Why Stardew Valley Is So Awesome

[@robokast]

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[@theconductoresplin8092]

Emily is a sweetheart Shes just got a kindness that rang with me

[@rcmedia9516]

You buy me a coffee pls.

[@aviatedviewssound4798]

Can we get why Dave the Diver is Awesome ?

[@faulsname8869]

Literally so insane that Eric Barone made this game by himself. I read that he worked 12 hour days, 7 days a week for 4 years….just incredible, and a testament to what hard work and dedication can accomplish.

[@CkyGuy69]

He worked a job outside the game that took those hours up and still made it or he spent that amount of time creating it? Either way insanely impressive.

[@AdventureMan07]

Mad lad

[@faulsname8869]

@@CkyGuy69 it’s the latter of your two proposals. But yeah I agree insanely impressive, borderline super-human.

[@chaotickreg7024]

Most of that time had to have been learning time. A veteran game developer could probably crank out a game of this quality (minus some charm maybe) in a fraction of the time. The foundation of the game and a playable demo could probably be made in a 7 day game jam, and the rest of the game could be built up from there. Characters went through a lot of revisions and I feel like most of that revision time could have been saved with a more efficient workflow. Still though. I got suggested this video because I'm an aspiring game dev and I couldn't imagine working 12/7/365 for 4 years on a single project, and I also doubt I'll ever publish a finished product half as good as Stardew Valley.

[@DarthAssViolater]

I wish there were more artists like that in the world. I want to see the best movies, listen to the best music, and play the best games. The culture nowadays really doesn't support or foster those kinds of artists.. :((

[@megapeebs2631]

That moment when a single man gave the villagers more character and development than an entrie company did (looking at you animal crossing)

[@itscharliebee2307]

This hits hard. I miss when AC villagers would literally bully and rob you. The villagers are just ornaments for your town now.

[@megapeebs2631]

@@itscharliebee2307 animal crossing sucks tbh in my OPINION that is considering they only have 3 lines if dialog and no changes

[@jpowel]

yeah animal crossing villagers seem to just say the same kinds of stuff, they never change or anything. I'm 3 years into another playthrough in stardew and I think I haven't heard many (if not none at all) repeated lines from the villagers. since their range of dialogue increases the more close you get to them it isn't repetitive, and actually feels natural and not just like a robot saying the same few lines over and over

[@grelymolycremp7838]

@@itscharliebee2307 I remember when they kept talking shit about me with each other.

[@rosemccartney1538]

Am I play stardew even if I don’t read conversations and quests etc? Never do that and purely care about the gameplay

[@sierrasmith1813]

This is so easy to play when you have a kid. I love it so much. I have a baby (I’m a SAHM) and I can easily play this on the switch with no stress while she breastfeeds/sleeps in my arms.

[@0liveeuhh]

My 1 and 3 year old boys looove watching me play "farming" as they call it😂

[@lincolnehret]

that’s so cute

[@R4ZZLD4ZZL]

@@lincolnehret General Kenobi.

[@09ziyad]

Get a job, freeloader.

[@Desiaili]

That's adorable

[@flo-rolli567]

No Joke: Before i played this game i never knew how much i missed the old Harvest Moon. What Eric B. did is wounderfoul. He has shown what one person can do with pasion. Now this is the No. 1 Farming game for me. I bought this game on all my avilable plattforms. (digital & Physical). Ps.: Sorry for my bad writing :)

[@DrCat-vn4dx]

FORTNITE

[@Al-cy9qn]

Same, own it on Xbox, ps, switch, and PC. Plus free on vita

[@flo-rolli567]

@@Al-cy9qn PS/PS Vita (Digital + Retail), PC, Switch (Digital + Retail) and even the Version for Iphone

[@Lottistari]

God this gave me nostalgia. I remember playing one of the games on my DS as a a kid.

[@Krfification101]

I played Harvest Moon 64 on my phone with an emulator. It was great. HM 64 is my favorite of the Harvest Moon games I've played, though I haven't played the NES one yet.

[@Dekunutcase]

Honestly, the ease of looking up information your character knows is sooooo important for enjoying the game. Most games like this require you to remember how much an item costs or how many days to water with that information being hidden away at the shop only.

[@sirkitt2238]

Personally, I try to romance Maru. Yes I know her events aren’t super rewarding. But she does give some pretty neat stuff once your married

[@DrCat-vn4dx]

FORTNITE

[@Xanthopathy]

Worst girl Maybe even worst romance

[@littlehorn0063]

Maru is a sweetheart

[@redknight5318]

@@Xanthopathy nah man, Maru is sweet and kind, Haley is worst girl since she’s an ass right at the start while everyone else is nice

[@Gmsup788]

I'm a Maru romancer as well!

