All posts tagged in Story of Seasons
Aug 26, 2022
Live the slow-paced farming life
In this adorable new entry to the franchise, join Doraemon, Noby, and friends on a brand new planet for some more farming fun. Use different gadgets to help you grow and harvest crops, tend to the animals, and much more. Spend your days building and designing your farm or fishing on the beach. Explore the underwater areas to harvest pearls. Even fly above the clouds to discover special farms where you can grow and harvest rare crops.
Perhaps even more exciting about this Doraemon Story of Seasons game is the addition of co-op play. So, play solo, or kick back and relax with a friend as you both design, farm, fish, and explore to your heart’s content!
Doraemon Releases November 2nd
Bandai Namco published a new trailer to announce the upcoming release of the game. You will be able to get Doraemon Story of Seasons: Friends of the Great Kingdom starting November 2nd, 2022. It will be available on Nintendo Switch, PS5, and Steam.
You can find the previous Doraemon Story of Seasons game on the Nintendo Switch store, Steam, and the Playstation store (where it is on sale for $14.99 until 9/1/2022).
For other Story of Season games, check out our other articles here.
- Jul 7, 2022
Featuring Japan-Originated Popular Character Doraemon in the World of Story of Seasons
During the latest Nintendo Direct Mini: Partner Showcase, a sequel to the previous Doraemon and Story of Seasons mash-up was announced! This new entry to the franchise will see Doraemon, Noby and friends, back for some more relaxing farming on an unknown planet.
As always, this adorable sim features plowing fields, harvesting crops, and tending to the animals, all with the help of Doraemon’s gadgets. However, the most exciting and new addition is the local play feature! Meaning, you and a friend can now build a ranch together!
Releasing in 2022 on PC, PS5, and Switch
Doraemon Story of Seasons: Friends of the Great Kingdom is published by Bandai Namco and developed by Marvelous. The game will launch on PC, PS5, and the Nintendo Switch later in 2022. We’ll be sure to post the links to the listings when they’re available!
- May 16, 2021
Story of Seasons is officially coming to mobile devices, and the new trailer looks amazing.
Get ready to farm on the go now that the Story of Seasons franchise is officially making its way to mobile devices. We have known for some time now that Marvelous and NeXt Studios had a new game in the works for mobile, and it will be coming to both iOS and Android.
The new trailer shows off just how beautiful the new game really is, rivaling even the new iteration released for Nintendo Switch. The game also already appears to have some pretty in depth farming, and plenty of interaction with others. Here’s hoping that some of that iteration extends to playing with friends.
No word on an official release date for the game. But I will sure keep an eye out as I can’t wait to give this one a try asap.
Story of Seasons Mobile
For more great news from the Story of Seasons universe, there are new characters in the recent DLC for Pioneers of Olive Town!
- Apr 29, 2021
The time has finally come to expand our farms and get lots of new goodies in Pioneers of Olive Town!
After having a rough launch for not being everything that players expected, Marvelous is now launching their first paid DLC for Pioneers of Olive Town. For those unfamiliar with the franchise, Pioneers of Olive town is the latest iteration in the farming and life sim series, Story of Seasons. In the game, you are charged with running your own farm that you have inherited from your grandfather. Do your best to to keep things lively and growing, and possibly live up to the memory of heroic grandpa.
Recently, Marvelous released the first wave of DLC for Pioneers of Olive Town. The DLC will include new Animal Attire for the main character, as well as for the 10 marriage candidates. There will also be a new sub-story added to the game called “Olive Town Mystery Files”. The expansion pass will cost $19.99 for those that own the game, and add $50 if you still need to purchase this gem.
Marvelous also announced the next DLC coming to Pioneers, called the Windswept DLC. The Story of Seasons Pioneers of Olive Town Windswept Falls Expansion Pack will introduce four characters to the game that you may or may not know yet. Neil, Dunhill, Felicity, and Hina will be coming to Story of Seasons, if you have played Harvest Moon: A New Beginning before these names may sound familiar.
Pioneers of Olive Town DLC Trailer
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For more information on Pioneers of Olive Town, you can check out my coverage here.
For more great farming and life sim games, check out my coverage of Harvest Moon: One World now on Switch.
- Apr 6, 2021
Pioneers of Olive Town is becoming better all the time with the stream of updates improving all the little bugs still remaining.
