

Will Barone address any of these issues in his new game? Leveling the playing field by having all of the potential partners give equally useful gifts could help. Still more players have been frustrated that the older citizens of the town, most of whom are single, can’t be romanced by the player. Some players prefer to min-max their approach to love (they usually court Maru, an inventor who gifts her spouse bombs), while others argue that it should be about the story and not the mechanics. However, the system is not without its issues. It’s a good system, and one that speaks to the sweetness of the game. Your chosen spouse offers you a variety of gifts, including buff foods and treasures. Concerned Apeįans of Stardew have endlessly debated the merits of the various bachelors and bachelorettes that you can date and eventually marry in the game. And I expect to approach some things differently this time around,” he explained. I haven’t decided exactly how the system will work, yet. “Yes, there will be relationships like in Stardew Valley. But things won’t work exactly the same as the system in Stardew Valley. In an interview late last year, Barone confirmed that he plans to let players woo the townsfolk yet again.
#STARDEW VALLEY HAUNTED CHOCOLATIER UPDATE#
Update 1.5 added Ginger Island, an entirely new place for players to explore, and the game mentions other cities and even empires that exist beyond the borders of the gentle little village. It seems possible that Chocolatier could take place in the same world as Stardew, given that Barone has already expanded his in-game universe and hinted at other locations. “I want Haunted Chocolatier to have its own identity.” “I haven’t decided how deep the connection will be exactly,” Barone tweeted. I want Haunted Chocolatier to have its own identity- ConcernedApe June 23, 2022 1.7? Who knows.Ģ) Yes, but I haven't decided how deep the connection will be exactly. There will be some new content but it won't be huge. But it's mostly a modding-focused update (makes modders lives easier). Read More: Pop Culture Tarot Decks You’ll Want to Ownġ) 1.6, yes. Is it just me, or would it be awesome to see Barone incorporate elements of the tarot into his next game? He’s already got the sun and moon! However, if Stardew Valley mostly channeled the energy of the sun, Haunted Chocolatier channels the energy of the moon. On the contrary, I intend for this game to be positive, uplifting and life-affirming. However, don’t think for a moment that, because this game features ghosts in a haunted castle, it is an evil or negative game. The ghosts represent the imprint of the past. The haunted castle represents the allure of the unknown. If you want to get really deep into the philosophy behind the games, Barone has you covered:Ĭhocolate represents that which is delightful. That’s where magical haunted ghost chocolate comes in.” Concerned Ape “I wanted to explore more fantastical possibilities… experiences that take you beyond the ordinary. That’s how I like to work, anyway.”īarone explained that he wanted to move past the humble, salt-of-the-earth feel of his first game. I think sometimes the best ideas just appear in a flash, instead of being cleverly thought out.

“Why chocolate?” Barone writes on his blog.
