Stardew Valley is a game where the player inherits a farm, and has to tend to it by growing crops, raising farm animals, mining for resources, and making friends in order to get married and have children. The player can also explore the town and its surroundings, completing quests and getting to know the townsfolk. In Stardew Valley, you have 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?
Gameplay
In the game, the player can explore their farm and the surrounding areas, plant and harvest crops, raise livestock, mine in the mountains, forage in the forest, and engage in fishing. The player can also go into the town and interact with the townsfolk, complete quests for them, and give gifts. The player can also explore the mines, where the game's most valuable and rare items are found, and fight monsters at the game's combat zone.
In Stardew Valley, gameplay is divided into two major activities, farming and socializing. Farming is done by planting seeds, watering them, and harvesting them for profit. Doing so requires that the player carefully monitors the soil, water, and weather. For example, plant a melon seed on a tilled soil on a day when the weather is cloudy. After watering the seed, the player must wait for it to grow, which is measured in real time.
Socializing is done by talking to the people of Stardew Valley. There are ten people in the town, and each one has a unique profession and a personal problem. These personal problems are often solved by finding a specific item or crafting a certain recipe. In the example, the player can find the recipe for the “Sticky Rice Ball” by talking to the town's grocer.
Graphics
The graphics in Stardew Valley are very simple, and are reminiscent of games from the late 90s. The game has retro-style graphics with 8-bit inspired characters and environments, and it is designed as a homage to games like Harvest Moon. In Stardew Valley, graphics is a pixelated 2D style, which is reminiscent of older games. The game is displayed in full screen.
Replayability
Stardew Valley has a high replay value, as there are many things to do in the game. The player can choose to focus on mining, farming, fishing, or raising animals. There are also many quests that can be completed, and the player can interact with all the townsfolk. Stardew Valley is replayable because the player can choose to create a different character with a different story every time the game is played.
Conclusion
Stardew Valley is a very enjoyable game with a lot of things to do. It is very relaxing and has a lot of replay value. The game is not recommended for kids under 16, as it has some mature content.
Pros
- A relaxing, enjoyable game
- Tons of things to do
- Tons of replay value
- Good replay value
Cons
- It is has no multiplayer
- It is easy to become distracted from the game
- It is not recommended for kids under 16