Stardew Valley

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  • Summary: You've inherited your grandfather's old farm plot in Stardew Valley. Armed with hand-me-down tools and a few coins, you set out to begin your new life. Can you learn to live off the land and turn these overgrown fields into a thriving home? It won't be easy. Ever since Joja Corporation cameYou've inherited your grandfather's old farm plot in Stardew Valley. Armed with hand-me-down tools and a few coins, you set out to begin your new life. Can you learn to live off the land and turn these overgrown fields into a thriving home? It won't be easy. Ever since Joja Corporation came to town, the old ways of life have all but disappeared. The community center, once the town's most vibrant hub of activity, now lies in shambles. But the valley seems full of opportunity. With a little dedication, you might just be the one to restore Stardew Valley to greatness.… Expand
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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 14 out of 14
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 14
  3. Negative: 0 out of 14
  1. 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]
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  2. App Trigger
    Oct 9, 2017
    90
    Aside from a few technical blips, Stardew Valley remains a shining Stardrop in its genre, welcoming back fans of the series that inspired it and inviting newcomers to relax in the valley, too.
  3. Nintendo Life
    Oct 6, 2017
    90
    It is a truly magical experience; games can often be enjoyable but they don’t all manage to be as captivating as this. This is the sort of game that ideally requires a significant amount of time to be invested; the enjoyment doesn’t necessarily come from the day-to-day actions you perform, but rather from the general growth of pride, satisfaction, and sense of security as the days go by. Fans of games such as Harvest Moon and Animal Crossing will be right at home here and, for those who aren’t, there is a decent chance this game might just surprise you. For the asking price the risk couldn’t be more worth it.
  4. Pocket Gamer UK
    Oct 10, 2017
    90
    The charming RPG Stardew Valley is so much more than just another farming simulator and feels right at home on the Switch.
  5. 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.
  6. 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.
  7. Metro GameCentral
    Oct 6, 2017
    80
    The best farming sim ever finds its ideal home on the Switch, with gameplay and hardware that complement each other perfectly.

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  1. Positive: 149 out of 172
  2. Mixed: 13 out of 172
  3. Negative: 10 out of 172
  1. 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 haveWhat 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.… Expand
  2. 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.
  4. 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,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
  5. 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    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
  6. 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 itThe 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
  7. 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.    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.    … Expand
  8. KoT2878
    Mar 11, 2020
    0
    Будь игра без боевой системы и шахт в целом игра получилась бы достойно, но когда разработчик добавляет экшен-составляющую и она хуже чем вБудь игра без боевой системы и шахт в целом игра получилась бы достойно, но когда разработчик добавляет экшен-составляющую и она хуже чем в его предыдущих проектах это позор. Персонаж неповоротлив, враги игнорируют отталкивающие удары, персонаж порой вообще не слушается твоих нажатий и я уверен, что я не один такой, у кого была эта проблема, ставлю 0 потому-что игра добавила эту дрянь (боевки) как обязательную дляигры механику, но нервов проходить через нее нет вовсе, поэтому в определенный момент я настолько морально устал от этой "крутой" фичи, что отпало желание играть в "это", и других способов продолжения игры нет, так как надо лезть за ресурсами, а нервы жалко. И кто подумает что, "надо брать больше еды", "играй в компании" , "у тебя плохой уровень игры" идите и играйте дальше, боевка - это бич этой игры, она ужасна, она не интересна, она идет игре во вред и это факт, не видел и не поверю людям, которые будут говорить что она хорошая.… Expand

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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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