Honestly, I prefer this game to stardew valley. That's how much I love it. There's less need for pointless grinding, plants grow quickly enough. The progression of the relationship with the NPCs are fast enough that you don't feel it will take 8 real life months to date/marry someone.

The characters are funny and well written enough that I can tell them appart.

It's just a really nice "farming/exploring" game and I highly recommend it.