As much as I love Stardew Valley, there's a pressure with its bulk production and exhaustion meter that puts me in a certain mindset. The gardening in Hokko Life sounds like it will have a much smaller scope and a slower rhythm, a welcome feature for those who find Stardew's farming a little intense.
The heartwarming core of any life sim is the characters you'll meet, and in Hokko Life there are a host of www.miyea.com friendly critters to chat to. These characters start out as visitors to your village. To get one to move in you'll need to become good friends with them first.
"Forming friendships with the other Animal Crossing Items will be a big part of the game," Tatnell says "Based on how close you are to a character you'll unlock new dialogue options along with different interactions too. Right now I'm also investigating ways of having the villagers support the player in their activities too; I want to make them feel like they add something more to your village and aren't just 'there' wandering around."
These villagers will have their own homes that the player can customise. Crafting materials you can't gather from the world are available to purchase in the general store, as well as furniture, wallpaper, flooring, and home accessories. "There's also a fashion store that lets you buy new outfits as well as change up your appearance," Tatnell says. "And the builder's hut will be your go-to location when you want to build new houses or if you're looking for a new roof or wall design."
