Why Stardew Valley Doesn't Need A Secret
It's unquestionable that Stardew Valley has left an impact on the indie gaming scene in its time, particularly for games of its genre. In fact, it's arguable that Stardew Valley'ssuccess prompted a resurgence in wholesome, slice-of-life styles of games, especially those centered around farming simulation and community-building. Developed by just one person, ConcernedApe, it stands among several games of its era that went against the grain of AAA game development that was swamped in combat-heavy, action-adventure games. It's why fans are eagerly awaiting ConcernedApe's next game Haunted Chocolatier, as their love of Stardew Valley has given the developer a certain prestige.
But while Haunted Chocolatier continues to have details teased out as players await a confirmed release date, one of its biggest selling points has been Haunted Chocolatier's themes of mysteries and secret truths that can be uncovered. ConcernedApe has already confirmed that the game will be a significant departure from its predecessor Stardew Valley, so while these games may share a universe, they will be distinctive on their own. Fans have wondered though why Stardew Valley didn't have its own secrets to explore, and the reason behind this lies both in the game's origins and its core concepts.
Why Stardew Valley is One of the Best Comfort Games
By now, many players will be familiar with the fact that Stardew Valley was heavily inspired by the series Harvest Moon, hence why the two are compared so much. Some fans would even suggest that Stardew Valley is Harvest Moon's spiritual successor after the series was rebranded as Story of Seasons. Not only does Stardew Valley embrace the core values at the heart of Harvest Moon, but it expands upon these in
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