Abu and Leo explore the shockingly dark lives of 5 characters in Stardew Valley, and the ways in which the game tackles some heavy themes.
They discuss the heartbreak of Clint's romantic life (4:37), Marnie and Mayor Lewis' abusive relationship (8:50), the tragedy of Pam's addiction (19:48), and the beautiful message of friendship and community that ties all of their stories together (26:55).
Spotify playlist of all our Stardew Valley episodes: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7tJGdZpb7QEqfaLMoSE7Bx?si=b181bf21fa5441c0
This is an EXPERT level episode, which means some parts of the discussion may not make sense unless you’ve played the game. Expect lots of spoilers.