Of all the different ways you can enjoy Stardew Valley, I doubt most of us here have done so at 50x speed – well, except for Rath Games, that is.
The legendary player who managed to sweep through Final Fantasy 14's free trial content solo has another challenge up his sleeve – this time in ConcernedApe's cozy farming sim rather than the MMO he's so well-known for blazing through.
His latest video on YouTube captures the beginning of his Stardew Valley playthrough… in which he tries to complete the game while on 50x the normal speed.
Now, if that doesn't sound wild enough, let me put it into perspective. "The actual day length of Stardew Valley at 50 times speed is 28 seconds." If you're anything like me, that's about how long it takes you to get out of bed in-game and step outside into your field. I can't imagine getting to do anything like, oh, you know, farming or fishing.
Somehow, though, Rath does it all – sort of, anyway. He has to split up his daily schedule.
Sometimes, he struggles to collect eggs and pet chickens. Other days, he chops trees… or, uh, a tree. It's as hilarious as it is chaotic, and as Rath puts it himself, he's still "discovering some of the craziest exploits to make it possible."
He doesn't manage to nail it all at once, which isn't too surprising, considering just how fast everything is moving. Heck, the poor guy struggles to even see a fish in the 28-second period, let alone catch one.
Rath isn't giving up on his cursed Stardew Valley run, however. He concludes with a promise: "Part two will release soon." I'll be waiting.
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