Overview
- Number of Players
- 4
- Genre
- Release Date
3DS
- 31st Mar 2015
- 31st Dec 2015
- Series
Reviews
Rewriting the story
Have you ever wanted to leave it all? Just pack your bags, move to a completely new place and start a brand new life? If you've ever wanted to see what it's like to start fresh, now is your chance with the release of Marvelous' latest farming simulation title, Story of Seasons. As was outlined in our recent review of
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Story of Seasons News
Feature What Is The Difference Between Story Of Seasons And Harvest Moon? A Handy Explainer
I was elected to weed, not to read
We've finally done it. After starting every article that concerns either Story of Seasons or Harvest Moon with a potted explainer of the schism between Natsume and Marvelous XSEED, we've finally sat down and put (electronic) pen to (electronic) paper and written out a long-form explanation of what "Harvest Moon"...
Capybara plushie shown off as pre-order bonus for Trio of Towns
The 3DS library covers a broad range of genres and game styles, and includes some gems that may be considered 'niche' in some respects yet find success on the portable. Two examples are Story of Seasons and Rune Factory 4, which have hit solid sales landmarks in North America...
News Story of Seasons Sequel is Coming Soon to 3DS in Japan
What a wonderful world
While the Harvest Moon franchise has had its ups and downs, Story of Seasons - which is a re-branded HM game, let's not forget - returned to the core style of the IP's beginnings. Add in some carefully thought out mechanics and a dose of realism and you have a 3DS title with some staunch fans; we rather liked it in our review,...
Nintendo Download 31st December (Europe)
1080° Snowboarding! Wave Race 64! Story of Seasons! More!
Well, we have the final European Nintendo Download Update details of 2015, and there are a couple of iconic N64 games and an enticing 3DS option included. It's not exactly a packed week, but those with a taste for the slopes or the waves should be happy. At the time of writing we've only...
News Story of Seasons Release Date Brought Forward to 31st December in Europe
That's one way to usher in the New Year
Here's an odd release date for you - Story of Seasons is now coming to Europe on 31st December, New Year's Eve - it had previously been pegged for an arrival on 8th January in the region. It's a strange date to launch a game but seems to be a decision to also tap into the Download Update, if we allow...
News Story of Seasons Hits Europe on 8th January, Australia the Next Day
The Not-Harvest Moon finally arrives
The story behind Story of Seasons is a rather strange one. While it may be a Harvest Moon title in Japan, XSEED Games had to change the name in the West due to licensing. So, it's a Harvest Moon in every possible way, but it just can't be called that over here. The situation is complicated further, then, because...
News Nintendo Publishing Story of Seasons in Europe, Due Q1 2016
Marvelous news!
We quite liked Marvelous' Story of Seasons when we reviewed it earlier this year. Our resident farming simulation expert Ron DelVillano said: "the charming characters and satisfying gameplay make this a game worth any Harvest Moon fan's time. If you're looking to start a relaxing new virtual life full of charm and charisma, look no...
Nintendo Download 2nd April (North America)
Nintendo 64 and DS on Wii U, AVGN, BOXBOY! and much more
It's that time again, North American gamers, and this week's Nintendo Download Update has some exciting treats following the Nintendo Direct shenanigans of 1st April. Nintendo 64 and DS arrive on the Wii U Virtual Console, while there are a whole load of new games and discounts across both the...
Feature The Biggest 3DS Games of 2015
Majora's Mask 3D! Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate! Code Name: S.T.E.A.M! More!
We've now kicked off into a New Year, and to get us going we've already published our feature for ten of the biggest Wii U games of 2015; now it's the turn of the 3DS. While Nintendo has been going all out to emphasize a relatively busy 2015 line-up for Wii U, it's been a lot...
Feature The Biggest 3DS Games of 2014 - Summer Edition
Portable delights
We just recently published our updated biggest games coming to the Wii U list, so it's now time to move onto the 3DS. Our Spring edition for the 3DS included plenty of games that have since arrived in stores, and there's also been a significant new reveal following that feature that's hyped fans of pocket monsters. This time...
About The Game
Enjoy a wealth of homegrown food, friendship and romance in the return of gaming's most beloved farming series!
Best-selling farming/life simulation game of all time returns
Longtime series producer Yoshifumi Hashimoto returns to lead a veteran 'Bokujo Monogatari' development team as the series is reborn in the West with its new name, STORY OF SEASONS.
Extensive character and farm customization
After creating unique farmers based on each player's preference of gender, hair style and facial features, the real work begins as players tend to crops, animals and anything else required to earn a living in order to gather the resources to start customizing and expanding their farms.
