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Stardew Valley creator's new game, Haunted Chocolatier, is "more of an action RPG" than farming sim

Eric Barone, known as ConcernedApe, states that his upcoming game Haunted Chocolatier is "more of an action RPG" than a farming simulator. He describes the title as being for the people in Stardew Valley "who go down into the mines." The game will feature boss fights and pixel art. While it differs from the cozy nature of his previous work, no release date has been set for the title.

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  • ✓ Eric Barone is the creator of both Stardew Valley and Haunted Chocolatier.
  • ✓ ConcernedApe describes Haunted Chocolatier as "more of an action RPG" than a farming sim.
  • ✓ The game is intended for players who enjoy the mining aspects of Stardew Valley.
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ConcernedApe clarified the gameplay focus of Haunted Chocolatier as an action RPG featuring boss fights.

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  1. ConcernedApe describes Haunted Chocolatier as an action RPG

    Eric Barone, known as ConcernedApe, states that his upcoming game Haunted Chocolatier is "more of an action RPG" than a farming simulator. He describes the title as being for the people in Stardew Valley "who go down into the mines." The game will feature boss fights and pixel art. While it differs from the cozy nature of his previous work, no release date has been set for the title.

    Why it matters

    Barone developed the indie hit Stardew Valley, which established him as a prominent solo developer. Haunted Chocolatier is his first major project since that game. The shift toward action RPG elements marks a departure from the primary farming loop of his previous success.

    What is confirmed

    • Eric Barone is the creator of both Stardew Valley and Haunted Chocolatier.
    • ConcernedApe describes Haunted Chocolatier as "more of an action RPG" than a farming sim.
    • The game is intended for players who enjoy the mining aspects of Stardew Valley.

    Still unconfirmed

    • Haunted Chocolatier will include boss fights.
    • The game will use pixel art.

    What to watch next

    • Announcement of a release date
    • Gameplay trailer showing combat mechanics
    • Confirmation of platform availability
    Sources used for this update (12)
    1. Eurogamer.net — Stardew Valley creator's new game, Haunted Chocolatier, is "more of an action RPG" than farming sim
    2. IGN — Haunted Chocolatier 'More of an Action RPG' Compared to Stardew Valley, ConcernedApe Says
    3. ixbt.games — Haunted Chocolatier is a game for those "who go down into the mines in Stardew Valley"
    4. GameSpot — Haunted Chocolatier Is For "The People In Stardew Valley That Go Into The Mines"
    5. My Nintendo News — ConcernedApe: Haunted Chocolatier is “more of an action RPG” than farming sim
    6. www.eurogamer.net — Stardew Valley creator's new game, Haunted Chocolatier, is ...
    7. www.gosugamers.net — Stardew Valley creator's next game Haunted Chocolatier is ...
    8. www.ign.com — Haunted Chocolatier 'More of an Action RPG' Compared to ... - IGN
    9. www.gamesradar.com — Haunted Chocolatier: Everything we know about the Stardew ...
    10. comicbook.com — Haunted Chocolatier Creator Reveals a Major Difference From ...
    11. www.polygon.com — Stardew Valley Creator's Next Game Shows New Signs of Life
    12. mynintendonews.com — ConcernedApe: Haunted Chocolatier is “more of an action RPG ...
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