Harvest Moon: A Wonderful Life (Special Edition) (PS2)

Harvest moon is a strategy game something along the lines of the Sims series. It is set in Forget-Me-Not Valley, and you must find a wife, raise a family and take control of your father's farm and turn it into a successful business. The game is divided into chapters, each the length of a 'year'. In the first chapter you must find a wife for yourself. You have a choice of four girls, and you must woo them by finding out their interests and presenting ...
...(Personally I chose the one who would make do with a wild flower and the odd mushroom, but then I've always been a cheapskate.) The game booklet gives some idea of the girls' personalities and likes. To find out if a girl likes you, check their diaries in their houses, this will indicate whether you are in. A wife must be found by the end of the first year or the game ends. As well as chasing the women, you must find time to work your farm to raise ...

Joscyn 09.10.2006 · Read full review
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...local towns people. Unlike previous Harvest Moon series, this time the character will grow old and eventually die, so family building is essential element. Good relationship with the locals and neighbors has always been an important thing in real life, it applies also in this game. Giving presents and talking to the towns people will increase the friendliness level. Each person have their own likings, players will learn which stuff that the person ...
...will be the character's future wife. The feature ranges from plain simple planting crops either vegetables or fruits to breeding farm animals like sheep and cows. It may sounds simple, but it's not that simple really. Players have to take care of their crops by watering when it's not raining, fertilize them, etc. Taking care of the livestock is more tricky, they like sunshine hate rain. They need food to survive, brushed, loved, talked to, etc.... ...

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Harvest Moon is a game, in which you play the role of a farmer.Now this may not sound very exciting to some, but to others will be a completely compelling experiance.I do admit that it is a very required taste and will not suit everybody.It really depends if you enjoy controling peoples lives.It is the same as the Sims, where you take a character and mold him.You chose what he does, when he does it-and every decision you make will shape his life.This ...
...just a managment sim.So is Harvest Moon your type of game? The game: The game starts with you arriving in Foget-me-not-valley.You get shown around by your guide and this is really just to show you where everything is.The game is split into chapters and you must complete goals (such as getting a wife) in order to progress. You have daily tasks to do depending on where you are in the game.Regular jobs include-Milking an feeding cows, feeding chikens, ...

magicmancraig 01.03.2006 · Read full review
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...takes on new meaning in Harvest Moon: A Wonderful Life Special Edition. Besides planting crops, raising animals and rebuilding your father's farm, you'll make friends in Forget-Me-Not Valley, find your future bride and hopefully cultivate a happy family!' This is basically what Harvest Moon is all about, starting from scratch with just a few basics and building them up. When you start the game, you will meet a guy called Takakura. He shows you all ...
...person to speak to if you get stuck. In the beginning of the game, Takakura will ask you to choose a name for yourself. You can't change it, so choose one you are sure you will like. You'll also get to name your farm and your dog. You get a choice from two dogs; a pointy eared one and a floppy eared one. Takakura will give you a cow too, which you can name (you will need to name each animal as you receive/buy them.) Saving the game is very easy, ...

BambiRockChick 18.05.2006 (20.05.2006) · Read full review
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...a while and allows you to sell your produce and also connect with your Game boy Advance (though I can't remember how exactly). I would recommend this all harvest moon fans but not for people who like to finish their games quickly becuase it is a bit slow going. ...

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