Haunted Chocolatiercould provide a new twist onStardew Valley’s romance mechanics by taking advantage of the main character’s skills as a dessert maker. There are already a lot of differences betweenHaunted ChocolatierandStardew Valleythat are evident just from the small amount of information that has been released so far. The player will be in a different location, with a different job, and it’s likely that they will be meeting an entirely new cast of characters to boot. One of the best ways to make sure Haunted Chocolatierstands out is to make good use of its gimmick.
Almost as much as the farming, theromance aspect ofStardew Valleyis one of its most well-known features, and it is set to return inHaunted Chocolatier. InStardew Valley, players could befriend characters by talking to them regularly and giving them gifts. In addition to that, certain characters could be romanced through this system, although they needed to have their affection towards the player’s character maxed out as well as be gifted a special item to do so. The romanceable characters ofStardew Valleyare more often than not among the most popular characters in the game, so the mechanic is well worth the time investment.
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Haunted Chocolatier’s Chocolates Could Play A Role In Romance
Since romance will also be a factor inConcernedApe’s upcoming gameHaunted Chocolatier, it’s only natural to expect gift-giving to raise affection to return as well. For this reason, it makes perfect sense for the player to gift their chocolates and other desserts to the other characters, particularly those they wish to enter a relationship with. The popularity of chocolates as a gift on Valentine’s Day is more than enough reason to view them as a potentially romantic gift. WhileHaunted Chocolatiershould obviously let the player gift their creations, the game can also give a lot of depth to how they are treated.
InStardew Valley, the player proposes marriage with a Mermaid’s Pendant.Haunted Chocolatiercan outdoStardew Valley’s romanceby tailoring proposals to the spouse.Haunted Chocolatiercould have access to a clever twist on that tradition. Rather than using the same item to marry every character, the player could instead propose to characters with their favorite treat. This information could be revealed at some point during their friendship, granting players the option to bake a special version of said character’s favorite to propose with. Giving each potential romantic partner their own little twist for proposal would add a small yet welcome personal touch to the process.
The player’s confections inHaunted Chocolatiercould be used for more than simply proposing. Onepotential update forHaunted Chocolatiercould see the player gaining the ability to create a new dessert inspired by their partner after marriage. InStardew Valley, a lot of characters would give the player extra recipes once their relationship reached a certain threshold. Spouse-exclusive dishes would be an evolution of that concept, in addition to another factor that could help make each potential partner seem truly unique. By taking such an approach,Haunted Chocolatiercould make the player’s spouse even more of a partner thanStardew Valleydid in that regard.
Haunted Choclatiershould make good use out of its new setting and gimmick in several ways, including its handling of relationships. WithHaunted Chocolatierdiffering fromStardew Valleyby taking place in a chocolate shop instead of a farm, it should make the most out of the opportunities that presents. Getting married felt like a goal inStardew Valley, with many players learning their preferred spouse’s favorite gifts and making sure to hand them out regularly. With the player making their own sweets inHaunted Chocolatier, that process could be far more personal and rewarding.
Haunted Chocolatieris currently in development for PC.
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