I keep getting videos on YouTube that talk about how cozy games are secretly not cozy because they have dark elements to them like the war in Stardew.
Apparently this is somehow meant to ruin the coziness?
I hate to break it to you but THATS THE POINT.
These games do not exist in a cozy vacuum where nothing bad happens ever. That would frankly be a terrible game and an even worse story. Cozy games are not cozy in SPITE of their dark elements they are cozy BECAUSE of them.
In Stardew yes there's a war, and people have dysfunctional relationships and that's the point! you're in a shitty town living on a shitty farm but you're there to help. you make friendships, and you fix your farm, and you leave the town a little better than when you found it.
In Palia you're living under an oppressive government and everyone has lots of problems. Some people are just struggling to be a single parent, others are on the run from a cartel. It's not light and cheery! but you get to help these people as you work to find your place in the world.
I could go on for hours about other games but I think these examples are enough to drive home what I'm going to say next.
COZY GAMES ARE ABOUT COMMUNITY, LOVE, AND FRIENDSHIP.
You don't expect your real life friends and communities to be conflict free. Bonds are built on the back of hardship. Lifting each other up. Loving each other and being kind when things are hard.
villagers in both games give me advice on how to do what I need to so I can fix up my property and start life in their town, They send me gifts they think will help with my projects. And in turn I give them a relationship they need. I'm an understanding friend for Linus, or an open ear for Najuma.
Hey everyone! ✨
Welcome to my little cozy-ish corner! 😅 It might not have that beautiful cozy aesthetic vibe you've been used to seeing on here, but it's where my journey to a dreamy, comfy set-up begins. 🌷
Sooo… I've decided to switch things up a bit in here.🙈 I've been wanting to try this for a long while now, and I miss sharing gaming content beyond just Sims stuff. And so, I'm going to transform this page into a cozy gaming and set-up space, with a sprinkle of nature and all things cozy. ⛅
I know there are tons of similar accounts out there, but there's room for everyone, right? 😇
You can expect to see lots of cozy content, gaming updates, and lifestyle bits popping up here. I'm so excited! 😊💛