Harvest Moon: A Wonderful Life

 GameCube
  • Publisher: Natsume
  • Release Date: Mar 16, 2004
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  • Summary: Harvest Moon: A Wonderful Life will span a lifetime on the farm and follow the drama that goes with it. Not only must you build and successfully run a farm, but you must also build a successful life with family and friends! This new Harvest Moon experience will take the best qualities of theHarvest Moon: A Wonderful Life will span a lifetime on the farm and follow the drama that goes with it. Not only must you build and successfully run a farm, but you must also build a successful life with family and friends! This new Harvest Moon experience will take the best qualities of the series and add more...more animals, more vegetables and more drama! What sort of life will you live?… Expand
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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 22 out of 28
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 28
  3. Negative: 0 out of 28
  1. Games Radar
    91
    A magical experience you're never likely to forget, and the best game in a series that's never been less than excellent. An essential Cube buy. [NGC]
  2. Deeko
    90
    An endearing and rewarding experience for those who seek the solace and freedom of world that is focuses on a weapons free, non-violent atmosphere and is easily the best game in the series to date.
  3. Just RPG
    86
    What this game lacks in action-packed adventure and evil villains, it more than makes up in addictive gameplay, vibrant graphics, and longevity.
  4. Cheat Code Central
    80
    Overall the game has that "good vibe" feeling to it that is missing from the majority of videogames.
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  5. IGN
    80
    The more you play it, the more it grows on you. It's quite easy to fall in love with the world Natsume created.
  6. GameCritics
    75
    Sure, the game has flaws. But they're transcended by its ability to put us in awe of our own lives. We see our daily tedium through fresh eyes, feel it through newly excited thumbs.
  7. G4 TV
    60
    It's too bad that an underdeveloped social scene and tedious chores that require frustrating precision keep farm life from being more fun.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 99 out of 106
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 106
  3. Negative: 2 out of 106
  1. Zachc.
    Dec 11, 2003
    10
    I cant wait to play this game! i played the first harvest moon game and fell in love with it from the start!
  2. Hdogg
    Mar 24, 2020
    10
    The pinnacle of farming/life simulators. Animal Crossing has nothing on this game besides cheeky characters that are visually memorable and aThe pinnacle of farming/life simulators. Animal Crossing has nothing on this game besides cheeky characters that are visually memorable and a distinct graphical style. This game has way more depth and atmosphere than Animal Crossing. You never run out of things to do in this game and the game is very rewarding. If you couldn't tell I am writing this purely because I am mad at how much the new Animal Crossing game sucks compared to this ancient game.… Expand
  4. JamieW.
    Jan 2, 2004
    10
    I have been waiting forever for this game!! Harvest Moon has always been fabulous. Even the Super Nintendo version was so awesome and I have been waiting forever for this game!! Harvest Moon has always been fabulous. Even the Super Nintendo version was so awesome and exciting. I'm so excited about it being for Game Cube, and the best part is that the new release date (that horrible thing) is a day after my birthday! Woohoo, I can't wait to lay my hands on the new Harvest Moon: A Wonderful Life.… Expand
  5. LeeL.
    Apr 3, 2004
    10
    Ive really enjoyed the game so far and have been seriously hooked to it like every other good harvestmoon, I have especially enjoyed the fact Ive really enjoyed the game so far and have been seriously hooked to it like every other good harvestmoon, I have especially enjoyed the fact that the game is not just about your farm but more about raising a family and using the farm to support them.… Expand
  6. KatieP.
    Apr 8, 2005
    10
    omg! I loved this game! it was awesome. but like others had said, it can get pretty boring. but so far, really fun. and the little kid is omg! I loved this game! it was awesome. but like others had said, it can get pretty boring. but so far, really fun. and the little kid is soooooooo cute. well, Celia's kid. anywho, yea.… Expand
  7. MixedKing
    Oct 6, 2015
    9
    This is the best Harvest Moon to me, it's really interesting that one of my favorite games is a farming game. It has story, the characters areThis is the best Harvest Moon to me, it's really interesting that one of my favorite games is a farming game. It has story, the characters are interesting and I simply fell in love with it.… Expand
  8. JoshP.
    Mar 26, 2004
    0
    This game totally SUCK!! its so stupid. Who in there right mind would want to be a farmer. And the girls are not even close to being cute. This game totally SUCK!! its so stupid. Who in there right mind would want to be a farmer. And the girls are not even close to being cute. And just in case you haven't noticed...things are spelled wrong!!… Expand

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#24 Best GameCube Game of 2004
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#3 Most Discussed GameCube Game of 2004
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#11 Most Shared GameCube Game of 2004