A heart-throbbing romance heats up the peaceful farm life
A variety of eligible bachelors and bachelorettes live in the town for players to woo, with the hope of growing close and possibly even getting married and raising a family together.
Use the game's StreetPass functionality to fill your town with visiting farmers or connect locally to Nintendo Wi-Fi to visit your friends and farm together!
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I am really hyped for this game and have already preordered it. I hope that your spouse actually helps you on your farm this game, because while I really liked A New Beginning, it was a little disappointing they hardly helped you. Also, we need more games that include marriage options, because I would buy them in an instant!
Its been so quiet.... Amazon says Feb 10. Is this accurate?
@crzysortagamer I sure hope not. I have been hyped for this since before it's announcement:(
@Leafgreenmary I heard it was pushed, but I can't find any valid sources. I watched linandko on YouTube and kinda lost my hype. I put 80 hours in new beginning and honestly was disappointed with forgettable characters and weak story. SoS suffers from this from what I see, but fixes a lot of other things bad with NB. I am really hoping for good reviews, as this may be the game that makes or breaks my ever coming back to this series. Let me know if you hear anything!! ^-^
@crzysortagamer according to Amazon it looks to have been pushed to Feb. 10 of 2015.
@crzysortagamer Yes, I hope so too. ANB was disappointing, but sadly it is doing much better than The Lost Valley.
Date of release changed to March 10 2015.....-_- but the pre-order bonus came in too! A bunny pocket thing. You can get one on Amazon if you pre-order.
@crzysortagamer now it is march 10
Correct on the March 10 date..........I cant wait either!!........but I did love New Beginnings........I really liked being able to move the crops and the house and such..........some of the characters drove me nuts though........like the innkeeper who complained about the lack of lights out in the boonies in my game! He was never happy.....even after I built him a really nice Inn to run? People!!!
@GamingGirl That is true! ANB was definitely fun but a lot of the characters really bugged me.
And the date was pushed back to March 31
Oh no you just made me cry!!! Big tears too! Really the end of March? Dog it all ............ok I will find something else to do until then ....hey thanks for the heads up .........I will keep loving my Harvest Moon and will wait patiently for it to come out!
XSEED really needs to settle on a release date. i preordered this in august when the release was new years eve then it was bumped to feb 10 then march 10 now march 31. why cant they just pick a date and stick with it. if it is about bugs then do what all the recent 3ds games have been doing and just release updates since we all know there is no such thing as a bug free game
It turns out that the release date of March 31 is the official release date and all the other RDs were placeholders and not official dates. so while it may have said that it would be released in December of last year as well as Feb 10 and March 10 of this year those were not official dates but just estimates.
@Geoslim18
.......................................well, I can accept that. I don't want to be some childish rage person, so I can understand that businesses have other things to deal with. Just annoyed since I also pre ordered the game around August.
Are you getting a New 3ds?
@Leafgreenmary
got a new 3ds 1 week after MH4U launch and am loving the system. but must say i am looking forward to some more relaxing gaming since i have been playing nothing but MH4U and Fantasy Life for the past few weeks. it gets exhausting after playing a fast paced game like MH4U and a medium paced game like FL so a slow and calming gaming experience like that i got from ANB is welcome relief. i did get the lost valley played it for an hour then never played it again so i really need a REAL game from the series not just a mine craft ripoff with some bokumono elements.
Just one week from tomorrow--finally!! Not that I'll be able to get it day one, but it sure has been pushed back many times, lol. Been waiting forever. Though I wish nintendolife would add the release date+art since it's coming so soon?
for tose interested in what the mario crops do check out ushi no tane the person who runs it has already released info on other things such as marriage house upgrades and a new greenhouse that seems alot better than the original one.
@Sylveon check my march 2nd post for info on the RD.
@Geoslim18
I hear you! Thanks so much for your response, btw and sorry about my late one.
@Geoslim18
Great! Do you already have plans for your farm and have you chosen a bachelor/ette?
@Leafgreenmary not yet im probably just gonna wing it. you can see some gameplay on linandko's channel on youtube which is what i have been using to try to come up with a plan
No review yet... I hope this is just because it's in progress. If it's because reviewers didn't get the game pre-release it's typically a bad sign... Fingers crossed, hopefully the real team behind the Harvest Moon IP will deliver another gem like Rune Factory 4.
game is out today finally
i'am looking for friends who still play story of seasons if anyone like play story of seasons here's my friends code 5172 4088 0005 i'll be looking forward to hear from someone soon thanks
This game was well made but too difficult off of seedling mode and the blatant Homophobia was terrible.
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