A brand new farming life recreation, Fields of Mistria, has been making a little bit of a splash with its Early Entry launch. It’s at present sitting within the prime sellers facet of Steam, and early adopters appear to be vibing with its rural-life actions and ’80s anime aesthetic. One notice, although: it looks like not less than just a few would actually, actually wish to date Olric.

Some context: I’ve but to truly play Fields of Mistria myself. As one of many editors right here, I used to be performing some digging by means of Google Tendencies, taking a look at what the a number of 1000’s of individuals taking part in the sport had been on the lookout for on-line. Lo and behold, within the “breakout” class, Olric. Now, I’m definitely no stranger to Story of Seasons, Rune Manufacturing unit, or Stardew Valley; I do know if individuals are looking for a personality identify, there’s a excessive chance they’re on the lookout for information on an eligible romance.

But a bit of extra trying round revealed the reality: individuals need thus far Olric, however can’t. The hunky older brother of March (an eligible romance candidate) simply hangs out across the forge, being candy, doing hunky issues. However no quantity of items, presumably protein powder and high-fives, will forge a love reference to this beefcake.

This pixelated assemblage of excellent, vacuous intentions is not going to be receptive to your pursuits. That hasn’t stopped Fields of Mistria gamers from pining after him, although.

A short jaunt by means of the Steam boards for Fields of Mistria reveals a number of threads, all calling for Olric’s hand in marriage. It’s a uncommon occasion of the Steam boards united on one thing aside from toxicity, a ravishing sight to behold. A refrain of “+1s” fill this thread, petitioning for developer NPC Studio to allow them to marry Olric.

Responses to a tweet from NPC Studio, highlighting Olric’s proclivity for rocks, will be summed up as a unanimous “please let me date him.” Head to Reddit, and also you’ll see a lot of the identical. Two of my favourite responses: this artist, who painted a bit of smooch onto a locket holding Olric’s portrait in a group of romance candidates, and this participant, who is basically cozying as much as Olric in his pixelated mattress.

The thirst stage is off the charts for this rock-loving, forge-tending, candy himbo of a lad, and outside-looking-in, I’m additionally fairly curious why Olric isn’t receptive to our love. It’s potential that there’s a personality beat or trait, a cause why Olric may abstain from courting. There’s definitely the March issue to contemplate, although a Vampire Diaries-esque triangle doesn’t appear infeasible. There are two marriage candidates but to be unveiled, although neither of the silhouettes on the retailer web page resemble Olric, in my view.

However amid this investigation, the sleuths right here at Destructoid uncovered a brand new facet, a possible Olric deal-breaker. In accordance with his brother, this hunk likes butter in his espresso.

This revelation rapidly divided the Destructoid Slack; some discovered it an egregious infraction, and others thought it was completely high quality. Within the identify of editorial transparency, I’ll say, I’ve positively heard of butter espresso earlier than, however I additionally take my morning java as darkish because the void, so I can’t actually see a profit to dumping a stick of Land O’Lakes in your pot. A speedy monitor to heartburn, I assume?

Butter espresso or no, it does appear to be the thirst for Olric is robust. There’s some precedent for farming video games including love pursuits in a while, in response to viewers demand. Possibly a day comes the place gamers can share a…. buttery cup of joe with this lovable lug.

Till then, Fields of Mistria has a bunch of different romanceable characters, and appears to have a fairly optimistic reception to date. For Stardew followers trying to strive one thing fresh-yet-familiar, it would tide you over. Or inflict you with unrequited adoration for a pixel NPC. Both means, it looks like a very good time.