Harvest Moon: Light of Hope vs Stardew Valley
Harvest Moon: Light of Hope
Harvest Moon: Light of Hope has you landing in a near deserted village after a terrible monsoon, injured and lost you are thrust into a tough situation. But there is hope, you are healed and then able to start to rebuild and eventually repopulate the village. First you have to get the lighthouse fixed so no more ships have any accidents in the area. This begins a fun game that has a really cute anime style and blends a host of simulation aspects into a seamless package.Here you will need to build up a farm and crops to feed you and the other townsfolk, mutate your plants to make new ones and discover new recipes. Find a variety of items and then use them to make new buildings or improve the damaged ones. This game is really cute and it has a lot of really nice features that make it very fun to play.
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.