you are probably gonna end up doing is spending 3 in game days just clearing out the farmland in front of your house just so you can walk 2 steps without getting caught on something. there are    Terrible. Simply terrible.
    They took a game premise that is already built on tedium and made it so tedious and convoluted to the point its not even cathartic.

    game starts up and the first thing you are probably gonna end up doing is spending 3 in game days just clearing out the farmland in front of your house just so you can walk 2 steps without getting caught on something.
    there are days in the game where shops will open but no one will be in there making the fact its open meaningless.
    Because of time systems in the game its hard to enjoy it in co-op because if you have to walk away you cant pause and lose time you could be spending earning money and setting up your farm.
    And lastly I wanted to change my characters look because when I initially made them it was a joke and I didn't want to restart from scratch but the process to change your look is so convoluted and poorly explained that its not worth your time, like instead of just having a barber and cloths shop you have to befriend a wizard (which you can only talk to after opening another place that the game doesn't explain or gives clues on how to open) and even then after building up your friend ship you have to know to go behind a secret bookshelf.

    I get tedium is part of these type of games but when you take the simple act of changing a characters look into a long ass process then I lose interest.
    I have played MMO that allow you to change your look easier then this and at this point I'd rather do real farming. at least I wont need to befriend a wizard to change my shirt    … Expand
  17. DrCitanUzuki
    Jun 6, 2018
    0
    This game is super fun. If you every enjoyed Harvest Moon, you'll love Stardew Valley. The sounds and music is great, the graphics are retro and very enjoyable, the gameplay and the crafting system is great.
  18. Goo4you
    Feb 17, 2017
    5
    Boring and way overrated. I get the gamer community is desperate for anything new and interesting, but stardew valley does not deserve this title. Slapping shoddy controls (console) on a Harvest moon title and then sprinkling a RPG makes not a inventive title.

    The day/night conversion is absurd to the point of debilitating to the pace of the game. The townspeople "seem" interesting at    Boring and way overrated. I get the gamer community is desperate for anything new and interesting, but stardew valley does not deserve this title. Slapping shoddy controls (console) on a Harvest moon title and then sprinkling a RPG makes not a inventive title.

    The day/night conversion is absurd to the point of debilitating to the pace of the game. The townspeople "seem" interesting at first, until you realize they are just every single rpg trope ever created. The 8-bit art style has been done so much in the current market, that it actually sours the time spent with it. I'm dating myself here, but I grew up on the original NES, and it was fun to see those graphics return from time to time; but the nostalgia has worn away. All it looks to me now is a cheap way to bring a title to the market.

