A look back at the amazing Stardew Valley as it celebrates its 5th anniversary
When you think about hit video games, it’s easy to picture studios with infinite money working in big teams to push out a product for gamers. But what happens when you have one person, a passion for gaming, and a solid idea? You get Stardew Valley.Released on February 26, 2016, this love letter to games like Harvest Moon tasks players with taking over a farm from their grandfather. With bright, 16-bit graphics, you can grow crops, raise animals, and discover the secrets of Stardew Valley. There’s also cave exploring, relationship options, and new areas and items to unlock the more you play.With so much content, it can be hard to believe that the game was created by one person, but it was. Eric Barone, possibly better known as ConcernedApe, is the sole creator of the hit farming sim, and you can see his love of Harvest Moon throughout the game.Equipped with a computer science degree, Barone originally set out to take a “traditional” path, looking for a programming job. With no promising offers though, he turned his passion into creating a video game. What makes this even more amazing, is that Stardew Valley really started out as a way for him to improve his programming skills, but the more he created, the more potential the project showed.While some games wow you with their sheer scope, Stardew Valley draws players in and keeps them there by paying attention to the little details. The world itself is inspired by the Pacific Northwest, where Barone grew up. Then, the NPCs are full of life and have stories that encourage players to finish up their daily chores so they have more time for socialization. Finally, little touches like appealing sound effects and small woodland creatures running around help players lose themselves in the game.According to one interview, Barone worked on Stardew Valley for four years, 10 hours a day, 7 days a week. During this time, he also worked part-time at a movie theater in Seattle. Living with his girlfriend also probably helped! Obviously, this dedication paid off, as Stardew Valley has sold well over 10 million copies across different platforms since its release.
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