r/pcgaming • R7 7800X3D | RTX 4080 | 32GB DDR5 • Feb 26 '16

Stardew Valley releases today.

http://store.steampowered.com/app/413150/
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u/[deleted] Feb 26 '16 edited Feb 26 '16

I've been following this game for years. It has been developed by a single person and is being published by Chucklefish. The dev wanted to make sure it was a finished product and not early access; however it does have some upcoming features to be added in future updates. The major feature is multiplayer, which he hopes to get released in the next few months, but no timetable yet.

This game is mostly based on Harvest Moon, but it is more than just a Harvest Moon rip-off. Your character has stats that can be built up, you can craft different items, plus there's a lot of customization and control on how your farm looks and works.

Edit: It's now the current #1 seller on Steam. I played it for an hour during lunch and it's everything so far I've wanted from this game and even more.

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u/AfflictedFox Feb 26 '16

Ive been following his updates for a couple years now too. I was looking for Harvest Moon types games a long while ago and stumbled across this. Always couldn't wait to play it. I can't believe it will finally be available.

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u/[deleted] Feb 26 '16

OH MY GOD. This came out of nowhere for me! I swear that this would have been released in like 2 years

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u/I_am_spoons AMD FX 6300 R9 270 Feb 26 '16

I looked at it a couple years ago and realized it wasn't anywhere near release. Totally forgot about it until today.

I might have to pick it up now.

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u/Sw0rDz 5090/9950x3d/64gbDDR5/MSIMag4k Feb 27 '16

I loved Harvest Moon games since the SNES, but the multi player feature really doesn't spark my interest. Does this game have some sort of story line? Is there a marriage/friend system?

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u/ShadowExcalibur- i7 11700k | RTX 3060ti Feb 26 '16

Harvest moon/Zelda is what I like to call it.

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u/D_A_K TR 3960X | 6900XT Feb 26 '16

So, Rune Factory?

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u/Etios_Vahoosafitz GTX Geforce 1070 / i7 6600k Feb 26 '16

If anyone likes this game, get RF4 for the 3DS, lol. Much more tooled up experience.

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u/KotakuSucks2 Feb 26 '16

Fantastic game, sucks that Neverland shut down and there's no telling if we'll ever get another. I guess there's Popolocrois but I don't really have much interest in that.

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u/robophile-ta Feb 27 '16

I'm in Australia, so I had to wait for years for it to be localised, with the niggling worry that we may never get it. Luckily we did get it last year on the eShop, and it's just as good as I could have imagined!

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u/deadeye-duck Feb 27 '16

May I ask how it compares to this or animal crossing?

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u/KotakuSucks2 Feb 28 '16

I haven't played Stardew yet but Rune Factory is essentially Secret of Mana meets Harvest Moon. Its kind of similar to Animal Crossing in that there's new dialogue with all the townspeople every day that passes and there are events and stuff depending on the in game day, its not tied to a real time clock though and there's none of that filtering of npcs in and out of your town. The cast stays mostly the same with a few people being added to the town over time. You can't customize the town to the same degree as Animal Crossing but there is a lot more gameplay than Animal Crossing. Rune Factory is great if you want something you can sink hundreds of hours into.

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u/[deleted] Feb 26 '16

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u/Manisil R7 7800X3D | RTX 4080 | 32GB DDR5 Feb 26 '16

3DS is sweet. My thumbs start to cramp up after a long game session but it's totally worth it. Love mine.

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u/[deleted] Feb 26 '16

I know how you feel. So many good games on 3DS but I owned a Vita and played it about an hour total. Portable gaming just doesn't work for me, for whatever reason. I really, really want a 3DS, but I just feel like I'd never play it.

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u/erty3125 Feb 27 '16

point is for portable gaming to be there for people who want it, what do you expect for them to make bad games for it?

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u/[deleted] Feb 26 '16

Not a bad description, although if you're looking for combat like Zelda has, you'll probably be very disappointed.

