Story of Seasons

 3DS
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
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  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 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.
  2. 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 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 dreamedI 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.    … Expand
  3. 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 , 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    Unfortunately , 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.    … Expand
  4. KoolAidColin
    Apr 3, 2015
    10
    I Love this game. Yes the frame rate has a hiccups but that happen with most Marvelous games but playing on the New 3DS it goes away. The games is a fresh taste on the harvest moon series even thought it doesn't have the original name. i say its a MOST BUY.
  5. billgates0904
    Apr 20, 2015
    10
    It's true that there are a few frame rate hiccups, but they're absolutely tolerable, provided you're not a pc gamer that can't bear with some occasional low fps.

    Now, aside from this slight issue, the game is amazing. It's among the best Harvest Moon game's I've ever played, tied with Friends of Mineral Town and Back to Nature. The gameplay is amazing, the graphics are pretty and full    It's true that there are a few frame rate hiccups, but they're absolutely tolerable, provided you're not a pc gamer that can't bear with some occasional low fps.

    Now, aside from this slight issue, the game is amazing. It's among the best Harvest Moon game's I've ever played, tied with Friends of Mineral Town and Back to Nature. The gameplay is amazing, the graphics are pretty and full of details and there are tons of things to do. If you're a Harvest Moon fan already, don't miss this one!    … Expand
  6. D3adlock
    Apr 16, 2015
    9
    The only big problem I've seen in this game, is the annoying grab sound effect, this drop sound is constantly used in almost every action.

    Still an awesome game!!
  7. darkcover
    Mar 1, 2016
    10
    I really like this game. I often play it whenever i have time to relax. It is a lot of work to maintain friendships with everyone because i am renting all of the public fields and have 2 barns and 2 coops with at least 6 animals inside each. and I never have time to be social.
  8. thenerdoftech
    Jul 14, 2020
    9
    It's a great time! If you grew up playing Harvest Moon, then I highly recommend you check this out if you haven't already! Slow start, but picks up nicely and has a good pace overall! One thing though, beware of the difficulty, veteran difficulty can be challenging if you don't know what you are doing.

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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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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
  1. CD-Action
    May 31, 2016
    80
    A hundredth sequel to Harvest Moon delivers what you expect from it – a chance to experience a simple yet happy farm life. [05/2016, p.75]
  2. 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.
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  3. Eurogamer Italy
    Jan 29, 2016
    80
    An enjoyable and refreshing Harvest Moon-like experience that deserves your attention.
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