    There can be some genuine charming moments, featured along with some great music tracks, but they are few and far between and generally end of being nothing but things you've most likely seen in the past. The price point for this title is also way too high. Knock $10 off and you have a fair price, but at $15, you're asking far too much for a game about a quarter of a GB in size.    … Expand
  19. sosad
    May 12, 2017
    0
    DO NOT BUY THIS GAME if you own a PS4 PRO. After I installed and played it for few times, I cant turn my ps4 pro into rest mode and got my first 3 beeps problem. They didnt fixed this on 4.5 and the bug is still there. They dont have a date to fix this yet. Wait and dont buy it until all good.
  20. sdyk2019
    Feb 21, 2019
    0
    It was fun at first, but then why bother? Some NPCs aren't at their shops randomly, and the doors aren't even locked. If only you could rob them in game. Also, the days and hours are way too short. A friend of mine introduced me to the game which I realize they shouldn't. THe thing that's most ridiculous is NPCs, like I said, aren't at their shops randomly. I'm sure just about anyoneIt was fun at first, but then why bother? Some NPCs aren't at their shops randomly, and the doors aren't even locked. If only you could rob them in game. Also, the days and hours are way too short. A friend of mine introduced me to the game which I realize they shouldn't. THe thing that's most ridiculous is NPCs, like I said, aren't at their shops randomly. I'm sure just about anyone could come up with a better game.… Expand
  21. sefhirot
    Jun 19, 2020
    0
    This game is a real gem It is a game where you will spend hours and hours improving your farm and enjoying all kinds of possibilities offered by the world of standew valley
  22. Resident_Alex8
    Oct 10, 2021
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. If you enjoy wasting your time, this game is perfect for you. I couldn't recommend this game to a single person. I was bored to tears by the 2-minute mark.… Expand
  23. Haris_k
    May 25, 2023
    4
    Just lost interest incredibly quickly. I'm sure it is a blast when you get super into it.
  24. Mongojuice
    May 22, 2022
    10
    Stardew valley & concerned ape are an absolute gift to the gaming community. This game turned more of my friends into “gamers” than Animal Crossing.
  25. 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
  26. HarryHood
    Jan 6, 2017
    10
    I watched people play this on Twitch/YouTube when it came out for PC and was enamored with the music, the graphics, and the seemingly endless sense of freedom not seen much in games of this kind. Picked it up for PS4, and I'm absolutely blown away by the depth here. A handful of hours in, it really hit me that this game is teeming with secrets and a remarkable sense of progression. TheI watched people play this on Twitch/YouTube when it came out for PC and was enamored with the music, the graphics, and the seemingly endless sense of freedom not seen much in games of this kind. Picked it up for PS4, and I'm absolutely blown away by the depth here. A handful of hours in, it really hit me that this game is teeming with secrets and a remarkable sense of progression. The fact that it was developed by one person seems impossible as the game begins to show it's layers. It's certainly not going to be for everyone, but if you like sim games of any kind, you've got to give Stardew Valley a shot. A masterpiece in every sense of the word. 10/10… Expand
  27. vervain
    Dec 28, 2018
    9
    For me, Stardew Valley hit a lot of right notes: beautiful 16-bit-era graphics, tons and tons of things to do and collect, just the right amount of weirdness, and a satisfying blend of action and farming simulator game play. There's a lot of heart in this game, too; the more you get to know the residents of Stardew Valley, the more you'll experience as far as plot depth. I'd give this gameFor me, Stardew Valley hit a lot of right notes: beautiful 16-bit-era graphics, tons and tons of things to do and collect, just the right amount of weirdness, and a satisfying blend of action and farming simulator game play. There's a lot of heart in this game, too; the more you get to know the residents of Stardew Valley, the more you'll experience as far as plot depth. I'd give this game an 8.5 overall if I could, but I'll round up to a 9.… Expand
  28. lolhhh
    Jul 27, 2020
    10
    stardew valley is one of the funniest games I've ever played I highly recommend this game
  29. TatsMcGee
    Sep 8, 2018
    8
    There is something about the way this game starts that really hit home for me. It’s a very basic beginning where your character is an office worker who is clearly unhappy about his career. You open up a letter from your Grandpa that basically tells you that he has gifted his farm to you and you should drop everything in your life and find a simpler lifestyle as a farmer.

    Once you arrive    There is something about the way this game starts that really hit home for me. It’s a very basic beginning where your character is an office worker who is clearly unhappy about his career. You open up a letter from your Grandpa that basically tells you that he has gifted his farm to you and you should drop everything in your life and find a simpler lifestyle as a farmer.

    Once you arrive at the farm, you quickly realize that it’s run down and it needs a lot of work. After that, the game opens up and you can do whatever you want. If you want to wander around town, talking to people and getting to know them you can, if you want to work on your farm and harvest, you can. If you want to have livestock you can if you want to go to the mines for the day. You can do that as well.

    The game is split into 4 segments, there is spring, summer, fall, and winter. The 4 seasons, there are 4 months in a year and each month is a season. Spring, Summer, and Fall are harvesting months so spent all my time working on that. I would work until my character was exhausted for the day and then I would go to bed. Often times I was going to bed by noon but I was okay with that. In my mind, my character wasn’t actually going to bed. He was just relaxing for the rest of the day. When Winter hit, I couldn’t harvest anymore so than every day during winter I went to the mines. This allowed me to acquire a lot of rocks and gems.

