Community members have brought the world of Stardew Valley to life in a number of unique ways, including one fan who cross-stitched a stunning embroidery featuring an obscure detail from the Pelican Town Help Wanted Board that goes unnoticed by most players. Stardew Valley community content often catches the eye of online audiences, and this cute cross-stitch is already making waves with its incredibly unexpected source of inspiration.
First launched in 2016, Stardew Valley is a life-sim game that sees players farming, mining, fishing, crafting, and foraging to build a new life for themselves after moving onto their character's grandfather's farm in the countryside of Pelican Town. Praised by many as one of the best life-sim video games of all time, it should come as no surprise that fans of Stardew Valley have introduced the hit title into the real world with fun fan crafts.
Stardew Valley fan casmag shared a snapshot of the gorgeous cross-stitch they made of a small flyer cutout on the Help Wanted Board posted on the outside of Pierre's General Store. Players are introduced to the Help Wanted Board early on in the game, as it sets players off on their first quests and helps them to become familiar with each of the citizens of Pelican Town in Stardew Valley. While players frequently check the board for new quest lines, many overlook a small detail in the upper right-hand corner of the board, which features a small torn portion of a flyer. This flyer piece displays a group of colorful creatures on a vibrant purple background and serves as the central focus of casmag's adorable cross-stitch.
Stardew Valley Help Wanted Board Cross-Stitch
Set into a flower-shaped wooden frame, the cross-stitch features a green, horned monster, a blue creature with yellow lips, a small pink critter with a neutral expression, and a darker blue figure that is reminiscent of a Super Mario Bros. Shy Guy. The characters are centered on a simple lilac background, making for a near-pixel-perfect replica of the torn flyer on the Help Wanted Board. Fellow fans shared words of support for the talent needed to make such a beautiful cross-stitch, with plenty of comments voicing an appreciation for the "deep cut" reference to such an easily overlooked detail in Stardew Valley.
With both first-time and veteran players exploring the various quests and secrets in Stardew Valley, the beloved title continues to make its presence felt beyond the realm of video games. From live concert tours to impressive fan cross-stitches, the popularity of Stardew Valley has shown no signs of slowing all these years after its release.
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OpenCritic Reviews
- Top Critic Avg: 90 /100 Critics Rec: 99%
- Released
- February 26, 2016
- ESRB
- E for Everyone (Fantasy Violence, Mild Blood, Mild Language, Simulated Gambling, Use of Alcohol and Tobacco)
- Developer(s)
- ConcernedApe
- Publisher(s)
- ConcernedApe
- Engine
- Proprietary
- Multiplayer
- Local Multiplayer, Online Multiplayer
- Cross-Platform Play
- Stardew Valley does not currently support crossplay between different consoles and PC
WHERE TO PLAY
You’ve inherited your grandfather’s old farm plot in Stardew Valley. Armed with hand-me-down tools and a few coins, you set out to begin your new life. Can you learn to live off the land and turn these overgrown fields into a thriving home? It won’t be easy. Ever since Joja Corporation came to town, the old ways of life have all but disappeared. The community center, once the town’s most vibrant hub of activity, now lies in shambles. But the valley seems full of opportunity. With a little dedication, you might just be the one to restore Stardew Valley to greatness!
- Cross Save
- cross-progression is only available between the PC and mobile versions of the game
- Number of Players
- 1-4
- Split Screen Orientation
- Vertical or Horizontal
- Steam Deck Compatibility
- Verified
- Genre(s)
- RPG, Simulation
- OpenCritic Rating
- Mighty
- Local Co-Op Support
- 1-4 Players
- How Long To Beat
- 53 Hours
- X|S Optimized
- No
- File Size Xbox Series
- 1 GB (November 2023)
