Summary
Released on August 5,Fields of Mistriais already catching the attention of Steam users, as theStardew Valley-inspired farming RPG holds a 98% positive rating on Valve’s platform. At the time of writing,Fields of Mistriais in Early Access with a price starting at $13.99 and is garnering praise from Steam players across the board, with its art style listed among the game’s strong points.
Developed and published by the Chicago-based NPC Studio,Fields of Mistriatakes inspiration from farming simulators likeStardew ValleyandHarvest Moonand mixes in some exploration and RPG elements that reward players for completing activities around their farm and the nearby areas. However,Fields of Mistriaadded a dose of nostalgia to its design, as the art style is reminiscent of titles from the SNES era alongside1990s anime such asSailor Moon. The titular town of Mistria is a place filled with dormant magic that the player character is tasked with discovering.Fields of Mistriaalso includes player pronoun and appearance options, and up to 12 eligible NPCs that players can court throughout the game’s story.
AlthoughFields of Mistriawill be in early access for roughly a year before its 1.0 release, that has not stopped Steam players from expressing their acclaim for the new indie title.According to its Steam page, Field of Mistria has an “Overwhelmingly Positive” rating of 98%, with many reviews praising the game’s environments, anime callbacks, and polished gameplay despite its early access state. Fields of Mistria players also provided some constructive feedback for what could be improved as early access goes on, such as improved sword damage and collision detection, furtherupgrades to the inventory systemand the stamina gauge, and the addition of more potential romance options over time.
Fields of Mistria Is Off To ‘Overwhelmingly Positive’ Start
Despite the fast start, NPC Studio already has plans for keeping players engaged during early access.Fields of Mistria’s next update is slated to arrive in the final quarter of 2024 and will include an increased progression cap for hearts on NPCs that can be romanced, as well as some special events for players who max out a character’s affections. TheMistria town ranking capwill also increase by 20 levels, with a new festival and rewards for players to earn. Players are encouraged to report bugs and share feedback.
Magic, romance, and adventure all await you in this nostalgic farming/life sim RPG!
WhileStardew Valleystill has secrets to tellyears after its release,Fields of Mistriaseeks to give players a spin on the farming genre with a dose of nostalgia. How NPC Studio will keep this strong start going remains to be seen.
Fields of Mistria
WHERE TO PLAY
Get ready to begin a brand-new life in a world that’s brimming with possibilities!Mistria, an idyllic village tucked between forest and sea, has offered you an overgrown but full-of-potential homestead in exchange for your assistance. Restore the town to its former glory after an earthquake wreaks havoc and strange magic begins to flow through the land.In this spiritual successor to the Farm-Sim RPGs of the late 90s & onward, build the farm of your dreams as you discover magic, romance, and adventure!Game Features:Customize your character , home and farm to suit your style!Farm, Fish, Mine & Craft your way to a revitalized townFind your ideal match with one of 12 marriage candidatesNote: Heart progression past 6 hearts and Marriage itself will be added via future updates.Raise adorable animals & breed rare color variantsUnlock magic that will aid you during farming & adventuringEnjoy the changing seasons with new quests, festivals, and even villager outfits!Get to know 30+ villagers and follow their storiesBattle foes and discover treasures as you explore ancient ruinsAnd so much more!
