Harvest Moon: Back To Nature

 PlayStation
  • Publisher: Natsume
  • Release Date: Nov 22, 2000
User Score
8.7

Generally favorable reviews- based on 102 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 88 out of 102
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 102
  3. Negative: 10 out of 102
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  1. Greg_Heavy
    Jul 23, 2012
    9
    I had so much fun playing this game it's just stupid - pure and innocent, cute, quite long: the perfect game. This will be one of the first games I'll show to my children.
  2. JosephS.
    Jul 2, 2009
    10
    One of the best, if not the best Harvest Moon game. Has pretty much everything you want from a Harvest Moon game. Tons of crops, tons of characters, so much storyline and events that it might just be to much, and plenty of secrets. If you are a Harvest Moon fan and have yet to play this one, I feel bad for you, because it's that good.
  3. DeidraD.
    Jul 27, 2005
    10
    Best game ever!!! I love it!!!
  4. JasonL.
    Aug 3, 2002
    10
    After playing Harvest Moon 64, Harvest Moon (GB), Harvest Moon 2 (GB), and Harvest Moon 3 (GBC), this game has become very addictive! It may not be the greatest game when you start, but as you get into the game, it gets extremely fun! I would recommend anyone who likes RPG type games with a little creativity in it! Creativity consisting of growing crops which you water and harvest, After playing Harvest Moon 64, Harvest Moon (GB), Harvest Moon 2 (GB), and Harvest Moon 3 (GBC), this game has become very addictive! It may not be the greatest game when you start, but as you get into the game, it gets extremely fun! I would recommend anyone who likes RPG type games with a little creativity in it! Creativity consisting of growing crops which you water and harvest, learning recipies for your cookbook, marrying a girl (5 to choose from), and having a child on a successful farm! This game is one of the best games ever to hit the market! If you have any questsions about this game! Please email me at Krnnamja08@hotmail.com … Expand
  5. LuisM.
    Sep 19, 2001
    10
    Be careful. This game is pure addiction.
  6. 2ksnipefest
    Dec 27, 2013
    10
    Very fun farming game that is way cooler than that farmville game ppl play. This game has charm and it is gladly a game that i have kept all of these years.
  7. Wolfie1987
    Mar 27, 2014
    10
    Remake of Harvest Moon 64. The best Harvest Moon. Although another remake of this game (Harvest Moon: Friends of Mineral Town) arguably has more charm.
  8. CarmenS.
    May 27, 2001
    10
    It's extremely cute. I only started playing it two days ago, and it has already grown on me. PS The cows on the game are REALLY cute! THEY ROCK!
  9. JaredJ.
    May 7, 2002
    10
    The game is one of the best ever....so much to do you just can't put it down. Plants, animals, minning, and women what else could you want.
  10. YanesN.
    Nov 8, 2002
    10
    This game has all thing i need.
  11. JordanS.
    Apr 30, 2005
    10
    This is hte BEST game ever! I have alot of these games but Back To Nature is my fav. I luv it sooo much. U hav alot to do, like get married( I am gonna marry Ann), grow crops and earn money(for house adn barn and coop), make friends(which is cool cauz they will stick up for u), adn other stuff. If pple no anything about Ann and Harvest Moon please email me. It is very challenging!
  12. AaronD.
    Aug 10, 2005
    10
    I love this game i played them all and i love them all.
  13. SilasL.
    May 30, 2001
    10
    This game rules! Farming may seem kind of boring, but Natsume made it fun. Especially with all the women and such.
  14. ScottB.
    Jun 21, 2001
    10
    Beautiful because of its simplicity, Harvest Moon: Back to Nature is one of the most fun and suprisingly challenging games I've played.
  15. TanChingS.
    Jun 22, 2001
    10
    I love this game.. it's fun.
  16. JeorgeF.
    Jun 7, 2001
    10
    I think this game is really cool. I don't even have it but I played it at my friend's house. P.S. Karen is really cute!!
  17. BellinaL.
    Nov 19, 2003
    10
    It's very interesting.
  18. ShaniceG.
    Oct 25, 2003
    10
    it's damn good!!!this is a must have for farmer wanna-bes!it will really make you want more from animals,plants,the people(esp. the girls!),&everything!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  19. JesslynW.
    Jul 25, 2003
    10
    One word ..... cool !!!!!!!!!!
  20. LollyJ.
    Apr 23, 2004
    10
    This is a goodddd!!! game.
  21. PaNiCQuEEn
    Aug 16, 2004
    10
    This game rocks!!! all the characters are really cute!!! especially the main character and ann!! i'm too addicted to this game!!
  22. HuynhDucThanh
    Oct 26, 2005
    10
    I play this game is long time and i love this game so much.
  23. ThiagoS.
    Jul 24, 2005
    10
    Its a cool game very much.
  24. DaividS.
    Jul 24, 2002
    10
    I love this game i cant have a break is to much fun to do in this game you can marry, have a babe, give food to animal like cow and chikens this game is the best for me the best game is harvestmoon.
  25. AllenS.
    Nov 28, 2003
    10
    Best game I have ever played. It's addictive and fun.
  26. Anadeleon
    May 31, 2005
    10
    The best game i had ever played!!!!!! i even wished i had the rest of them!!!!!!
  27. LaurenT.
    Nov 24, 2002
    10
    This is the most awesome game i have ever played! you can't put it down.
  28. iKen
    Apr 14, 2020
    8
    Played on PlayStation.
    Gameplay: GREAT.
    Story: GOOD.
    Graphic: GREAT.
    Music/Sound: GREAT.
    Dialogue: GOOD.
  29. davidcarloss
    May 23, 2016
    10
    Um dos melhores jogos da serie Harvest Moon, também sendo um dos melhores do primeiro PlayStation, podendo ser jogado em qualquer época, e servindo de inspiração para tantos outros simuladores atualmente. Espero que um dia a serie Harvest Moon, volte a ser como no Back To Nature e em Friends of Mineral Tow, evoluindo nos bons aspectos desses jogos, tal como Stardew Valley fez.
  30. lalorocks
    Mar 13, 2017
    10
    This is one of the best farm simulator of the PS1, was very funny, long game, very addictive, and the option to transfer your animals with your friends was a good decision.
  31. Leontorres7
    Nov 13, 2018
    10
    A Masterpiece, loved everything about this game, it is definitely a must play!
  32. SuperShrooms
    Jul 1, 2020
    9
    Back to Nature is without a doubt the best farm sim ever made. Still holds up today. Looking forward to the remake on Switch.
  33. Stranger21793
    Aug 19, 2020
    10
    I have played this game since i was a kid, and today, i play it again. There is nothing i can complaint about this.
  34. Ardho
    Aug 28, 2021
    10
    The first game I've played in months and I'm not bored, I remember playing this game when I was in 2003, can't wait to get home from school to continue playing, the most beautiful soundtrack in a game and in every season! it's really amazing to be able to play this game in my childhood
  35. LucyPunk
    Sep 29, 2022
    9
    The music is just perfect, the characters feel alive, the events are funny to play, it was perfect when it came out.

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Metascore
82

Generally favorable reviews - based on 6 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 6
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 6
  3. Negative: 0 out of 6
  1. GamePro
    70
    Harvest Moon isn't for the impatient gamer, but those who stick with it long enough will discover its rustic charm.
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  2. GameSpot
    83
    Surprisingly one of the most satisfying role-playing experiences to be found on the PlayStation.
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  3. IGN
    75
    Gets high points for being unique and reaching out to a new crowd of fun-loving would-be farmers. But as aforementioned, I personally don't find heaps of enjoyment in games this incredibly slow.
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