Review

Stardew Valley is a farming simulation game which was released for PC in 2016. It is a single-player game where the player takes over the role of a former corporate worker who inherits a farm from a relative.

Stardew Valley

  • Olivia McCrorie
The player can then plant and harvest a variety of crops, plant trees, raise animals, and explore the world to obtain new items and skills. The player can also get married and have children to continue the family line.

The player inherits a farm from their grandfather who has been living alone in a cabin on the outskirts of a town. The farm is in a terrible condition and the player has to work hard to revive it. The player starts with a small amount of money and can invest in upgrades to their farm.

Gameplay

The player will have to clear the land, plant crops, and manage a farm to grow crops and raise animals. The player can choose a variety of different seeds to grow and will have to take care of the crops and animals. The player can also forage for items, mine for minerals, and participate in fishing and crafting.

The player can also participate in a variety of activities such as fishing, crafting, and exploring. The player can also forage for items and mine for minerals. There are a variety of skills that can be learned by the player as they play the game. Skills such as cooking, mining, fishing, and farming will help the player advance in the game.

The player is able to customize their character with a variety of different outfits, hairstyles, and accessories. They will also be able to customize their farm with a variety of buildings and decorations.

In Stardew Valley, the player is able to harvest crops, dig up the ground, plant seeds, water them, and fertilize them. In order to restore the farm, the player must also clear the land, level the terrain, and erect fences to keep out the wild animals. The player is also able to befriend the townsfolk and create relationships with them. The player can also forage for chests and minerals in the mines, and upgrade their fishing skills.

Graphics

The graphics in Stardew Valley are simple yet aesthetically pleasing. There is a variety of different locations in the game such as the town, forest, and beaches. The player can explore the world and find new locations and items. There is a variety of different animals and crops that can be raised on the farm. The graphics in Stardew Valley show a very stylized cartoon art style that makes the player feel as though they are living in a comic book. The graphics are not too complex, and are simple enough that they allow the player to focus on gameplay.

Information on Replayability

Stardew Valley is a single-player game meaning that there is no online multiplayer and no replayability outside of the game.

Conclusion

Stardew Valley is a farming simulation game set in a small rural town with a population of only a hundred people. The player starts off as a newcomer to the town, and is given a small farmstead by their late grandfather's will. The player is tasked with restoring the farmstead, making a living, and socializing with the residents of the town.

Pros:
  • The player can explore the world and find new items and skills
  • The player has the freedom to build their farm and customize their character
  • The player can play as they want and the game is not as stressful as other games
  • The player can make friends and marry within the game
  • The player can explore the vast world of Stardew Valley
  • The player has the freedom to make their own choices
  • The player can explore the vast world and make new friends
Cons:
  • There is no multiplayer and no replayability outside of the game
  • The player has to work hard to revive the farm and is unable to progress quickly
  • The player cannot change the time of day in the game
  • The player cannot change their appearance
  • The player cannot choose their gender