All posts tagged in Story of Seasons
Jul 31, 2019
Harvest Moon Friends of Mineral Town was first released in 2003 and quickly became one of the best selling gameboy games of its time. Now the the popular farming game will get a remake on Nintendo Switch and be published under the Story of Seasons Reunion of Mineral Town name, with many familiar and beloved characters making a return.
If you have played the original game back in the days, you may have come to enjoy the company of some, or even many of the characters in the game. Mary, Gary, Elli, Doctor and even Kai are now confirmed to be making an appearance in the remake.
With the surprise annoucnment, Marvelous was also kind enough to share some more screenshots with us. Check out how our beloved friends will look like in the new and remastered version of the game.
Marvelous will be releasing Story of Seasons Friends of Mineral Town in Japan on October 17th. There is no release date for the west yet, however XSeed Games, who will be handling publication in the west has confirmed that the game will indeed be coming to North America and Europe at a later point.
If you can’t wait for Story of Seasons on Switch, make sure to follow up on Rune Factory 4 Special which is now out on Nintendo Switch. There is also a brand new teaser for Rune Factory 5 you don’t want to miss!
If you are curious to find out why Harvest Moon games are now being published under the Story of Seasons name, make sure you head over here to find out!
- 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 17, 2019
Growtopia is an adorable Minecraft and Starbound inspired game in which you can team with your friends, explore different worlds and build whatever you like. Now the game is finally heading to Nintendo Switch!
Growtopia is a sandbox game at heart, where players can unleash their creativity in ways rarely seen before. The game lets players team up with friends, explore worlds, collect resources and create “mind-bending” worlds. With more than 15.000 players playing at any given time of the day, it will be fun to see so many creations by other players all around the world.
Furthermore the game will also let you collect seeds, grow trees and of course harvest your crops! Farming is an essential part of the game and necessary if you want your world to flourish! As you keep playing the game, the world of Growtopia evolves around you and you will meet all the quirky little creatures inhabiting the environment.
The game is currently available on iOS, Android, Windows and Mac. According to Ubsioft Growtopia will be available on the Nintendo eShop starting July 18th as a free to play title. While it does offer in-game purchases, there is only one single currency that can be earned playing the game as well.
For more open world fun, check out Peace Island where you can play as nine adorable cats on the journey to decide whether or not to save humanity.
About Growtopia
Growtopia is a universe of unlimited worlds, all connected to each other. Create mind-bending worlds together with friends and fill them with anything your heart desires! Collecting seeds, growing trees, harvesting and combining seeds to make new ones is the heart of the game. As universes go, Growtopia is filled with everyday heroes and some villains too. Protect your items and play with friends safely with innovative world lock system!
Features
- Unlimited worlds
- Free to play, a single currency can be earned
- Full chat and messaging
- Thousands of amazing items to discover
- Plays great on big screen
- 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 15, 2019
Doraemon Story of Seasons is not so far away anymore with a western release this fall. For anyone who is not familiar with either of the franchises, Doraemon Story of Seasons is a crossover game that combines the most exciting features from Story of Seasons and Doraemon. The game was released in June in Japan, Bandai Namco has shared a cute new English trailer with its fans today!
The game published by Bandai Namco will finally be coming to the west later this year. Today the company surprised its fans with yet another adorable trailer highlighting the various villagers you will get to meet in Doraemon Story of Seasons. Its a great year for farming-sim fans!
In Doraemon Story of Seasons you will be playing as a young boy named Nobita (who also features in Doraemon’s orginal manga and anime), the Story of Seasons aspect of the game sees players growing crops, raising animals, and improving their farm, which is located in a town called Shizen Town. The game also features the Harvest Goddess and other regular characters from the Story of Seasons Franchise, as well as Doraemon and his friends.
For more information on the game, check out our recent coverage. If you are waiting for Story of Seasons Switch, good news, the game is in full development, get the latest here!
