Harvest Moon: Friends of Mineral Town

 Game Boy Advance
  • Publisher: Natsume
  • Release Date: Nov 17, 2003
Metascore
81

Generally favorable reviews - based on 25 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 20 out of 25
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 25
  3. Negative: 0 out of 25
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  1. Game Informer
    70
    As you can probably imagine, gameplay can be tedious, but the title does a good job of changing things up and adding new elements to the mix. [Dec 2003, p.187]
  2. NTSC-uk
    70
    The mixture of splendidly chunky and vibrant visuals with coy hum-along tunes draws you deep within the game’s deceptively complex system, refusing to allow you out to even take a bathroom break.
  3. GMR Magazine
    70
    There are a lot of things about HM:FMT that make it ideal for GBA, but the main thing is the bite-sized chunks of time that the game is broken up into. [Dec 2003, p.104]
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  5. GameSpy
    60
    There's a core game here that could've been very enjoyable had it been paced a little better.
  6. 1UP
    60
    I guess I can see where some people might enjoy this existence, but it's not for me. I need some sort of concrete goal in my life. Not to mention variety.

Awards & Rankings

19
#19 Best Game Boy Advance Game of 2003
4
#4 Most Discussed Game Boy Advance Game of 2003
11
#11 Most Shared Game Boy Advance Game of 2003

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User Score
8.8

Generally favorable reviews- based on 147 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 129 out of 147
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 147
  3. Negative: 15 out of 147
  1. ERB
    Dec 1, 2013
    10
    This is probably the best game I have ever played in the Game Boy Advance.The game is really addicting and you are likely to play this gameThis is probably the best game I have ever played in the Game Boy Advance.The game is really addicting and you are likely to play this game all day and everyday.Harvest Moon is a game that will teach you why being a farmer is good.In this game you are in a town called"Mineral Town"and your job there is to take care of the farm in the town.You can plant vegetables or fruits and you can also take care poultry animals like cows and chicken.There is also this part in the game when you don't water your plants and feed your animals they are likely to die.The game feels realistic.

    Harvest Moon is a great game and it gets a 10/10!Harvest Moon is one of the best game ever made for the Game Boy and we will all remember this game.That is why I recommend you kids to buy this game because this game is for you.The game is Legendary and I love this game.    … Full Review »
  2. Rebecca
    Nov 19, 2003
    9
    I love this game i just think the time goes by too fast.
  3. fuor22
    May 31, 2023
    10
    I have so much fun every time I play this game. Everything about it, from the story to the gameplay, is just amazing. I enjoyed every momentI have so much fun every time I play this game. Everything about it, from the story to the gameplay, is just amazing. I enjoyed every moment while playing this game… Full Review »
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