Doraemon: Story of Seasons

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User Score
7.6

Generally favorable reviews- based on 42 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 30 out of 42
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 42
  3. Negative: 7 out of 42
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  1. Magestar
    Oct 19, 2019
    2
    I really want to like this game, the graphics are great and you can't go too wrong with a good farming game however this is badly implemented, characters have no idea what time it is talking to you as if it was a different time of day, the controls are sometimes clunky, the foreground graphics sometimes hide things youneed to collect. Worst of all the random story sections make no senseI really want to like this game, the graphics are great and you can't go too wrong with a good farming game however this is badly implemented, characters have no idea what time it is talking to you as if it was a different time of day, the controls are sometimes clunky, the foreground graphics sometimes hide things youneed to collect. Worst of all the random story sections make no sense like the trapped dog that then gets left ubtil you have leveled up your farm or the reloading of scenes just because you've had a conversation. it's rrally sloppy. excuse the typos I can't see the text I'm writing because metacritic has poorly implemened their mobile solution… Expand
  2. LTWasabi
    May 24, 2021
    3
    The graphics are really nice and the game play is not bad. But, this game suffers from "Japanese **** syndrome" of making cut-scenes last for 7 hours with zero impact on story. For example, the starting scene lasted for 1 hour, give or take 10 mins (and no, I am not exaggerating). It constantly takes you out of game play for some pointless cut-scene that lasts for a long **** time. ThankThe graphics are really nice and the game play is not bad. But, this game suffers from "Japanese **** syndrome" of making cut-scenes last for 7 hours with zero impact on story. For example, the starting scene lasted for 1 hour, give or take 10 mins (and no, I am not exaggerating). It constantly takes you out of game play for some pointless cut-scene that lasts for a long **** time. Thank the gods some cut scenes are skippable.

    This is my second dive into "Harvest Moon" series, my first one being on an old GBA game, can't remember which one. I don't care about the "No marriage" option which a lot of people seems pissed about. Can't even remember if the GBA game had it or not as I didn't care. I do not know much about Doraemon franchise or Harvest Moon. I bought this one 'cos the graphics looks amazing.

    Not pissed at the gameplay, it's actually fun. Angry at the amount of immersion breaking hour long cutscenes. To make things worse, my 1 month old puppy can come up with a better story than this crap. Remove the cutscenes and the **** story (why even bother with a story in a sim game?) and you have an amazing and relaxing game.

    Avoid if you actually want to play a game. Buy if pressing start and selecting "Yes" when asked to skip is your thing.

    P.S. In sound settings, set voice volume to Zero. Trust me, I'm doing you a huge favor here.    … Expand
  3. hangrybear
    Mar 28, 2021
    2
    Perhaps the reason why I did not like this game is because I have never seen any Doraemon related media before. But even so, this game is such a drag. The main character is irritating and stupid. The introduction is incredibly long winded and boring. The farming aspects and variety have been toned down and because you're playing as that silly little boy, there are no marriage options.Perhaps the reason why I did not like this game is because I have never seen any Doraemon related media before. But even so, this game is such a drag. The main character is irritating and stupid. The introduction is incredibly long winded and boring. The farming aspects and variety have been toned down and because you're playing as that silly little boy, there are no marriage options.

    The graphics are impressive though and it is a really pretty game.

    But overall, I hope they never make a game like this again.    … Expand

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#99 Most Discussed Switch Game of 2019

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Metascore
75

Generally favorable reviews - based on 24 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 14 out of 24
  2. Mixed: 10 out of 24
  3. Negative: 0 out of 24
  1. Nintendo Force Magazine
    Apr 30, 2020
    70
    If you like Doraemon, you'll probably like this tale, but as a Story of Seasons fan, I would rather not spend my farming life in Natura. [Issue #44 – January/February 2020, p. 18]
  2. CD-Action
    Nov 25, 2019
    85
    It’s definitely worth checking out after Stardew Valley. Even if Doraemon Story of Seasons is not as complex as Eric Barone’s game, it still does often pleasantly surprise – and that surprise element is something that was long missing in Story of Seasons. [13/2019, p.86]
  3. RPG Site
    Nov 18, 2019
    70
    Although the title lacks some of the popular features of other farming simulators, such as dating, Doraemon: Story of Seasons is a charming game that I think is great for kids and a great starting entry for the genre. It doesn't add anything new to the genre, but if you wanted a game that is a great farming simulator along with an establishment of a popular IP, then Doraemon: Story of Seasons is worth a look at, as well as being a much better game to play for a younger demographic. But there are plenty of other competing options out there and it will probably not be your go-to title.
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