    I used those rocks and gems to then craft sprinklers so that way when Spring of year 2 rolled along, I didn’t have to water the plants anymore. This made things a lot easier for me. It really turned my farm into a production powerhouse. To put it simply, I was making bank during the Spring, Summer, and Fall of year 2.

    By the time Winter of Year 2 rolled around. I was just about done with the game. Unfortunately for me, I’m the type of person after 30-40 hours with a game. I’m usually ready to move on and that’s what happened here. I forced myself to keep playing through the winter of year 2 because that was going to be my defining moment of “I beat this game.”

    I really enjoyed my time with this game and it was so peaceful and low stress. It was exactly what I needed but after 30+ hours with the game. I was starting to get bored and was looking forward to playing a game with a little more action.

    This is a fantastic game and I think everyone should try it. It does become very addictive.    … Expand
  30. aliasalias
    Jan 23, 2017
    8
    I really enjoy Stardew Valley for the PS4. It reminds me a lot of Harvest Moon: Back to Nature that I played on the PS1. I would give it a higher score, but there are some bugs that cause my game to crash repeatedly at times, and the music occasionally cuts out. I understand that these are errors that are being worked on by the developer. I also hope to see more content in the future.
  31. CptRedBeard
    Feb 2, 2017
    8
    As someone who spent many hours playing Harvest Moon and Animal Crossing, I really enjoyed my time spent in Stardew Valley. At the beginning, you have 5 different locations to choose from ‒I picked up Hill Top map‒ and, from there on, my journey started.

    The game lets you start off with your own house, tools required for your labor and money to spend on seeds. It will gradually teach    As someone who spent many hours playing Harvest Moon and Animal Crossing, I really enjoyed my time spent in Stardew Valley. At the beginning, you have 5 different locations to choose from ‒I picked up Hill Top map‒ and, from there on, my journey started.

    The game lets you start off with your own house, tools required for your labor and money to spend on seeds. It will gradually teach you how everything works, even though most gamers will just skip right through the tutorial information and focus on the actual gameplay.

    Experienced gamers will probably find the beginning little bit slow and boring, when day after day you feel like you are doing nothing but pickaxing rocks, axing trees and slashing grass; but the further you progress in the game, the more enticing it becomes ‒crafting mechanics, such as sprinklers for your soil or better weapons. Yes! You will at one point get your hands on a sword and from there on progress in the game's "dungeon crawl" style mechanic, where you will go into a cave, fight different monsters ‒everything from a zombie to a normal bat‒ and find ladders to advance further down into the cave to come across newer materials to use for your crafting.

    Also, you can take a break from being a dungeon explorer and a farmer by exploring the game's sims like mechanics, where you can talk to people, like a blacksmith who will let you upgrade your tools and weapons, or you can crack open geodes for a small amount of money, or even attend the seasonal festivals they have, like the Flower Dance festival, Stardew Valley Fair or the Feast of the Winterstar and many many more... There is a library where you can go and return artifacts you have found for small rewards. There is also a relationship meter for each NPC in the town that you can build up, find someone to marry and eventually have a kid with.

    Both sound design and music are fine. I did enjoy the music, it was nice for what it was and fitted with the game's style and design, not something i would look up on Youtube to re-listen except for maybe one or two tracks that did stand out to me, but it is a nice and relaxing background tunes for those countless hours in the night spent in front of the TV screen getting hooked on farming, interacting with the town's NPCs or going to their seasonal festivals which there is 2 festivals for each season and, of course, killing monsters in the dungeon.

    I found myself plenty of times being more addicted to Stardew Valley than i have been in years playing video games. It is really a relaxing fun piece of gem that really have done a great job at making the three completely different gameplay elements that is farming, dungeon crawling and relationship building with the towns npcs feel unique and good. I strongly recommend it for gamers out there wanting something with a feel good quality and where everything you do is building up to something but at your own pace.