[@itskatehill]

Harvey is hands down my favorite bachelor. This is also probably partly because I have a thing for doctors but hey, don't hold that against me. He's by far the most stable. He's the town doctor, he's sweet, kind, respectful, and is a great help on the farm. He also faces his fear of heights in order to take you on one of the most memorable dates in the game. A true romantic. He's also the one who takes care of you when you're attacked and faint in the mines. It also doesn't hurt that some of his favorite things like wine and pickles are some of my real life favorites as well lmao. I love this game so much. It has brought me so much joy. Sometimes I wish I could live there, or at the very least forget I've played it so I can discover it all over again.

[@winterwolf211]

I really want more older options, heck I wanted to have Linus set his tent up in my farm. I kinda hoped there would be a divorce option for married couples, Robin would be nice, Kent has the chiseled looks, why not?

[@coopercross6123]

He charges money and treats you like a child

[@josiahharrison9843]

TIL that Harvey is a bachelor. I always romance the bachelorettes so I thought all of the bachelors were teenagers and Elliot lol.

[@A-Wa]

@@winterwolf211 I wanted to marry robin too and was devasted when I found we cant marry her xD

[@sffb8295]

Yes! Harvey is great. His heart events are adorable and I plan to marry him with my current farmer. Or at least the first bachelor to marry, because I'm probably gonna use mods to marry/date Shane next.

[@julianaliaga24]

Let's be honest. Everybody wanted to marry Robin in the first place

[@aeroripper]

Ikr, I wanted to marry some of the older women I just assumed the game was made for kids.

[@Risay]

I wanted to Mary Hayley

[@ChelGaming]

Yesss

[@gavinmaguire2395]

Abby for the win

[@sophystigy]

@@gavinmaguire2395 YEAH!

[@PixelArchitect]

From a design standpoint, one thing that sets Stardew apart from other farming sims is that huge first map and the level of customization available. It gives the player a sense of possibility throughout the whole experience. Other farming sims seem to miss this, and it's why Stardew does so much better.

[@mrspy5736]

Stardew has made me want to grow land of my own and now I'm growing small things, I hope we move out of this apartment and get land like we had in a yard one day, because this story Is starting to hit closer and closer each day, "There will come a time when the weight of the world becomes to much and you feel your spirit crushed", every time I read that I just want to live my characters world to work land daily and in peace. We need communities again this game taught me, now it's strange to know the person living next to you but there was a time I remember you could walk next-door and say hi, now being older I miss those days more than anything, and feel sad I never could fully enjoy their existence in a sea of a violent marriage and and divorce.

[@ilse_22]

that was beautiful man

[@soggy5854]

As a farmer I can tell you that it's not all its made out to be. It's hard work and the money is awful. Unless you're a big corporate farm you can't make a living out of it. But it is honest and if you enjoy it then it can bring you some sort of peace and structure.

[@makandalp]

My boy is growing small things

[@bert_gimspon]

😂

[@DurzoBlunts]

Really no Leah fans out here? She is elusive af but she's got a wholesome story/cutscenes. Leaves a city and a semi douchey boy friend to pursue a simple life working on her art in the country side. Just wish you could get her more integrated into the town in late game with maybe a studio or something. Still occasionally playing, just a great game.

[@bloodwolfgaming9269]

I absolutely love Leah as a character. She is probably one of my favorite characters up there with Abby. Plus, mods turn her into a cute fox girl so it's a win in my book. XD

[@Justin-kl7mp]

3 play-throughs, at least 100 hours each, married Leah all the time.

[@neoncamcorder]

I don’t know if he’s the _best_ , but i romanced Shane. He’s such a complex character and I love the dialogue he has later on in your friendship/romance. also... blue chickens.

[@Miliex_YT]

I prefer Shane over the others coz his issue were very timely esp in this pandemic. People have been getting depressed and down for variety of reasons, and I feel like making Shane happy, you just saved a life. Mushy, eh? Yeah, I know. I'll keep sending Shane pizza lol (And him sending me letters with Pepper Poppers which he took from Joja's backroom makes me ecstaticly happy haha)

[@littlespoonsebastian]

I currently have around 130+ hours on a single save in stardew valley, and most of those hours have been played this year. I know no-one wants to hear a random dude's sob story but I was really struggling with college and deadlines around February, and decided to pick up my old save from 2017, that had about 20 hours to it's name. It was horribly played, since I was a noob back them whose only goal was to romance Elliott (yes, Elliott of all bachelors). After a season or two in the game (and a lot of help from the wiki) I whipped it into shape, left Elliott at 6 hearts and went after Sebastian. But I started to realise (a little too late since by that time I was already married to him) that I didn't want a relationship with Sebastian. I WAS Sebastian. I had the same problems and fears and stardew valley made me realise that I can still make something out of my dull, repetitive life after I had dropped out of college for mental health. Even with that life changing revelation, Sebastian still isn't my favourite part of this game. Oh, it gets way better than that. I'm talking about the music. It astonishes me every day I load up the game that just one guy and a whole lot of passion was able to create some of my favourite ost tracks ever made. Screw that, my favourite songs in general. I can't be the only person who actually cries when it's reaching the end of summer, and your character is standing on the boardwalks surrounded by the townsfolk, and the ocean is dark and unmoving until you see the first few moonlight jellies. And the song starts to play. I'm on year 4 of this save, and every time the dance of the moonlight jellies has never failed to make me tear up. (Also watch Eric barones cover of it on his KZbin channel it's the most wholesome thing ever) The single best thing about this game for me is Winter (The Wind Can Be Still). It's a miracle that such a song has been created that I can listen to whenever I want. It's so good that I feel like I shouldn't be allowed to hear it. It truly shows that lyrics are not needed to tell a beautiful story. Stardew valley is my favourite game. Idk how to end this comment lmao

