Story of Seasons: Friends of Mineral Town

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User Score
8.1

Generally favorable reviews- based on 74 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 60 out of 74
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 74
  3. Negative: 8 out of 74
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  1. X_Skinchanger_X
    Sep 24, 2022
    4
    Unfortunately, I am relatively disappointed with this remake. The graphics are nice, the gameplay itself still works well and the characters are nicely designed, but unfortunately there is virtually no conflict between the characters anymore. And therein lies my problem with the game and the series in general. The whole community seems smoothed out, there's just something missing. ThereUnfortunately, I am relatively disappointed with this remake. The graphics are nice, the gameplay itself still works well and the characters are nicely designed, but unfortunately there is virtually no conflict between the characters anymore. And therein lies my problem with the game and the series in general. The whole community seems smoothed out, there's just something missing. There are no rivals like in the original, which means that the lives of the same-aged residents are basically static. I loved the original, but it unfortunately lost the very things that made it special for me. For example, even after several ingame years, there were still various events between the other couples, problems that needed to be solved. Not necessarily by oneself, but between the characters, that gave the relationships and inhabitants the appearance of existence. I notice the same problem with other titles in the series. The games don't captivate me the way they used to, because other than the tighter circumstances around your character, there's no development, much less conflict, and generally too little change. It feels more like a dollhouse instead of a simulation of life in a community, where everything ends up back where it was. It's really a shame that these principles have become entrenched over time in the series.… Expand
  2. Awkylold
    Jul 17, 2020
    4
    Stick to the Original GBA release.

    While this game has many improvements, I had some issues playing this game and cannot justify it being $50. issues including materials selling for more than your crops, Missed opportunity to include multiplayer connectivity like the last game. Character names such as Ann and Won have been oddly changed. Speaking of which, the game's dialogue looks    Stick to the Original GBA release.

    While this game has many improvements, I had some issues playing this game and cannot justify it being $50. issues including materials selling for more than your crops, Missed opportunity to include multiplayer connectivity like the last game. Character names such as Ann and Won have been oddly changed.
    Speaking of which, the game's dialogue looks like its been put through google translate. Since everyone in the game is "bi" including the player, this also means that there are no more Rival Events. This makes the game needlessly easy and provides no challenge for the game at all.
    You can no longer cook your own dishes, you have to learn recipes. Which means some recipes are no longer a secret. TV Shopping is no longer a thing, you have to buy utensils at a store. I've also ran into several bugs, and crashes a few times.
    Overall, this game feels like a cash grab trying to pull in fans of the original game. For $50, i wouldn't recommend this.    … Expand
  3. Goemon64
    Jul 19, 2020
    4
    •Gráficamente es basura
    •Los menús no son nada intuitivos
    •No cuenta con un radar para los NPC
    •Muchos de los SFX son espantosos y molestos.

    Para ser un Remake está bastante mediocre.

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#58 Most Discussed Switch Game of 2020

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Metascore
77

Generally favorable reviews - based on 49 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 34 out of 49
  2. Mixed: 14 out of 49
  3. Negative: 1 out of 49
  1. Universo Nintendo
    Dec 16, 2020
    80
    Story of Seasons: Friends of Mineral Town brings several aspects that players of the genre, and especially longtime fans of the franchise will appreciate as a remake, but could have improved the experience with more personalizations and more depth through never seen before content.
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  2. Nintendo Force Magazine
    Oct 26, 2020
    75
    If you were a fan of the original Friends of Mineral Town titles, this is a great dose of nostalgia, with plenty of quality-of-life improvements over the original and a fresh new localization. [Issue #48 – September/October 2020, p. 73]
  3. Siliconera
    Sep 15, 2020
    80
    Story of Seasons: Friends of Mineral Town’s Switch port is a means of preserving the past while gradually adjusting it so it is slightly more in tune with modern sensibilities. There aren’t drastic changes here. It will definitely feel a bit dated and difficult, due to the way stamina and a player’s inventory were handled back in the day. But there are plenty of positive changes, from new additions that range from characters to crops, changes that do make it easier to take care of your homestead, and more opportunities to fall in love with (all) of your favorite characters. It’s a welcome opportunity to sample a try a change of pace.
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