The team behind Story of Seasons: Pioneers of Olive Town are far from giving up on their wonderful game. While it wasn’t super well received, fans have still be enjoying countless hours exploring the new world, expanding their farms, and just making friends.
Now, the game wasn’t everything that fans have been hoping for, but the develops are still working hard to make it a game that does the franchise proud.
The new update, title 1.0.4, will fix some issues that players have been encountering. The devs also announced that there is another bug fix on the way already. It certainly appears that Story of Seasons iterations is here to stay!
Here are the patch notes from the developers website:
—-【Version 1.0.4 Notes】————
・Shortens loading times in general
・Fixes an animation when making a “Special Prayer” at the shrine
・Fixes an issue where save data could become corrupted after animals are born
・Fixes an issue where the game could freeze after the child adoption event
・Fixes an issue that created infinite items under certain conditions
・Adds a language settings menu under “Options” in the game’s title screen
・Other minor bug fixesThe next update will include the following:
—-【Upcoming Version 1.0.5 Information】—-
・Adjusts some of the residents’ existing dialogue and adds new dialogue
・Changes the functionality of all makers
・Improves visuals during eating scenes
・Adds the ability to lock movement in a straight line
・Adjusts cooking times
・Removes the need to press the A Button when moving from indoors to outdoorsMore info
For more information on Story of Seasons: Pioneers of Olive Town, you can check out my coverage here.
For more great farming games, check out my coverage of Coral Island.
- Mar 27, 2021
Here are 15 super cute games for the 3DS to celebrate the consoles 10th anniversary.
It has been exactly 10 years since Nintendo launched the 3DS in North America. The handheld console may have had a rough start with a price tag a little too high but once Nintendo listened to its fanbase the handheld quickly become a fans favorite gaming machine and has sold more than 75 million units since its original launch back in February 2011.
With the Nintendo Switch just recently celebrating its third birthday, I thought it would be a great idea to take a look at the Nintendo 3DS. This handheld console was first released in February of 2011. The 3DS features a library of more than 1297 games – I took 15 of the cutest ones and listed them right here for you! Join me on a journey through The 15 Best Cute 3DS Games.
I also compiled a list of my 15 favorite Nintendo 3DS games, so if case you missed that list, check it out! This time I am being a little more specific. Kawaii lovers rejoice! Here are some of the 15 cutest 3DS games.
- Disney – Magical World: Released in 2013, Disney Magical World was highly anticipated by Disney fans and kawaii lovers alike. Being cute, wholesome and not requiring commitment, the game is perfect for children, and casual gamers with busy lives. ( get it here )
Disney Magical World 2 - Disney – Magical World 2: With all the same perks as the game’s predecessor, as well as new characters, outfits, items, minigames, and worlds to explore, this game was also very well received. ( get it here )
Detective Pikachu - Detective Pikachu: Detective Pikachu is a recently released game for the 3DS. Considering the main character of the game (who has a cult following due to his cuteness) is a lil detective (●´ω｀●), it’s safe to say this game is cute. ( get it here )
- Pokémon Rumble World: Cuddly toy Pokémon. Those three words scream cuteness (although as Pocket Camp would say, not literally, as that would be terrifying). With the ability to play as a Mii character in a kingdom of toys, the retail version of this adorable game was released worldwide in 2016. ( get it here )
Animal Crossing: New Leaf - Animal Crossing: New Leaf: OBVS. With a cute alpaca couple, three hedgehog sisters, a pigeon barista, and a town full of anthropomorphic animals, there’s nothing about this game that isn’t cute! This classic installment in the series is still popular today for its adorable aesthetic alone. ( get it here )
Tomodachi Life - Tomodachi Life: Released worldwide in 2014, Tomodachi life is a surprisingly entertaining game. Using mii characters, players can populate the island, unlock new shops and items, form relationships, and even have a baby. ( get it here )
- Fantasy Life: Aesthetic AND cute. Released worldwide by Level 5 in 2014, it comes as no surprise that the game is endearing. If slaying dragons isn’t your cup of tea, you can instead enjoy the entertaining storyline and numerous cute features (such as plushlings and pets) that the game has to offer. ( get it here )
Moco Moco Friends - Moco Moco Friends: I hadn’t heard of this one until recently. At first I thought “Oh, like Pokémon Rumble?” due to the game’s cuddly toy theme. Apparently, it’s possible to get even cuter than Pokémon rumble, as Moco Moco Friends combines a magic school and cuddly toy monsters whilst also evoking a ghibli-esque theme. ( get it here )
