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I think you’re right but also making a good or beloved game is not really the same endeavor as making a massively profitable one. Stardew Valley is beloved. If you described the vision to a 10k employee game studio, they could probably make something that is stardew-like, widely played, and absolutely rakes in cash through micro transactions, $49.99 variegated eggplant DLC, etc. and has the charm and soul of a cold baked potato.

Beloved games have heart, vision, and they don’t establish a predatory relationship with their customers. There will always be a place for them to gamers, because these attributes can’t be faked. There will also always be a place for soulless AAA because, as you said, the MBAs can bake these on paper, reliably, and procedurally.




The idea of Stardew Valley with microtransactions just ruined my day.


It's just Farmville.


Or, Stardew Valley is FarmVille+ love.

Maybe that's the secret.


havest carrot (10 hrs) [harvest instantly for 5 gems!]


It's just Dreamlight Valley.


This comment undervalues cold baked potatoes. They are a great snack.




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