[@OMIMreacts]

thank you for sharing your story dude!

[@masquerademage]

thanks for sharing, it's really nice to see how much passion people have for this wonderful gem of a game.

[@ikercarranza532]

Did you get your degree bro??

[@Olivernight09]

i have like 100+ hours in a single save in 2 months.. XD love this game

[@mamoru1836]

beautiful. I love grandpa's theme so much I play it occasionally when I'm emotional

[@vro7537]

I'm proud to say that I went and 100% completed the game not because I want to but because I needed to. Though I may say it is not a perfect game but it truly is a masterpiece.

[@DrCat-vn4dx]

FORTNITE!

[@tyler2183]

@@DrCat-vn4dx 😐

[@SnuSnuDungeon]

Still working on my 100 percent. Congrats on yours🥳🎉

[@vro7537]

@@SnuSnuDungeon Good luck on the Qi quests!

[@conner3626]

@@vro7537 im more impressed that you beat that damn arcade game that i forgot the name of

[@nj0377]

I love how there’s no pressure, you can play it at your own pace.

[@Lonezewolf]

so far i've invested 90 hours into this game, and intend to invest more.

[@sierrasmith1813]

It’s so easy to invest so many hours. My switch thing told me I played 100+ hours. It’s so good

[@aeroripper]

This game sucked up all my free time for about a month or so back in 2016 after it released. I haven't been able to get back into it since, but I still fondly recall the game/soundtrack and its one of the top games I've played. Now Valheim holds a similar spot.

[@Lonezewolf]

@@aeroripper Its a fun game, just one of thoose games you play on the whelm.

[@lenzmillana8840]

Those are some rookie numbers.

[@Lonezewolf]

@@lenzmillana8840 I don't play the game every single day.

[@tomemaster1744]

I love Stardew Valley but I love how a wholesome AF farming game can spark a “War of the Waifus” I chose Penny and I always choose Penny, my classmate chose Hayley and called my waifu trailer trash, my work colleague played multiplayer where everyone was fighting to romance Abigail and my friend chose Shane because “he’s a baddie”.

[@emperorprimalaspid9738]

Penny for the win

[@alexforrester8090]

I’ll fight anyone who disparages best girl Penny

[@Prodmullefc]

I ended up choosing Penny too. I thought i was into the goth at first (like every nerd is), but I finally accepted that I just want a sincere, trad gf. It was a tough call though between her and Emily. In the end, I realized I couldn't do Clint ugly like that, so Penny it was.

[@0heda734]

i love penny. penny is love. penny is life

[@blop6817]

Penny is automaticly the best beacuse she has a job

[@Rapteh]

You know I will be choosing my shadowboi Krobus any time all the time. Best roommate / soul-eating monster I could've ever asked for.

[@CaroleWillett]

YES. So un-complicated, and never harasses you about having kids XD

[@CobaltContrast]

He also doesn't get jealous. Perfect poly partner.

[@sarahmoniously]

I love stardew valley because i can play it with my friends or by myself when I'm feeling anti-social. It's one of those games that you could never really get bored of.

[@immortalshadow9845]

I love Stardew for allowing me to cope with anxiety and stress. Sometimes I get the feeling that games are "just a waste of time", competitive ones make me upset and so on, but.. not Stardew. It's something I always find to be relaxing. All the lengthy process is worth your effort, the game is just so peaceful and calming with its music, graphics, gameplay. I just can't get bored with it somehow, even though I currently have over 150h on record. It's just satisfying to me to max everything out. I can play it for hours a day, get excited, emotional... which is hard for me. I just love how it makes me feel

[@mamoru1836]

totally agree

[@melissa.9694]

I have almost 300 hours of stardew valley and even though I have completed the game several times there are still many things I have not done and this makes the experience even better. By far this is my favorite game.

[@randomplaceinruralamerica9618]

160 hours on Switch and 100 on Steam, y’know this game is truly something. When you start out it’s just so simple and calm but you get past like year three, you have to manage a greenhouse, fields, coops, farms, and then if you have time mingle with the town folks (don’t let their hearts go down because you don’t talk to them!). But later on you make every automated and it feels rewarding.

