Story of Seasons: Friends of Mineral Town

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  • Summary: Originally released for the Nintendo Game Boy Advance in 2003, STORY OF SEASONS: Friends of Mineral Town is a complete remake that will let series fans revisit the charming world of Mineral Town, while also introducing it to a new generation of farmers. In this peaceful setting, players willOriginally released for the Nintendo Game Boy Advance in 2003, STORY OF SEASONS: Friends of Mineral Town is a complete remake that will let series fans revisit the charming world of Mineral Town, while also introducing it to a new generation of farmers. In this peaceful setting, players will grow crops, take care of animals, and build relationships with villagers.

    Key Features:

    * Rediscover one of STORY OF SEASONS' most beloved entries: This Nintendo Switch remake of the classic game preserves the compelling gameplay, colourful characters and rustic charm of the original 2003 Game Boy Advance release. With buttery-smooth HD visuals and a heartwarming reimagining of the iconic locale, series veterans and newcomers will soon find themselves welcomed by the gentle rhythms of Mineral Town.

    * Live the simple life in Mineral Town: Tap into the power of nature as you breathe life back into your grandfather's farm, tending crops and raising livestock to earn your keep. With more than 20 varieties of crops to grow, and animals ranging from alpacas to angora bunnies, no day is the same as seasons cycle and new skills await.

    * Forge friendships with the townsfolk and win their hearts: Mineral Town is full of friendly faces willing to help you find your feet in your new hometown. Get to know the locals and learn their stories as you go about your daily life, and you might even find love along the way!

    * Activities galore for days off from the farm: Whether it's high-tailing in horseraces, catching a champion trout or showcasing your culinary creativity, the busy calendar full of festivals means that there's never a dull day in Mineral Town. If you're looking for a quieter time, take yourself away to the local hot spring, delve deep into the mines, or seek out the seasonal secrets of the town.    … Expand
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  1. CGMagazine
    Oct 15, 2021
    85
    If you weep because there are no new worlds to conquer in Stardew Valley, return to Story of Seasons: Friends of Mineral Townto (re-)experience its biggest inspiration.
  2. PlayStation Country
    Nov 3, 2021
    70
    Story of Seasons: Friends of Mineral Town is a very cosy farm builder that has a lot to offer. There's very little pressure to do everything but the farming has a compelling loop to it that kept me engaged. The calendar year can drag at times but there's always one more task you can engage with. It's satisfying to see the money come in and your farm grow, although sometimes you have to make your own long and short-term objectives.
  3. COGconnected
    Oct 22, 2021
    50
    I feel like I will get some backlash for this, but I did not enjoy my time with Story of Seasons: Friends of Mineral Town. I am not usually a fan of the farm sim genre, but I can tell other non-fans that this is not the game that will get them into it. It is a remake of a 22-year-old game, and for that, it gets credit for helping build this niche genre and for having little to build upon. But there are other options out there. Stardew Valley has trampled the Story of Seasons series under its hoof, and the Persona series has made the day-to-day grind exciting and meaningful. But if you love farm sims and you’re looking for a simpler, more relaxing alternative to Stardew Valley, Story of Seasons: Friends of Mineral Town will undoubtedly provide you with hours upon hours of content.

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  1. OhNoItsSenpai
    Oct 28, 2021
    7
    A remake, of a remake, this game was originally titled Harvest Moon: Back to Nature. They later de-made it into friends of mineral town on theA remake, of a remake, this game was originally titled Harvest Moon: Back to Nature. They later de-made it into friends of mineral town on the GBA. If you're a fan of either of those I would suggest getting this game. It's a fairly faithful adaptation and they added a decent amount of new that is certainly a step up from those games. If you haven't however, you're better off playing Story of Seasons: Pioneers of Olive Town. Really wish they would have done a bit more bringing it up to speed with current games, and also a bit disappointed that there's not a way to switch between the original art like there is in so many other remakes now days. That being said I am a huge fan of the original and am enjoying replaying through it for the 100th time (that might not be an exaggeration). Biggest gripe is that they didn't include the DLC from the switch game despite the fact that they put the new price tag on it again.… Expand
  2. RuriGokou
    May 20, 2022
    4
    I really loved playing the original Back to Nature on the PS1, but this remake just feels like an empty husk of a game. A cash grab. They didI really loved playing the original Back to Nature on the PS1, but this remake just feels like an empty husk of a game. A cash grab. They did make some nice quality of life changes that help like how animals and crops are handled. But this just isn't enough because games like this have really changed and progressed when it comes to game play. For example, going through year 1 winter is such a chore because there isn't much to do. You can go to the mines but even then you run out of stamina very fast and it is pretty boring compared to Stardew Valley's mines.

    Also they took out the rival marriage because everyone in the game is now bi. Yes, that's right. They put in same-sex marriage to pander to the woke Western audience. This wasn't in the original, and to be honest the rivals made going for the girl you wanted to marry interesting. Even if you weren't going for a certain character it added some personality to the characters form a relationship. I remember really liking the male characters Gray, Cliff and Kai. But now they changed their personalities and they're a lot more wimpy and not as masculine as before. And that's the problem with this game. They changed characters and dialogue so it's more safe.

    The graphics look like they're a Chinese mobile game and I'm not a fan of the style. I can't really put my finger on it, but the charm of the original just isn't here in Story of Seasons: Friends of Mineral Town.    … Expand