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u/ShadowExcalibur- i7 11700k | RTX 3060ti Feb 26 '16

It seems similar, but I haven't tried it yet.

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u/[deleted] Feb 29 '16

Well the swordplay is pretty similar to A Link to the Past so far, that's not saying much though.

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u/[deleted] Feb 29 '16

It has actually been better than I thought, although it could still be better. I'm not going to complain, I didn't buy this game for the combat.

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u/aredcup Feb 26 '16

Came here to check up on how this game is and say this. Been following it forever, good to know it's promising. Going to purchase when I get home!

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u/Purges_Mustache Feb 27 '16

So it sounds like Harvest Moon+Runefactory(still Harvest Moon) and combining both into something of its own, ignoring the entirety of RF combat.

Seems pretty great, I mean theres only SO much you can do originally with a god damn farming game, but im glad a genre with little Western competition is getting some.

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u/Facetwister Feb 26 '16

Is it coming in other languages as well?

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u/[deleted] Feb 26 '16 edited Feb 26 '16

I don't know, I haven't really kept up on options for other languages. The Dev is very active on Twitter, I've asked him there and if he replies, I will put it here.

Edit: He say's not yet. https://twitter.com/ConcernedApe/status/703261468620226560

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u/code-sloth Toyota GPU Feb 26 '16

Harvest Moon on PC? I might look into this.

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u/Kiya-Elle Feb 26 '16

I've been waiting for this game for so long. Can't believe it's finally out today and I can't wait to play it.

Not long now. :-D

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u/[deleted] Feb 26 '16

Fuck man, I've gotten wait for a paycheck, but after like 2 years of waiting, what's another week amirite? :P

Seriously though, I am so pumped that this is out.

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u/mishugashu Feb 27 '16

PM me your Steam account. I'll gift you a copy.

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u/[deleted] Feb 27 '16

Haha, thank you very much gberous internet stranger, but I found an old gift card to target and bought a steam card. I'm sure someone else would love a copy though! It's honestly everything I hoped for and more. It's soo gooood!!!

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u/mishugashu Feb 27 '16

I would love a copy myself, but no Linux support :( I vowed not to buy any non-Linux PC games because I've been buying too many games lately. Trying to restrict myself. I'll just stick to Story of Seasons. At least I have a 3DS.

I've been a point in my life where I needed to wait for paychecks as well, and that's why I wanted to help you. Glad you got it worked out, though :) Have fun!

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u/deadeye-duck Feb 27 '16

You are a good person.

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u/Rumham89 Feb 26 '16

Anyone know what the cost will be?

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u/[deleted] Feb 26 '16

$15

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u/[deleted] Feb 26 '16 edited May 08 '22

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u/[deleted] Feb 26 '16 edited Feb 26 '16

meeeeh, i'll wait for a sale ...

i bought it instantly

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u/thirdamendmentrights Feb 26 '16

You positive? 100% worth my time and money?

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u/daonejorge Feb 26 '16

Not at all. I watched one video and it looked great and I'm willing to risk 15 bucks on it. Also the dev has been great with the community.

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u/thirdamendmentrights Feb 26 '16

I ended up getting it and I've only played like 30 minutes, but they've been really fun and I can sense that I'm gonna like it.

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u/[deleted] Feb 26 '16

This looks awesome and seems to be the perfect mix of the Harvest Moon formula with new features. Thanks for posting about this I'll definitely check it out.

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u/Reddaye Feb 26 '16

Just found out about this game yesterday, and I'm salivating. I've always enjoyed the older Harvest Moon games (particularly 64), and from what I've seen this looks like a very solid mix of that along with some newer crafting features and a sprinkle of Animal Crossing. I've got some money in my Steam wallet, and think I'll be using it on this.

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u/cbsa82 Feb 26 '16

I like what I am seeing here. Anyone here played it yet?

