Harvest Moon: Magical Melody

 GameCube
  • Publisher: Natsume
  • Release Date: Mar 28, 2006
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
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  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 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.
  2. EricR.
    Mar 31, 2006
    0
    This game is a complete ripoff, do not buy it, I repeat DO NOT buy it. The graphics have been stepped down earlier than N64! Your character looks retarted, and old skills have been limited. Your stamina bar prevents you from travel or work.
  3. DiddyK.
    Mar 27, 2006
    10
    I love the more challenge actual advetnure and the wives!
  4. SabrinaS.
    Apr 24, 2006
    10
    This Harvest moon game has FINALLY taken a bigger step then usual. You have lots of land to choos from and lots of spouses to chooses from (of course since you can be either boy or girl thankfully) but Harvest Moon still has a long way to go since everyone gives them such great tips on how to improve the game.
  5. ClaireW.
    Jun 12, 2006
    10
    This game is so far the best ever. You meet more people then before and there are more shops then before. You also get to choose over a lot of land. Though your Stamina limits you to what you can do SO WHAT, your the exact same in real life. Also in the game there is a actual main purpose, the harvest fairy was turned to stone and you must save her. This game IS THE BEST!!
  6. BrettA.
    Jul 20, 2006
    10
    This game is absolutely amazing! The graphics may turn some people off, but the gameplay more than makes up for it.
  7. MikeN.
    Mar 28, 2006
    10
    It's perfect.
  8. JonathanF.
    Apr 13, 2006
    8
    As far as a harvest moon goes for the Gamecube, it's the best yet. As a Harvest moon game, it leaves something to be desired. The inablity to quickly identify items without placing them in your pack is inconvenient. The stamina bar is a welcome change, but is lacking at the beginning without health upgrates. The choices in this game are very open ended, with different properties to As far as a harvest moon goes for the Gamecube, it's the best yet. As a Harvest moon game, it leaves something to be desired. The inablity to quickly identify items without placing them in your pack is inconvenient. The stamina bar is a welcome change, but is lacking at the beginning without health upgrates. The choices in this game are very open ended, with different properties to choose from, gender, and the ability to use "public" land for farming. The list menu is a very good change, it listing all the books you have read, and storing all your recipes in one place. The suitor options are plenitful, whether you are a boy or girl, with 11 to choose from either way. All in all, a great gamecube game, but only a decent Harvest Moon game.… Expand
  9. TammyT.
    Apr 19, 2006
    10
    I love this game! I love how most veggies you grow are multi-time producers! More people to choose from to be your mate. One thing I do dislike is the conversations you have with everything. They are just a one sentence conversation, then they say bye till the next day. It would be better if it had a little more interaction.
  10. TaylorB.
    Jul 17, 2006
    10
    I thought this game is definatly the best of the series..i can't stop playing it!its like im addicted:p i can't wait untill another harvest moon commes out.
  11. ChelseaK.
    Jan 15, 2007
    10
    This game is so much fun! I love how there is so much new things to do, all new people and the farm is completley different. Its cool you can pick whether you a girl or boy thats awesome! Its challanging and not easy to beat and it is nothing like the others I would definitely play thig game more than once, I didnt even beat it yet!
  12. SammyB.
    Feb 7, 2007
    10
    Wow I love this game for Harvest Moon: A wonderful life I played it and then got bored , played it ect. But Magical melody I never get bored it's never on and off it's always on. So if you haven't played this game I recommend to go out there and buy it now it's the best!
  13. JacobS.
    May 13, 2007
    10
    This game offers alot of choices! You can fish,mine or raise livestock.I just rented it and my dad liked so much that the next thing I knew was we owned it.
  14. JoshS.
    Sep 18, 2007
    10
    I personally love all Harvest Moon games, and this one didn't disappoint. It's just like all the others out there, but that's exactly the reason why it rocks. The characters are cool, the crop growing is just as fun as always, and the animals are cute and fun to tend to as always. With the wider range of brides or husbands, this makes gaming a lot more fun. This game is I personally love all Harvest Moon games, and this one didn't disappoint. It's just like all the others out there, but that's exactly the reason why it rocks. The characters are cool, the crop growing is just as fun as always, and the animals are cute and fun to tend to as always. With the wider range of brides or husbands, this makes gaming a lot more fun. This game is definitally one of the best. Go Harvest Moon!… Expand
  15. AliS.
    Nov 2, 2006
    10
    I absolutly LOVE this game! It's so addicting and fun! There's endless amounts of things do to! From planting crops, raising animals- even getting married! Everyone should own this game!
  16. SamanthaO.
    Apr 15, 2006
    9
    Having an actual objective really increases the quality of this Harvest Moon game. With more potential spouses than ever, and a signifigantly larger town to live in- this installment of the Harvest Moon series is much better than the previous ones.
  17. 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 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!
  18. 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 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    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 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.    … Expand

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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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
  1. 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.
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  2. 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.
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  3. 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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