The games I find least impacted by this effect are games that are unconventionally cozy.

Because they’re so drastically different fromStardew Valley, I’m still able to enjoy both.

I ended up getting into theAnimal Crossingseries, laterSimsgames, and much later on,Stardew Valley.

Astarion alongside the Baldur’s Valley mod for Stardew Valley

As I started playingStardew Valley,I immediately began to see how the game had improved uponHarvest Moon.

I also found the townsfolk inStardew Valleyto be more interesting.

That’s because a lot of older games still do certain things better than similar modern games.

Stardew Valley abigail looking in horror at willy the fisherman

There are also tangible aspects to them that I prefer to their modern counterparts.

It is a very different case withStardew ValleyandHarvest Moon: A Wonderful Life.

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Abigail from Stardew Valley looking at Stardew Valley gameplay and away from Harvest Moon art

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Harvest Moon: A Wonderful Life cover art featuring the farmer, romanceable NPCs, and farm animals

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