Stardew Valley Features We Hope to See in Haunted Chocolatier

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With the continued success of 2016's Stardew Valley, fans were curious as to where the developer would go next. ConcernedApe changed how many see solo-developed projects, and with the announcement of Haunted Chocolatier in October 2021, there is further hope that more innovation is on the way. However, Stardew Valley has so many components that have the potential to make the jump to the developer's next title, and ditching them in favor of something entirely new would be a shame.

Stardew Valley is a game that, despite wielding pixel aesthetics and a simplistic yet effective story, has tons of content that can provide dozens of hours of fun. It's clear from the promotional material that Haunted Chocolatier is inspired by the former with its graphics, but as Stardew Valley is far more than initially meets the eye, it's clear that there are many more mechanics and quirks it can offer the next project. Breaking out of the shadow of ConcernedApe's first game will be tough, so leaning into some of its best features could be the key to success when Haunted Chocolatier finally hits digital storefronts.

Haunted Chocolatier's Boss Battles Set It Apart From Stardew Valley

There are plenty of games in the role-playing adventure genre that have bland NPCs that don't offer much in the way of interesting conversations, but Stardew Valley is completely different. From the surprisingly emotional depth of Shane to the humble, delightfully twee Penny, the setting of Stardew Valley is one that is littered with exceptional side characters who all do well to make Pelican Town feel alive. Haunted Chocolatier has the player assume the role of a chocolate shop owner, and while this offers a different perspective to an honest farmer, it's vital that