DS impressions: Harvest Moon DS

by Adams Briscoe { May 12th 2006 at 4:00AM }

The beautiful thing about Harvest Moon is that once you've played it, the formula never changes. Bringing it to the DS is a no-brainer though. Thankfully we have some interesting developments to this installment of the farming simulation.

The Witch Princess of Forget-Me-Not Valley has been up to no good, having pulled off a prank that requires you to seek out 101 Harvest Sprites and restore order to the place. Of course, you can't forget to tend the crops and find a cozy wife at the same time.

You'll be able to do all the usual, great farming things we all know and love from the series. In addition, however, expect to be able to marry a mermaid, witch or goddess. The Harvest Sprite Casino also provides a fresh aspect to the game. Overall, fans of the series will love how this plays on the Nintendo DS.

Tags: DS, E3, E32006, HARVEST MOON, NATSUME, NINTENDO

Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)

Danno @ May 12th 2006 4:36AM

Harvest Moon game on the 360 please. Lovingly rendered corn, sheep, and wide open green fields would be awesomeulent.

Winnie_Tee @ May 12th 2006 5:06AM

Is it just me or are those graphics UGLY as hell?
They look SNES-like..

Olly @ May 12th 2006 5:19AM

tut tut. Good graphics do not make a game, they just add to the experience. The harvest moon series has that wondefull little thing called 'Gameplay' on it's side. I spent a solid two months playing 'friends of mineral town' and not playing a lot else.

Amos @ May 12th 2006 5:27AM

Ya, pretty much, just you. I honestly don't see the problem. I bet they're rendered beautifully on the DS.

DownloadingData @ May 12th 2006 5:42AM

Aww, that really doesn't tell us much about the E3 build.

Anyhow, i would get this game as soon as it is released. Though, it's too bad the release date was pushed back to August from June.

DownloadingData @ May 12th 2006 5:45AM

"2. Is it just me or are those graphics UGLY as hell?
They look SNES-like.."

SNES like? It would look better than most ps2 games when it is shown at the native DS resolutions.

Really, if you don't like a game, don't comment on it.

Chris @ May 12th 2006 10:40AM

I'm going to own both a 360 and a Wii. Do you really think I'm going to want my Harvest Moon on the former?

Lori @ May 12th 2006 11:10AM

I can?t wait to get my paws on this game!! But it would?ve been nice if they had included the option to play as a girl. I STILL CAN'T WAIT! =D

Sean DL @ May 12th 2006 1:28PM

Harvest moon will be on every system by 2008..so does it even matter what it looks like? Everyone will buy it....

(..in Japan)

DMON @ May 12th 2006 1:47PM

TIL AUGUST? Son of a bitch, i've had it paid off at GameStop for 4 monthes! Fuck this, i'm transfering 25 of the funds to something else.

digi @ May 12th 2006 2:17PM

hey whats wrong with all of you graphic whores?? i think 2D games provides much more challenge as the gameplay demands more skills than most of 3D games (try to own people at fighting games like Guilty Gear or street fighter or any KOF games) and theres the nostalgia part to it, SPRITES FTW!!