Stardew Valley

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8.7

Generally favorable reviews- based on 703 Ratings

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  3. Negative: 39 out of 703
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  1. ssesses
    Oct 3, 2018
    10
    Stardew Valley immediately puts you into this immersive world and gives you the wheel. You can do whatever you want almost immediately, and meeting the townspeople adds to this immersion. The relationships that you can create are incredible, and truly make you feel one with the community. Then, the game lets you grow at your own pace, meaning that you don't have to farm if you don't want.Stardew Valley immediately puts you into this immersive world and gives you the wheel. You can do whatever you want almost immediately, and meeting the townspeople adds to this immersion. The relationships that you can create are incredible, and truly make you feel one with the community. Then, the game lets you grow at your own pace, meaning that you don't have to farm if you don't want. There is a community center where you collect items and "beat" the game. But I fell so much in love with the world and Pelican Town, that I still haven't gotten around to this by year 3. There is never a requirement to do a certain thing, except for on holidays, where you gather with the community and just have fun hanging out. This game is so immersive and simple.… Expand
  2. TheGameIsALie
    Oct 5, 2018
    9
    Stardew Valley é um jogo relaxante e extremamente divertido. A variedade de atividades para realizar mantém o jogador preso à tela e torna esse um dos jogos mais viciantes dos últimos anos. Merece ser jogado por qualquer pessoa que tenha acesso a ele, principalmente considerando o seu preço atual.
  3. SlothTheBork
    Oct 18, 2018
    10
    I absolutely love this game. My favorite of all time. The PC version is much superior to all other versions, considering the fact that it gets the newest updates months before all other systems, but what's great about the Switch version is that it's portable. You can take the amazing game that is Stardew Valley anywhere you want.
    You may be saying "Well, with the iOS version coming out    I absolutely love this game. My favorite of all time. The PC version is much superior to all other versions, considering the fact that it gets the newest updates months before all other systems, but what's great about the Switch version is that it's portable. You can take the amazing game that is Stardew Valley anywhere you want.
    You may be saying "Well, with the iOS version coming out next week at a cheaper price with 1.3 included, what's the point of buying the Switch version?"
    And to that I say:
    Well, when 1.3 DOES come to Switch, which will happen before all other consoles, it will include multiplayer. iOS won't.
    What I'm saying is that with the Switch version, you could go out to a party and play some Stardew Valley with some people. Now, I'll agree that Stardew Valley isn't the best party game out there, but hey, at least there's crossplay with Xbox One.    … Expand
  4. StoneBio
    Dec 12, 2018
    10
    A simply and immersive game. Stardew Valley is not for everyone, but certainly has an amazing game play.
  5. ijol
    Jan 9, 2019
    9
    It's definitely Harvest Moon with lots of refinements in the story and level design.
    I really feel like I belong in the valley.
  6. M3G4L
    Sep 15, 2022
    9
    The highlight in the farming game genre. Fun with hundreds of hours that can be spent learning about the characters in the game, making your farm better and better, and adventuring in the caves. It's the best combination of relaxing after a bad day at work and satisfactory progress in the town of the game. The game is really deserving of this score and your time.
  7. Brayliner
    Feb 4, 2020
    10
    This game is addicting, If you like collecting and harvest games, this one hits the right spot.
  8. whowe
    May 15, 2019
    10
    This game looks so simple and then before I realize it, I have sunk 50 hours into it. To be able to play this game on the go is the best experience I have on farm simulation game.
  9. Madrinhax9
    Nov 16, 2019
    9
    Melhor jogo de fazenda que joguei na vida, como um fã de longa data de Harvest Moon eu recebi um jogo com todos os bons aspectos dos jogos antigos e mais algumas ferramentas novas, apesar de ser um jogo indie e leve estranhei que o jogo sofre de alguns problemas de desempenho e uns bugs estranhos, mas que nao afetam tanto a gameplay na minha opinião, chega até ser engraçado, e o fator deMelhor jogo de fazenda que joguei na vida, como um fã de longa data de Harvest Moon eu recebi um jogo com todos os bons aspectos dos jogos antigos e mais algumas ferramentas novas, apesar de ser um jogo indie e leve estranhei que o jogo sofre de alguns problemas de desempenho e uns bugs estranhos, mas que nao afetam tanto a gameplay na minha opinião, chega até ser engraçado, e o fator de poder jogar com amigos online foi uma otima ideia visto que eu nao sou muito amigável com os npcs da vila e sendo um jogo que possa ser repetitivo e monotono pra algumas pessoas depois de um tempo é uma boa dividir o espaço pra interagir e pedir ajuda de um conhecido.… Expand
  10. SmellsLikeBacon
    Sep 19, 2019
    10
    Best Farming game ever!
    The music is awesome, the colors are perfectly combined and it's just so much fun!
    10/10
  11. Meeleepit
    Feb 20, 2020
    8
    Form the start of this game you can feel the love that the creator has poured into this title. Probably one of the most perfect games ever.

