Stardew Valley

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8.7

Generally favorable reviews- based on 703 Ratings

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  2. Mixed: 49 out of 703
  3. Negative: 39 out of 703
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  1. badatfortnite
    Sep 7, 2023
    10
    One of the best video games I have ever played, definitely recommend this game
  2. M1sfiT
    Sep 3, 2023
    6
    Gaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaameeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees!!!!!!!!!
  3. Tortor
    Aug 29, 2023
    10
    'beat' in around 75 hours.

    This game in a way could be endless though if you have wanted it to. There is however a background narrative and a plateau on how much more you can progress though that was noticeable right around 50 hours. When I started reaching the plateau I mostly was just waiting around for a certain season to finish some quests and the community center. With that time I    'beat' in around 75 hours.

    This game in a way could be endless though if you have wanted it to. There is however a background narrative and a plateau on how much more you can progress though that was noticeable right around 50 hours. When I started reaching the plateau I mostly was just waiting around for a certain season to finish some quests and the community center. With that time I was able to engage a lot with getting to know the community, so it still felt fun. When I was making $1 million+ in income and never really felt struggling anymore and anything extra felt like fluff, maxed out all my stats, finished a good chunk of relationships, I definetly knew the end was in sight.

    I really enjoyed my time with this and honestly so glad I finally got around to playing. I knew there was hype about this game and I can see why now. It's really the ultimate farming/social sim game and has everything I could have asked for.

    I really enjoyed managing and designing my farm. It was the ultimate cozy game for me to zone out to when listening to an audiobook. I also enjoyed the locals and getting to know them. Although I wish some more story beats were given to them all, some felt kinda pointless to level up and even a bit tedious.

    Overall though I'm super satisfied with this entire experience. When I finally felt like I reached the end and plateaued, in my head I roleplayed that my job was done, the big bad was kicked out, grandpa was happy and my character sold off everything I saved up throughout my play through. By the end I had around 30 million, so my character could leave into the sunset rich and fulfilled.    … Expand
  4. Massraider
    Aug 23, 2023
    8
    Cozy game! I can't say that it's very exciting, but it's not a bad road game. After all, its format is a smartphone. Although I played it on a 50-inch TV screen. I played for 100 hours, then I feel sorry for the time.
  5. PedroLamar
    Aug 14, 2023
    8
    Jogo excelente, foi uma das melhores descobertas no mundo de jogos indie que eu pude fazer, é um jogo extremamente vivo mesmo sendo em pixel art, muito viciante e sem duvidas um jogo feito com muito amor e carinho porém deixo um adendo, algumas vezes e quanto mais você joga, o jogo pode ficar meio repetitivo e até sem sentido.
  6. sideshownate
    Aug 13, 2023
    8
    Such a cute beautiful game to play. Stardew valley shows its influence on the indie game scene.
  7. 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
  8. Abelardo14
    Jul 13, 2023
    9
    Para descansar, perderte horas y horas en tu pequeña granja, con tus vecinos, plantas y animales.

    No hay nada que pueda decir que no este dicho de este juego, solo puedo comentar lo que siento cuando juego este juego: "Es como vivir en ese pequeño condado en el que siempre soñaste estar, pasar veranos, inviernos, meses y años conociendo gente que tiene su propia vida pero que al mismo    Para descansar, perderte horas y horas en tu pequeña granja, con tus vecinos, plantas y animales.

    No hay nada que pueda decir que no este dicho de este juego, solo puedo comentar lo que siento cuando juego este juego: "Es como vivir en ese pequeño condado en el que siempre soñaste estar, pasar veranos, inviernos, meses y años conociendo gente que tiene su propia vida pero que al mismo tiempo puedes ser parte de ellos, ese pequeño pueblito que lo rodea un misticismo de magia, lleno de situaciones completamente cotidianas pero que al mismo tiempo tienen algo de especial."

