Stardew Valley

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8.7

Generally favorable reviews- based on 703 Ratings

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  1. ScreenScraggy22
    Oct 27, 2017
    9
    The is one beautiful and relaxing game. I haven’t had much experience with farming games, But this game is great. It pulls me in every time I play and I love it. The music is fantastic and calming. The graphics are nice and so far the story has been intriguing. It looks like I will be able to spend a lot of time with this game because there is a lot of growth. I’m glad I finally decided toThe is one beautiful and relaxing game. I haven’t had much experience with farming games, But this game is great. It pulls me in every time I play and I love it. The music is fantastic and calming. The graphics are nice and so far the story has been intriguing. It looks like I will be able to spend a lot of time with this game because there is a lot of growth. I’m glad I finally decided to pick this game up because I love it.… Expand
  2. Joshw4603
    Oct 10, 2017
    10
    A simply fantastic game, incredibly fun to play and along with the portability feature as well as the exciting, upcoming multiplayer feature, this game is simply a must have for all Switch owners!
  3. NintendoGamer1
    Oct 6, 2017
    10
    A beautiful game in the vain of harvest moon that doesn't just meet but surpasses my expectations and there are so many things to do in the experience. The presentation is also perfect with beautiful graphics and music.
  4. MMullen223
    Oct 6, 2017
    10
    I have played this for both the PC and PS4 and I have to say that the Nintendo Switch version is the definitive version to play. It has all the features of it's counterparts with two very distinct features that make it a must-have:
    1. The ability to pick it up and take it on the go is perfect! I can foresee many long commutes flying by thanks to this little gem.
    2. The Switch version    I have played this for both the PC and PS4 and I have to say that the Nintendo Switch version is the definitive version to play. It has all the features of it's counterparts with two very distinct features that make it a must-have:
    1. The ability to pick it up and take it on the go is perfect! I can foresee many long commutes flying by thanks to this little gem.
    2. The Switch version will be the first console to have the new multiplayer mode when it releases in 2018.
    Aside from those two obvious things, this version plays like a dream, looks great and remains one of the best farming sim/RPGs in the market.

    If you own a Switch then this deserves a spot in your game collection.    … Expand
  5. QWDL
    Nov 2, 2017
    9
    Stardew Valley is the Harvest Moon style game I am looking for for a long time. The switch version for me is so far the best way to enjoy this game, even though there are minor problems like the looong save & load time.
  6. PadeKdo
    Oct 27, 2017
    10
    This game is one of the best gaming experience I have ever had. The only problem is that it doesn't support the french language (wich is not realy a problem) it is harder to play but it's still of curse a extremly good game. It is a mature game wich is really good for the switch, I think the switch really need more games like that.
  7. Pookytookybaby
    Nov 4, 2017
    10
    Wow, just wow. This game is cute, has an amazing farm and dating sim. Also has RPG elements. Oh not to mention the dungeon crawling that is also fun. Countless secrets and lots to do. Good music. I like fishing and collecting all the museum items.
  8. kiank
    Feb 18, 2018
    10
    This is one of the cutest games I've ever played and it is so fun to play on the Nintendo Switch! Whenever I'm having a tough day I'll play some Stardew to calm me down. The game is visually pretty and it reminds me of the days that I played Animal Crossing. The pace of the game is slow as it takes money to do things but I think that's what keeps the appeal of it. 30+ hours in and IThis is one of the cutest games I've ever played and it is so fun to play on the Nintendo Switch! Whenever I'm having a tough day I'll play some Stardew to calm me down. The game is visually pretty and it reminds me of the days that I played Animal Crossing. The pace of the game is slow as it takes money to do things but I think that's what keeps the appeal of it. 30+ hours in and I keep enjoying this game. Overall, I'd give it a 9.9.… Expand
  9. landi
    Jun 27, 2022
    8
    Good alternative to Animal Crossing as you have more to do and see the results :)
  10. night4
    Jun 11, 2018
    8
    I'd give it a 9 or 10 if I didn't lose a 40 hour save to a bug.