[@Lonezewolf]

This game is like age of empires, I've been playing the game for 15 years, and even though its simple, I still will continue to play it.

[@hanshintermann1551]

Can't wait to play AoE2 Definitive Edition on multiplayer. For now my PC is too crappy :(

[@Lonezewolf]

@@hanshintermann1551 The orginal is much better than the new one.

[@hanshintermann1551]

@@Lonezewolf what are you even referring to when saying "the original"?

[@Lonezewolf]

@@hanshintermann1551 They removed the workshop feature that's presented in the orginal AOE II HD.

[@RoundBaguette]

@@Lonezewolf sorry but the new civs are cool af

[@Biodebatable]

Personally I typically go for Leah, you both came to pelican town from big cities to escape and start your life anew, so there's already a similar history to build off of. She's always friendly, passionate about her art, which again has similarities to your story as a return to nature/simpler life. Plus she loves wine.

[@FSHandCHIPS]

And salads the easiest thing to get 😂

[@flynnryder3943]

Whenever I'm in a bad mood, I always listen to cavetown and play stardew valley for 8 hours straight.

[@hiepermaartengames9322]

Last summer i was severly addicted to this game. I played it my whole vacation…

[@DrCat-vn4dx]

FORTNITE!

[@neonn8876]

@@DrCat-vn4dx and markass brownlee

[@aistejukstaite4368]

Penny is the best wife hands down, not only she’s so kind she gives you food and just hyped you up constantly, come on!!

[@chaoticproductions3922]

personally emily forever shes sweet she loves animals she treats everyone as a friend and has blue hair! and her cutscenes are super wacky and i love them

[@nawinrueangsungnoen3243]

Huh🙂

[@Eshalll.00]

Yea I love haley sam Abigail and penny

[@alexanderredhorse1297]

i remember everyone begging to make emily the next bachelorette.

[@Wachalpharoh]

My only nitpick with Emily is the lack of “married” dialogue during town festivals, like others have.

[@Miliex_YT]

She's gonna love when you bring her to the mine, lol

[@diegoalejandrocortesbernal5341]

For my, it's the vibe. The world the game depicts. Everything is clean, pure, colorful, natural. People enjoy life as simple as it is. This game gives me some feeling I can't find the word.

[@chaymojo4788]

Honestly you phrased it so beautifully I have no more words about how amazing stardew valley really is

[@kaileyolsson]

if i’m being honest, i don’t play many video games but stardew valley is absolutely an exception. this game holds such a special place in my heart and quite literally kept me sane throughout 2020 when i was stuck in my parent’s house during quarantine. literally the best thing to do after a busy day is coming home, cranking some tunes, and playing an hour of stardew valley

[@kaileyolsson]

also i always go after leah my artsy cottagecore queen

[@audreyconfer7678]

This game has been getting me through college. When I’m super stressed, I just turn on my game and escape into my super aesthetic little farm and live the good life. It’s almost like it reminds me why I work hard: so I can have my own perfect little “farm” in the real world. I’m not a gamer, but this game is such a blessing to my sanity, I’ve even been known to sit in class and play with one hand and take notes in the other, I’m now on a profs dislike list. But that’s not the point, it’s such an incredible and beautiful game that I can’t help but be obsessed

[@downthispath6538]

Okay so the first time I played Stardew, I was immediately drawn to Alex. He doesn't have a complicated background but I could relate to him so much, about his fears and his feelings of loss. So I admit that I haven't really tried romancing the other villagers... whenever I open a new save, I just go straight for him. And I've been playing this game for 5 years now.

[@Luipaard005]

Alex is so lovely and wonderful, he is my first and my favorite

[@pinktobio]

i'm on my first playthrough and i married elliott! i've always been a fan of the princely men with long flowing hair :') but what really made me like him was the fact that he was an optimistic writer trying to keep some spark of his youthful dreams alive, despite everyone around him telling him it wasn't feasible, to give up, etc. as someone who had to give up their dream of writing for a more "realistic" and "stable" career, something about that really spoke to me. i guess it's like a self insert that goes both ways, me wanting to support the writer chasing their dreams and the alternate reality where i marry a rich farmer that would let me pursue said dream, LMAO :')

[@sffb8295]

I've only started my first save of this game, and it's made me realize that I could probably live this type of country life. Like sure, the work will be heavy, but it will help me in the long run because I'm the most happy when I've done something productive.

[@rachelhilton1196]

I work on a farm and I ached for the first year it’s pretty hard physical work…sure beats office work though. You become more in touch with nature and the seasons, it’s wonderful! I hope you do find a country life somewhere x

[@loly01]

The lack of penny as the best wife is destroying my soul! Penny is such a sweetheart, she cooks for you and helps with the farm from time to time

[@notagoodguy3782]

I believe in Penny supremacy.

