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. bolacola
    May 19, 2018
    7
    The game itself has some charm with interesting characters, however the awkwardness of the movement and generally tedious tool mechanic make it harder to play.
  2. 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 are interesting and I simply fell in love with it.
  3. TJ_of_Carolina
    Feb 5, 2019
    9
    Good game with interesting choice of spouses. The greatest and most memorable aspect is the fact that your character and the world ages over time, with hair graying and you actually get to see your child grow to be an adult. This is a unique mechanic that should come back in future Story of Seasons games. The seed maker makes the crop farming part easy and caring for animals is fun. TheGood game with interesting choice of spouses. The greatest and most memorable aspect is the fact that your character and the world ages over time, with hair graying and you actually get to see your child grow to be an adult. This is a unique mechanic that should come back in future Story of Seasons games. The seed maker makes the crop farming part easy and caring for animals is fun. The way you interact with your child has an effect on what your child grows to be like… Expand
  4. 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 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 theThe 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
  5. Namiko
    Oct 3, 2019
    10
    My #1 favorite game of all time. I have played this game off and on since I got it originally in march of 2004. Multiple save files later and I have married every bachelor at least once. Can't wait for the newest game in the series. Where to start... music, bachelors, the child grows up, clothing, the animals? The music is hands down the best of the entire series. The Bachelors are allMy #1 favorite game of all time. I have played this game off and on since I got it originally in march of 2004. Multiple save files later and I have married every bachelor at least once. Can't wait for the newest game in the series. Where to start... music, bachelors, the child grows up, clothing, the animals? The music is hands down the best of the entire series. The Bachelors are all quite different from each other but Gustafa all the way! I love the fact the baby becomes both a child and later a teen. Hope this feature returns in the future. The animals are the most realistic looking and I have a love hate relationship with that but they are still so cute.
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  6. Vc33
    May 28, 2023
    9
    Como definir este juego en pocas palabras... Bueno.... ¡Mágico y muy hermoso! Una gran experiencia. 9.5/10
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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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