    Besides that, this game is simply amazing. You can do whatever you want. There's no rush to complete things unless you put that pressure on yourself. You can marry candidates of either gender regardless of your gender. There's mining and fishing and farming and honey and wine and... omg just play it already.
  11. Buzzz
    Feb 5, 2018
    10
    I have put in over 100 hours into this amazing game. It is highly addictive, and at times, overwhelming in its varied gameplay. It is hard to believe a game with this much depth was designed by one person.
  12. Hellsky
    Oct 9, 2017
    9
    Charming and Addicting.
    Stardew Valley let us live a new life where we start with barely nothing, having money issues and an old farm with a need to be re-built. Our job is simple but with enormous possibilities and tasks. This includes making up relationships with every citizen of the Village, completing quests that are constantly appearing on a quest-wall and that's what makes Stardew    Charming and Addicting.
    Stardew Valley let us live a new life where we start with barely nothing, having money issues and an old farm with a need to be re-built. Our job is simple but with enormous possibilities and tasks. This includes making up relationships with every citizen of the Village, completing quests that are constantly appearing on a quest-wall and that's what makes Stardew Valley's world alive. Every day feels fresh and full of work to do (discovering new places, trying to sell some goods, mining, fishing, cutting down trees, solving mysteries, etc.).
    This game deserves all the love, has a very atmospheric and relaxing soundtrack, fitting every single place and the gameplay is very well done. While grinding there's an stamina bar and when fighting monsters to gather materials or avoiding trouble there is a health bar, and that makes this game more RPG and more challenging. I have already put 17h and I feel the need to double that time or even more!
    I really recommend this game and my personal score is 9.4    … Expand
  13. spenca97
    Oct 7, 2017
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This game is absolutely amazing. It is just relaxing and fun. You hardly ever need to worry about anything when playing this game (aside from those pesky monsters in the mine). I played roughly 30 hours on PC, and I have already played 12 on the Switch. The game is extremely fun, and you can do more than just farm. You can make your money from mining, from cooking, and more. There's much more to do in this game than meets the eye. There are a couple small bugs within the Switch version, but overall it is a solid port. For $15, this is honestly a must have on the Switch.… Expand
  14. b0undarybreaker
    Oct 15, 2017
    9
    Stardew Valley for Switch is a great game. Hell, Stardew Valley as a whole is a great game. I've been playing it on desktop for almost a full year, and I'm beyond overjoyed that it's finally on the Switch, because it's more portable than ever. I'm super excited for multiplayer to come out! There's just a few problems with the Switch release right now:
    1. no mods. This is unsurprising,    Stardew Valley for Switch is a great game. Hell, Stardew Valley as a whole is a great game. I've been playing it on desktop for almost a full year, and I'm beyond overjoyed that it's finally on the Switch, because it's more portable than ever. I'm super excited for multiplayer to come out! There's just a few problems with the Switch release right now:
    1. no mods. This is unsurprising, since Stardew Valley mods aren't even a Steam Workshop thing but done through the third-party SMAPI, even though they have their own section on the SDV forum. It's not really a big deal but it's just a little disappointing for me.
    2. save times. For some reason, it takes like ten to fifteen seconds to save on the Switch, even though it's near instant on desktop. I have no idea why it is, and I think it might be something about the MonoGame engine itself that isn't easily fixable, but it is definitely noticeable. Hopefully it can be sped up somehow.
    3. audio issues. There is a very audible crackle in the left speaker whenever there's a particularly bassy sound played. the SDV team has already acknowledged this and it's a documented issue with Unreal Engine 4. The team said that just changing the sample rate of the audio would fix it, so hopefully that fix will be pushed in an update soon.
    Other than that, it's the same Stardew Valley I already know and love. It's got all the same characters, all the same features, everything. I really hope that patches for the second and third issues come out soon, because they're the only things keeping the Switch version from being a perfect 10 for me.    … Expand
  15. Akygos
    Feb 16, 2018
    9
    Es un juego muy completo, con una ambientación muy buena, ideal para relajarse mientras juegas, no ejerce ningún tipo de presión sobre el jugador ya que no te obliga a tener que dedicarte a algo, obviamente si quieres aprovechar al máximo las opciones que te ofrece este titulo es recomendable dedicarte a todas las opciones posibles (Agricultura, ramaderia, recolección, pesca y minería).Es un juego muy completo, con una ambientación muy buena, ideal para relajarse mientras juegas, no ejerce ningún tipo de presión sobre el jugador ya que no te obliga a tener que dedicarte a algo, obviamente si quieres aprovechar al máximo las opciones que te ofrece este titulo es recomendable dedicarte a todas las opciones posibles (Agricultura, ramaderia, recolección, pesca y minería). Pero como he dicho antes, te puedes dedicar a lo que mas te guste, si no te gusta la pesca, no pescas y punto.
    Otro punto a destacar del titulo es su banda sonora, personalmente me gusta bastante y se adapta bastante bien a la época del año en la que nos situamos (en invierno es mas tranquila y en verano es mas alegre).
    También tiene una cantidad de contenido bastante considerable, el cual te puede ofrecer muchas horas de juego del cual no te aburres.
    Recomiendo totalmente este titulo si lo que buscas es un juego con el cual te puedas relajar, aunque los juegos de granjas estilo harvest moon no te gusten.. Te puede ofrecer muchas horas de juego agradables por un buen precio, totalmente recomendable y he tenido una experiencia muy positiva, espero echarle muchas mas horas.