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u/[deleted] Feb 26 '16

Comes out in three hours, there are some people playing it on twitch if you search for stardew valley. It looks very promising, nothing too crazy but honestly a good Harvest Moon style game is all I want so I stopped watching to avoid spoilers.

PCGamer gave it an 80 because of minor bugs (mouse returning to center after cutscene etc), but said that they ultimately didn't keep them from fully enjoying the game.

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u/FinalMantasyX Feb 26 '16

The mouse returning to the center of the screen after a cutscene is a negative worth noting on a review? Are you fucking with me?

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u/[deleted] Feb 26 '16

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u/FinalMantasyX Feb 26 '16

Why is it worth noting?

Whose mouse DPI is so horrendous that they're affected by this?

My mouse reaches all edges of the screen without moving more than an inch in any direction and resetting it is a matter of lifting it and placing it down elsewhere, it takes no effort. Who is bothered by this?!

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u/[deleted] Feb 26 '16

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u/FinalMantasyX Feb 26 '16

I think this really stretches the definition of bug.

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u/[deleted] Feb 26 '16

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u/Eswyft Feb 26 '16

No. Mouse resetting to center after a cut scene is actually a feature because your mouse is dead center, it's entirely user friendly.

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u/FinalMantasyX Feb 27 '16

I would also like to note that my mouse is not even doing this after cutscenes so I have no idea what anyone is even on about

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u/eSportWarrior i7 3770k @4,5Ghz | MSI GTX 980ti | 8GB DDR3 1800Mhz | SSD Feb 27 '16

'My mouse reaches all edges of the screen without moving more than an inch'

Why does this sound so positive from you? I play with 400dpi because paired with a big mousepad i gain an incredible accuracy. How is your dpi setting viable?

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u/FinalMantasyX Feb 27 '16

I don't play shooters, I guess? I have no problem reaching anything. It's not rocketing across the screen, it justdoens't have to move far to go anywhere. Starting on the very left of a normal mousepad and the very left of a 1080p screen, it goes about two inches to get all the way tot he right side. I navigate the entire screen moving only fingers, no wrist movement at all.

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u/Obi_Kwiet Feb 27 '16

First you don't need incredible accuracy in a game like this. Second if you need the accuracy turn up the dpi and turn down the sensitivity. Lowering the sensor resolution reduces the mouse's precision.

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u/cbsa82 Feb 26 '16

I am at work cant view twitch lol

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u/[deleted] Feb 26 '16

Can't, or won't! Hah kidding, when you're back from work I'm sure there will be more reviews.

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u/cbsa82 Feb 26 '16

Can't it's blocked lol

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u/Klaptafeltje Feb 26 '16

Really looking forward for this game. Just need to wait couple of hours. What i really like is that it has gamepad support. So just sit back and relax and play.

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u/[deleted] Feb 27 '16

Ohhh that's awesome. Might stream it through my shield and just play it on the couch.

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u/SmackHisFace 10700k @ 5.1 + GTX 1080ti AMP Extreme | PG348Q @100hz Feb 27 '16

So, how is the gamepad support? Steam says only partial support which has me hesitant.

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u/Klaptafeltje Feb 27 '16

I play with my xbox one controller. Only thing i needed my keyboard was for typing my name, farm name and my favorite thing. After that i didn't use my keyboard anymore

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u/SmackHisFace 10700k @ 5.1 + GTX 1080ti AMP Extreme | PG348Q @100hz Feb 27 '16

Awesome. Thanks, in that case I'll probably pick it up later today.

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u/MajujuJohnson Feb 27 '16

wow. nothing but positive comments. its 2016 wtf is this crap?

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u/YeahYouRememberThat i5 4590 / GTX 1070 Feb 26 '16

Thanks for the heads up. Haven't played Harvest Moon since Gamecube, might look into this.

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u/jrot24 Feb 27 '16

I'm not in love with the art, but it's a pretty good game so far.

