Stardew Valley

 PlayStation 4
User Score
8.1

Generally favorable reviews- based on 264 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 209 out of 264
  2. Mixed: 25 out of 264
  3. Negative: 30 out of 264
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  1. 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
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. 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
  5. 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
  6. 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
  7. Haris_k
    May 25, 2023
    4
    Just lost interest incredibly quickly. I'm sure it is a blast when you get super into it.

Awards & Rankings

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#16 Best PS4 Game of 2016
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#64 Most Discussed PS4 Game of 2016
73
#73 Most Shared PS4 Game of 2016

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Metascore
86

Generally favorable reviews - based on 11 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 11 out of 11
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 11
  3. Negative: 0 out of 11
  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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