    This is my first review. I hope you, the reader, enjoyed it and found it helpful.

    Continue to have a good day, my fellow gamer.    … Expand
  32. LadyKat747
    Jan 31, 2017
    9
    Stardew Valley is probably one of the best gaming experiences I've had so far in recent years and for a game made by one person, Concerned Ape nailed some of the best things about the style of game in the vain of Harvest Moon and the more recent Story of Seasons while having characters that have a bit more of an adult edge compared to the other games it's inspired by. The option to have aStardew Valley is probably one of the best gaming experiences I've had so far in recent years and for a game made by one person, Concerned Ape nailed some of the best things about the style of game in the vain of Harvest Moon and the more recent Story of Seasons while having characters that have a bit more of an adult edge compared to the other games it's inspired by. The option to have a few different farm layouts lends the game to playing on different saves to try out all five of the different farm maps. While the game does have some minor bugs (Until the writing of this the game would crash upon hatching a specific chicken type) but none of the ever take away from the experience of game.… Expand
  33. Iggyshow4351
    Nov 23, 2017
    9
    Thumbs up. Great game got more than my moneys worth out of this game.Thumbs up. Great game got more than my moneys worth out of this game. 9999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999… Expand
  34. nerdtesta
    Feb 17, 2017
    10
    The game is wonderful. It brings all the nostalgia of games like Harvest Moon, however, adding a certain dramatic charge and more adult decisions. It's as if Harvest Moon had aged, as it did with everyone who played it in the middle of the year 2000.

    The only defect of the game is that it is not subtitled to other languages, such as Portuguese, for example. Many Brazilian fans who love    The game is wonderful. It brings all the nostalgia of games like Harvest Moon, however, adding a certain dramatic charge and more adult decisions. It's as if Harvest Moon had aged, as it did with everyone who played it in the middle of the year 2000.

    The only defect of the game is that it is not subtitled to other languages, such as Portuguese, for example. Many Brazilian fans who love the game will benefit from a good job of adapting to our language.    … Expand
  35. JokerMeGreen
    Mar 22, 2017
    8
    If you enjoy playing games such as Story of Season or Rune Factory then Stardew Valley will be a nice collection to your library. Stardew Valley is are farming game which you work on your land clearing the field to plant crops and later on once you earn enough resources to hire the town carpenter to build barns or upgrade your home. You can interact with the people living in the smallIf you enjoy playing games such as Story of Season or Rune Factory then Stardew Valley will be a nice collection to your library. Stardew Valley is are farming game which you work on your land clearing the field to plant crops and later on once you earn enough resources to hire the town carpenter to build barns or upgrade your home. You can interact with the people living in the small town to befriend them or later on becoming their boyfriend or girlfriend from the available marriage candidate by giving them gifts they like or love. Befriending the town folks has its perks as reaching a certain heart level they will send you gifts in the mail or your spouse will sometimes help you feed your animals,water your crops,etc.

    There is so much too do in the game that you will continue coming back to it to complete the storyline,explore the mines to collect resources for your tools and different buildings,fighting monsters, fishing , collecting different furniture for your home and occasionally playing the two arcade games located at the local bar.

    I will recommend anyone to go ahead and buy the game. Though it's not for everyone as the game does get a bit repetitive and can be boring for some if you don't enjoy having to water your crops,feed your animals,fish,and mine for resources every in game day cycle. Some people may experience bugs or the app will crash sometimes.