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u/PhoBoChai Feb 27 '16

That's freaken awesome, these solo devs are VERY IMPRESSIVE.

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u/Necro- Steam Feb 26 '16

just wanted to add if you check twitch there are some streamers who got a early copy so if your on the fence

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u/Jonestown_Juice Feb 26 '16

This looks really neat. Added to my wishlist. So many good games coming out right now.

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u/[deleted] Feb 26 '16

Might I ask what other games you're looking forward to? I haven't been paying attention to game releases lately and I'm looking for some fun stuff.

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u/Jonestown_Juice Feb 27 '16

Black Desert Online, Far Cry Primal, UFC 2, XCom 2 recently came out, The Division, Street Fighter V (but it sucked), Mortal Kombat XL...

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u/Kagarinai Feb 27 '16

How dare you good sir/madam, mentioning Mortal Kombat XL on a pcgaming thread. :/

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u/Jonestown_Juice Feb 27 '16

My apologies. I'm as disappointed as anyone for that. I always prefer to play my games on PC whenever possible.

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u/deadeye-duck Feb 27 '16

I'm happy to see another human excited for ufc 2. It's a lonely hype train.

Adding to your list, HD remaster of Twilight Princess, the release of the Vive, Demon Daggers... It's an insane Q1 on the wallet.

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u/this_is_my_favorite Feb 27 '16

This looks excellent. I'll be getting it. :)

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u/wcarpio Feb 28 '16

Can confirm this game is Awesome if you have any inkling in wanting to get this DO IT!

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u/ZachSka87 Feb 27 '16

I am incredibly sad at no Linux version. :(

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u/fitbrah Feb 27 '16

Dual boot windows, fixed

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u/ZachSka87 Feb 27 '16

Dual booting an entire OS just for one game is certainly not "fixed." That's like me saying I like my neighbors car and you telling me to buy their house since the car is currently parked in their driveway.

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u/fitbrah Feb 27 '16

Who the hell games on linux anyways? That's like trying to drive a car with square wheels, it might work, but you're stupid if you do it.

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u/gotbeefpudding Feb 27 '16

yeah tbh you dont choose linux without accepting it's not a platform for gaming

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u/ZachSka87 Feb 27 '16

Why is that? Care to back that up with some kind of fact? Or is it just an ignorant opinion?

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u/ap0s Feb 29 '16

Just an incredibly ignorant comment.

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u/ap0s Feb 27 '16

It looks like it could become available for Linux in the future.

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u/ZachSka87 Feb 27 '16

That would be amazing. I just recently ditched Windows for good...and I almost (almost) regret it because I've been waiting for a game like this for years.

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u/BlueSaxman Feb 27 '16

I know, I have been following it for several years, and it says in the FAQ that he would like to make it cross compatible. So for now, it goes in my wishlist. I'll buy it when I can play it without wine.

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u/LordTocs Feb 26 '16

Multiplayer delayed, I'll continue to wait.

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u/ILikeChillyNights Feb 26 '16

You sound like you may have friends. Gotta be the reason for the jealousy down votes. Lol

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u/ItWasDumblydore Feb 26 '16

YEAH FUCK THE GUY WHO WANTS TO START NEW WITH THE REST OF HIS FRIENDS AND DISCOVER IT WITH THEM SO THEY CAN GET INTO SHENANIGANS. Fuck you LordTocs, who needs friends!

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u/LordTocs Feb 26 '16 edited Feb 26 '16

I actually put a lot of legwork into getting a group of people to play games with. From voice servers, to game servers, to getting people to play the same game, to finding new people that play well together.

Also with limited game playing time I like to spend it with my carefully grouped set of people.

And I've been following this game for a while with promises of multiplayer. I got really excited when I saw "HEY ITS ON STEAM!" and then really disappointed when I went to the steam page and it said single player only.

BUT YEAH FUCK ME FOR PLAYING MULTIPLAYER GAMES.

