One gamer has created a rather impressive diorama inspired by the farming/life simulator RPGStardew Valley. Images of the diorama garnered much praise in the comments from fans of the game who were impressed by the diorama’s faithful depiction ofClint’s Blacksmith Shop.
A popular pixel art game with an abundance of mood and ambiance,Stardew Valleyhas no doubt inspired hundreds, if not thousands, of pieces of fan art in various forms. These can be seen all across the internet, from Reddit to DeviantArt to Pinterest and more. Much of the art in question is dedicated to the game’s memorable characters, typically in the form of drawings be it colored pencil, watercolor, etc. But this latest artistic tribute to the game might just take the proverbial cake.
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The diorama depicts the Blacksmith’s Shop. The six images were posted on theStardew Valleysubreddit by a Redditor going by the username kawawunga. In the post, kawawunga mentions that this is their eighth diorama based onbuildings fromStardew Valley. As anyone familiar with the game could attest, the diorama boasts a level of accuracy to that of the in-game Clint’s Blacksmith shop that is nothing short of impressive.
The diorama consists of a very good representation of the stone brick building itself, complete with windows and signage. There is also a lawn and a fence (which looks as though it may have been made with popsicle sticks) around the back with a sign that reads “Life is better with Joja.” Another sign reads, “Shop Local. Shop Pierre’s!” On one side of the building is the blacksmith’s furnace which connects to the chimney. Other objects are scattered about including barrels, crates, and a trashcan made from a toothpaste cap—the can even has an “aquamarine” hiding in it.
The creator says in the image captions that the diorama is made with cardboard, XPS foam, airdry clay, coffee stirrer sticks, and other materials. In the comments section, kawawunga adds that they refined their building process after his first few diorama builds turned out “rough,” to use his own word. They say that the project took them around 10–15 hours working off and on for about a month. That’s the kind ofdedicationStardew Valleytends to bring out of its fans.
Stardew Valleyhas become an indie game classicfollowing its release in 2016. It was created by a single developer taking heavy influence from theHarvest Moonfranchise and was co-published with Chucklefish. The game was lauded by critics upon release and has been nominated for numerous game awards.Stardew Valleyhas resonated deeply with simulation fans and indie gamers in general, so it’s really no surprise to see this kind of fan inspiration take such interesting forms.
Stardew Valleyis available now for Mobile, PC, PS4, Switch, and Xbox One.
