Haunted Chocolatieris a massive mystery in the world of the cozy life sim genre, but it still remains a highly anticipated project. Solo developer ConcernedApe hit it big withStardew Valley, and he now seeks to recapture that magic withHaunted Chocolatier. Instead of a farm-based life sim, players will take on the role of a candy maker who also happens to live in a haunted castle.
The premise ofHaunted Chocolatierpromises just as much charm as its predecessor, but there are a lot of questions about the game that remain unanswered.Haunted Chocolatiersetting itself apart fromStardew Valleywill be a tall order. Balancing taking inspiration fromStardew Valley’s best qualities while also seeking to stand out and be unique is going to be a challenge for ConcernedApe. There is at least one simple, but great, feature inStardew ValleythatHaunted Chocolatierneeds to embrace. A Perfection Tracker being included would be a welcome addition to completionists once the game finally launches.
Haunted Chocolatier Should Take Note of Stardew Valley’s Perfection Tracker
An Underrated Feature For Completionists
Although there is a high bar to reach,Haunted Chocolatierhas the benefit of improvingsome ofStardew Valley’s mistakes. However, the inclusion of a Perfection Tracker is definitely not a misstep. There are fan-made trackers that players can utilize to see their progress, but this tool is also found in-game. Players can find a Perfection Tracker in Qi’s Walnut Room. This tool can be a game-changer for players who are striving to get 100% completion inStardew Valley, andHaunted Chocolatiercan only benefit from following suit.
Since this is such a helpful tool, it would be surprising ifHaunted Chocolatierskipped it. However, the Perfection Tracker can still be improved. Although useful, the Perfection Tracker inStardew Valleyis only in the Walnut Room. Therefore, it can’t be moved. This makes sense, since it is a statistics board, butHaunted Chocolatiercould implement a more efficient way to track one’s progress. Not being able to get100% inStardew Valleycan be frustrating for many, and having to travel back and forth from the Walnut Room to check the tracker gets tedious.
Instead of going the Walnut Room route,Haunted Chocolatiercould hide a special tool similar to the Perfection Tracker that players have to unlock similarly, but this time around, it’s portable.Stardew Valleyis full of surprises, andHaunted Chocolatierwill likely embrace the same hidden gems as its predecessor. For those who haven’t completed the necessary steps to unlock the Walnut Room, the Perfection Tracker can sneak under a player’s radar.
Located on the west side of Ginger Island, the Walnut Room can be unlocked after a player collects 100 golden walnuts.
Haunted Chocolatier Enhancing Completionist-Friendly Features
Getting 100% inStardew Valleyisn’t just for bragging rights; it can be a real game-changer. Once one gets Perfection, new end-game content is unlocked, rewarding players for their dedication.There is plenty to uncover inStardew Valley, even after years of playing, but getting extra content for completing the game is a cherry on top of the experience. If ConcernedApe is aiming to go the same route withHaunted Chocolatier, then making more accessible tracker tools available would be a big improvement.
As of now, the wait forHaunted Chocolatiercontinues. It is unknown when ConcernedApe plans to release it, but it will be intriguing to see what features the project takes from the game that made its existence possible.
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Haunted Chocolatier is an upcoming adventure game from Stardew Valley creator ConcernedApe (Eric Barone). The game is currently set to feature a lush explorable world, chocolate making and cooking, a spooky theme, and more. There is currently no release date or time period for the game.