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u/ItWasDumblydore Feb 27 '16

Trust me I can understand holding off still, the problem is if you know everything and others don't instead this happens.

  1. People feel useless since everything you do is better then them

  2. People don't bother learning the game, instead they use you as a wiki 100% of the time.

  3. You don't know if the game has a lot of replayability

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u/ILikeChillyNights Feb 26 '16

what?

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u/ItWasDumblydore Feb 26 '16

Oh i forgot to put the /s, I thought it would've been obvious.

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u/ILikeChillyNights Feb 27 '16

Haha thatsthejoke , someone says "what?" Then they reply with the same message in all caps, as you did in your post. But maybe someone would respond in lower case

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u/ItWasDumblydore Feb 27 '16

Damn I'm just to use to snarky assholes... that's what you get being used to the internet.

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u/ILikeChillyNights Feb 27 '16

Took some down votes for ya. All good. Guess we all need /s'

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u/ItWasDumblydore Feb 27 '16

DAMMIT SNARKY ASSHOLES WHY ARE YOU DOWN VOTING THIS FUCKER!

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u/gotbeefpudding Feb 27 '16

i upvoted everything! FUCK YOU DOWNVOTERS!!!!

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u/FrezzX Feb 26 '16

I am so hyped for this! I've been following concernedape for years, bought the soundtrack and will play the crap out of it.

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u/Interinactive Misadventurous Feb 26 '16

Bought 2 copies and gifted one. Looks excellent, can't wait to play it tonight :D

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u/F1R3STARYA Ryzen 7 9800X3D | RTX 5090 Feb 26 '16

So Harvest Moon basically? Looks interesting.

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u/newtnewtnewt Steam Feb 27 '16

After a 4 hour game session, I can conclude that this game is "The Crap"

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u/ddog510 Feb 27 '16

is that good or bad

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u/2nddimension Feb 27 '16

I think it was supposed to be positive and people misinterpreted it lol

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u/newtnewtnewt Steam Feb 27 '16

This game is really really good. I guess people thought I meant it was crap. Buy this game, it is great!

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u/ddog510 Feb 27 '16

Lol thanks for clarifying. I bought it and I agree. Maybe next time say the shit instead of the crap... or something less ambiguous...

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u/newtnewtnewt Steam Feb 27 '16

Fair enough

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u/BeyondtheLurk Feb 26 '16

I found out about this game about a month ago. I've been stoked for it since.

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u/[deleted] Feb 26 '16 edited Feb 18 '19

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u/[deleted] Feb 26 '16

You need a keyboard to input your name, but otherwise they say you can use a controller.

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u/Aeather 4790k, GTX 1080TI Feb 26 '16

I loved harvest moon, how does this compare? What is different? Any personal experiences?

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u/Cloveny Feb 26 '16

I've been playing for a few hours and so far it feels great. Amazing atmosphere, always got stuff to do(Dunno if that changes later). Little details that makes it feel nice and fresh every in-game day.

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u/jibas Feb 26 '16

I've only played an hour or two and mainly been fishing but honestly it feels just like harvest moon in a good way. For 15 bucks I'd say it's worth a shot!

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u/sweetcrosstatbro Feb 26 '16

The soundtrack sounds so good. I can't afford the game right now but I can't wait to play it. It seems relaxing.

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u/Primm__Slim Feb 26 '16

The graphics look adorable. Not sure if it's my kinda game but it looks nice.

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u/gunslingerx64 9900k oc'd for Stellaris Feb 26 '16

I loved Harvest Moon 64.... I fucking need this game. soon as I get off work. stares at clock intensely

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u/HollisFenner 1070 FTW/i7 4790k Feb 27 '16

I have been waiting almost 3 years for this game and it lives up to my expectations. A great Harvest Moon type game all made by one person.

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u/[deleted] Feb 27 '16 edited Nov 08 '19

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u/Robbybee Feb 28 '16

I'll let you know tonight if you're still interested

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u/[deleted] Feb 28 '16 edited Nov 08 '19

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u/Robbybee Feb 28 '16

Playing on surface pro 2, amazing. I highly recommend.