    A pesar de que su apartado grafico sea PixelArt, es un juego que todos debemos jugar, que debemos escuchar, contemplar, disfrutar. Y tal ves sea esto parte de su magia, puesto que en un juego en 3 dimensiones no cabe mucho a la imaginación, aquí debes imaginarte situaciones, gestos, darle vida a ciertos seres, tienes que que ver mas allá de una malla de pixeles.    … Expand
  9. 4mity
    May 1, 2023
    7
    미친 1인 제작 게임. 모드 적용도 뛰어나 가능성이 무궁무진하다. 오랜만에 만난 귀농 힐링 게임으로 장르 내 독보적인 입지를 차지하고 있다. 좋은 점이 산더미이지만, 1년 내 발생하는 행사가 매년 같다는 점. 시간이 지날수록 할 일이 줄어들어 하루를 넘기게 된다는 점 등이 아쉽게 다가왔다. 지속적인 업데이트가 이루어져 나날히 발전하는 게임이 되었으면 좋겠다.미친 1인 제작 게임. 모드 적용도 뛰어나 가능성이 무궁무진하다. 오랜만에 만난 귀농 힐링 게임으로 장르 내 독보적인 입지를 차지하고 있다. 좋은 점이 산더미이지만, 1년 내 발생하는 행사가 매년 같다는 점. 시간이 지날수록 할 일이 줄어들어 하루를 넘기게 된다는 점 등이 아쉽게 다가왔다. 지속적인 업데이트가 이루어져 나날히 발전하는 게임이 되었으면 좋겠다.
  10. Samwisethesmall
    Apr 13, 2023
    10
    This game is my childhood. The music makes me tear up man. I played this with my friends and I can't think of any game that does farm/fish/mining/life/amazing sim better than this game. **** play it.
  11. luciamelier
    Mar 31, 2023
    5
    MEH. This is what comes up to my mind when I think of stardew valley. The game was ok at the beginning, but then started to be too boring. There's not much you can doo, the back and forth is frustrating, the days are too short to do much. I was excited at the beginning but then ended up really disappointed. Plus the music is awful.
  12. aaaskeptic
    Feb 12, 2023
    10
    This sets the bar high for farming sims.
    There isn't a single mechanic in the game that is bothering me.

    Cons:
    - Gamepad controls are not perfect, this game is made for mouse + keyboard.
    - Performance on Switch not the best. On rainy days the fps can take a dive, but it does not matter in this kind of game really.
  13. kb24224
    Feb 10, 2023
    10
    Gameplay (Combat/Movement/Level Design): 10
    Narrative (Characters/Story/World): 9
    Graphics/Visuals: 10
    Sound/Music: 10
    Technical (Completeness/Bug-Free): No issues

    For the experience Stardew is trying to deliver, it does so perfectly. Excellent music, great characters, and a fun world to explore.
  14. GVB
    Jan 11, 2023
    9
    I'm a busy man and I've spent more than 200 hours in this game. And now I'm married and happy... both in real life and in Stardew Valley... so yes, this is a 9.
  15. couchmonkey
    Jan 6, 2023
    10
    An amazing mix of retro Harvest Moon elements and new features, impeccable! Stardew delivers short 20-minute days where you try to farm, fish, mine and socialize as much as you can to build an empire out of your deceased Grandpa's farm.

    Pros and cons from top to bottom: Pro: Loads of features: multiplayer, multiple farm layouts, dungeon crawling and crafting, for as start. Pro: Loads    An amazing mix of retro Harvest Moon elements and new features, impeccable! Stardew delivers short 20-minute days where you try to farm, fish, mine and socialize as much as you can to build an empire out of your deceased Grandpa's farm.

    Pros and cons from top to bottom:
    Pro: Loads of features: multiplayer, multiple farm layouts, dungeon crawling and crafting, for as start.
    Pro: Loads of content: I blew over 120 hours on this game and rarely felt like it was too grindy or boring (assuming you can deal with the repetitive style of Farm Sims) .
    Pro: The cast is genuinely interesting once you get to know them. I like that they have flaws like the Mayor who won't acknowledge his romance with one of the other townsfolk and the bachelor who gets blackout drunk on a few occasions.
    Con: The hero's inventory is too small, I don't mind leaving some stuff behind, but it starts out puny and ends not quite big enough. (granted also true for most games in the genre)

    Other minor notes:
    - The fishing mini game is too "hardcore" for some players.
    - Soundtrack is one of the best I've heard in a farm sim (granted not a strength of the genre IMO).
    - Graphics are obviously "just" 16-bit, not a big deal to me, but there it is.
    - The big Community Center quest forces you into doing a bit of everything, you'd have to ignore it if you don't want to fish or mine, for example.
    - You could get loads of mods by playing on PC, I don't care, but you might.
    Replay Value:

    - I spent over 120 hours on my first play-through and never found myself bored.
    - Between multiple farm layouts, endless customization on the farm, and the usual romance/marriage cycle, feels like lots of replayability.
    - The game is generally pretty easy, minus the fishing game and some of the mining.

