This game appealled to me for the outset as it was a role-play type game where you become a character and live their life. I've always been a fan of games like this eg the sims and thought that this, coupled with the easy control given by the Wii remotes, would be a great match.
In the game itself, you become the lead character and have to make your living. You do this by foraging, fishing and growing crops on your farm. You then sell your produce at market to raise funds. These can then be reinvested eg into livestock to further make money. The game goes through the four seasons, and you must grow different crops in all seasons. There are also competitions such as best cow/horse, during which you must attempt to beat your fierce rival Jamie. You must also interact and build relationships with the other people living in thevillage.
I found this game quite difficult to get the hang of at first, but once you work out what you are to do, it's easy to play. It's highly addictive (I've passed many an hour growing crops and tending to sheep!) and the story is good. The basic game is simple but effective and, although the tasks are repetitive, the game does not feel this way. It is challenging to work out what to do, especially with regards to building relationships with the other characters.
The graphics and sounds are also very good, with good detail. Overall, I rate this as a good game, and the value for money is good because you wil get hours of entertainment outof it.
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