Fields of Mistria Steam Charts & Stats

It's the perfect farming sim. It's slightly empty at the moment, but it's also Early Access right now so.

A love letter to classic Harvest Moon and Rune Factory, with newer features reminiscent of more recent farming games. The art design is fantastic and very well executed, the characters are fleshed out and fun to interact with, and the game play is chill and engaging. 10/10 so far! Can't wait for the full release.

This game is wonderful! I'd say it definitely holds its own against cozy farm sim heavyweights like Stardew Valley and Harvest Moon. It has its own style, and the game plays similarly yet differently in a way that's interesting and fun. The 90's anime art style and magical concepts are what made Fields of Mistria stand out to me, but the gameplay and character writing kept me hooked. TL;DR - Cute 90's anime farm sim with great writing and themes, 10/10!

I'm only about 30 hours in at the time of writing, just about to finish my first in-game year, so I consider these first impressions. To get the very obvious out of the way, yes, it is very similar to Stardew Valley, with some mechanics being 1-1 matches. But I love Stardew, and this game manages to improve on some of the mechanics, even adding some very popular mod mechanics from SV into the base game. This game definitely stands as its own unique experience, so I don't see that as an issue in the slightest. PROS The sprites and portraits are the highlight of the game for me. Firstly, they are "retro-anime" style, which I absolutely adore. Not only are the human sprites that lovely retro aesthetic, the actual execution of the designs is so wonderful. The sprites are all very unique, detailed, and vibrant. No character looks like another, even those within the same families have unique facial features, its so refreshing since a lot of modern anime styles seem to be the same face copied and pasted over and over. All of the outfits are so detailed and eye catching, and they all suit the wearer so well, you really get a clear read of the character's personality at first glance. Not to mention, there are seasonal outfits, and you get to enjoy a variety of clothing for every character. Some of the outfits are even a bit sexy, while remaining tasteful, and that goes for all genders. There is a curvy woman, a petite woman, younger and older women, a shorter, young man, a fit lithe man, a buff himbo, an older man with a rockin' dad bod. The diversity in bodies is fantastic! Also, the variety of appearances isn't limited to facial features or hair color, there's also a pleasantly surprising spectrum of skin tones as well. Even better, the game isn't *weird* about that fact. Sometimes you can tell a game REALLY wants you to realize and acknowledge when a character is racially diverse, to the point that it's a detriment to the story or character. There's none of that here, all the characters are charming and unique due to their character writing, hobbies, personality, etc. Nothing feels awkward or forced, and you can easily lose yourself in the world. Alongside excellent portraits, the interior of buildings have very detailed charming designs, with wonderful use of environmental storytelling. You get a sense for the occupants of the building by the furniture, decor, color, it's all very fun, cute, and visually stimulating. The townsfolk really seem like they have their own lives. They have varying schedules, they chat with each other, eat meals together, you see them performing chores and jobs with very sweet animations. You will often find them congregating at the inn for drinks in the evening, and they have great scenes with one another where they talk and play games, it's very charming and breathes a lot of life into the town. Tool progression all makes sense, you get better tools through game play, mostly mining for ore. You can upgrade town buildings by donating materials, which is fun, I always enjoy seeing changes in the world due to gameplay progression. You have barns and coops, raise a variety of animals, starting with cows and chickens. Crop growing, mining, seasonal plants. foraging, ranching, fishing, tree choppin', all the typical farming sim things are here and they all work well. There's a museum, a beach, a forest, a mine, a general store. There's a leveling system involving magic, which is very enjoyable and gives you something to look towards while doing your daily chores. Overall, very cute and pleasant, with unusually beautiful portraits. CONS I really enjoy this game and plan on continuing to play it, so please understand these critiques come from wanting this product to be the best it can be, not because I want to complain and dunk on a small team. The biggest issue I have, that I actually think will affect the replayability and enjoyment of the game overall, is that the charm of the game is actually a bit...bland. Yes, everyone is very cute, and nice, and cozy...but that comes off as shallow after a time. With...other games, the townsfolk have some bite to them. Some wit, secrets, struggles, emotion. These things endear characters to you, make you want to get to know them, and offer interest and intrigue. It also gives you a goal, "I want to get to know them and figure out what their deal is. Also, I want them to be nice to me." And I'm very sorry to say, this game has none of that. There is one grumpy guy, but his grumpiness doesn't stem from any interesting issues, and it melts away pretty quickly with a few beers. While things like addiction, abandonment, infidelity, jealousy, and other angsty things aren't "cozy", they are real and they are interesting. A great example is the (spoilers, kinda) merchant. It is hinted and hinted that he does shady dealings, and may be a thief. Ohh, interesting. Maybe you can uncover his secrets, maybe he will swindle you, perhaps you can help him with a crooked deal and you end up stealing his heart before he can double cross you! But no, he's just a really nice guy that sells underpriced goods to help the town. mkay. I wish the characters had more bite and more secrets for me to uncover. Also, where's the flirting? I understand the heart events aren't all there yet, but I was really expecting some flirty dialogue with actual spice to it. I don't need R rated lines, but something suggestive would be interesting. I am sorry, but March is no Sebastion nor Shane, and Juniper is no Emily. They are all very cute and attractive, but that can only hold attention for so long. People love characters like Astarion, Yennifer, Sebastion, Emily, and other angsty characters because it is fun to unravel their secrets and overcome their struggles. This game comes off more like Animal Crossing than Stardew Valley when it comes to conversing with villagers, and I do think that's unfortunate for a game that involves dating and marriage. The sexy sprites give off adult vibes for the game, but the dialogue remains very vanilla and...childish in tone. There will be many mods for this, guarantee. Also, why is March wearing less clothes in winter than he is in fall, his fall outfit is so GOOD, and somehow he is less dressed in winter, please give that man a cute jacket, help that boy out. The music. I am so sorry to the composer, but I just genuinely don't care for the music in this the game. It is very simple and to be honest, gets repetitive and grating at times. Unfortunately this game will be compared to Stardew endlessly, and this will be a key example. The music just doesn't hold a candle. Fall is usually my favorite season in all games, but I kept hoping for fall to be over due to the droning music. I doubt this will change, and it obviously up to individual people's tastes, but I found the music to be overly simple, bland, and repetitive, and not reflective of the moods for the seasons. Graphics. When I say graphics, I'm talking about the complexity and colors of the overworld. While the portraits and interior of buildings look amazing and intricate, I do find the overworld to be a bit lacking. Most things are one solid block of color, the grass, dirt, and trees specifically look very drab in comparison to the beautiful pixel art of the townsfolk and buildings. I imagine recoloring mods will be popular. Monsters. There are soooooo many amazing monster references to pull from when it comes to retro anime, I was really disappointed that the monsters were...sentient rocks and bats. That's so basic. That's so bland. I don't need silent hill monsters running around, but again, these things just have no bite. I want to fight monsters, I want them to be a challenge, a threat. This is entirely my personal taste, but I just like a good, interesting monster, that may be a threat to me. Add me some spooks! Having slightly spooky things adds so much character.

