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In a wizawhat style pseudo 2020 recap, I've decided to cover one of the games that has played a big role in getting me through these troubling times, Stardew Valley. I first began playing Stardew Valley the day it launched, and after playing an absurd amount in the first week, I put it on the shelf for a few years. At the beginning of the pandemic, I gravitated towards Animal Crossing New Horizons like countless others, but once I grew tired of that game, all I could think about was Stardew Valley. Picking it up once more, I have played for over 100 hours on my current save file over the course of this past year. In this video I document that experience, covering its unique approach to refining the Harvest Moon formula, Eric "ConcernedApe" Barone's development philosophy, and the personal impact its characters and world have had upon me. I hope you enjoy it.

CONTENT WARNING: This video contains a discussion regarding depression and suicide. If needed, you can navigate around it here:

0:00 - Intro
1:20 - Animal Crossing New Horizons
3:42 - Harvest Moon's Influence
6:19 - Stardew Valley's Profession System
11:25 - Stardew Valley's Thoughtful Characters
13:02 - Shane (CW: Depression and Suicide)
16:57 - Conclusion

This video includes headlines, video clips, and quotes from the following:

The Virus Can Be Stopped, but Only With Harsh Steps, Experts Say - http://nyti.ms/3r1I1Ki

NBC Nightly News | March 11, 2020 - https://bit.ly/3iT6b6W

Regal Cinemas Closing All US Locations - https://bit.ly/3r2FeAT

Missing the Movie Theater Experience? Here's What it's Like to the Movies During a Pandemic - https://bit.ly/3qUujJp

Interview With Eric Barone, Creator of Stardew Valley - http://bit.ly/2KUTMmx

Valley Forged: How One Man Made the Indie Video Game Sensation Stardew Valley - http://bit.ly/2Yl5tpL

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