Stardew Valley fans may be waiting for another big update, and Studio Ghibli fans may be checking their notifications to see when the next movie is announced. But thanks to yesterday's Xbox Games Showcase, we've got a sneak peek at an upcoming game that looks like the perfect balance between the two.
Life-sim games like Stardew Valley haven't shied away from Studio Ghibli inspirations before. We've even reported on a number of those Ghibli-inspired games here at ScreenRant. However, the latest trailer on YouTube for Vivarium may be the most Ghibli-fied game we've ever seen. You can watch the new trailer below:
Let's talk about aesthetics first. Vivarium looks like an anime straight out of the 1980s or early '90s, with cel-shading and animations that look like they were drawn by hand for a film that came out 40 years ago. It's honestly gorgeous and amazing, and the look of Vivarium had me hooked right away.
This isn't to mention the characters, which include protagonist Jenny and a fisherman who is an actual humanoid catfish. We also get to see a couple of shopkeepers and various buildings around town. This is no ordinary life...