Professor Layton and the Miracle Mask - Professor Layton and the Miracle Mask: It’s no secret that the Professor Layton series consists of games with stunning stories, mesmerizing music, and amazing artwork. Professor Layton and the Miracle Mask doesn’t disappoint with it’s colorful carnival-esque theme and unusual plot. ( get it here )
Professon Layton and the Azran Legacy - Professor Layton and the Azran Legacy: Admittedly, this game was kind of bittersweet due to being the last main series game to be made. However, with it’s multitude of worlds to explore, treachery, and plot twists, in combination with the usual incredible artwork and music, this game is also a must-play for 3DS owners and Layton fans. ( get it here )
- Theatrhythm Final Fantasy: Released in 2012, Theatrhythm Final Fantasy is a rhythm video game made by Square Enix with Final Fantasy characters. Rated 8.5/10 by IGN, the chibi game was popular enough to warrant an iOS sequel in 2014. ( get it here )
- Kirby: Triple Deluxe: Kirby himself is a little cutie pie (the words of my brother), so naturally the 2014 game Kirby: Triple Deluxe was going to make this list. After Kirby’s friend Dedede is kidnapped by Taranza (who has created a giant ‘dreamstalk’), Kirby sets off to bravely rescue him! Is it just me who finds it hard to take such a cute little hero seriously? Tee hee. ( get it here )
- Yo-Kai Watch: Jibanyaaaaaan! Also a product of Level 5, the colourful game Yo-Kai watch is definitely cute with cat yo-kai such as Jibanyan, a scatterbrained butler named Whisper, and it’s anime like features. ( get it here )
Yo-Kai Watch 2 - Yo-Kai Watch 2 (Bony Spirits, Fleshy Souls & Psychic Specters): Oh mah swirls! Like it’s predecessor, Yo-Kai Watch 2 (which has 3 variations) is also a cute must-play 3DS game. ( get it here )
- Return to PoPoLoCrois: A Story of Seasons Fairytale: Described by Hardcore Gamer as “thoroughly charming from the very start”, this 2016 rarely talked about game is definitely cute enough to warrant a play-through. ( get it here )
- Jan 21, 2021
The publishers of Pioneers of Olive Town have announced that there will be an expansion pass for the new game.
Since the hinted announcement with the release of the Nintendo Switch, we have been receiving seemingly endless details about the upcoming Story os Seasons game. In Story of Seasons Pioneers of Olive Town, you leave the big city trouble behind in favor of the rural farm life.
The game features everything you come to expect from a
Harvest MoonStory of Seasons game. You will be able to build a huge farm, craft hundreds of different items to help your crops grow and of course explore the beautiful environment of Olive Town.
Now, XSEED games and Marvelous have announced that the game will be released with an expansion pass. The expansion pass will include new marriage candidates, as well as outfits for your character as well as the marriage candidates.
For more detailed information about the candidates and outfits, you can check out the Japanese Nintendo page where the expansion pass currently exists. There you will also find some new screenshots for the game. Pioneers of Olive Town will release for the Nintendo Switch in the U.S. on March 3rd, and will cost $49.99.
There will also be a premium addition for $59.99, and that comes with a physical copy of the game, a plushie, and a cloth poster.
Story Of Seasons: Pioneers of Olive Town Trailer
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For more in formation on Pioneers of Olive Town, you can check out my coverage here.
For more great games coming to the Nintendo Switch, check out my coverage of The Good Life.
- Nov 13, 2020
The developers of the new Story of Seasons game have released an in-depth new trailer.
For those that may have somehow missed the big news, there is a new game coming out from the makers of the original Story of Seasons, Story of Seasons: Pioneers of Olive Town. In Pioneers of Olive Town, you leave the big city trouble behind in favor of the rural farm life.
The game features everything you come to expect from a
Harvest MoonStory of Seasons game. You will be able to build a huge farm, craft hundreds of different items to help your crops grow and of course explore the beautiful environment of Olive Town.The developers have now released an all new trailer, which can be viewed below. The trailer gives a much closer look at the game than previously released videos. The video displays what we can expect from different functions like path making, resourcing and even placing furniture outdoors!!
Story of Seasons: Pioneers of Olive Town Overview Trailer
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For more information on Story of Seasons: Pioneers of Olive Town, you can check out my coverage here.
For more great farming and life sim games coming to the Nintendo Switch, check out my coverage of Everafter Falls!