    This game is a solid 8/10.    … Expand
  36. SawyerJP
    Jun 7, 2017
    8
    Amazing game full of content, you will not get bored for at least 50h, but I have to tell you that getting the platinum of this game is almost impossible (full of RNG objects (0,12%) and a minigame that is harder than most complete games).
  37. SaviorGaming
    Dec 6, 2017
    9
    Every so often I come across a game that reminds me of a game from my childhood that brings me on a nostalgia trip for days or even weeks on end. It is very rare I come across a game that does that, and is at the same time better. Stardew Valley is that game. Growing crops, getting married, fishing, fixing up the community center. The game itself is graphically old fashioned but nice andEvery so often I come across a game that reminds me of a game from my childhood that brings me on a nostalgia trip for days or even weeks on end. It is very rare I come across a game that does that, and is at the same time better. Stardew Valley is that game. Growing crops, getting married, fishing, fixing up the community center. The game itself is graphically old fashioned but nice and the sound is a nice throwback to a time when things were simple, but it is done in a way that sounds modern. If you were a fan of Harvest Moon, check this one out.… Expand
  38. StarBorneSoulsV
    Apr 30, 2018
    10
    I love this wonderful world of Stardew Valley. Beautiful graphics, music, gameplay and story. Thank you Concerned Ape! I can not wait for the multiplayer update.
  39. Fairbottom
    May 23, 2018
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. What I like most about this game is that it demonstrates the feasibility of anarcho-capitalist principles. For example, there is a definite system of property rights which everyone (nearly everyone, more on this below!) respects and which operates without any state coercion or martial forces. Though, spoiler!, sometimes these little socialist blobs appear on my farm and I have to whack them with a sword and then plunder their corpses for material to manufacture ever greater death dealing implements. My friend Walter Block says that that's not a violation of the non-aggression principle, though. I also don't pay any taxes which is how I know I'm free.

    The game is also structured in such a way that private initiative is the sole force sufficient and necessary to rescue the failing community centre (I'm not surprised it was failing: there's no such thing as community!) and the town more generally. I also like that transit in the game is obviously privately run because it's sufficiently expensive to exclude the people I don't like.

    Speaking of which, one demerit for that hobo fellow who seems desperate to sunder our good society. He's also suspiciously rich—he paid me some obscene amount for a coconut. He probably lives on state assistance or something. All in all a very precious little game. (Though I haven't any idea how to access things diagonally on the Ps4, which impacts my profits. I should really score it an 8 but I'm feeling generous today.)    … Expand
  40. RaginPagan
    Jul 19, 2019
    8
    Stardew is definitely a gem. It takes elements from Harvest Moon, Animal Crossing, adds a little retro Zelda-esque combat and mixes it all together to make an amazing package. While it can get repetitive after clearing the story elements, the road there is paved with good fun. Outside of the repetition and amount of time it takes for updates it's flawless in terms of being worth the money,Stardew is definitely a gem. It takes elements from Harvest Moon, Animal Crossing, adds a little retro Zelda-esque combat and mixes it all together to make an amazing package. While it can get repetitive after clearing the story elements, the road there is paved with good fun. Outside of the repetition and amount of time it takes for updates it's flawless in terms of being worth the money, though the latter is understandable, as the entire game was made by one person, making this game stand out that much more.… Expand
