Harvest Moon and Story of Seasons!

[LittleMissPanda]

I may just get Story of Seasons 2 ^.^ In my whole life as a gamer I'm ashamed to say I only played one Harvest Moon game: HM for the Snes. Never had an opportunity to play the others sadly but I hear that FoMT is a top fave among fans. A Wonderful Life too ^.^

SoS looked real good but I'm glad I waited, since part 2 looks so visually appealing

 

[Jade_Amell]

Does anyone have Harvest Moon: Skytree Village? Is it any good? I didn't like Lost Valley at all and that was the game people were comparing it too. :c

 

[Samansu]

I'm not sure. Normally I have a good idea going in, but I like several of the bachelors and bechelorettes...I haven't even settled on what gender my first character will be yet. xD I saw pictures of the girl with fox ears, which tips the scale in favor of being male a bit...

Ugh I know! There are too many good choices this time! I like Ford, Ludus, and Yuzuki for a girl file and for a boy file I like Siluka and Kasumi! Also I kinda hat to break this to you, but the fox, Inari, is a magical candidate and can be married whether you choose to play as a boy OR a girl. Unfortunately it doesn't help much with decision making... :sigh:

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I may just get Story of Seasons 2 ^.^ In my whole life as a gamer I'm ashamed to say I only played one Harvest Moon game: HM for the Snes. Never had an opportunity to play the others sadly but I hear that FoMT is a top fave among fans. A Wonderful Life too ^.^

SoS looked real good but I'm glad I waited, since part 2 looks so visually appealing

Haha! Ironically A Wonderful Life is one of my least favorite. FoMT is pretty good though! I think you will definitely enjoy SoS2, but if you have a chance you should give the older ones a chance too! ^-^

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Does anyone have Harvest Moon: Skytree Village? Is it any good? I didn't like Lost Valley at all and that was the game people were comparing it too. :c

Well it is in the same line as Lost Valley. I did not enjoy Lost Valley very much, but I should be getting Skytree Village today so I will let you know how it is in comparison to LV. ^-^

 

[Momzilla]

Ugh I know! There are too many good choices this time! I like Ford, Ludus, and Yuzuki for a girl file and for a boy file I like Siluka and Kasumi! Also I kinda hat to break this to you, but the fox, Inari, is a magical candidate and can be married whether you choose to play as a boy OR a girl. Unfortunately it doesn't help much with decision making... :sigh:

REALLY?! ERMAHGAH! I didn't know that! Actually that simplifies it for me some. Might just fiddle with the m/f appearance at the beginning now and pick whichever I fancy more without having to worry much for it. Then, if I decide to restart later on I can do so having a better feel for the other candidates personalities and choose gender accordingly. ^-^ You basically just told me the best thing ever. :}

 

[Samansu]

REALLY?! ERMAHGAH! I didn't know that! Actually that simplifies it for me some. Might just fiddle with the m/f appearance at the beginning now and pick whichever I fancy more without having to worry much for it. Then, if I decide to restart later on I can do so having a better feel for the other candidates personalities and choose gender accordingly. ^-^ You basically just told me the best thing ever. :}

Oh! Well happy to help then! ^-^ Glad it makes it easier for you!

 

[Jade_Amell]

Any update on Skytree? A friend of mine is asking me about the game now. x3

 

[Samansu]

Any update on Skytree? A friend of mine is asking me about the game now. x3

Oh whoops! I forgot to come here and update you guys! My bad!

Ok so I have been playing for a few days now and I have reached mid-summer on a boy file and a girl file. Overall I am really enjoying the game!

Spoiler: Things I like! <3

~You unlock tools and things much quicker!

~Tools can be upgraded! (first upgrade to hoe, shovel, and watering can allow you to do 3 squares at a time!)

~Because of the above terraforming it MUCH quicker and easier!

~Game tells you what to do to move forward! (Quests give more specific information which is super helpful!)

~New characters are fun, and seem interesting/different!

~Poitou Donkey!!! It is adorable! <3 ^///^

Spoiler: Things I don't like... ;^;

~I am mid-summer and STILL HAVEN'T GOTTEN THE DAMN HAMMER!!! (I know it is unlocked while completeing story stuff, but I am tired of looking at that ugly rock...)

~Took a day or two to unlock the ability to jump. (Not the end of the world, but a bit annoying... I unlocked an area, but couldn't get to it because I couldn't jump or dig yet.)

~Gareth and Tabitha have returned, but are not marriable... (not YET at least! Come on DLC!!! <-- There will be DLC because there is a section on the main menu for it. No idea what it will be at this point, but I imagine more clothes, hairstyles, marriage candidates, and maye crops?)

~Areas you haven't unlocked are non-traversable, so I don't even know how big my valley is or if there is another water source.

As I said I am still really enjoying it! I went in planning to marry Cyril, but after meeting him... Well you'll see. Suffice it to say he is DEFINITELY off the table and I started looking at other options. I hadn't considered Garbiel because he looked too young, but his in-game model looks great! I was having a hard time deciding between the two since Gareth isn't an option. (I can't help it... I love wizards! ^///^) Since I couldn't decide I opted to restart as a boy and pursue Jeanne! I am basically back to where I was and am looking forward to getting into Fall!

