Story of Seasons

 3DS
Metascore
76

Generally favorable reviews - based on 39 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 28 out of 39
  2. Mixed: 11 out of 39
  3. Negative: 0 out of 39
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  1. games(TM)
    Feb 3, 2016
    70
    Story Of Seasons can be laboriously repetitive at times, but it somehow manages to keep you playing anyway through a combination of charming dialogue and the eventual satisfaction of a farm you’ve sweated buckets to bring up to scratch.
  2. FNintendo
    Jan 5, 2016
    70
    Story of Seasons feels like a new chapter of Harvest Moon but it goes further than its inspiration. Its gameplay mechanics are very well executed, despite a rather slow start and its trade system, as well as the romance story, work like a charm. Where Story of Seasons disappoints is in its visual interface, which falls behind the benchmarks that the 3DS has set.
  3. 3DJuegos
    Dec 22, 2015
    70
    Story of Seasons is a right entry into the Harvest Moon franchise, but obviously not the best.
  5. TheSixthAxis
    Dec 17, 2015
    70
    There’s some initial monotony to get past initially, but it’s followed by a rewarding, content-rich game to be explored here and one that will warrant your attention whenever you get a spare few minutes to visit the farm.
  6. God is a Geek
    Dec 17, 2015
    70
    An inoffensive yet unspectacular game that pleases through being something different and relaxing.
  7. Nintendo Enthusiast
    Apr 21, 2015
    70
    It is a fun, relaxing experience – just remember that it is anything but perfect.
  8. GameSpot
    Mar 31, 2015
    70
    A wildly addictive, bizarrely rewarding adventure constrained by tight restrictions that only loosen after a significant time investment.
  9. Nintendo Life
    Mar 31, 2015
    70
    It may not be the most polished game, with its finicky frame rate and an underwhelming 3D display, but the charming characters and satisfying gameplay make this a game worth any Harvest Moon fan's time.
  10. Everyeye.it
    Jan 15, 2016
    60
    A change of name isn't enough. It's still Harvest Moon for the most part, and it unexpectedly, and disappointingly, takes even some steps back in the gameplay mechanics.
  11. Metro GameCentral
    Jan 4, 2016
    60
    For better and worse this is Harvest Moon in all but name, with a few useful new ideas but still the same old crop of problems.
  12. Cubed3
    Apr 22, 2015
    50
    Story of Seasons is a very run of the mill farming sim. It doesn't elevate the genre and it is a very long and tedious endeavour.

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#19 Best 3DS Game of 2015
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#24 Most Discussed 3DS Game of 2015
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#12 Most Shared 3DS Game of 2015

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User Score
8.0

Generally favorable reviews- based on 73 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 53 out of 73
  2. Mixed: 12 out of 73
  3. Negative: 8 out of 73
  1. Gammalad
    Apr 3, 2015
    10
    Outside of the few frame rate hiccups the game had (which went away when I started playing this game in my New 3DS) I can say that I amOutside of the few frame rate hiccups the game had (which went away when I started playing this game in my New 3DS) I can say that I am really enjoying this game and it is a huge breath of fresh air after playing "Harvest Moon" The Lost Valley, old time and new fans alike will find things to love about this game. I personally think this is one of the best games in the series to date.… Full Review »
  2. MJMello017
    Apr 5, 2015
    10
    Unfortunately , many fans of Harvest Moon do not know the original series is called Bokujou Monogatari and that today, in the occident , theUnfortunately , many fans of Harvest Moon do not know the original series is called Bokujou Monogatari and that today, in the occident , the series is now called Story of Seasons and there are those who think that The Lost Valley is the sequel of A New Beginning , one of the best , if not the best game in the series .

    Story of Seasons brings all that was good in A New Beginning and expands the experience of being a farmer, like being able to have a safari to administer , and also features two bachelors(ettes) of past games, with a simple story , Story of Seasons brings everything that one of the old Harvest Moon fan wanted a game with beautiful graphics, a village to explore , good people to meet and be the best farmer in the city.    … Full Review »
  3. BrieCheese
    Apr 3, 2015
    10
    I just want to say that this is, by far, my favorite game in the series. I'm one of those people who doesn't really care about the social lifeI just want to say that this is, by far, my favorite game in the series. I'm one of those people who doesn't really care about the social life of my character. Farming is the most important thing to me, and oh my goodness it's crazy how much they improved it from A New Beginning. Crops and animals are so much easier to manage. I feel like I can actually have the farm I've always dreamed of. I can acquire everything I need to make that dream a reality at a nice, steady pace, without having to grind an insane amount for money or items to unlock things (I'm looking at you, A New Beginning). I can easily see myself dumping hundreds of hours into this game. I'm currently 30 hours in, and I have only just reached Fall of Year 1. That means I'm having a really good time with the game because, normally, I'd be in Spring of Year 2 at the very least by this point. I'd rush through days and "skip" days. Not with Story of Seasons, though.

    I would have rated the game a 9, but someone gave it a completely undeserved 1, so I'll help even it out with a 10. Hah. There are some not-very-important things that annoy me a bit, like the fact that your horse follows you around all the time and can get in the way, the fact that you are not handed a pitchfork in the beginning of the game, etc. Little things.

    Also, everyone is talking about frame rate issues, but I don't experience it the vast majority of the time on my NORMAL 3DS. I sometimes get SLIGHT frame rate drops when riding my horse, but that's it.

    All in all, amazing, amazing, amazing game that I know I won't be putting down for a long while. I'm enjoying my time on the farm way too much.    … Full Review »
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