I’m not someone that returns to games very often. I’m very motivated by in-game achievements, meaning that when that platinum pops, I tend to check out. Plus, as a games journalist, I tend to be forced to give games an obligatory ten-hour stint, and then move hastily on to the next. However, there are a …
Stardew Valley Roleplay Ideas – A New Way to Farm Read More »
If you have been plugged into the gaming matrix in the last few years, you are probably aware of the unstoppable rise of ‘Cozy Games’. These are games that take the strain and challenge out of the gaming experience and allow players to approach things in their own way, at their own pace, and engage …
Stardew Valley Multiplayer Guide: Farm With Friends Read More »
There are so many things to love about Christmas, the magical time of year when the big fat man dressed in red pops up from the south pole to spread cheer, and drop off a few presents on our wishlist. You might love the food, the whimsical decor, and the abundance of cinnamon and gingerbread …
Stardew Valley Feast of the Winter Star Guide: A Winter Wonderland Read More »
Are you going to the dance? This is a question that has been a staple of high school life for what seems like eons. Packed into that six-word question are feelings of anxiety and fear, the potential for feelings of rejection, or elation, and of course. If you follow this up with, ‘Hey, want to …
Stardew Valley Flower Dance Guide: Who You Takin’ To Prom? Read More »
One criticism of indie games across the board is that they often don’t hold the player’s attention for long. Due to the limitations that come with a smaller team of developers, limited resources, and smaller budgets, these games tend to be bite-size adventures where a few hours will see you explore all there is to …
No matter what you make of Stardew Valley as a video game, you can’t deny that this game is incredibly cute. The pixellated style, the lovingly made chiptune music, the distinct character models, and the surprisingly rich world design all culminate to offer one of the most aesthetically pleasing gaming experiences around, and all without the insane …
When you sit down for your first-ever playthrough of Stardew Valley, you approach the game with a certain naivety that is both a blessing and a curse. When you begin, everything is brand new, and every character is making their first-ever introduction. Each new area is untapped and begging for you to explore, and all …
Stardew Valley Farm Layout Ideas: Marrying Agriculture With Aesthetics Read More »
Let me preface all that I have to say in this review with a quick statement. When I first saw that there was going to be a Stardew Valley Board Game, I immediately thought to myself; that this would have to be a very special product to capture the magic of the game in question. …
As a long-time Stardew Valley fan, I remember back in the old days when the game was brand new, and players were enjoying the vanilla version of the game. Those that jump into the old versions of Stardew Valley experience now having experienced the incredible additions that updates over the years have brought to the …
Stardew Valley is a game that many know and hold in high regard for its light-hearted gameplay, its relaxing setting and soundtrack, and its ability to cater to all types of gamers, even those that wouldn’t consider themselves to be gamers at all. I can’t even begin to count the amount of Stardew players who …
