Haunted Chocolatier: Feed That Eerie Craving With What We Know So Far

My first definitive verification of Haunted Chocolatier came straight from the source as I sat down with developer Eric Barone, AKA ConcernedApe, to look over Stardew Valley’s remarkable success. He touched briefly on his upcoming projects (yes, plural projects) and was happy to report that the game likely to come out first – Haunted Chocolatier – is a solo endeavor. Despite the lack of specifics, I was thrilled to hear the indie creator’s next project was in the works.

Then, he shocked everyone. Barone shared footage from Haunted Chocolatier’s early gameplay videos, which he said looked amazing. The art style immediately evoked Barone’s first title, though the developer made it clear fans shouldn’t expect the same experience.

“In Stardew Valley,” Barone writes in his news blog, “the focus was more humble: living off the land, growing food, and connecting to the people and nature around you. However, with my next game, I wanted to explore more fantastical possibilities… experiences that take you beyond the ordinary. That’s where magical haunted ghost chocolate comes in.”

You want a game that combines the excitement of making simulated chocolate with the mystery and intrigue of a haunted castle with charming-looking characters. It’s a recipe for another beloved indie hit. Haunted chocolatier is in its early stages of development. PC remains the only platform confirmed. And while the developer says he intends to bring the game to every major console, there’s still been no official announcement. And as the biggest summer showcases seem to be behind us, it appears less and less likely we’ll hear anything about the game during this season’s presentations. That’s not surprising, considering how early in the process the game seems to be.

Despite dodging the major shows so far, there’s still been some interesting news on the project. Barone responded to a Twitter fan and confirmed there were connections between the next hauntingly sweet adventure, as well as his farming sim which made him famous. Below is the exchange.

Everything has gone well for this fledgling project so it seems like all the details are in flux. It is interesting that Barone responded to the question via social media. This suggests that Haunted Chocolatier may be more closely linked to Stardew Valley, than its beautiful visuals. That doesn’t mean the game will be a clone of the creator’s previous work. Barone emphasizes, as always, that his game will be able to stand alone.

Haunted Chocolatier is a product that we are closely following. We hope to get more information from Barone as soon as she can.

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