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What is Fields of Mistria? A Magical New Obsession for Fans of Stardew Valley
Since Stardew Valley rejuvenated the farming sim genre a decade ago, games like Fields of Mistria are capitalising on its popularity with their own special touches
TL;DR
- Fields of Mistria is a post-Stardew Valley farming simulator with fantasy themes.
- It features expanded character creation options, including non-binary gender choices and inclusive pronouns.
- Players can gain magical powers from a dragon, such as creating rain or restoring stamina.
- The game offers a wide range of activities including farming, animal husbandry, fishing, bug catching, mining, crafting, and town restoration.
- It includes a diverse cast of characters for friendship and romance, with options for various gender pairings and even non-human romance options.
- Fields of Mistria introduces accessibility features like slowing down time to create a more leisurely gameplay pace.
- The game focuses on rebuilding a town, raising renown, and participating in town events.
- It has already achieved significant popularity in its early access phase, with millions of player hours logged on Steam.