All posts tagged in Harvest Moon
Oct 20, 2019
Classic Harvest Moon games are the foundation of most of the farming games we enjoy today. Since the original creator of Harvest Moon moved on to create Story of Seasons, many other developers try to capture the magic the original farming games had. Farm Folks is one of the games that succeeded in doing so.
More than 1500 backers pledged over 90.000 AUD to bring this project to life via Kickstarter. The farming simulation / RPG game lets players grow crops raise livestock, build relationship go on journeys and so much more. The game throws you right into an adventure, as it starts out by sailing on a boat gifted to you by our generous brother. The destination is finding your true purpose in life.
The tides turn quickly as the main character of the game will find himself caught up in a vicious storm. The waves, wind and rain turn your beautiful boat into nothing but few pieces of wood, washed ashore the player will have to start a whole new life on the shores of Softshoal island – the main location in the game.
From here on it is up to the player to build a new life. You will start to meet the citizen of the island who will guide and help you through this new adventure. Of course it wouldn’t be a Harvest Moon inspired game if there wasn’t farming, there are more than 60 juice, delicious crops you can grow – water, harvest eat and sell them!
Besides the traditional farming, players will also be able to enjoy, fishing and adventuring. One of the cutest aspects of the game are the adorable animals you can raise and take care of.
Farm Folks is currently available for PC in its early stage. The developers plan to release the game on Playstation 4, Xbox One and Nintendo Switch afterwards. Check out the cute gameplay trailer for Farm Folks below!
You can wishlist Farm Folks on Steam right here.
For more Farming games make sure to check out Alchemy Story, and the recently confirmed Story of Season for Nintendo Switch.
Farm Folks Features
- It wouldn’t be much of a farming simulator without farming, would it? Farm Folks features the time-tested farming mechanic in which players can purchase or forage seeds and begin to grow their farm into a bountiful and rewarding resource.
- it’s our goal to introduce somewhere around 60 juicy crops for our players to rake in that sweet, sweet digital profit. Crops and other grow-ables will be divided into 4 categories – spring, summer, fall, and winter. This means certain crops can only be grown in specific times of the year, read more on farming below.
- Animals are an important part of any world, giving the land life and personality. Plus, they’re just dang cute! The animals and critters of Farm Folks are a big part of our game, and we want to make sure that the player feels a strong bond with their pets and livestock.
- Otto, the local fisherman of Port Meridia, would call it a crime if you couldn’t bait your rod and cast it to the blue in a place like this! Fishing is one of the most relaxing activities in Softshoal, and a popular pastime in Port Meridia thanks to the surrounding seas and rivers.
- Oct 11, 2019
Harvest Moon Mad Dash has been announced a while ago, the playable demo at E3 and some more information from Natsume and Rising Star Games left me wanting more. The cute twist on puzzle games with the charm of Harvest Moon games make this game unique.
For the ones who don’t know yet, Harvest Moon Dash is considered a spin-off the once popular Harvest Moon series. Natsume describes the game as “This different take on the Harvest Moon experience will let players enjoy the classic features of the series in a new and exciting way!”
In Mad Dash you can go solo or take along a few friends with you to harvest, fish, milk, and more as you complete orders to advance to the next level. Of course there will be plenty of obstacles to overcome in this fast paced puzzle game.
Harvest Moon Mad Dash Early impressions have left fans pleasantly surprised and considered it a fun twist on traditional puzzle games with a cute Harvest Moon like theme.
Harvest Moon Mad Dash will release on Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 4 on October 29th for $29.99, just in time for the spooky season! If you are looking for more games to play this Halloween check out this list of not so scary video games!
- Oct 8, 2019
One of my favorite aspects of any classic Harvest Moon or Story of Seasons game is the ability to marry your choice of several candidates. It’s a lot of fun to start courting a character by giving them their favorite gifts, triggering events such as going on dates, and having a partner for the festivals. Therefore below, I thought it would be interesting to see who you would best get along with IRL by asking a few questions about a theoretical relationship that will correspond to what we know about these characters throughout the series.
There are roughly a total of 60 choices ranging from the first Harvest Moon on the SNES back in 1997, to the most current iteration on the Nintendo 3DS; Story of Seasons: Trio of Towns. Some recurring characters have been combined and simplified to give more varied choices. I hope you enjoy this short little quiz and share with us your results!
To see how the marriage candidates are coming along in the new and improved Story of Seasons: Friends of Mineral Town, check out our article here.
- Sep 11, 2019
Natsume has recently shared some first insights on its next game. Harvest Moon Mad Dash is a spin off the original Harvest Moon game. While recent Harvest Moon farming games have received mixed review from fans, Harvest Moon Mad Dash promises to delight fans who enjoy co-op puzzle games much in the realm of Overcooked and other similar games.
At its core Harvest Moon Mad Dash is a color matching puzzle game, but there is a lot more to it, to make it stand out against other puzzle games. At the beginning of each round the playing field will be populated with two or more different types of crops. The player must find clever ways to combine these crops into a square. Once a player achieves this goal the flowers will blossom and become even bigger crops. Going even further to combine these bigger crops into a square, the player will be able to harvest these crops for points.
Today Natsume released the Harvest Moon Mad Dash Trailer in anticipation of the upcoming Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 4 release this fall. Check out the cute gameplay trailer below.
If you are looking for some more farming fun, check out the latest tease for the upcoming Stardew Valley update as well as Witchbrook the Stardew Valley of magic from Chucklefish!
- Sep 4, 2019
Farming games like Stardew Valley, Harvest Moon and beloved Story of Seasons are more popular than ever. They often feature relaxed, and laid back gameplay with adorable visuals. Orange Season is no exception. The Farm-Life RPG has everything you would come to expect from a farming and life sim game.
