Harvest Moon: A Wonderful Life

 GameCube
  • Publisher: Natsume
  • Release Date: Mar 16, 2004
User Score
8.5

Generally favorable reviews- based on 164 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 136 out of 164
  2. Mixed: 12 out of 164
  3. Negative: 16 out of 164
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  1. LeighP.
    Jan 5, 2004
    10
    I just heard about this game last week.It said it was coming out in march! That is just to long, so i did some research and im getting it next week! YAY! I looked at a bunch of stuff on it , the graphic r great,and the concept of the over all game is "wonderful" !
  2. AlanE.
    Feb 2, 2004
    10
    I think this is a great game very addictive only slight downside is limited space to grow crops compared to "Harvest Moon Back to Nature."
  3. Jrielmoon
    Aug 6, 2003
    10
    This game looks better then all the harvest moon games yet! I'm a huge fan and can't wait to play it. I'm counting down trhe days! The whole design of the game is very unique.
  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 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.
  5. ZackH.
    Jan 3, 2004
    10
    this game is going to be awsome i've been waiting way too long i mean march is two months ahead but it's worth the wait.
  6. Mel
    Jan 8, 2004
    10
    Harvest moon is the best of the simulation games i know we must wait a long time but it`s the best from HM so i can wait i`ll played them all and i know what i`m waiting for.
  7. Arnout
    Feb 24, 2004
    10
    This game is F...ing SWEET!!!!!!!
  8. TerrinH.
    Mar 3, 2004
    10
    I really want this game I have been waiting for this game for ages.
  9. Ashley
    Jun 9, 2004
    10
    Once you play this game, you get very addicted to it. If you like games where you can explore and stuff you will love this game.
  10. JunieG.
    Nov 1, 2003
    10
    This game looks GREAT! its so real i cant wait to play it!
  11. ChelseyC.
    Dec 13, 2003
    10
    Hey, Don't get me wrong, the other games were great but this one looks so muck better!!! I can't wait to play it!!!
  12. JaradC.
    Dec 20, 2003
    10
    One of the greastest harvest moon games out there.
  13. EricF.
    Aug 9, 2003
    10
    I personally can't wait till September 4 when it comes out.It looks better than all the rest of the harvest moon games.
  14. Jonathan
    Jan 1, 2004
    10
    This game is going to be GREAT! I've played 3 of the other Harvest Moon games and I'm sorry I have'nt played them all. It's gonna have great graphics,40 people to interact with,and all new everything! this game will ROCK!
  15. CamA.
    Feb 20, 2004
    10
    COOL!!!!!!
  16. RonnieD.
    Feb 26, 2004
    10
    This game looks so cool. But I think it is out on Mar.16 but.....I will wait.
  17. BouncerJ.
    Feb 8, 2004
    10
    I love Harvest Moon 64, but never got the chance to play the PS1 or Gameboy versions. Can't wait for it to come out for Gamecube.....but will it come out for XBox and PS2 maybe? That would be sweet! They'd better not delay it again when March arrives! >:(
  18. JeffH.
    Mar 16, 2004
    10
    This game looks so good. I think its will be the best Harvest Moon game ever!!!
  19. JackH.
    Apr 10, 2004
    10
    Very fun and different.
  20. Stephen
    Apr 23, 2004
    10
    Sweet!
  21. JohnB.
    Apr 30, 2004
    10
    Awesome!!!!!
  22. T-WillyRockmandened
    May 5, 2004
    10
    This has to be one of the best games ever. I rented it from game fly and I didn't know why, but when I got the game it was the best game ever. It's the best for game cube, but halo is still the best game ever.
  23. KailyS.
    Jul 2, 2004
    10
    This game is a mind-blowing experience and will be cherished for years to come. With its innocent nature and endearing environment, for those of us who prefer non-violent video games, this is sure to become a classic.
  24. 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 soooooooo cute. well, Celia's kid. anywho, yea.
  25. AshleyM.
    Jun 22, 2005
    10
    Awesome! Even though the game has glitches and stuff it's kinda fun just to try and find the glitches. It's a must have game. I'm only on Chapter 2 and I've heard Chapter 3 is terrible. I wish that you could be a girl and not have to wait forever for the girl version but I guess it would have taken the programmers a longer time to add girl stuff. I'm sure it will Awesome! Even though the game has glitches and stuff it's kinda fun just to try and find the glitches. It's a must have game. I'm only on Chapter 2 and I've heard Chapter 3 is terrible. I wish that you could be a girl and not have to wait forever for the girl version but I guess it would have taken the programmers a longer time to add girl stuff. I'm sure it will be worth the wait.… Expand
  26. GriffinB.
    Jul 3, 2007
    10
    This is truly a great game. It never gets boring. I like how your child can actually grow, unlike Friends of Mineral Town. Of all the HM games I have played, this was the best by far. Good job, Natsume!
  27. JacquesL.
    Nov 21, 2003
    10
    The best Harvest Moon game yet!
  28. SexySi
    Nov 2, 2003
    10
    I love these games... When will come out in the US!!! I need to get my farmmin' on!! :)
  29. Julie
    Nov 2, 2003
    10
    This game is the best one! I know because I had already played the original version. Its just what they say. 10+
  30. KittykatraThero
    Dec 12, 2003
    10
    Harvest Moon is awesome for any people who aren't into too much action yet alot of drama.when is Canada getting this great game?
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Awards & Rankings

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

Critic Reviews

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Metascore
79

Generally favorable reviews - based on 28 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 22 out of 28
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 28
  3. Negative: 0 out of 28
  1. Weekly Famitsu
    78
    8 / 7 / 8 / 8 - 31 silver [Vol 183; 16 July 2004]
  2. Eurogamer
    90
    It's a life you'd want to live, and it's a truly refreshing escape from the pressures of reality into an imaginary utopia poised on the edge of an ocean.
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  3. Edge Magazine
    80
    Much of the enjoyment comes from the awe and wonder at discovering the simple things in the world. Where previous Harvest Moon titles encouraged workaholic tendencies … the thrill here is in experimentation. [Apr 2004, p.105]
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