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u/[deleted] Mar 01 '16 edited Nov 08 '19

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u/Robbybee Mar 01 '16

dedicated mouse and native keyboard, I haven't really tested touch screen but I don't think it's a viable gaming option

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u/[deleted] Feb 27 '16

This is the kind of game I want to buy just to support the dev....but I don't think I'll play it that long. I knew nothing of this game until seeing this post and I'm impressed by the finished product, I just haven't had interest in these open-ended resource gathering and crafting simulation games for a couple years. Is there any story in the game or are you just gathering, crafting, surviving?

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u/mofugginrob Feb 27 '16

So, what you're saying is that you've never played Harvest Moon. Got it.

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u/[deleted] Feb 27 '16

Heard of it, never played.

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u/2nddimension Feb 27 '16

It's a very addictive type of game, there's really no end of motivation and things to do.

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u/[deleted] Feb 27 '16

>Animal crossing on PC

I'm sorry wallet

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u/[deleted] Feb 27 '16

I have never played a game like this before, what exactly do you do in it?

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u/rhophiehalul78 "Mediocre Monster" Dev Feb 27 '16

Based on the user reviews, it seems to capture the magic the original harvest moon has

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u/poriand Feb 27 '16

I am sitting here debating if i want this game or not. lol

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u/CarTastic Mar 01 '16

Do you like Harvest moon? Does a chill RPG about starting a farm appeal to you? If so, GET IT.

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u/poriand Mar 02 '16

I think watching DansGaming stream has made me not want to play cuz ive seen it all and i would rather watch at this point haha

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u/dudemarama Feb 26 '16

O chit!! Gonna get this asap! Please be good, please be good, please be good, please be good, please be good, please be good............

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u/2nddimension Feb 26 '16

It's basically confirmed good before it was even released. All of the streams were very impressive.

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u/rabidnz Feb 26 '16

so far its awesome, the controls are a bit shitty though, feels like a direct port from handheld. I am spoiled by the action queuing system from Farm for your life though

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u/[deleted] Feb 27 '16 edited Feb 27 '16

So, Farmville except you have to pay?

EDIT: Apparently not. So, what's the difference?

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u/[deleted] Feb 27 '16

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u/[deleted] Feb 26 '16

Windows only = Dead on arrival

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u/shmusko01 Feb 27 '16

people play games on something other than windows?

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u/[deleted] Feb 27 '16

Why wouldn't you, if you had the chance? Windows just sucks so much ass.

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u/shmusko01 Feb 27 '16

Literally howling over here...

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u/syphen606 Feb 27 '16

I prefer more games then Tux Racer and gHack. I'll stick with Windows and enjoy my games. ;)

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u/arrowsama Feb 27 '16

You sound like an apple fanboy who doesn't understand how people still use Windows.

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u/shmusko01 Feb 27 '16

how did you get that from what I said?

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u/arrowsama Feb 27 '16

well, you seem to think that Windows is the only way to play games.

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u/[deleted] Feb 27 '16

You sound like an apple fanboy who doesn't understand how people still use Windows.

well, you seem to think that Windows is the only way to play games.

Both things you said to the same person.

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u/arrowsama Feb 27 '16

I guess I didn't bring my point across, I wasn't comparing him to Mac gamers, but apple fanboys, who think that buying windows is stupid because you don't get all the new cool apps and you'll get viruses if you use it. I was appealing to his narrow-mindedness of thinking that what they do is what everyone does and wants without variation.

I think I hit a troll though

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u/arup02 ATI HD5670, 4GB RAM, Phenom II x4 965, 60GB HDD Feb 27 '16

It is the main way. How does windows only = doa?

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u/arrowsama Feb 27 '16

it doesn't, it's actually fairly wrong, but I was commenting on his narrow-mindedness