[@redneckroy8947]

Yeah, but she's a stick in the mud. Always whining about her emotional damage

[@jmtolentino973]

The first time that I watched a play through of stardew valley I literally fell in love with it. It's not only a game for me but it's also helps me calm my anxiety. So it's the best game for me ever

[@iris-kw7ry]

I've played Stardew Valley a lot in the first few years (after it was released) and already know about everything you just explained, but this was such a good video to watch! Like - very satisfying because it's so informative and easy to follow because you explain so nicely.

[@petrusjnaude7279]

Currently I'm romancing Penny, the really sweet tutor. All her cutscenes so far have been really sweet, and i really want to get to marry her so i can get her out of that horrible trailer she's living in with her mother.

[@ultimate9057]

I highly suggest you befriend her mother Pam while your at it. She can send you some really valuable items once you get enough hearts

[@bojogaming9385]

You can also i think post community center completion? Upgrade their trailer into a nice little house! :)

[@DurzoBlunts]

End game fixes the trailer problem

[@Jynx1368]

I love you pfp, Ciri is the baddest.

[@petrusjnaude7279]

@@Jynx1368 Thanks.

[@SuperFartyman]

Just remember any guy or girl you marry, you're actually just marrying Eric Barone

[@i_evadetakxes]

fun fact: some of the reviews say that they pirated it, felt bad and bought it

[@larissathornock7233]

Mari is the best bc you get to build a robot with her and she’s always talking about stars and stuff it’s just so wholesome

[@exoz6771]

when you said a game almost has zero bug tbf the game is not like that when it first started...the game had lots of bug but with the help of community ConcernedApe being an open minded dev who listen to the community made the game so much better

[@trishamay4032]

I agree. It used to have lots of glitches. People report them and Eric fixes them right away. I love him 🥺

[@Krismas_xX]

When you buy a new sword: Me: hey marlon i need a new sword Marlon: why Me: the old one just isnt *cutting* it

[@vagabundorkchaosmagick-use2898]

Love me some SDV, I have about 200 hours of play, but I don't find it relaxing as other people say, I don't play games to relax, I relax with beer and music. I find it stimulant, fun, a little stressful, all of which are characteristics that a game should have to not be dull and lame.

[@eee9266]

Junimo kart

[@lee_rayyy58]

Agreed!

[@disruptedfear4909]

The game really appeals to me mostly because of how many ways you can play and the social and economical impacts you can have on the town, also the fact that it’s still evolving and I haven’t even discovered everything the game has to offer, but most of all I just love how relaxing and fun this game is, there’s not enough games nowadays that really show appreciation to having fun and or enjoying the game rather than just trying to win and win only

[@Syntheia]

i like alex. he's the only once i've married in all of my playthroughs, modded or not. i started off liking him based on his looks but his personality and backstory was the final nail in the coffin for me.

[@mamoru1836]

same

[@mehchocolate1257]

@@mamoru1836 how do I find the carpenter to build the chicken coop anyway

[@mamoru1836]

@@mehchocolate1257 you're looking for Robin, they live north, on the mountains. Like northeast from your farm

[@mehchocolate1257]

@@mamoru1836 which way is northeast exactly

[@mamoru1836]

@@mehchocolate1257 option 1: there's a road north of your farm. Maybe you need to clear blocking wood/grass if you can't see it. Just follow that road and you'll see a big house 2. There's a road east of the community center. Follow that and same way you'll end up at the mountains/Robin's house

[@mikewhoelse]

One of my favourite games ever. I never play games like this. Got it in the switch and loved it. Cant wait to see what the studio does next

[@niteowl789]

There is no studio, there's just Eric Barone, (AKA Concerned Ape). He not only did all of the programming, he did all the art and even the music. He did have another company port it over to XBox, PlayStation, etc. but beyond that, He stayed invested in it over the years and not only kept fixing bugs but kept adding free content. He added multiplayer, then later added split screen and with the last big update, (1.5), he added a whole new island along with tons of other content. ALL FOR FREE! The original $15 is the best value I've ever gotten from a game.

[@mikewhoelse]

@@niteowl789 well surely he can afford at least an assistant now speed things up. Someone to get his coffee and answer the phone. :-)

[@qinoa8216]

Just picked the game up once it got out on game pass on Xbox and whew.. I’ve been addicted to it since! It’s such a phenomenal game honestly.