So, do you guys have any questions? I would be happy to answer! ^-^

 

[Jade_Amell]

DLC? Ugh. That's a big 'nty' for me. I might have to give that game a pass and just wait for Trio of Towns. I'm not a huge fan of things being locked behind DLC's. I put up with it in some games but just kinda sucks when games on Nintendo start doing it. ;..;

 

[Samansu]

DLC? Ugh. That's a big 'nty' for me. I might have to give that game a pass and just wait for Trio of Towns. I'm not a huge fan of things being locked behind DLC's. I put up with it in some games but just kinda sucks when games on Nintendo start doing it. ;..;

That is a respectable position. The game is complete within itself, they just adding minor/trivial stuff. There are already plenty of crops, outfits, and hairstyles. Number of marriage candidates is a little low, but that doesn't bother me too much.

 

[Jade_Amell]

If anything I'll add it on my list. In 5 days Pokemon Sun and Moon come out and I have those on pre-order. I'm also still working through Rune Factory 4, Monster Hunter Gen....yeah....I'm playing a lot of games atm. xD A lot of downtime between my classes.

 

[Samansu]

If anything I'll add it on my list. In 5 days Pokemon Sun and Moon come out and I have those on pre-order. I'm also still working through Rune Factory 4, Monster Hunter Gen....yeah....I'm playing a lot of games atm. xD A lot of downtime between my classes.

Oh no worries! I am in the same boat right now. Playing soo many games at once...

 

[Espionage]

I've always wanted harvest moon.

 

[Ayaya]

Favorite Game: Harvest Moon: Back to Nature
Least Favorite Game: Harvest Moon DS
Favorite Crop: Strawberry
Favorite Animal: Chicken
Favorite Festival: Tomato Festival
Favorite Bachelor: Gray
Favorite Bachelorette: Popuri
Do you like Rival Marriages?: Neutral, I dislike having to rush getting heart events to avoid getting the person I'm aiming for taken away, but also want to see other bachelor/bachelorette getting married too

I'm currently playing Story of Seasons and overwhelmed by how much there is to do, and not in a good way. Lots of fields to conquest, lots of furniture to make, lots of clothes--WHY ARE WE SO SELF-SUFFICIENT IN THIS GAME?!? This probably explains why it takes a long time to unlock things too...

 

[Samansu]

I've always wanted harvest moon.

Any particular one that caught your eye, or just any of them?

 

[Samansu]

Favorite Game: Harvest Moon: Back to Nature
Least Favorite Game: Harvest Moon DS
Favorite Crop: Strawberry
Favorite Animal: Chicken
Favorite Festival: Tomato Festival
Favorite Bachelor: Gray
Favorite Bachelorette: Popuri
Do you like Rival Marriages?: Neutral, I dislike having to rush getting heart events to avoid getting the person I'm aiming for taken away, but also want to see other bachelor/bachelorette getting married too

I'm currently playing Story of Seasons and overwhelmed by how much there is to do, and not in a good way. Lots of fields to conquest, lots of furniture to make, lots of clothes--WHY ARE WE SO SELF-SUFFICIENT IN THIS GAME?!? This probably explains why it takes a long time to unlock things too...

Oh yeah SoS is quite overwhelming... Like for real why do I have to do everything!? Including building stuff! I gathered all the materials and now I have to make it too? What are you doing carpenter!? :sigh: I kinda get clothes because there isn't a tailor or seamstress, but the carpentry fills me with rage!

My first run through I was trying to do it all. Get and plant all the fields, rush through all of the unlocking, etc. My second playthrough and on I decided to only get the fields I NEEDED to! This mean the only fields I worry about are Honey and Mushroom, Tea, Rice Paddy, and Orchard ( I know I don't NEED orchard, but it is easier to have the trees there imo). Only having to get and maintain 4 fields is much more manageable for me. I do the rest of the farming on my ACTUAL farm to save time. The other thing I do is to go after a candidate that takes more time (like Nadi who doesn't show up until winter of Year 1), that way I am less pressured to hurry and get everything done quickly! ^-^

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I will say I am really looking forward to Trio of Towns since it looks like they improved a lot of those problems! ^-^

 

[Jade_Amell]

Favorite Game: Harvest Moon: Back to Nature
Least Favorite Game: Harvest Moon DS
Favorite Crop: Strawberry
Favorite Animal: Chicken
Favorite Festival: Tomato Festival
Favorite Bachelor: Gray
Favorite Bachelorette: Popuri
Do you like Rival Marriages?: Neutral, I dislike having to rush getting heart events to avoid getting the person I'm aiming for taken away, but also want to see other bachelor/bachelorette getting married too

I'm currently playing Story of Seasons and overwhelmed by how much there is to do, and not in a good way. Lots of fields to conquest, lots of furniture to make, lots of clothes--WHY ARE WE SO SELF-SUFFICIENT IN THIS GAME?!? This probably explains why it takes a long time to unlock things too...

I stopped bothering with the conquest unless it is a field I want. I did however, make a point to own them all at one time except for the tree field. Then I switched to w/e I wanted to work on. I also stock piled cloth and thread and what not so I can make the outfits for the Fashion theme thing. Same for furniture, only made the ones I wanted to use to decorate. I also pick one person that I'll gift/talk to constantly for an in game week, and then switch to another one and so on and so forth so I'm not running out of Stamina in the middle of the day. x.X