Harvestella

 PC
Metascore
74

Mixed or average reviews - based on 6 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 6
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 6
  3. Negative: 0 out of 6
  1. RPG Fan
    Nov 30, 2022
    85
    Harvestella is ambitious as hell and punches way above what I suspect was a limited budget. Yes, I wish Quietus would feel like more of a threat during the game or that time management offered more of a sense of urgency than it does, but this game is going to linger in my mind. It is undoubtedly one of my favourite games of the year and gets bonus points for running perfectly on Steam Deck!
  2. Meristation
    Nov 23, 2022
    75
    A more than successful evolution of the agricultural management genre with RPG touches, real-time combat and a highly accomplished technical section. Something simple in all its sections but very fun.
  3. PC Invasion
    Nov 14, 2022
    75
    Harvestella may have unsightly character models and rote combat, but it offers a satisfying blend of farming sim and action RPG that scratches the itches it's supposed to.
  5. INVEN
    Nov 24, 2022
    70
    Are you looking for a fantasy life with beautiful scenery and deep stories? 'Harvestella' can be one of your choices only if you are okay with suffering from terrible management system for stamina and time. While the combat system is okay at least, overall motion is somewhat awkward. Also, Insufficient convenience features are enough to make you think the game has a pretty big room for improvement.
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  6. Hardcore Gamer
    Nov 14, 2022
    70
    No element of Harvestella’s gameplay is exceptional, but somehow all this imperfect and mismatched elements come together to in a way where the overall package ends up being greater than the sum of its parts. The farming system is simplistic and the combat is mediocre, but in spite of itself it’s easy to get caught up in the lives of the villagers and fall into the trap of wanting to play for just “one more day” which turns into half a season.
  7. Impulsegamer
    Nov 21, 2022
    66
    Harvestella is a mixed bag of a JRPG with many flaws but also many great, engaging elements. As a result, I wouldn't recommend it to anyone except those who especially love farming simulators and classic JRPGs.
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  1. Rock, Paper, Shotgun
    Nov 11, 2022
    Harvestella is far more than the sum of its unexceptional parts. Almost every aspect of it just does the job it’s supposed to do, but it all slots together so well that it becomes a compulsively enjoyable experience. If you’re looking for a meaty JRPG to gobble up in palatable chunks over the ever-longer nights, you absolutely cannot go wrong with this one.

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User Score
4.1

Generally unfavorable reviews- based on 60 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 22 out of 60
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 60
  3. Negative: 33 out of 60
  1. Arkane7
    Nov 6, 2022
    2
    Was hoping this would be a decent rpg life sim but as it currently stands, its one for the bargain bin. Combat is too repetitive and boring.Was hoping this would be a decent rpg life sim but as it currently stands, its one for the bargain bin. Combat is too repetitive and boring. The graphics are decent but the lack of production values really shows. There are some game breaking bugs which could erase your savefile. Sound wise the game is ok. The worst part of the game however is the poor main character design and bad writing. You can usually forgive a game for its shortcomings if it has a cool main character and good writing. Unfortunately, this has neither.… Full Review »
  2. Griever88
    Nov 6, 2022
    2
    Another game that suffers a lot from being made for the Nintendo gaming tablet. That's the main reason for my bad rating.

    Not much to say    Another game that suffers a lot from being made for the Nintendo gaming tablet. That's the main reason for my bad rating.

    Not much to say about it. It's a JRPG farming sim mix. The game is "ok".

    Price is a bit high. 30$ would be more appropriate.    … Full Review »
  3. Dei3dc
    Nov 5, 2022
    9
    Como persona de habla hispana es reconfortante que square enix traduzca juegos así a mi lengua, cosa que marvelous (rune factory) no ha hechoComo persona de habla hispana es reconfortante que square enix traduzca juegos así a mi lengua, cosa que marvelous (rune factory) no ha hecho casi nunca, aunque cuenta con un comienzo flojo, logra salir a flote y sin innovar demasiado es una experiencia bien balanceada entre lo "chill" y la acción, la optimización en pc 10/10 probado en dos equipos con capacidades muy distintas entre si (grafica integrada y dedicada) y aun así obtuve los 60 fps… Full Review »
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