[@kajev1039]

I never went back to Vanilla after using the Expanded mod. Best part is the Grampleton Chicken. The only actual meat in a vegatarian game. Not some shody all veggie Survival Burger or that horrendous Bug Steak. _"Finally! Some f#&$in' food!"_

[@xnxGrinder]

As for the best romanceable character, i think its Abigail. I personally like her story far more than of any other character. She's romantic, a bit naive, have a sort of mystery to her in her own story, she's not whiny, trying to achieve her own goals in life. Also, she's brave AND not stupid, which I cant say about many other characters. Also I think that her story and especially conclusion to it doesn't just tell you about your relationship, but asks some serious questions, that gamers themself tend to ignore. Bonus point: she's gamer herself. If thats not the definition of best girl, I dont know what is. But I can see why other people can prefer other characters, their stories really good and\or heartbreaking in their own right. I also sympathize Penny's parent problem and the weight of responsibility on her shoulders, Shane's loss of meaning in life, Haley that misses her parents, Alex's insecurity about himself, and so on. Every romanceable character is quite enjoyable to interact with. Well, there are boring ones like Harvey or Maru, but that maybe just me. Still, I think that Abigail is the best girl by far, I mean, she literally kills someone to save you, and I cant remember her being miserable or making you feel sorry for her. She doesnt make you sympathize with her, she makes you feel great about being around with her, and also she's there for you, not the other way around. PS: yea, sounds like love letter. Well, to hell with it, I just love her that much.

[@CobaltContrast]

Her plot is the best.

[@jessirarara]

I can't wait for Haunted Chocolatier. Stardew is a masterpiece and I know his next game will be the same way. Stardew is like coming home everytime I play it. I don't play it constantly but I do go through stents where it is the ONLY game I play for weeks at a time. I recently reached Perfection and it was the happiest a game has ever made me. I felt so accomplished and it was on my longest save (with over 300 hours on it). I have Stardew Valley stickers all over my pc, including 3 of my lovely wife Emily. So sitting at the summit with her after so many hours of enjoying and loving the game was easily one of my favorite moments I've ever had in a game. I have over 400 hours in the game but 300 of them are in that single original first save I had in the game. I played the game for the first time on a stream and I have so many fond memories of discovering things for the first time with some of my chat and of playing it off stream. Emily is like my idle woman. Linus is my best friend everytime I play the game. I cried on stream as I learned Shane's story as someone who has struggled with depression for 7 years. I refused to give Lewis his shorts for years because he's a grown ass man who can go pick up his boxers from his girlfriend his own damn self (literally had a 20 minute rant about that when I discovered the quest was to get his boxers back and not a pair of "shorts"). I can go on and on and on. I've never even payed a single mod and I've barely played it with any friends. I've literally just loved the world for over 400 hours. This game is my go to when I am going through things in real life.... but it is also just where I got when I want that warm fuzzy feeling in my heart that this game provides.

[@samlovespizzas7478]

I definitely skipped this game when I saw it's a 2D pixelated farming simulator before. But I got addicted by watching a stream of SV gameplay and that was the moment I knew I must get the game! Also, no regrets for buying it!!!

[@bupperdupper8873]

For romance I took the unpopular choice of Emily, she's super cheerful, and her events are very amusing!

[@DrCrazyEvil]

Ey I'm doing Emily too, first playthrough on 5 hearts, Abigail was gonna be my first choice but I liked Emily more

[@redneckroy8947]

I married Emily in a lesbian relationship on my 5th playthrough

[@yessica3420]

Emily is my choice too!

[@jazmindodds]

You kidding me she is the best!!!

[@Mr.Fungus0613]

Emily is easily the best in the game

[@WalkingSpider3825]

This is like the only game I bought twice (When it came out just recently on pc and then I bought my other copy on the switch as soon as that came out), It's that good

[@janellesundby3799]

I just started playing this game on my ps4 yesterday and I wanted to learn more so I came across a 100 days in Stardew Valley vid on here and it made me feel like I needed to restart my world and do it better. I wanted to learn more so I explored more vids and found this one. You put it so nicely by saying to not rush through it and enjoy the game. Thank you! I feel much better now. ❤️

[@DivineDefect]

I'm so glad Krobus was at the top tier! I had to rewind because I always have to make sure that's the case. I am truly satisfied now.

[@AlexandreOliveira-ei5ig]

I grew up playing the harvest moon games, they give me so much nostalgia and i love them, but I must admit that Stardew Valley is superior in many aspects, its like a perfected version of Harvest Moon

[@deathbybeth1392]

I know people will disagree, but Eliot rocks. He literally writes you poetry like everyday.

[@beardlessodin945]

Favourite game of all time. It got me back into gaming in the midst of crippling opioid and benzodiazepine addiction which I’m still dealing with, but I’m a lot cheerier knowing I have “friends” and a farm to keep my mind active. Stardew Valley is more than a game to me and Pelican Town is kinda like a real place of solace for me. I’ve min/maxed the game to no end and have over 1000 hours on record. Now I’m starting from scratch with the Switch version because my PS4 won’t let me into my downloaded games due to forgetting my password and having 2 factor authentication on, which I don’t know how to use or undo.

[@miketns2212]

I'm team Haley, she's really sweet once you get to know her. c'mon, yall should try wifing her up!

[@Jadisons]

This is the correct answer.

