Harvest Moon: Animal Parade

 Wii
  • Publisher: Natsume
  • Release Date: Nov 12, 2009
Metascore
76

Generally favorable reviews - based on 10 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 8 out of 10
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 10
  3. Negative: 0 out of 10
  1. RPG Fan
    85
    Animal Parade is not perfect, but it is by far one of my favorite Harvest Moon titles. This is the most fun I've had with the series in a long time, and it's great to see the story integrated so well with the gameplay.
  2. Official Nintendo Magazine UK
    Mar 6, 2011
    80
    Another addictive Harvest Moon, but we'd like to see a few changes next time around. [Jan 2011, p.74]
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  3. SpazioGames
    Feb 8, 2011
    80
    ANother lovely game: a marvelous world, funny characters. It's really an oasis, soemthing different from everything else in the gaming world, like it or not.
  5. Nintendo Gamer
    Feb 6, 2011
    80
    Familiar farming fun. [Christmas 2010, p.52]
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  6. Games Master UK
    Feb 18, 2011
    75
    It doesn't reinvent the wheel, but this is still one of the best in the series yet. [Feb 2011, p.95]
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  7. Nintendo Power
    75
    Fans of the Harvest Moon series will feel right at home, and the traditional overarching goals of improving your ranch, marrying, and raising a family are still in place. [Dec 2009, p.87]
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  8. 1UP
    75
    The quests are fun and quirky, and the animals all look adorable. With it's plodding pace, it's not going to try draw in a new audience, but if you love Harvest Moon games, Animal Parade delivers just what you want.
  9. IGN
    75
    The gameplay of Harvest Moon: Animal Parade is an acquired taste, but the satisfaction of building up a successful farm and managing your character's life at your own pace is certainly admirable.

Awards & Rankings

51
#51 Best Wii Game of 2009
49
#49 Most Discussed Wii Game of 2009
33
#33 Most Shared Wii Game of 2009

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User Score
8.7

Generally favorable reviews- based on 32 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 27 out of 32
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 32
  3. Negative: 1 out of 32
  1. RPGROB
    Oct 16, 2011
    9
    Harvest Moon: Animal Parade contains the same errors as past games, some typos and bugs. The multiplayer aspect was so glitched they actuallyHarvest Moon: Animal Parade contains the same errors as past games, some typos and bugs. The multiplayer aspect was so glitched they actually removed it from the North American release of the game. That was just icing on the cake though. The game is fantastic, and brings back memories of playing Harvest Moon 64. Vibrant areas, colorful characters and towns. If you're looking for an actual upgrade, this is the game to get. Some things I like include planting one square of seeds at a time, so you can have your crops in any shape you want, being able to walk through your crops (they kind of just move to the side as you walk through your field) and being able to grow trees! This is the most RPG of the harvest moons. I have spent 11 hours just doing the story events. Very fun. There's lots of walking in the beginning but if you save the animals, they will carry you to various locations. There's so much more to say about this game, just try it!… Full Review »
  2. Sierra
    Jan 4, 2010
    10
    I love this game. It has a few errors in it but it great. You can have two kids go on walks with your spouse, Is that not what everyone dream of?
  3. AeroKieran
    Feb 20, 2012
    10
    This best Harvest Moon game so far has it all. It is almost perfect, actually it has it all! More Crops, More Animals, More Recipes which youThis best Harvest Moon game so far has it all. It is almost perfect, actually it has it all! More Crops, More Animals, More Recipes which you can also sell for additional income, More Items, More shops(they expand depending on your hard work), More Fishes( i just love Fishing in this game!), Mining at its best, Better Characters with unique stories and dialogues, Dating Features, More clothes and stuffs to wear, Can have 2 children, Spouse and Children can help you out in anything possible, Win titles and trophies, Ride all your animals, More Pets you can train, More Expansions and Land Ownerships, More time to do more chores in a day and a lot more features you should try this game out. The graphics is cool and colorful, just perfect as it is. There are varieties of music which is enjoyable to hum along. The storyline is great which you can't ignore because it really covers the whole part of the game that comes along with un-lockable characters, shops, and more. This is about what you're looking for. Balanced and Fun.… Full Review »
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