Harvest Moon: Magical Melody

 GameCube
  • Publisher: Natsume
  • Release Date: Mar 28, 2006
Metascore
83

Generally favorable reviews - based on 14 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 13 out of 14
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 14
  3. Negative: 0 out of 14
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  1. NGC Magazine UK
    91
    Persistence is one thing that Magical Melody does reward - both materially and spiritually. [June 2006, p.22]
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  2. Nintendo Power
    90
    So many aspects have improved from the previous "Harvest Moon" games, and Magical Melody exhibits such remarkable production quality, that the time it's taken Natsume has obviously been well spent. [May 2006, p.89]
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  3. N-Insanity
    88
    Repetition presides, but the amount of things you can do keep you coming back. The controls are very simple and they only encourage you to play more because it is so easy to handle.
  5. Cheat Code Central
    86
    Even though this game may look like it's got Playskool written all over it, it can be very challenging. Don't underestimate it until you've tried it.
  6. GameZone
    85
    A nice choice for families and all ages, and one that is guaranteed to last a long time.
  7. Just RPG
    85
    I thought this game was fantastic. It kept me entertained for many hours, and it is a game that I am sure I will revisit many times.
  8. Nintendo Gamer
    84
    It's one of the classic RPG series, and a great value for money if you want to spend the months of hard labour it'll take to find every hidden note. Worth the effort. [Nov 2006, p.62]
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  9. IGN
    82
    The final GameCube version, and it is by far the best. The sheer depth of gameplay will impress even the most seasoned veterans, and the difficulty is there as well.
  10. Games Radar
    80
    It's also undoubtedly Harvest Moon's high point, expanding the freedom of play while retaining the bright, simple aesthetics and pantomimed emotion that have defined the series.
  11. Eurogamer
    80
    I've been utterly hypnotised by Harvest Moon: Magical Melody from the moment I laid my hands on it, even watching my girlfriend play it for hours on end (her time spent playing probably a tenfold increase on mine) and I still don't feel that we've even begun to scratch the surface.
  12. games(TM)
    80
    It's definitely the best home-console game in the series, and the extra depth and involvement that it brings to the table will be irresistible to Harvest Moon fans. [July 2006, p.126]
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  13. GameSpot
    80
    If you have the patience to get into it, Harvest Moon: Magical Melody offers a rewarding and fun experience.
  14. Kombo
    80
    In many ways, Harvest Moon: Magical Melody is the best in the franchise. Why? Because it offers so many more options and choices than any previous title in it.
  15. GameSpy
    70
    It's certainly the best Harvest Moon game in recent years, and it really comes close to greatness -- if only it had been paced a little better, then everyone would be able to enjoy it.

Awards & Rankings

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#3 Best GameCube Game of 2006
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#5 Most Discussed GameCube Game of 2006
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#10 Most Shared GameCube Game of 2006

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User Score
8.5

Generally favorable reviews- based on 51 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 43 out of 51
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 51
  3. Negative: 5 out of 51
  1. TylerW.
    May 27, 2007
    10
    I love this Harvest Moon game. I think all the gamecube Harvest Moons have been spectacular, with Magical Melody being the best. It goes back I love this Harvest Moon game. I think all the gamecube Harvest Moons have been spectacular, with Magical Melody being the best. It goes back to the Back to Nature type of characters (a game I also loved) and you can sit down for hours and play without being able to stop. 10 out of 10.… Full Review »
  2. Namiko
    Oct 3, 2019
    8
    One of my favorate top 20 games of all time. Still stands up alright today. Played originally back in 2006. Lots of spouses and a littleOne of my favorate top 20 games of all time. Still stands up alright today. Played originally back in 2006. Lots of spouses and a little chiotic for a Story of Seasons Game. Yes the Series is now called Story of Seasons.

    Natsume only localized developer was actually Marvelous. For future games of this franchise go to Story of seasons created by the original creators. US courts are dumb and game the copyright to the US company Natsume when it went to court when Marvelous no longer utilized them as a localization company.    … Full Review »
  3. OmNiOwNeR
    Jul 10, 2018
    10
    I have been playing the Harvest Moon series since the very first one on SNES. This one of the best entries in the Harvest Moon series. Is itI have been playing the Harvest Moon series since the very first one on SNES. This one of the best entries in the Harvest Moon series. Is it the best? Maybe not but it is certainly up there. Definitely try this game out if you are fan of Harvest Moon, Animal Crossing or Rune Factory!… Full Review »
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