[@algas666]

Facts

[@glucky2119]

haley best girl bruh

[@scarlettroses5136]

is there a reason why she is the way she is

[@miketns2212]

@@scarlettroses5136 find out for yourself! :)

[@Bruh-mr2zq]

I Can't Stop Playing That Game 😭 Everything In That Game Are So Memorable,Doing Your Best To Catch Just 1 Fish,Mining All Day Till You Exhausted,Feeding Chickens And Putting Their Eggs Inside Mayonnaise Maker,The Greetings Of Your Neighborhoods Everyday,Cutting Down Trees,Waiting For Plants To Grow,Going To BlackSmith, Unlock A New Achievement,Donating Valuable Things To Museum,Figthing Monsters To The Death 💀,Waiting For Seasons To Change,Crafting Things,Upgrading Your Equipments, Memorizing All The Task I Need To Do In This Game And Finding Prismatic Shard For The First Time 😭,✨ MASTERPIECE ✨🤧👍🏻

[@haileymcclean2286]

This game, to me, seem like a a mixture between Harvest Moon, Animal Crossing, Sims, Terraria, and Minecraft. I love it! 😊

[@abdullahfarhan624]

Why robokast is so awesome Why is KZbinr is so awesome

[@aqaza8407]

You should try Rimworld, it’s a great game and if you enjoy micromanagement and efficiency in games it’s great. Also great reviews!

[@colinw1692]

one of my all time favs fs and totally worth the 20 or whatever the price is

[@DrCat-vn4dx]

FORTNITE

[@aqaza8407]

@@DrCat-vn4dx ?

[@LegashDFlash]

@@DrCat-vn4dx bot?

[@CaroleWillett]

Yes! I currently have 500+ hours in that game... I start over a lot. ^_^ I guess I don't find the getting off the planet thing to be very interesting. I just like the challenge of getting a colony well established.

[@joeythatboi2659]

personally I’ve always had a place in my heart for Sebastian, he’s a guy who has an odd relationship with his parents who distracts himself by hiding in his room and playing video games. I’m a guy with an odd relationship with my parents who distracts myself by hiding in my room and playing video games, that’s what I’m doing playing stardew valley, so even when I start a new file and I tell myself I’m gonna try and date someone else I find myself rushing to level 40 in the mines to look for frozen tears to give him and we end up married before the end of year 2. also he was what I wanted to look like as a middle schooler, the edgy hair cut, hoodie and all. 10/10 seventh grade me would be even happier than current me is about the emo husband.

[@raynegallaher7661]

I had the same experience with Sebastian the first time I played the game. But now I'm playing the expanded mod and I really like sophia

[@ZarKiiFreeman]

No wayyy RoboKast is a Stardew homie :O I love this damn game so much i made mods for it, am part of the Stardew Aquarium Team and have made several smaller (some abandoned) mods of my own :) Played it recently as well, although on a break due to work and such, but 1.5 has been a blast!

[@glucky2119]

so when are you guys gonna make a r34 mod?

[@jeremysato8568]

Just got the game 2 weeks ago, haven’t put it down since. Logged in about 60+ hours and I’m hooked! My first game of the genre. I’m normally a single play rpg but this year gotten into different types of games and this one if a masterpiece

[@serenitynovalee5194]

Just got this game yesterday, I got the chicken coop! Still at the beginning but very excited lol, don't really know what I'm doing but it's fun.

[@nicholaswhaling7233]

I have been getting into farming sims like Stardew Valley and Rune Factory (can't wait for RF5) for a while as well as really getting into the music, characters and lore of Touhou. Coming from stuff like Unreal Tournament, it's just nice, warm, relaxing, and wholesome. Kinda want a Touhou mod for Stardew Valley.

[@TheCoke254]

I poured way too meny hours into this game and I don't regret it

[@lizkoe4246]

1:45 This fit so good to Undertale

[@zayns9006]

This Game is ONE OF THE BEST GAME I HAVE EVER PLAYED!!!! 10/10 recommended, YOU would regret for not playing. The best part of this game (I think) is when U spend a week giving flower and helping a girl out, and when u ask her to dance with u. The girl said " EW, NO."

[@mamoru1836]

lmaooo

[@Superwoohoo2000]

My favourite is Haley by far she has some of the best character development of all the bachelors it’s sad to see so much people who dislike her

[@kuba859]

You should try Tribes of Midgard, a really new game that’s so much fun and I cant tell you how underrated it is.

[@giorgosnikolaou7219]

Us it play able solo?

[@kevinuribe318]

Didn’t the game die already ? I barely saw anyone even play it honestly

[@lunagrey7050]

The Borat reference at the beginning made me sub. Good job 🤣🥹

[@teal3af49]

I thought I knew every aspect of this game since I knew the majority of the features despite the fact I hadn’t finished it. Oh boy was I stupid. I wasn’t aware about the story behind the mayor and Jojo co, but now I’m curious 😭 I don’t consider this a bad thing though. It just shocks me how deep this game goes!

[@CrabGamingTF2]

I remember my mom introduced me to this game when I was only 9 or 10. I fell in love with the game almost immediately and hundreds of hours and multiple playthroughs later I still love it. Great video discussing just how good this game is!