Orange Season offers the traditional farming elements, grow crops, care for animals and befriend the many villagers, You will of course be able to grow and sell all the yummy vegetables you have been working so hard to grow. Besides the busy farm life you can also customize and repair your farm on your path to own the most beautiful and biggest farm in the town.
But where Orange Season sets itself apart is the huge world. Orange Season invites the player to explore more than 100 hand drawn areas. You can explore mountains, forests, caves, lakes, deserts and much more. And with the latest update even more features and enhancements have been added to the already rich game.
Update 0.5.1 has changed the entire beach layout and not only made it prettier to look at, but the overall layout of the beach has changed as well – making for a more atmospheric and inviting location to hang out with your friends. There is now also an empty area just ahead of the beach which is reserved for an upcoming petting zoo! We are excited!
Orange Season New Beach The developer also re-worked the mines and improved the overall layout, according to the update notes “There are also new kinds of rocks to be found on the mines and on the mountains, each one requiring a different hammer level to break.” Mining is a big part of Orange Season and requires certain tools to obtain the materials needed for the in-depth crafting system the game offers!
You can check out the full patch notes for the latest update on the official Orange Season website. There are plenty more enhancements coming to the game in the future such as the long awaited dating system! Orange Season is currently available on Steam!
For more farming games check out the adorable Fields of Mistria an upcoming farming and life-sim indie game. Story of Seasons is also set to release on Nintendo Switch this fall!
- Jul 23, 2019
Story of Seasons Reunion of Mineral Town is a remake of the much beloved and highly praised Harvest Moon Friends of Mineral Town. The game will be coming to Switch later this year and we have the first gameplay footage!
Some exciting new gameplay footage for the much anticipated game have been shared today! The short clips show the game in action for the first time in beautiful HD visuals and it looks as adorable as ever.
The short videos showcase various seasons such as Spring, Summer and Autumn and even other actives such as fishing and caring for animals! We have combined the clips from the posts on Twitter in one nifty video for you below!
Marvelous, who will be handling the publication of the game in Europe, revealed the remake will be heading to Nintendo Switch in Asia on October 17th, a western release for the game has also been confirmed and is expected to happen sometime after the official launch in the east.
Big thanks to our loyal follower Kikki for sharing this exciting news with us!
For more gaming fun and a true Animal Crossing like experience, check out Hokko Life, an adorable take on the much beloved series.
- Jul 16, 2019
The Harvest Moon Light of Hope Special Edition Complete is heading to Nintendo Switch and comes feature packed!
The Special Edition of the beloved farming franchise will come with features specifically tailored for consoles. The new character Soleil is a welcome new addition for anyone who enjoys playing with friends in the Co-Op mode. Soleil will be able to help take care of your farm and is controlled by another player.
Furthermore the Harvest Moon Light of Hope Special Edition Complete also packs all four DLC that have been released for the game so far. These include Decorations & Tool Upgrade Pack, Divine Marriageable Characters Pack, New Marriageable Characters Pack, and Doc and Melanie’s Special Episodes.
The edition will be released on July 30th for Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 4. You can make it your own for only $29.99.
For more Harvest Moon news, check out Harvest Moon Dash an upcoming twist on the farming series. If you’d like to know more between the split of Harvest Moon and how it became Story of Seasons, you can solve the mystery here.
About Harvest Moon Light of Hope Special Edition Complete
Harvest Moon: Light of Hope Special Edition Complete has special features made specifically for consoles and introduces Soleil, a new character who uses their Gem Sprite magic to help around the farm with new Co-Op Play. Grab a friend, and they’ll be able to control Soleil. Soleil will be able to grow crops, tend livestock, and gather materials. Farm work has never been so easy!
All four DLC are included in Harvest Moon: Light of Hope Special Edition Complete; this includes Decorations & Tool Upgrade Pack, Divine Marriageable Characters Pack, New Marriageable Characters Pack, and Doc and Melanie’s Special Episodes.
In Harvest Moon: Light of Hope Special Edition Complete, players begin the game as they set out looking for a fresh start and new surroundings. During their voyage, their ship is hit by a storm and goes down. As they drift into a small harbor town, now in a shambles from the storm, it will be up to the player to help rebuild the town and save the lighthouse…but it won’t be easy! Nevertheless, with some hard work growing crops, tending livestock, and gathering materials for repairs, players will be able to make new friends, start a family, revive the lighthouse, and save the town!
- Jul 6, 2019
Indie farming games like Stardew Valley, Littlewood and others have captured the hearts of players in no time. These charming and wholesome games are developed by often just one single person who pour their heart and soul into the project, Peaceful Days, though early in development, we already love this carefully crafted world – and we can’t wait to jump in!
Peaceful days is an upcoming indie farming RPG game that aims to please fans of the cutsie, yet so engaging simulation game genre. In Peaceful Days you will meet new characters as you stroll through this beautifully crafted town, make new friends or catch up with lifelong buddies – the choice is always yours.
Nhat Nguyen, the sole developer of the game, has recently posted a lot of updates on her twitter, as she makes more progress on the interior of certain places you can visit in the game. Shops and homes have all recently gotten some love. Take a look at these adorable environments yourself.
Peaceful Days is currently in development with no official release date yet. Very few details have been revealed as of yet, but we are eager to learn more about this adorable indie title!
If you are a longtime myPotatoGames follower you may know that we have a great appreciation for indie developers who spend a huge amount of time in making these wonderful games. The care and love that goes into games like Stardew Valley, Minekos Night Market and even the new addition – Peaceful Days is what makes these games stand out from the crowd. Make sure to send Nhat some love on Twitter.
For more indie farming games, check out Littlewood which is now in early access and Story of Seasons Reunion of Town coming to Nintendo Switch this year!
