The general sentiment towards Fields of Mistria is overwhelmingly positive, with players praising its beautiful art style, engaging characters, and welcoming gameplay mechanics that offer an immersive and relaxing experience. However, the recent update issues with performance problems, game crashes, and lack of depth in character complexity have drawn some criticism. Even so, the heavy comparisons to Stardew Valley remain a point of discussion, with many affirming its improvements in terms of quality-of-life features.