[@Unoraptormon]

I like Elliot, since he's an author like me.

[@joeyh31]

Awesome video. Did forget to mention how the music is S+ tier. So unforgettable.

[@avayamm]

I always choose between Elliot (unproblematic king who dedicated books to me) and Shane (for his awesome character arc and development)

[@kat-5067]

God! I love your script! The humor gets me every time!

[@bettybeee]

I wish more creators would recognise that his gf supported him (financially and otherwise) all through the development, she deserves more credit towards Stardews creation than she gets.

[@cleoh666]

I've just played stardew recently for the first time and I love the time aspect! It helps me feel motivated but not overwhelmed, except for the shop being closed on Wednesday lol

[@anthonyordas7799]

So far, I reached mining floor lvl 120...and got skull keys..it takes me 16 days😂...it's a game that is pixel wonderfully made, bizarre and amazing storyline...I never regrets buying... Hope he made another stardew valley in space exploration and farming...

[@anl.7556]

I always end up having Krobus as roommate. I just love Krobus. :)

[@robin_nohood2515]

stardew valley is the type of game where you feel like you have played 3 hours but are actually a day later

[@JohnsonStobeck]

Very well done video. Not only is stardew valley a masterpiece, but your organization and ability to keep me entertained with stuff I already knew (I guess I am biased) but I love hearing good things to be said about stardew

[@knox7945]

Abigail, she's just a fun character to romance with. She also plays the flute, and the drums. And she has a freaking sword and is adventurous. She can be brash and moody, but who isn't at times? She can be sweet and adorable.

[@luume7228]

and she can eat roks :-)

[@knox7945]

@@luume7228 even better because she can easily be romanceable

[@mio-xh1ln]

The shade and your sense of humor are sending me 😂😂 great video, man!

[@Emily-lh6em]

Am I missing out by having the switch version instead of the pc? I know mods can be a lot of fun but I'm not familiar with how to install or use them. Is it easy to use them? I'm debating purchasing it on steam as well 🤔

[@residentkane]

As far as I know you need a emulator of sorts called smapi.

[@owenc4967]

The only key difference is mods and if you want to know how to download them watch a tutorial there’s 1000s of them

[@xyrsh]

It's fairly easy. You need to install SMAPI, and then just drop the mods you want into a specific folder. It just requires a bit of work to maintain when some mods are updated or if some of them are incompatible. But the modding community are thriving and very helpful if you have any questions. You can browse the available mods on nexusmod site and maybe start from simple ones that improve QoL or aesthetic before delving into bigger mods. :D

[@Nowayjose255]

RimWorld and Stardew Valley are 2 of the most addictive games I've ever played. I've gotten so much joy from both. When you tell me a game is awesome I'm playing it.

[@ansalem12]

Just wanna point this out: Before Stardew Valley people would compare games in the genre to Harvest Moon. Now you'll hardly ever hear someone say a game is "like Harvest Moon", they say it's "like Stardew Valley". It's extremely rare for an old genre-defining game/series to be replaced in everyone's minds by a new game, an indie game at that, as the one that defines the genre. Even if somehow I didn't like Stardew Valley (to be clear I love it), I would still marvel at the achievement.

[@amyhughes9952]

I bought this game when I first bought my switch but ended up needing to sell the switch! However I got one again and I plan to start playing it today on break at work and after work as well! I did try it when I first got it and all I remember is that the days go by extremely fast! I didn’t get very far into the game so I’m hoping I can start all over again because I don’t remember what to do but looking forward to playing it again

[@stumpedtroper]

As much as I loved stardew valley, after sinking 150+ hours on it and reaching a modestly high completion, I realize that there is an outside world that I could've spent at least half of those 100 hours in. Fun, yes, but it's not a replacement for real life, sadly. But SV did scratch that harvest moon itch for me. And while I may not revisit it (however tempting the new patches are), it still is a magical game. And I usually go for either Haley or Penny.

[@apo11ocat]

i think doing something at all times with pressure makes the game more fun because its so satisfying when you have been very productive

[@lilysmith1673]

I myself love the fact that you can date anyone you want. Of any gender. You don’t have to declare anything, you don’t have to decide, stardew is just a safe space where you don’t have to think deeply about your choices, or keep secrets about your sexuality. You can just be yourself. Not to mention, there’s the option to have Krobus as a roommate, which is inclusive of anyone who’s on the asexual spectrum, but still wants a roommate. That equal opportunity right there? *chef’s kiss*

[@matthewwilliams6270]

I'm not much of a gamer but when I do play a game it's one where I can just chill out and not rage/get competitive. This is a perfect example of that - started playing when covid hit and it is one of my all time favourites.

[@kathypyke8408]

I like to marry a different character in each map choice. Harvey likes coffee so he was my first choice. Sam was my choice for my Joja farm.