    Perfect for the Nintendo Switch
  12. Who-Dey_KY
    Nov 20, 2021
    10
    If I could only play 5 games for the rest of my life, Stardew Valley would be on the list. Beautiful game, and the dev (ConcernedApe) constantly adds free content to a $15 game. Best indie of all-time, IMO.
  13. hyenaglasses
    Dec 9, 2019
    10
    One of the best games! It's relaxing and puts you in the charming setting of country life with added quirks like combat. I also like to add how grateful I am for the many free updates that the creator has released that many mainstream game company would sell as dlc.
  14. Ronaldo_Azevedo
    Nov 20, 2019
    10
    jogo relaxante e viciante, poderiam adicionar mais dialogos e personagens, ai seria perfeito
  15. Clockworkenergy
    May 22, 2020
    9
    Pros:
    Good pacing and feeling of steady progression
    Beautiful music Lots of customization Lovely sound design Lots to do and collect Fun gameplay Good story (don't expect an epic amazing storyline but it's pretty good writing for a video game and has a lot of heart) Cons: Character portraits are sort of ugly Repetitive gameplay Combat isn't that great Controls are annoying (it's easy to    Pros:
    Good pacing and feeling of steady progression
    Beautiful music
    Lots of customization
    Lovely sound design
    Lots to do and collect
    Fun gameplay
    Good story (don't expect an epic amazing storyline but it's pretty good writing for a video game and has a lot of heart)

    Cons:
    Character portraits are sort of ugly
    Repetitive gameplay
    Combat isn't that great
    Controls are annoying (it's easy to accidentally skip an important cutscene, give away a priceless item or blow up half your farm by pressing the wrong button)

    Poured about 200 hours into this game and I still have lots left to do.    … Expand
  16. Nudie
    Aug 30, 2020
    8
    One of the greatest farming simulator/rpg games of all time! Stardew valley is a must play for people that enjoy relaxing, management, simulation, grinding and relationships building type of games. You can also play co op with your partner or friend and enjoy working on a farm together (the connection is not the most stable, looks like they could use better servers...) other then that, theOne of the greatest farming simulator/rpg games of all time! Stardew valley is a must play for people that enjoy relaxing, management, simulation, grinding and relationships building type of games. You can also play co op with your partner or friend and enjoy working on a farm together (the connection is not the most stable, looks like they could use better servers...) other then that, the games magnificent!… Expand
  17. Graphicwave80
    Dec 6, 2019
    9
    I have played Stardew Valley on the PS4 and on my Ipad and I have to say, it fits really good on the Nintendo Switch. Especially on the handheld mode. Great relaxing game. Its a must have for the Nintendo Switch!
  18. fanmadeendings
    Feb 15, 2022
    9
    Perfect fit for the Switch! Very deep farming RPG and an effective time waster!
  19. spencerplewe
    Apr 24, 2021
    8
    For all its simple trappings, Stardew Valley is a farming/social/adventure simulator that is impressively playable for a good month or so.
  20. rookfire
    Aug 4, 2020
    10
    Another classic game that I picked up thanks to the Switch. This game is so fun!! There's so much to do, it's like hours and hours of content.
  21. ThePSButton
    May 6, 2020
    8
    Un hermoso juego en donde puedes pasar toda una vida creando y manteniendo la mejor granja que pueda existir.
  22. dabooker
    Apr 11, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Every day the walls seem to get a little closer. Did they move the desks in the office last night?

    ....

    Your grandfather gave you a sealed envelope when you were young.

    Old guy said don't open it until you need to.

    ...

    Today's the day.

    Hey look, the old guy left you the farm. After he bought the farm. Sweet. Imma get some hoe time.

    Stardew Valley is the happiest little bubble universe you've ever landed in. Live the dream as you get a house and a ridiculous amount of land for free. You're immortal - you don't need to eat. If you die, you may lose some items to scavengers and scallywags. It may even cost you a tiny percentage of your wealth. But you will awaken safe and sound to nothing more than a little note in your mailbox explaining what miracle of cooincidence the universe needed to provide for you to LIVE.

    So, you don't need to eat and you can't die. And if you play long enough, you'll realize you don't age either.

    So what can you do? Make the land awesome. Grow stuff. Chop stuff. Milk stuff. Sell stuff. Eat stuff. Hit stuff. Dig stuff. Gather stuff. Kill stuff. Well no, you do that elsewhere.

    Meet all the cool people in town and learn their routines so you can show up before they do - when you choose one of the eligible marriage candidates and want to focus your efforts you will channel Bill Murray's Groundhog Day as you learn where they will be on which day... and be waiting for them. it's not creepy, it's romantic!

    Manipulate them through gift giving to love you like a dearest friend and share their innermost secrets with you. They'll also give you free stuff.

    Enslave animals to produce raw goods you can refine into more fattening ones to sell in your magic shipping box! Keep them locked in their quarters or allow them to roam free about the farm so that you can touch them as you pass. For you see, these animals respond to affection well.

