Story of Seasons: Friends of Mineral Town

 Xbox One
Metascore
72

Mixed or average reviews - based on 5 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2 out of 5
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 5
  3. Negative: 0 out of 5
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  1. The Mako Reactor
    Oct 18, 2021
    85
    Story of Seasons: Friends of Mineral Town is a fantastic debut for the series on the Xbox platform and a game I can easily recommend to anyone looking for a relaxing simulation experience.
  2. XboxAddict
    Nov 2, 2021
    75
    Story of Seasons: Friends of Mineral Town is adorably cute just like the original game, but it does feel a bit dated at times, even from simple things like switching tools that require a bunch of D-Pad presses. Even though many mechanics have been updated and modernized, it’s still quite a time commitment to get your farm back to its former glory. While the $49.99 CAD asking price seems a little steep, I’ve had hours pass by simply because I wanted to work on my farm ‘one more day’ before calling it for the night, constantly being distracted by one task or another.
  3. TheXboxHub
    Nov 22, 2021
    70
    Story of Seasons: Friends of Mineral Town is a solid and enjoyable remake of a Harvest Moon classic. Yet while you get to enjoy a classic experience intact, it also feels incredibly dated given the other options available on Xbox today.
  5. Generación Xbox
    Oct 28, 2021
    68
    A life and farm management simulator, designed for players looking for something relaxing to do in their spare time. It does not stand out in almost every aspect.
  6. Xbox Tavern
    Nov 1, 2021
    63
    Story of Seasons: Friends of Mineral Town isn’t just what I thought it would be as I do love little simulation games. The gameplay itself just feels super repetitive and I feel that I gain little to nothing for my efforts. The sad thing is I can’t even find myself enjoying the grind it takes to make the money to get upgrades to be involved in certain town events. The characters alone are the saving grace for me but they alone can’t force me to stay in Mineral Town for too long.