  41. RuriGokou
    Sep 14, 2019
    10
    This game is an instant classic. I grew up playing the Harvest Moon games and this really brings me back to those times. So much to do and achieve. Although, I wish there was more to do end game after you've made all this cash, saved the community center and so on. Nevertheless, there are very few games where I've clocked over 150 hours. Worth your money if you're into this kind of game.
  42. Muertetotal7
    Dec 24, 2022
    10
    Simplemente de los mejores juegos q he jugado en años. Tendría que haber más juegos como este, y sobretodo más desarrolladoras que hicieran juegos con el cariño que está hecho este. Si no lo has probado, tienes que probarlo.
  43. PhantomT-Bagger
    Jan 27, 2020
    10
    One of my most favourite games of all time !!
    A true spiritual successor to another favourite of mine (Harvest Moon) this game sees you inherit a farm from your now deceased grandfather and move to the town of Stardew Valley from the big city.
    You are tasked with returning this farm back to its former glory and you can do this anyway you would like but I would say becoming well rounded    One of my most favourite games of all time !!
    A true spiritual successor to another favourite of mine (Harvest Moon) this game sees you inherit a farm from your now deceased grandfather and move to the town of Stardew Valley from the big city.
    You are tasked with returning this farm back to its former glory and you can do this anyway you would like but I would say becoming well rounded and doing up all skills so you can get all of the unlocks to help you become the pillar of the community and get the most out of the game.
    The usual foraging, resource collecting and wooing of a potential partner is all part of the process as in harvest moon though there is so much more within this game that has taken this to a much higher level of quality game than that franchise. Also add in the fact there has been lots of free content added as well as well as coop and you really will get your bang for your buck if you pick this game up. I even have it on my MacBook as well as PS4 and have put a lot of hours in on both versions.
    10 out of 10 for me and a game that if you like this genre or as I said before the Harvest Moon franchise then there is a lot on offer to you in this game.    … Expand
  44. testorz
    Apr 6, 2020
    9
    I just got this game on sale for under $15 and I know it's been out a while but this is a gem that can be time-consuming. The only downside on console unlike PC is there is no way to mod it but other than that it's a keeper.
  45. Throughawindow
    May 3, 2020
    9
    A peaceful game that you play to relax. While I kinda wish it had more that differs it from harvest moon, it is a great game that you can sink countless hours into.
  46. Fana-du-jeu
    Jun 25, 2020
    8
    Une ambiance très chaleureuse et un sentiment de calme et de sérénité voila ce que c'est que Stardew Valley pour moi
  47. EndikaC
    Jul 2, 2020
    10
    La música de 10, como la jugabilidad, el juego es muy relajante, para mi único en su categoría.
  48. PierryUmbrella
    Aug 15, 2020
    10
    Este jogo é simplesmente incrível, nenhuma outra palavra se encaixaria melhor
  49. DevilSurvivor
    Nov 18, 2021
    10
    There is no way to hate this game unless you have a personal vendetta against it. Everything it does, it does better than the games it takes inspiration from.

