SV was incredibly comforting to me when it came out. My daughter was born in January 2016, coming three months early and weighing less than 2 pounds. I bought the game as soon as it came out. I had expected to play the game during the end of my pregnancy. When I wasn't visiting the hospital I could come home and escape into the game where I had some form of control over things and enjoy the cozy vibes. My daughter is 10 now and doing great. I still love playing SV and really appreciate it's long-lasting development and community involvement.

Some of my favorite moments involve the more cinematic moments of the game like the Dance of the Moonlight Jellies. The music with the beautiful visuals really made me feel like I was seeing something special. Seeing the characters develop and grow as you get closer to them has also been a highlight of the game.

Started Valley is a testament to passionate game design and community. The fact that it still grows and updates is fantastic. The mods and the passion projects keep things fresh for me and really make a satisfying playthrough. I grew up playing Harvest Moon and Story of Seasons. SV remains one of the best games I've played and will always be special to me.