Stardew Valley - Nintendo Switch [Digital Code]

Stardew Valley is hands down one of my favorite games of all time, and definitely my go-to cozy game. The peaceful farming, fishing, and relationship-building gameplay is the perfect way to relax and unwind. I recently bought the digital code so my friend could join me in multiplayer, and it’s been such a fun experience! It’s amazing to share the farm and work together to grow crops, raise animals, and explore the town.The game has such a charming, nostalgic feel with tons of hidden surprises, and I love how much freedom it gives you to play at your own pace. If you're looking for a laid-back, engaging game that’s perfect for a cozy gaming session, Stardew Valley is a must-have.

Super fun game for people of all ages! Definitely worth the purchase!

Wonderful game. Very casual and relaxing gane that has fun play and allows for multiple styles of play.

So if you're here, you've probably read the whole mythos about Stardew Valley. Originally based on Harvest Moon, it made entirely by a single person as a labor of love. The result is ostensibly a farming simulator mixed with an RPG mixed with an action/adventure with a ton of open-ended gameplay.Gameplay:Basically, the idea of the game is that you inherit a farm and are tasked with developing it. There are tons of things you can do towards that goal. Your basic function is to raise and sell crops to earn money and achieve certain goals. You can also perform additional tasks such as fishing, foraging, and mining to gain additional income/resources. The entire resource economy is fairly well done, and there's no single item that really breaks the game. You have to make the most of each day though, as your character is only awake from 6AM to 2AM and will faint if you aren't in bed by 2AM, resulting in a penalty.There are vast caves to explore in the game, and within these caves you encounter monsters that you must combat. That's right - this farming simulator has tons of creative monsters, as well as a variety of weapons and ammunition. The caves are procedurally-generated, meaning that they aren't the same each time you go into them. The caves contain a variety of items to collect, including useable ores, valuable gemstones, and other items for combat or selling. You can unlock different caverns by advancing through the game.Characters:The townsfolk of Stardew Valley are one of the best aspects of the game. The characters you encounter have unique personalities, and more importantly, they are written like real people. Most RPGs handle their NPCs as one-dimensional characters who exist to advance a plot. Stardew Valley's characters are more like real people, and their dialogue/actions don't exist merely to service the plot or to define a single character trait they're assigned. Every character has flaws, concerns, and a believable backstory. One of the biggest delights of this game is experiencing all their stories. Hell, it's even beautiful sometimes.Graphics:The graphics absolutely capture the vibe of an early-90s adventure game, but much cleaner. It's meant to replicate the 16-bit graphics, and it delivers in beautiful form.Music:The music in this is actually damn good. Instead of matching the 16-bit vibe, the developer opted to go with a more modern backing soundtrack, which changes with the season. Video game music can often be grating or boring, but this is neither. It's very relaxing, and I listen to it a lot while working in the office.Overall vibe:Very relaxing. There is a time limit to each day, but the gameplay is open ended so you can do whatever you want within that time limit. This is the kind of game you turn to if you want to escape normal life and just go somewhere that only demands your time and imagination. There's clearly a lot of passion put into it, and nearly every aspect of the game feels inspired.Port quality:As you may know, Stardew Valley started its life as a PC game. Usually when games are ported to a console, major game aspects or functionality suffer. That is not the case here. Literally the only potential issue is the cursor, which is mainly used to access the notifications screen. It's a bit ungainly, but definitely worse with a joystick than a mouse. Luckily, you rarely use that. Luckily, the switch to Switch has made some controls better, such as using the joystick for combat instead of the keyboard. In generally, this is one of the best PC to Console ports I've come across.Summary:It's honestly astonishing that this game was made by a single person. Most major game companies never produce games of this quality. And it's not a small game! The base game can take dozens of hours to beat, and realistically you can easily put in hundreds of hours. I have more time with this than I do with Animal Crossing. This is far bigger than the average indie game. You absolutely should buy it!

I love Stardew Valley.It's in the running for my top 10 video games of all time, though I need to think a little more as to where I'd place it.Where do I begin.I played this game on the PS4 right after I got married and I sank so much time in it that it's barely appropriate to talk about.Hundreds of hours lost in bliss. But time moved on. I sold my PS4. Moved out of our apartment, and I purchased the game on my phone. I'd whip it open and play here and there, but the mobile optimization just wasn't as compelling as the console experience.BUT.Then it was on a Steam sale, wherein I promptly picked up and began the whole cycle anew. More joyful hours down the drain.Then my wife and I bought Switch...so you can bet what one of our first purchases on the switch was...Animal Crossing.Oo. Gotcha. Yes, Animal Crossing. My wife adores Animal Crossing. Me? I think its "meh."But I waited.I waited calmly for years for her to dry up her fixation with Animal Crossing, it's limited content, and sober her eyes toward the masterful gem that is Stardew Valley.We picked up the controller on Stardew Valley for the Switch and have been co-opping it ever since. And we're loving it.So many options. So much to do. It's a game that literally never ends. The ultimate farming simulator + so much more.I don't foresee ever not having access to play this game in the future. It's one of the longest-lasting games I've played (total hours played across multiple different platforms and save files, that is).It's truly a masterpiece, and I can't believe the creator is still updating it.Off to go drink some mayonnaise!

It’s a fun, calm farming game. And there is so much more to do than farming. You can meet and befriend (and even marry) townspeople. There are monster-filled mines to explore. You can go fishing, attend seasonal festivals, raise animals, make tons of money making mayonnaise, cheese, wine, etc. I love this game, and I have sunk hundreds of hours into it. Great replay value. I would give it ten stars if I could.

Stardew Valley a wonderful game! One of my very favorites! I would recommend this to anyone!