    Dollar Value: I’d pay around $70 CDN (Roughly $50 US) for this game, way over the actual asking price. Stardew Valley is the king of the genre as far as I'm concerned.    … Expand
  16. Joe2539
    Jan 3, 2023
    10
    Very Good Good Good Good Good Good Good Good Good Good Good Good Good Good Good
  17. SheldanxD
    Nov 27, 2022
    9
    Juegos de los god, recomendado para relajarse, no busquen tutoriales y guias, solo recorranlo y encuentren los detalles por ustedes.
  18. ulufarkas
    Nov 6, 2022
    10
    A beautiful masterpiece! This game helped me quitting depression and anxiety. PS: Don't forget the birthdays!
  19. Matthew257
    Oct 10, 2022
    10
    I obviously have to give it 5 stars, because its a 45$ game value being sold only for 15$ and its very fin and very addictikng. You are basically constantly upgrading everything, and its not boring like animal crossing, crops don't take as long to grow. Just buy it and thank me later
  20. babette
    Oct 7, 2022
    9
    you do need to have the wiki open and do a bunch of research before being able to finish the game. This does not mean that the is not enjoyable. It's super fun. But I literally had to have a little real to do list and multiple tabs open to beat it. Kind of helped my depression in a way I don't fully comprehend as well. Just got me excited about doing mundane tasks.
  21. BritainButNot
    Oct 4, 2022
    9
    An astonishing labor of love made by one person. While it seems simple at first, the game becomes increasingly deep and complex. Super satisfying and relaxing to enjoy, plus the coop mode is a blast. Only minor complaints would be the clunky dialogue and non-existant NPC AI (villagers can't navigate obstacles).
  22. KavanaghQc5
    Sep 19, 2022
    10
    This is a masterpiece an a very magical game. Hundred times better than Animal Crossing an thats a decent game. This is game every gamer should experience, it’s a game I would think about in my head but never have the skills to bring It to life. Is it just a game or a way of life ? That is the question. It’s in my top 5 games all time. An I’m giving nothing away just buy it’s quality
  23. 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.
  24. GRAFAIAI
    Sep 1, 2022
    0
    this game is very lazy with no good content. the gameplay looks very boring
  25. lucinhagamer
    Aug 26, 2022
    0
    this game is so boring. you cant have fun if you dont spend so many hours of your life
  26. NewDayNewLuck
    Aug 23, 2022
    0
    great game for relaxing days off. There is little that can annoy you here. No competition just peaceful and quiet life to enjoy.
  27. Kurolie
    Aug 20, 2022
    9
    Stardew Valley is a farming sim with combat (venture into the mines) and relationships (befriend the citizens of the valley and even marry!). Honestly everyone knows how great Stardew Valley is, so i'll list what I think makes this game so great, even many years later:
    - easy to put over a hundred hours into
    - memorable characters and npc's - variety in activities (i'm not only tied to    Stardew Valley is a farming sim with combat (venture into the mines) and relationships (befriend the citizens of the valley and even marry!). Honestly everyone knows how great Stardew Valley is, so i'll list what I think makes this game so great, even many years later:
    - easy to put over a hundred hours into
    - memorable characters and npc's
    - variety in activities (i'm not only tied to farming)
    - no end
    - a lot of content overall (crops, achievements, ginger island, etc).

    For the price of +- 15 euros I say: if you still haven't tried Stardew Valley, please do!    … Expand
  28. TheChalous
    Jul 23, 2022
    9
    Se nota demasiado el cariño con el que han hecho este juego, es espectacular, muy relajante y divertido, llevo 170 horas en steam.
  29. Nintendist
    Jun 30, 2022
    0
    this game is not good. very bad gameplay with a no good or fun content. dislike it
  30. landi
    Jun 27, 2022
    8
    Good alternative to Animal Crossing as you have more to do and see the results :)
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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
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  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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