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Apr 27, 2024 | 
gamerant.com | Syd Briscoe
When Farmers get bored with battling through the Mines, chucking various items at villagers in the name of romance, or foraging through Stardew Valley'svast variety of landscapes, there are always the surrounding waters to keep them busy. New players should beware though, as mastering Fishing isn't as simple as casting a line and crossing their fingers.
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Apr 25, 2024 | 
gamerant.com | Syd Briscoe
Stardew Valley players can befriend residents for benefits like recipes and quests, but they should think twice before gifting specific items to certain villagers. Poppy is a no-go for most villagers except for Penny. Bug Steak is useful early on but not appreciated as a gift, and Oil of Garlic is too valuable to gift to anyone.
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Apr 11, 2024 | 
gamerant.com | Syd Briscoe
Stardew Valley tends to draw in gamers who like to choose their own adventure, as its many different mechanisms for improvement and low stakes make a player's time in the world feel truly their own. Foraging has its own skill meter for the Farmer to build. Every discovered item adds more XP and extra value to the next trip beyond the Farm's fences.
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Apr 1, 2024 | 
gamerant.com | Syd Briscoe
From the sublime to the ridiculous, franchises have been getting creative when drawing attention to their wares since Pong was the height of video game technology. Whether offering fans enhanced collector's editions, unexpected object tie-ins, or just branded versions of products they already like, developers are always searching for ways to make their digital babies stand out from the crowd.
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Mar 30, 2024 | 
gamerant.com | Syd Briscoe
Variety is the spice of life when playing Stardew Valley, as gamers can customize almost all aspects of their play style and pick and choose which parts of the farming sim to focus on. One particularly diverse area of the game is combat, which gives the Farmer the chance to earn or buy tons of different weapons according to how they like to fight.
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Mar 29, 2024 | 
gamerant.com | Syd Briscoe
Some animal products in Stardew Valley, like Dinosaur Eggs, Rabbit's Feet, and Duck Feathers, may not be worth the effort for most players. Slime and Slime Balls, while versatile for crafting, quests, and bundles, are time-consuming and not very profitable in the end. Golden Eggs are a cute late-game item for completionists, but essentially have the same function as regular Eggs with a higher price.
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Mar 29, 2024 | 
gamerant.com | Syd Briscoe
One of the reasons players return to Stardew Valley over and over again is because it offers a huge variety of ways to spend their in-game. Many play as intended and attempt to build a well-rounded Farmer, working on leveling up their skills in Foraging, Fishing, Farming, and beyond. However, others like to focus on a single stat at a time. Mining is a mini-game all of its own, necessitating a whole specialized skill set and a lot of pre-planning for a deep dive into the Monster-filled depths.
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Mar 26, 2024 | 
gamerant.com | Syd Briscoe
Poi may not boost energy much, but it sells for a hefty 400g and is ideal for late-game quests. Salmon Dinner offers good stats, but its seasonal ingredients may complicate things for players. Rice Pudding's late arrival and modest stats may make it a miss for many gamers, despite selling for 260g.
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Mar 26, 2024 | 
gamerant.com | Syd Briscoe
Focusing on crafting Artisan Goods in Stardew Valley can make players rich quickly. Some goods, like Oil and Oak Resin, are better used for crafting than selling for profit. Green Tea can provide useful buffs but requires a time-intensive process to brew. As Farmers progress through building their homestead and village relationships in Stardew Valley, they gain increasing opportunities to craft different kinds of goods.
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Mar 25, 2024 | 
msn.com | Syd Briscoe
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