    I particularly enjoyed the fact the game allowed me to choose if I wanted my animals to freeze over the winter or not. Once they love you enough the cold doesn't do enough to really affect their production, so you can save money on heating.

    Vegetable piracy is another great feature. You can purchase your seeds from the shop in town (ASSUMING IT ISN'T WEDNESDAY BECAUSE GOD FORBID HE'S EVER OPEN ON A WEDNESDAY) and grow them to term. Then you can use a machine to turn them into more seeds. Grow yer own!

    You do really get to know the villagers over time as you play the game, and that's what endears this game to me. They've been updating content constantly since I've been playing it to add new encounters, seeds, wacky stuff and new places to explore. It's a solid game on all platforms and the only thing that keeps it from 10/10 is no interplatform coop. I hope one day they find a way.

    One thing to note is you can port from PC to some of the mobile versions, and it's pretty cheap so we own it on a few different systems.

    Buy the farm, be happy. Chill out.    … Expand
  23. FiftyWords
    May 4, 2020
    10
    Stardew Valley is the apex of indie game design. Taking the foundation laid by Harvest Moon and improving upon it in every possible way, it is an engrossing game that can be played comfortably at any pace. Even after hundreds of hours, there are new things to discover and experience.
  24. Daisuk
    Aug 23, 2020
    8
    I don't think I've played a game quite as addictive as this before. Which I'm not entirely sure is a good thing or not. From time to time I just find myself doing things rather compulsively in this game, really grinding, and not really sure I like it. Having said that, it's very much up to you how you want to play this game, and I probably should've taken more breaks. The game mechanicsI don't think I've played a game quite as addictive as this before. Which I'm not entirely sure is a good thing or not. From time to time I just find myself doing things rather compulsively in this game, really grinding, and not really sure I like it. Having said that, it's very much up to you how you want to play this game, and I probably should've taken more breaks. The game mechanics here are great, there's a lot of cool characters and mechanisms to explore, and I'm happy to have played it. But I'm also equally relieved that I consider myself done with it!… Expand
  25. jaskin444
    Jun 7, 2020
    10
    This game is amazing. Fans of the Harvest Moon franchise will see an amazing sequel to those games. It does what Harvest Moon did and fixes a lot of the issues. The game play is fun and relaxing. The town and the people feel alive and filled with personality, including some serious subject matter. The romance options are fun, and include same sex relations for all bachelors andThis game is amazing. Fans of the Harvest Moon franchise will see an amazing sequel to those games. It does what Harvest Moon did and fixes a lot of the issues. The game play is fun and relaxing. The town and the people feel alive and filled with personality, including some serious subject matter. The romance options are fun, and include same sex relations for all bachelors and bachelorettes. The fun in managing your farm and exploring the world is entertaining.… Expand
  26. chrischaos
    Nov 18, 2021
    10
    Stardew Valley is an amazing game with addictive gameplay and tons of content. This is one of those games that I'll still be coming back to when all the other games have already grown stale. Best value on the Switch.
  27. margaridaoms
    Jun 20, 2020
    10
    Easily one of my favorite games of all times and it works really well on the switch. It’s a fantastic game with a lot of gameplay and the recent updates made everything so much better. Absolutely love it!
  28. Arlochorim
    Mar 1, 2021
    10
    Hundreds upon of hours spent, and each update is massive keeping me coming back for more

    Its such a nice mix of peaceful farming, npc interaction, dungeon diving, and exploration.
  29. Jalator
    Jun 26, 2020
    10
    Terrible nítido del corte el juego este casi regalado 2 lucrecias, super para irse en la voleins.
  30. lehang
    Jul 19, 2020
    10
    A masterpiece made by just one person. Very relaxing and addictive. I already bought the game on steam and ios yet nintendo switch is probably the best platform to play it due to the portability.
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#8 Best Switch Game of 2017
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#9 Most Discussed Switch Game of 2017
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#19 Most Shared Switch Game of 2017

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Generally favorable reviews - based on 14 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 14 out of 14
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 14
  3. Negative: 0 out of 14
  1. Cubed3
    Jan 2, 2018
    90
    The portability of the Nintendo Switch makes this undoubtedly the best way to play Stardew Valley. Unless you are really keen on modding the game, the combination of easy portability and excellent controls makes this a staple in any well-rounded Switch library. It's still the same great farm simulator it was on PC - robust, full of secrets, and comes with an inescapable charm that will keep pulling you back in, season after season.
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  2. Nintendo Force Magazine
    Oct 30, 2017
    95
    Run, don't walk. Visit the valley and lose yourself in nature like millions of other fans have! [Issue #30 – November/December 2017, p. 26]
  3. Switch Player
    Oct 20, 2017
    90
    The farming simulator genre is back and better than ever! Stardew Valley provides you an experience that just grows more and more as you play. Every little thing, from planting to befriending the community, becomes surprisingly meaningful as your hard works comes to life in front of you. With tons of content, it’ll keep you hooked into living this calm, pleasurable and magical second life, all made better with Switch’s portability.
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