Summary
- Fields of Mistria impresses Steam users with a 98% positive rating, blending Stardew Valley gameplay with 90s anime charm.
- Developed by NPC Studio, Mistria features 12 NPCs for players to date, with plans for more content in 2024.
- NPC Studio plans to enhance player engagement through updates, increasing progression, and adding events for romanced NPCs.
Released on August 5, Fields of Mistria is already catching the attention of Steam users, as the Stardew Valley-inspired farming RPG holds a 98% positive rating on Valve's platform. At the time of writing, Fields of Mistria is 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 Mistria takes inspiration from farming simulators like Stardew Valley and Harvest Moon and mixes in some exploration and RPG elements that reward players for completing activities around their farm and the nearby areas. However, Fields of Mistria added a dose of nostalgia to its design, as the art style is reminiscent of titles from the SNES era alongside 1990s anime such as Sailor Moon. The titular town of Mistria is a place filled with dormant magic that the player character is tasked with discovering. Fields of Mistria also includes player pronoun and appearance options, and up to 12 eligible NPCs that players can court throughout the game's story.
How to Get Water Chestnuts in Fields of Mistria for the Trailmix Quest
Fields of Mistria players can use this guide to find Water Chestnuts and Wild Berries to make some Trail Mix for Josephine.
Although Fields of Mistria will 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, further upgrades to the inventory system and the stamina gauge, and the addition of more potential romance options over time.
Fields of Mistria Is Off To 'Overwhelmingly Positive' Start
- Fields of Mistria holds a 98% positive rating on Steam just shortly after its early access launch.
- Developed by NPC Studio, Fields of Mistria mixes Stardew Valley's gameplay with 90s anime charm.
- Fields of Mistria features 12 eligible NPCs that players can date as time goes on.
- More content for Fields of Mistria is expected in Q4 2024.
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. The Mistria town ranking cap will 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!
While Stardew Valley still has secrets to tell years after its release, Fields of Mistria seeks 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
- Released
- August 5, 2024
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 town
Find your ideal match with one of 12 marriage candidates
Note: Heart progression past 6 hearts and Marriage itself will be added via future updates.
Raise adorable animals & breed rare color variants
Unlock magic that will aid you during farming & adventuring
Enjoy the changing seasons with new quests, festivals, and even villager outfits!
Get to know 30+ villagers and follow their stories
Battle foes and discover treasures as you explore ancient ruins
And so much more!
