Haunted Chocolatier is an upcoming confectionery store simulation game by ConcernedApe, the developer of Stardew Valley. It has no set release date.
| Haunted Chocolatier | |
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| Developer(s) | ConcernedApe |
| Platform(s) | Windows |
| Genre(s) | Simulation |
| Mode(s) | Single-player |
Gameplay edit
Haunted Chocolatier is a simulation game[1] with action role-playing elements. The player's character runs a confectionery store. The player collects ingredients to make chocolate confections while also interacting with town locals and ghosts.[2] The player can pursue romantic relationships with non-player characters and can customize the layout of their store.[1]
In combat, the player can use weapons and shields to block and deflect attacks.[2]
Development edit
Eric Barone, known professionally as ConcernedApe, began to develop Haunted Chocolatier in 2020.[2] Following his indie hit game Stardew Valley, Barone planned a similar solo development process in which he would make everything on his own.[3] He announced the game with a gameplay trailer in October 2021 and launched a promotional website.[2] Barone is simultaneously collaborating on another unannounced game.[3]
Haunted Chocolatier and Stardew Valley share a similar pixel art style[1] and are expected to share some connection.[4] Despite Haunted Chocolatier's darker subject matter, such as a haunted castle and ghosts, he wanted the game to be "uplifting and life-affirming" and does not consider the subject matter to be negative.[2]
Haunted Chocolatier is initially planned for release on PC, though the developer is interested in other platforms as well. It has no set release date.[2]
On October 3, 2023, Barone uploaded several images of Haunted Chocolatier to X, formerly known as Twitter, in honor of reaching 1 million followers on the platform.[5]
References edit
- ^ a b c Morton, Lauren (February 2, 2022). "Haunted Chocolatier: everything we know about the followup to Stardew Valley". PC Gamer. Archived from the original on January 2, 2023. Retrieved January 2, 2023.
- ^ a b c d e f Wald, Heather (December 13, 2022). "Haunted Chocolatier: Everything we know about the Stardew Valley creator's next game". GamesRadar. Archived from the original on January 2, 2023. Retrieved January 2, 2023.
- ^ a b Grodt, Jill (January 17, 2022). "Aftermath Of Success: Stardew Valley, Darkest Dungeon, And Valheim". Game Informer. Archived from the original on January 17, 2022. Retrieved January 2, 2023.
- ^ Radulovic, Petrana (June 27, 2022). "Haunted Chocolatier will have some connection to Stardew Valley". Polygon. Archived from the original on January 2, 2023. Retrieved January 2, 2023.
- ^ Barone, Eric [@ConcernedApe] (October 4, 2023). "Thanks for 1 million followers 👍here's a few Haunted Chocolatier images" (Tweet). Retrieved February 6, 2024 – via Twitter.