    No system feels half assed, and there are so many ways to enjoy your game. Best thing yet? The developer is one of the best indie developers I've seen, he works on this alone, snubbed a publisher that only cared about money, and    There is no way to hate this game unless you have a personal vendetta against it. Everything it does, it does better than the games it takes inspiration from.

    No system feels half assed, and there are so many ways to enjoy your game. Best thing yet? The developer is one of the best indie developers I've seen, he works on this alone, snubbed a publisher that only cared about money, and kept updating this game with more content despite the original base game already feeling like a fully finished product.

    It's a love letter to video games. Also the PS4 version is perfect apart from one small menu bug. If you want to play it on a PC go play it there.    … Expand
  50. Oscarpt
    Jul 27, 2020
    9
    Un juego quita vidas de una adicción descomunal, divertidisimo y muy completo. Uno de los indies importantes de esta generación.
  51. 18Xq8Rtutehc
    Aug 3, 2020
    8
    This game is a wonderful time sink. I really wish they would expand faster with more content for this game. So much potential in there. I have played it countless times. If you like management games, this is a jewel.
  52. foxbel
    Aug 14, 2020
    10
    Не играл, но явно могу сказать что игра классная
  53. Hsosa
    Sep 13, 2020
    10
    Stardew Valley is like a black hole. It sucks you in. This game is amazing and endlessly entertaining. It's like a wish come true. All the details! The music! The diverse possibilities! But beware: Its quite addictive...
  54. Codetiki
    Dec 25, 2020
    10
    This is the only game I play 1-2 times a year since it came out. I love this game
  55. garret1452
    May 29, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Stardew Valley is one of those games where I don't understand why I play it so much. Spending time growing crops, meeting the town people, and mining ore all sounds pretty boring but from the art style to the music Stardew has easily won of the nicest games I've ever played. I started Stardew Valley with a crap farm and a few seeds, but after 30 hours I have 20 animals, a huge house, a wife, and have gotten to the bottom of the mine, yet I still want to continue playing, and it's a game you can technically play forever. It continues to make me want to go back and do something else in the beautiful valley from going to the fair or fixing the community center. Feeling like a perfect version of Harvest Moon but better. If you're looking for a clam game to just play Stardew is perfect, it doesn't have the annoying waiting of animal crossing or any microtransactions that this game would have had it been made by a AAA studio. Some people may not like this style of game and that's ok but to me it's perfect. P.S there aren't any microtransactions in this game!… Expand
  56. S1NGLEVB
    Nov 5, 2021
    9
    Falo como um simplório homem com experiência que obviamente preferia ser uma criança castrada e reclamona.
  57. OriginalMan
    Nov 2, 2022
    10
    Gameplay: The gameplay is engaging and deep. The gameplay loop is perfect and keeps me coming back for one more day. It can be relaxing or stressful depending on your style of play or objectives you set for yourself. Soundtrack: The songs for each season, each area in the mines, or other spots have so much character. It’s obvious there was thought put into each score. Audio: The sounds ofGameplay: The gameplay is engaging and deep. The gameplay loop is perfect and keeps me coming back for one more day. It can be relaxing or stressful depending on your style of play or objectives you set for yourself. Soundtrack: The songs for each season, each area in the mines, or other spots have so much character. It’s obvious there was thought put into each score. Audio: The sounds of each action you do whether it’s the pick axe or picking fruit from your garden is adorable and well designed.

    Visuals: The visuals are perfect and it’s easy to tell someone spent a ridiculous amount of time on each thing that appears on screen.

    Story: The story is cute and deep if you care to delve into it but you could also play and not even know there is one. It’s sort of up to how you want to play the game. Time: There is truly infinite replay ability and the day cycle really gives you a feeling of urgency and freedom to come and go as you please.

    Worth the price? Yes. I’ve spent almost 1000 hours playing this game and will come back to it over and over again. It truly is a masterpiece and will remain in my top 10 games of all time.    … Expand
  58. uncleblazer
    Mar 12, 2023
    5
    genuinely one of my favorite games. prairie king killed some of my love for it though. hated playing that with a passion and attaching trophies to it was bs. almost as if the devs wanted to give a middle finger to people who like the game a lot and want to 100% it. terrible unforgivable choice imo. prairie king doesn't even function well to want to play it in the first place. it isgenuinely one of my favorite games. prairie king killed some of my love for it though. hated playing that with a passion and attaching trophies to it was bs. almost as if the devs wanted to give a middle finger to people who like the game a lot and want to 100% it. terrible unforgivable choice imo. prairie king doesn't even function well to want to play it in the first place. it is intentionally brutal/unfair and in stark contrast to the difficulty of the base game. its literally the only thing bad i have to say about stardew but it is possibly one of the most frustrating things i have ever experienced in gaming. stardew 10/10 prairie king 0/10… Expand
  59. Joe2539
    Jan 3, 2023
    10
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Generally favorable reviews - based on 11 Critic Reviews

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  1. TheSixthAxis
    Apr 28, 2017
    90
    The constant churn of daily activities may prove thankless and repetitive for those impatient and unwilling to immerse themselves, but if you surrender yourself to Stardew Valley and dig deeper beneath the surface you’ll find one of the best, most impactful games you play this year, homage or not.
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  2. Playstation Official Magazine Australia
    Apr 1, 2017
    90
    Alongside much lengthier save times at the end of days, the interface issues are irksome enough to mar the special, very real sense of escapism Stardew Valley can so masterfully afford. Still, that escapism is so strong it’s impossible to ignore. [March 2016, p76]
  3. Playstation Official Magazine UK
    Feb 19, 2017
    80
    A disappointing PS4 port of a brilliant game that revived and revitalised its genre. Cross your pitchforks for a thorough reworking on PS Vita in the future. Handheld husbandry? It'd be perfect. [Feb 2017, p.88]
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