I never thought I would comment about any game, but I want to thank the developers from the bottom of my heart to make me experience the enjoyment of my childhood favorite game on gameboy "Harvest Moon: Friends of Mineral Town" again.

Basically Stardew Valley if you downloaded all those mods that improved and pastel-coated the game. As someone who LOVED SV, this game is worth every penny. Can't wait to see where the devs take it in the future <3

If Stardew Valley, Animal Crossing, and Sun Haven all had a baby, it would be this game. Seriously one of the best farming/life sims I have ever played, and they still haven't even released the full game. You don't need to wait for that, there's plenty to do! I also love that quests aren't timed in this game, you don't have to rush to find items. There is so much customization and all the characters have such different personalities. I can't wait for higher heart events!

i absolutely recommend this, yes pros: - u can jump - hot romance options - fighting monsters is now fun - npcs feel real - cute pets and animals. purple cows are a 10/10 cons: - too many hot people in town. who do i marry - haven't gotten any sleep - help i can't stop playing

Stardew valley fans, this is a must-buy. A wonderful sister game that builds upon the farming game legacy in all the best ways. It's still early access, but there's so much content that you'll have a good time. This game is easily worth $20 bucks, and you get it for $13!!! SOOOO WORTH THE MONEY!!! <3

This game fills my heart with memories of playing Sailor Moon on Game Boy and Harvest Moon on PS1, and warm, fuzzy feelings. Like the ones you get when you're having a slow morning, coffee in hand, while petting a cat. To clarify: the game is not disgustingly nice. The world has not plateaued out. The characters don't feel like they're filler. Activities do not feel like mindless grind. This game offers what most cozy games don't: townspeople who have personalities and their own ways of insulting you, top-tier fashion (including your farm animals), non-expiring requests, and at its core: a sense of belongingness and community. I dare say this is one of the best in its genre. Totally worth the price (and even if it increases, it's still worth it). And to NPC Studio: Your passion and hard work really reflect in what you do. Rest assured that you've earned a lot of supporters because of your sheer love for games. Thank you for creating Fields of Mistria!