![]() These will prove useful in the teased bosses and battles in Haunted Chocolatier, particularly because venturing into the lands full of dangerous enemies will be a much more necessary part of the gameplay loop compared to combat's role in Stardew Valley. ![]() While Barone states in a blog post that this new mechanic will " reward more cautious, patient players," but it won't be the only way for players to use their off-hand in battle, as it's been confirmed there will be items besides shields for players to hold to enhance their personal playstyle. In Haunted Chocolatier, players will be able to utilize a shield to block enemy attacks, which will almost always result in them becoming stunned as well. One of the biggest ways it's known combat will change is through the addition of shields to the game. Related: How to Install (& Play) Stardew Valley Expanded Mod The combat in Haunted Chocolatier is all from scratch on Barone's part, completely changing the simplistic systems of Stardew Valley. ![]() ConcernedApe mentioned in his recent interview that in the early stages of developing Haunted Chocolatier as a concept, he was playing a lot of the hack-and-slash RPG Diablo II, which helped contribute to his desire to add more fighting mechanics into the game. We'll be watching this one closely.From the start, it's been known that Haunted Chocolatier will have more of a combat focus than Stardew Valley, and this comes through in many different aspects of the new game. S ince it's still in the early stages of development, Barone didn't share a release window or timeframe, nor did he share the platforms on which he intends to release the game. There's still a lot we don't know about Haunted Chocolatier. That’s coming.ĭespite Haunted Chocolatier's spoopy vibe, Barone also said that this isn't an "evil or negative game," and he wants it to be something "delightful" and "uplifting." And I haven’t really gotten to the sauce yet. But what really brings a game to life is the spice, the sauce. I’ve been mostly working on the “meat and potatoes” of the game so far. I believe this will be a good opportunity, but I haven’t even gotten to the good stuff yet. I don’t regret that at all, but there’s always been a part of me that wanted to go “unleashed”. Eric ConcernedApe Barone announced in 2021 that he was working on a new game called Haunted Chocolatier. Few details about the game have surfaced, but these are enough to start speculating about Haunted Chocolatier gameplay. With Stardew Valley, I felt somewhat constrained, because I was working within an established tradition. Haunted Chocolatier is an upcoming action RPG developed by the creator of Stardew Valley. So far, I’ve been having fun working on this game. Barone hasn't said one way or the other just yet, but he clarified where SDV is more traditional, Chocolatier will be more "unleashed." Right now, Haunted Chocolatier shares many similarities with Stardew Valley, even down to its pixel graphics and incredible music, but it's not a sequel to that game. And, of course, there are enemies to defeat such as slimes and evil ravens. There are relationships to forge, gifts to give, and mysteries to unravel. So far, there are ingredients to collect, chocolate to make with the help of little ghosties, and a shop to decorate and manage. Eric Barone, also known as ConcernedApe, revealed Haunted Chocolatier through a recent blog post and relatively long 2:25 trailer that shows what's presumably an early build of the game in action.īarone said his work to this point has been on the "meat and potatoes" of Haunted Chocolatier, with the "good stuff" still to come.
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