“Although they’re not pixel art, there’s a lot to learn there about using space effectively and stylizing detail in a way that is really charming,” she said.

Lux also found inspiration in classic Neopets item icons. The increased resolution of her work means capturing a heightened degree of realism, though she “often to get creative with the ‘pose’ of the object to make the best use of the square space.” Lux uses food photography as a reference to capture texture and detail, and as a way of getting “presentation and plating” right, while making sure to stay true to the heart of the original design. This time, when Lux shared the project on social media, the response “far exceeded my expectations, and many people asked if I was making a mod or if I would consider making one,” she told Polygon over Twitter DM.Įach sprite takes about an hour to design from “research to completion,” with a bit of wiggle room for more complex ones, Lux said. In April 2021, she picked the project back up after seeing her pixel art being shared on Pinterest. Lux started developing these new food sprites in 2018 as a fun personal challenge, rather than as a mod specifically, making around 15 during that time period.

Cooking is also just a fun way to pass the time, and Stardew Valley is no stranger to food mods, with the popular mod The Love of Cooking at more than 29,000 downloads on Nexus Mods. Eventually you learn to strategize, stuffing Lucky Lunches (+3 luck) into your inventory before mining in the Skull Caverns.

Consuming food restores some amount of player stamina, and many meals impart bonuses like +3 fishing or foraging. Though players don’t have a cooking skill to max out, making meals is a strategic part of the game. The completed menu for my stardew valley food mod! /lefsLR2BHi- Lux September 21, 2021Ĭooking is a core part of Stardew Valley.

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