Summary

  • Stardew Valley can be challenging; one player lost 14,100 gold in the Mines.
  • While praised for its wholesome energy, the game lacks a bank, making money management crucial.
  • Some players shared tips on healing and emergency items for future reference.

Generally considered a relaxing game that is appropriate for fans of all ages, Stardew Valley can prove to be a bit challenging and even heartbreaking at times, which one unfortunate player learned after losing 14,100 gold in the Mines. Critics and audiences alike have praised Stardew Valley for its wholesome energy and welcoming atmosphere, but players continue to learn tough lessons about the quaint farming sim's gameplay mechanics.

Since its initial launch back in 2016, Stardew Valley has become a staple of the life-sim genre and is now lauded by many as one of the best indie video games of all time. The game features fairly simple gameplay, which focuses on farming, fishing, crafting, foraging, and mining. While the gameplay itself has a very low barrier for entry, even veteran players have found themselves running into trouble with the larger mechanics at play in Stardew Valley.

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Stardew Valley Player Points Out Big Missed Opportunity at the Playground

One Stardew Valley player laments a highly-requested feature that remains missing from the farming sim game, prompting discussion among fans.

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Stardew Valley player Affectionate_Way_572 learned a harsh lesson about the lack of money storage in the game after they died in the Mines and lost 14,100 gold from their backpack. Players have a number of ways of making money in Stardew Valley, namely by growing valuable crops, selling quality artisan goods, catching rare fish, and mining for precious gems. However, there is no bank in Stardew Valley, and players cannot store the gold they make in chests. As such, the otherwise relaxing game can prove quite punishing for players who end up passing out or dying while exploring the Valley. In this case, OP died while adventuring in the Mines and lost a massive amount of gold. Luckily, they had over four million gold in total, so 14,100 was not the biggest loss, but it did almost hit the game's loss cap of 15,000 gold.

Stardew Valley Mines Teach a Harsh Lesson About Money

Fellow community members chimed in with their own unfortunate stories about losing gold while running through the Mines in Stardew Valley. Others offered helpful suggestions on the best healing items to take when visiting combat areas, with some even sharing the idea of having an emergency Warp Totem on hand for a speedy escape back to the farm. A number of fans hope that the game will receive another big update in the future that will see the addition of a usable bank, but for now, players will want to be mindful of how much money they have on hand while playing through more challenging sections of Stardew Valley.

In spite of occasional in-game losses, players continue to enjoy the colorful world and characters of Stardew Valley. The indie farming sim remains a standout of the genre and has plenty of fun content for first-time and veteran fans to enjoy. Whether Stardew Valley gets a bank update or other new additions remains to be seen, so interested players may want to stay tuned for any future Stardew Valley news.

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Stardew Valley
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RPG
Simulation
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Top Critic Avg: 90 /100 Critics Rec: 99%
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Released
February 26, 2016
ESRB
E for Everyone (Fantasy Violence, Mild Blood, Mild Language, Simulated Gambling, Use of Alcohol and Tobacco)
Developer(s)
ConcernedApe
Publisher(s)
ConcernedApe
Engine
Proprietary
Multiplayer
Local Multiplayer, Online Multiplayer
Cross-Platform Play
Stardew Valley does not currently support crossplay between different consoles and PC
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SUBSCRIPTION
DIGITAL
PHYSICAL
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You’ve inherited your grandfather’s old farm plot in Stardew Valley. Armed with hand-me-down tools and a few coins, you set out to begin your new life. Can you learn to live off the land and turn these overgrown fields into a thriving home? It won’t be easy. Ever since Joja Corporation came to town, the old ways of life have all but disappeared. The community center, once the town’s most vibrant hub of activity, now lies in shambles. But the valley seems full of opportunity. With a little dedication, you might just be the one to restore Stardew Valley to greatness!

Cross Save
cross-progression is only available between the PC and mobile versions of the game
Number of Players
1-4
Split Screen Orientation
Vertical or Horizontal
Steam Deck Compatibility
Verified
Platform(s)
PC, Xbox One, Android, iOS, PS4, Switch
Genre(s)
RPG, Simulation
How Long To Beat
53 Hours
X|S Optimized
No
File Size Xbox Series
1 GB (November 2023)
Local Co-Op Support
1-4 Players
OpenCritic Rating
Mighty