As I know a number of users on Evelon have mentioned that they have interest in or played games in the Harvest Moon series, I figured we could chatter and discuss what is currently going on with the Harvest Moon series. This is especially to inform those about it that may not know, as well.
This youtube video explains it in more detail pretty well, but I'll sum it up pretty quickly, too, for those that don't know or don't want to watch. The newly released game, Harvest Moon: Lost Valley is a completely separate game from the original, "Harvest Moon" series that originated in Japan that we all may know or love. Essentially, the "real," Harvest Moon game, the one that is a part of the series that has existed up until now, is going to be called, "Story of Seasons." It has yet to be released and will be released in February of this coming year. This was caused by the company Marvelous no longer going through the company Natsume to release their translated game. However, Natsume owns the name, "Harvest Moon," so Marvelous had to select a different name for the translated release.
When I originally found out about this, I was still considering purchasing both games. Honestly, I sort of "collect," Harvest Moon games, since I enjoy the series so much.
However, I have noticed that Natsume's recently released title has received very poor ratings. From the videos of gameplay I have seen with it, it honestly seems like a farming version of Minecraft, but that's only my opinion. I don't think I'll be getting the game, at least not until I can get it very cheaply used or some such thing just to say I gave it a fair shot.
Yet, I am very much looking forward to Story of Seasons, since it follows the original series, which I love so much. I'm especially looking forward to the feature of being able to customize the character you play. (Which apparently existed in Harvest Moon: A New Beginning, which is a part of the series from before Natsume and Marvelous split up, which I still need to get my hands on.)
I'm curious, though, as well, has anyone purchased and played Harvest Moon: The Lost Valley? I'd rather hear inside opinions about it, if I can.
Any other discussion of the games and such, even the previous Harvest Moon games, is welcome!
This youtube video explains it in more detail pretty well, but I'll sum it up pretty quickly, too, for those that don't know or don't want to watch. The newly released game, Harvest Moon: Lost Valley is a completely separate game from the original, "Harvest Moon" series that originated in Japan that we all may know or love. Essentially, the "real," Harvest Moon game, the one that is a part of the series that has existed up until now, is going to be called, "Story of Seasons." It has yet to be released and will be released in February of this coming year. This was caused by the company Marvelous no longer going through the company Natsume to release their translated game. However, Natsume owns the name, "Harvest Moon," so Marvelous had to select a different name for the translated release.
When I originally found out about this, I was still considering purchasing both games. Honestly, I sort of "collect," Harvest Moon games, since I enjoy the series so much.
However, I have noticed that Natsume's recently released title has received very poor ratings. From the videos of gameplay I have seen with it, it honestly seems like a farming version of Minecraft, but that's only my opinion. I don't think I'll be getting the game, at least not until I can get it very cheaply used or some such thing just to say I gave it a fair shot.
Yet, I am very much looking forward to Story of Seasons, since it follows the original series, which I love so much. I'm especially looking forward to the feature of being able to customize the character you play. (Which apparently existed in Harvest Moon: A New Beginning, which is a part of the series from before Natsume and Marvelous split up, which I still need to get my hands on.)
I'm curious, though, as well, has anyone purchased and played Harvest Moon: The Lost Valley? I'd rather hear inside opinions about it, if I can.
Any other discussion of the games and such, even the previous Harvest Moon games, is welcome!