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Stardew Valley
Released On: Feb 26, 2016
89
8.8
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Metascore
Generally Favorable
Based on 32 Critic Reviews
89
91% Positive
29 Reviews
29 Reviews
3% Mixed
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0% Negative
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Metascore
Generally Favorable
Based on 32 Critic Reviews
89
91% Positive
29 Reviews
29 Reviews
3% Mixed
1 Review
1 Review
0% Negative
0 Reviews
0 Reviews
Far more than just a farming game, this one-man labor of love is filled with seemingly endless content and heart.
Stardew Valley is without a doubt the best game in the Harvest Moon genre in many years. It has a subtle message about what it means to live a good life and to flourish through a combination of hard work and human connection. The Harvest Moon games all basically boil down to managing a mix of time, tasks, and metrics, and recent entries in the series have relied heavily on exploiting a new gameplay gimmick with each iteration: in one it's crafting structures for the town, in another it's trading with foreign economies. The problem with this approach is that once these gimmicks are exhausted — all the houses built or all the goods traded — the games feel hollow. Stardew Valley succeeds by delivering a robust experience that does not merely rely on watching a meter go up. It has something to say and says it well, while never abandoning the core gameplay that attracted players in the first place.
User Score
Generally Favorable
Based on 2,305 User Ratings
8.8
89% Positive
2043 Ratings
2043 Ratings
7% Mixed
165 Ratings
165 Ratings
4% Negative
97 Ratings
97 Ratings
User Score
Generally Favorable
Based on 2,305 User Ratings
8.8
89% Positive
2043 Ratings
2043 Ratings
7% Mixed
165 Ratings
165 Ratings
4% Negative
97 Ratings
97 Ratings
Only my favorite game of all time! I have more than 3300h on this game which may sound crazy, but it changed my life in a way. I fell in love with the characters, with the feeling of discovery and being thrown into a universe where you can do so much. YOU personalize your experience, you could only play to romance, or to make money,go to the mine, discover the secrets, this game has literally so much to offer. And when you're done ? INSANE mod community that gives content that is as long if not longer than the actual game. **** is cozy, but it can also be stressful. It'll make you feel. However it is a specific type of rinse and repeat gameplay that is not meant for every player. You must enjoy doing similar tasks everyday, thinking ahead of what to plan, decorate, and be on top of a lot. It can be quite stressful for some, but it makes me feel a thrill. Can't recommend more (unless we could date Robin then the game would go up even more.)
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Stardew Valley is the best and most entertaining farming RPG to come along in years, and it's filled with such sheer charm and sincerity that it'll instantly win you over.
Stardew Valley is an absolutely charming little gem about forgetting all your worries and relaxing on a farm.
Though some quirks might unnecessarily keep players at arm’s length, those willing to grapple with the more arcane aspects of Stardew Valley are in for a world of delight.
Stardew Valley is like Harvest Moon, but with a lot more content.
Despite all odds, it seems Stardew Valley is a different game than the one it mimics. And a pretty fun, different game at that.
Fun, not quite my thing.
I get the appeal and can appreciate the game for what it is, but not fully get into it.
It's gorgeous, the spritework and pixel art looks great, the characters are simplistic while charming, this is one of the only games, where the farming aspect actually works and is fun.
Great game, just not my thing
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Basically a farming game with a hint of combat
Would be more fun if I had a gf to play with.
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Really boooring, not fun at least for me. It has some fun things but after 40 hours it doesn't get better than that. Soundtrack is awful too and sound effects-
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Summary Stardew Valley is an RPG-style farming game. It's up to you to choose your path... Will you devote your time to raising crops and caring for animals? Will you spend time in the local village, befriending the local townspeople? Do you get a kick out of slaying dreadful monsters in the mysterious mountain caverns? Or will you try to accomp...
Rated E +10
for Everyone +10
Platforms:
- PC
- PlayStation 4
- Xbox One
- Wii U
- Nintendo Switch
- PlayStation Vita
- iOS (iPhone/iPad)
Initial Release Date: Feb 26, 2016
Developer:
- ConcernedApe
Publisher: Chucklefish
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