Fields of Mistria

It's like Stardew Valley, but different and improved. 40+ hours into the game and I know that I'm nowhere near the "end game" content. :) Makes the $14 price tag well worth it. Why is it better than Stardew? - You don't have to wait for vendors to be home to purchase from their shops. - Fishing is waaay more accessible (think like Animal Crossing) - Mines progression feels more impactful to the story - Minimap shows where NPCs are currently at. - NPC info gives details about liked/loved gifts. Stardew built the cozy farming sim genre, Fields of Mistria perfected it.

can't wait for 1.0 today!!!!

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Avid cozy gamer here that occasionally suffers from cozy-game burnout, which I'm sure I'm not the first person to create that term. In my opinion, Fields of Mistria is an absolutely adorable joy. The characters are well-written and interactions are surprisingly enjoyable. Friday nights at the Inn are great, don't miss those. The "progress" pacing feels just right when it comes to task management, resource gathering, income generation, and town impact. Put another way, I feel in control of my own progress. Wholesome game that's genuinely cozy and fun and I highly recommend.

Pastel Stardew Valley, love it!

Fields of Mistria is my first farming/dating sim, and I’m honestly really surprised by how much I enjoy it. I really like how slow-paced the game is. There’s no constant pressure to rush through everything, so you can just take your time, work on your farm, explore the world, or build relationships with the NPCs. It makes the whole game feel really relaxing and cozy. I really enjoy the gameplay and story. The NPCs are probably one of my favorite parts of the game. They’re diverse, interesting, and have their own personalities, which makes getting to know them actually enjoyable. The art style is also beautiful and fits the game perfectly. Combined with the cozy music, it creates a really relaxing atmosphere that makes it easy to lose track of time while playing. I also haven’t had any performance issues so far. Everything has been running smoothly for me. And honestly, for the price, you get way more than I expected. There’s a lot to do, and it feels like you’re getting a lot of content for your money. Overall, I’m really happy with Fields of Mistria Definitely recommend it if you’re looking for a relaxing and cozy game!

I've been playing games in the same genre of FoM since like, Harvest Moon: A Wonderful Life was on Gamecube, and I gotta say... VERY FEW of them have grabbed me like FoM has. I've found it hard to put down since I bought it. The gameplay loop is super satisfying, with excellent BG music, art, and interesting NPCs to interact with. I purchased this before 1.0 dropped, so I have experienced the occasional bug, but nothing too drastic. I believe all the ones I've had issues with have been resolved since, as of writing this review, I haven't encountered them in a few (real life) days worth of playtime. I play with a PS4 controller and haven't had any issues with compatibility on that front. I think the thing that sets FoM apart from other farming games that I've played is that there is more than just the "save the town" story line going on. I won't spoil anything, but there's two primary storylines in the game. Yes, you need to help Mistria recover post-earthquake but... you also need to save something else, too. ; ) As of writing I've maxed friendship with all of the Mistria residents (I've slacked on the Saturday Market NPCs), and chosen the "date" route on all bachelors/bachelorettes just to see what its like on that. The cutscenes are cute/sweet/funny, depending on the character. Each one feels like they truly have their own personality and their own thing going on for them. Usually I have A Person I Know I Want in these games, but with Mistria I've found it hard to choose! When the 1.0 patch brings the last of the relationship progress into play, it'll be hard to pick just one to marry. I do have some critiques, namely... Polyamorous marriage would be amazing, though I imagine the writing for that could get complicated real fast. That said, I think it can be done. Some items require 2 instances of chance to obtain... namely, recipes that drop from Mimic enemies in the mines. It can be really frustrating to have to run through the same 20-odd floors over and over again hoping that 1: a mimic spawns, and 2: it drops the recipe you need to make some food that someone wants. Sometimes, the food item itself drops before the recipe which is nice but... not what I was looking for. Some of the writing can feel a little rushed, or be a bit... jarring, if you've been playing for a long time. I'm in year 5 for example, but in some instances, NPCs still talk as if I'm brand new to Mistria and still settling in. Par for the course, but it'd be neat if simple tweaks to dialogue were activated after the first time the player experiences a Saturday Market or festival, or has reached a certain number of years in-game playing, etc.. Anyway-- long review, but I truly enjoy Mistria and I highly recommend it! Especially if you love Harvest Moon, or Stardew Valley. You might find the aesthetics, writing, and story to be closer to Harvest Moon than Stardew Valley, though.

Después de 100 horas, he terminado la historia principal, me he casado, he tenido un hijo y he construido una granja próspera. Considero que es un gran juego y que aporta cosas interesantes al género de los simuladores agrícolas. Por ejemplo, la mayoría de los crafteos detectan automáticamente los materiales que tienes almacenados en tus cofres, lo que supone un enorme cambio en la calidad de vida y evita tener que llevar constantemente todos los recursos encima. El arte es precioso y, sin duda, uno de sus puntos más fuertes son los NPC y todo lo que los rodea: sus diálogos, rutinas, misiones, citas, eventos de relación y muchas cosas más. Entiendo que se le compare constantemente con Stardew Valley, pero es inevitable, ya que SV es uno de los referentes —si no el mayor— de su género. Y, si bien Fields of Mistria no lo supera en términos generales, sí consigue acercarse bastante e incluso superarlo en algunos aspectos. Si eres fan del género, te recomiendo ampliamente probar este juego. Si eres fan de los simuladores de citas, también te recomiendo ampliamente probarlo. Sin embargo, si lo que buscas es una experiencia más refinada que Stardew Valley, probablemente este no sea el juego para ti. La gestión de la granja no es algo secundario, pero sí se nota que el juego pone un mayor énfasis en construir relaciones con los aldeanos. Esto contrasta bastante con Stardew Valley, donde puedes ignorar por completo a los NPC y centrarte casi exclusivamente en tu granja sin que eso afecte demasiado a tu experiencia. También hay que tener en cuenta que Fields of Mistria todavía es un juego relativamente nuevo y, aun así, se le compara constantemente con Stardew Valley, un título que lleva alrededor de diez años recibiendo actualizaciones y contenido. Que Fields of Mistria sea capaz de mantenerse a la altura de esas comparaciones, e incluso destacar por encima de él en ciertos aspectos, dice mucho de la calidad del juego.