Harvest Moon Friends of Mineral Town will also be getting a remake this year and be released under the Story of Seasons franchise, make sure you don’t miss out on this amazing game coming to Nintendo Switch!
- 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!
- Jul 4, 2019
It was only a day ago that we got the surprise announcement for the Harvest Moon Friends of Mineral Town remake coming to Nintendo Switch this year. Today XSEED Games announced that the game will come to the west as well and if that wasn’t enough – a first Story of Seasons Reunion in Mineral Town Trailer has been released.
Marvelous, who will be handling the publication of the game in Europe, revealed the remake would be heading to Nintendo Switch in Asia on October 17th. Many fans were speculating if and when the game could possibly come to the west as well. While it is possible to download any game from any region to any Switch, due to it being region unlocked, it is still great to know that Story of Seasons Reunion in Mineral Town will indeed be translated into English – once again.
XSEED Games also revealed that a release date for the English version will be confirmed soon. Furthermore, as we already assumed yesterday the game will be published under the name Story of Seasons Reunion in Mineral Town.
Story of Seasons – Reuinion of Mineral Town boxart! Story of Seasons Reunion in Mineral Town “is a complete remake” of the beloved Harvest Moon Friends of Mineral Town Game Boy Advance title. XSEED Games also said ““that will let series fans revisit the charming world of Mineral Town, while also introducing it to a new generation of farmers. In this peaceful setting, players will grow crops, take care of animals, and build relationships with villagers.”
We are so excited to be revisiting the game in brand new visuals on the Nintendo Switch later this year. Take a looksie at the first adorable Story of Seasons Friends of Mineral Town trailer below.
For more Story of Seasons fun check out the latest on the crossover game Doraemon Story of Seasons, as well as the reason the name on the Harvest Moon franchise changed to Story of Seasons.
- Jun 2, 2019
The crossover game Doraemon Story of Seasons takes the best out of two franchises with a heavy focus on farming and relationships with the town folks. As we reported a few weeks ago, a demo for the game has finally been released, it is now available in the Japanese eShop and accessible from any Nintendo Switch. Along with the demo we also received a new and most adorable trailer. Check it out!
In Doraemon Story of Seasons players will be playing as a young boy named Nobita (who also features in Doraemon’s original manga and anime), the Story of Seasons aspect of the game sees players growing crops, raising animals, and improving their farm, which is located in a town called Shizen Town. The game also features the Harvest Goddess and other regular characters from the Story of Seasons Franchise, as well as Doraemon and his friends.
Nintendos latest hybrid console does not have region lock, which means you can create a Japanese Nintendo Online account and then download the game to your system. Many of the games on the Japanese eShop also have the option to be played in English, howevr Doraemon Story of Seasons is not one of them.
The game is set to release in west later this year in fall 2019. If you can’t wait that long you can grab the demo from the Japanese eShop in the meantime.
For more farming game news, Natsume announced that Harvest Moon Dash will be revealed at this years E3. If you want to learn more about what happened to the Harvest Moon and Story of Seasons franchise, make sure you check out our look back at both games.
AboutDoraemon Story Of Seasons
Embark on a charming farming adventure with Doraemon and friends!
Doraemon, the endearing cat-type robot that captured the hearts of millions worldwide, arrives for another adventure in Doraemon Story of Seasons! Dive into a new world that combines relaxing gameplay with a story of farming, friendship, and helping others. Grab a shovel and join the fun—coming soon to the Nintendo Switch and Steam!
Key Features
- A Sice-of-Life Game Featuring Beloved Doraemon Chaacters – Take control of Noby, an average boy with a heart of gold, to help bring a destroyed farm back to life! Create bonds with the other townsfolk to witness heartfelt interactions while you explore and foster the land with Doraemon, Sue, Big G, and Sneech!
- Story of Seasons with a Twist! – Customize your farm by growing crops, raising farm animals, building furniture, and exploring everything that the town has to offer. Take advantage of Doraemon’s secret gadgets to make building your farm a magical experience!
