Stardew Valley Reviews
Stardew Valley represents a major break from reality. It's a game where things are simple, but there's always something new to do. It's a collector's haven; a lover's respite (at least until co-op arrives in the future). This will represent many things to many gamers. Yet the one thing it will remain for as long as people are around to play it, is a magnum opus of the indie developer. Stardew Valley is a game so completely full of content, that it is hard to fathom that it was created by a single person. With a ton of secrets to discover, and fishing, farming, mining, smelting, and even dating as activity options, this feels like a perfect mix of life simulation games of the past, with a decidedly modern take. Hopefully ConcernedApe continues in his relentless march to build the perfect game for this genre, and we can all share in the fruits of his tireless labor.
Stardew Valley is the most intriguing and engaging games you'll play in 2016, and maybe 2017. If you want a break from all the skull-crushing and bullet sponges, and want to kick back and relax while actually feeling like you're accomplishing things, buy it. Buy it now.
While the game isn't perfect -- side activities can be dull and there are a few frustrating bugs -- Stardew Valley will no doubt remain a staple in my rotation for months to come. It's a game that fully succeeds in its premise and for that it is worthy of your time.
Farming games, village life simulators, and similar games to Stardew Valley have always felt most at home on some sort of portable device.
But where Stardew Valley comes into its own is the way these characters slowly reveal themselves – carry out a task or quest for them and they’ll tell you a little more about themselves, before the stereotypical town goth or jock eventually blows you away with their depth.
Right in the death rattle of 2016, Stardew Valley comes along and sits itself down at the Game of the Year table. It's a remarkable game, warmly familiar, yet fresh as a daisy. In a year where indie games have stepped up to the plate and hit home runs-a-plenty, Stardew Valley is the one that knocks it out of the park and into a neighbouring city.
Stardew Valley is the best of its kind, surpassing the classic titles it shamelessly imitates to create one of the most delightful games of the past decade.
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.
Following in the footsteps of Harvest Moon, Stardew Valley is a really intense �one man game�, simple ad intricate at the same time: a little, shining jewel in the indie marketplace.
Review in Italian | Read full review
Is the viral game of the year that finally had a port to consoles and this is more than good news. Although with some notable technical issues, possibly linked to this port, it still has the natural essence that the title showed when it came out for PC earlier this year.
Review in Spanish | Read full review
The distilled quintessence of everything you love about the Harvest Moon games.
Stardew Valley has a little bit of everything for everyone and does it all well. It's well-designed, well-polished, and encompasses everything I love about this style of game and more. A modern masterpiece in every way.
Stardew Valley is an absolutely charming little gem about forgetting all your worries and relaxing on a farm.
Stardew Valley holds up to the test of time superbly. It is everything you want in a classic cozy game: farming, relationships, dungeon diving, fishing-you name it, this game has it and masters it to perfection. I have loved playing this game; it's definitely in my top 10 of all time.
If you want to copy something, then the do it from the best. Stardew Valley is a very successful clone of the brilliant Harvest Moon: Back to Nature which develops many things even more. It's priced very reasonable.
Review in Polish |
I might not be as hypnotized with Stardew Valley as a lot of other folks, but it's pretty much the Harvest Moon follow-up I've been waiting for since the SNES and Nintendo 64 days.
Stardew Valley has been the most rich and heartwarming experience I've had in a game in years.
Smooth framerates, clear, crisp sound and every feature of its original at home or on the go. Stardew Valley on the Nintendo Switch emphasizes everything that makes the Switch so much fun, the best comparison to Stardew Valley on the Switch, would be Pean
Rewarding, engrossing and just downright lovely
I have never had a title grip me quite this hard or swallow me quite so completely as Stardew Valley.