    Como observación y dato a parte, el juego al estar disponible en Switch gana ese extra de ser portátil, lo cual genera bastante comodidad para ciertas ocasiones.    … Expand
  16. FranciscoM
    Jun 15, 2018
    9
    The only game I bought full price on the Switch is also the only game I have 100 plus hours of gameplay on the system. Being portable makes it easier to play anywhere and I often lose track of time playing it. One of the most enjoyable games I played in a very long time: it's addictive to grow you farm, complete quests and do a ton more things. There's always something else to do and waysThe only game I bought full price on the Switch is also the only game I have 100 plus hours of gameplay on the system. Being portable makes it easier to play anywhere and I often lose track of time playing it. One of the most enjoyable games I played in a very long time: it's addictive to grow you farm, complete quests and do a ton more things. There's always something else to do and ways to make it a even better experience.… Expand
  17. iKentCole
    Jun 3, 2019
    10
    This is one of the best simulation games on the Nintendo Switch. It’s immersive, funny, and original (as far as farming simulations that have been done a hundred times go). It has great replay-ability and continues to offer a stream of free updates adding more content. For $15 this game is a no brainer.
  18. GVB
    Jan 11, 2023
    9
    I'm a busy man and I've spent more than 200 hours in this game. And now I'm married and happy... both in real life and in Stardew Valley... so yes, this is a 9.
  19. Javier_14_28
    Apr 6, 2021
    10
    MARAVILLOSO, un juego que no para de evolucionar de forma gratuita. Otros juegos van sacando una entrega tras otra pero aquí no, simplemente lo actualizan llenándolo de novedades. Un precio demasiado bajo para el gran trabajo que tiene. Sus gráficos me encantan pero se puede entender que haya gente a la que no le guste, quizá un DLC con gráficos HD realistas sería interesante
  20. Wrecktangled
    Mar 17, 2022
    10
    If you dont count competitive games this is one of my most played games. It is so rewarding seeing your farm grow and the relationships with the people in town change over time. I have played many playthroughs and tried many different things and am still discovering new content even after hundreds of hours. I wish the dialogue was a little less repetitive, especially after marriage, butIf you dont count competitive games this is one of my most played games. It is so rewarding seeing your farm grow and the relationships with the people in town change over time. I have played many playthroughs and tried many different things and am still discovering new content even after hundreds of hours. I wish the dialogue was a little less repetitive, especially after marriage, but that is the only critique I can think for this game.… Expand
  21. Matthew257
    Oct 10, 2022
    10
    I obviously have to give it 5 stars, because its a 45$ 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
  22. Adasc2906
    Oct 28, 2021
    10
    I didn't thought it was for me until i saw it on sale. This ladies and gentlemen is a MUST BUY. Relaxing on a farm, planting crops, talking with npc's and mining in caves plus much more. (seriously get it it's better than animal crossing new horizons)
  23. JoeyPL5
    Nov 16, 2021
    9
    I found the day-to-day chores tedious and couldn't find value in the in-game currency, but it has a lot of charm and is probably perfect for the intended audience.
  24. stupidopinion
    Jun 20, 2022
    9
    Imagine Animal Crossing if the player had an active role in progression. The game is super relaxing and engaging, providing plenty of options to the player at any given moment. Many ways to play and has a brilliantly made co op that makes it almost infinitely replayable. As a bonus it probably has the best fishing minigame of any videogame. Despite all this praise, the game isn't perfect,Imagine Animal Crossing if the player had an active role in progression. The game is super relaxing and engaging, providing plenty of options to the player at any given moment. Many ways to play and has a brilliantly made co op that makes it almost infinitely replayable. As a bonus it probably has the best fishing minigame of any videogame. Despite all this praise, the game isn't perfect, there are occasional graphical issues in some of the areas of the game that look kind of ugly and there are multiple npcs that are not at all fleshed out. The heart system is arbitrary for characters like Sandy and the Dwarf and the child system is both boring and pointless. It's much more fun to sacrifice babies than raise them tbh. This is my 4th favorite game out there and I'd highly recommend it. 300 hours in and I'm sure that number will continue to rise… Expand
  25. 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).
  26. 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.
  27. Joe2539
    Jan 3, 2023
    10
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  28. danielmmy
    Oct 6, 2017
    10
    What can I say other than Stardew Valley portable? The game came out yesterday and i already sank over 10 hours in it. Even if you have already played it on multiple consoles and the PC the portability of the Switch is a match made in heaven for Stardew.
  29. Ryaweasel
    Sep 27, 2018
    7
    I haven't played this game that much, but I haven't enjoyed this game as much as would've liked. It's probably just not a game for me. though.
  30. Hertoc
    Dec 19, 2018
    7
    I didn't like the game. It offers a uncountable number of things to do, but it didn't give you a reason to do it. It was simply borring for me, however the game it well done, and have a lot of content.
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#8 Best 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

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  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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