To draw gameplay comparisons between Stardew Valley and Animal Crossing wouldn't be accurate but it does invoke the same warm and fuzzy feeling I get when I play. While the demo is quite short it gives you just enough to realise this is a game you must own. I'm getting exploration vibes that I haven't felt since Skies of Arcadia. There is something about the way the map is presented that evokes a sense of wonder. Navigation is quite similar to Battlechef Brigade, the platforming is just a bridge between characters rather than precise traversal. Almost everything is just a double jump away. I'm also a sucker for fishing in video games, the mechanics are simple but work well enough. It would be nice if there was a little more complexity to the cooking but perhaps we just got the basics? If you enjoy the vibe of any of the titles mentioned above or you want something Ghibli-esque that spirits you away, then download this immediately.
