3rd World Famer vs Stardew Valley
3rd World Famer
3rd World Famer is an educational and thought-provoking farm simulation game that aims to let players experience the hardships of farming in a poor country. You'll face plenty of obstacles, many of which are caused by uncontrollable factors like diseases, droughts or neverending wars, and you'll need to use your wits to figure out the best way to overcome them. The game tries to be as realistic as possible in depicting the real-world mechanisms that cause and sustain poverty in third world countries, especially for countries that are dependant on its farming communities, by simulating a wide variety of real-world topics and problems.However, despite being simply a game, 3rd World Farmer hopes that it can let the player realize that the gameplay they are experiencing are sometimes the actual day-to-day that many farmers in third world countries are going through. With that in mind, the developers hopes the game may inspire many youngsters to pitch in and help these people in need to solve their issues.
3rd World Farmer may not be a strictly an entertaining game; it is definitely one that will make you think about what you can do to help solve some of the world's problems. Even if this is not a game that you'd normally play, it is still a game you should at least try.
Stardew Valley
Stardew Valley is an indie farm simulation/RPG that had surprisingly become popular mainly because of the beautiful pixel art, its heartwarming storyline and of its fun yet relaxing gameplay. In this game, you've inherited your grandfather's old farm in Stardew Valley, a place that was previously vibrant with life is gradually being worn-down since Joja corporation brought its Joja Mart chain to town. However, you saw the potential that this Valley has and are determined to restore it to what it could be - greatness... or you could just sell out and supply the Joja corporation with your produce... it's completely your call!Like most farm simulation games, you'll need to plant, grow and harvest a wide variety of crops as well as raise a plethora of farm animals. There are plenty of useful machines that you can restore and use to hasten your day-to-day, farm life routine. Interestingly though, being an RPG, you'll also get to mine for minerals, fight enemies, fish for... well, fishes and go foraging in the wild. These skills can be leveled up with use and as you progress, you can even unlock new recipes, places to explore and even pick up a profession or two. The best part though is that the game has some of the most interesting characters in a farm sim, some of whom you can eventually date and marry. You can also decorate your virtual home and customize the appearance of your avatar.
Stardew Valley reminds many of the game, Harvest Moon, and they aren't wrong. The game seems to build on the best parts of the latter and add in acouple of its own unique twists too. This is the sort of game that gamers, regardless of which type you are, will be able to enjoy.