Stardew Valley
Stardew Valley doesn’t go for flashy graphics or an in-depth leveling up system, it just manages to perfectly encapsulate the magic and compelling nature of the early Harvest Moon games in a way that’s been lost in recent years. If you’ve been looking for a way to sink hundreds of hours in a rewarding, though grinding experience, Stardew Valley is exactly what you’ve been looking for.
Inheriting your grandfather’s old plot of land in the valley, you’ll plant and harvest crops, tend to your livestock, and turn the abandoned plot into a thriving agricultural powerhouse.
Hype surrounding Stardew Valley prior to its release had been fairly quiet. It was only really when it released and word of mouth got around that the title finally started to see gargantuan success. Releasing on both PS4 and Xbox One this week, Stardew Valley is certainly one of the surprise hits of the year. Especially when you consider this content-stuffed game is developed by one person alone.
