Near on 20 years ago, a small game released on Game Boy Advance. That game was Harvest Moon: Friends of Mineral Town. Now, here in 2021 we find that title reimagined, letting fans revisit the most nostalgic of locales and take in some familiar faces once more with the newly titled STORY OF SEASONS: Friends of Mineral Town. It’s on Xbox and PlayStation right now.
Available to purchase and download right now on Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S and PlayStation, STORY OF SEASONS: Friends of Mineral Town takes the old game from back in the day and throws a ton of HD visuals into the mix. With improved visuals and the same addictive gameplay, there’s a pretty high chance that STORY OF SEASONS: Friends of Mineral Town will inspire a whole new generation of farmers.
It’s priced at £34.99 and will let you head to Mineral Town once more, all in order to rediscover one of the finest tales in the franchise. It’s a game which is able to provide players the chance to take in all manner of goodness, farming, chatting and getting involved in a whole host of activities There are more than 20 crops to grow, many animals to care for, and pretty much everything you could imagine on the back of that.
In all, the key features include:
- ● Rediscover one of STORY OF SEASONS’ most beloved entries: STORY OF SEASONS: FRIENDS OF MINERAL TOWN preserves the compelling gameplay, colourful characters and rustic charm of the original 2003 Game Boy Advance release. With buttery-smooth HD visuals and a heartwarming reimagining of the iconic locale, series veterans and newcomers will soon find themselves welcomed by the gentle rhythms of Mineral Town.
- ● Live the simple life in Mineral Town: Tap into the power of nature as you breathe life back into your grandfather’s farm, tending crops and raising livestock to earn your keep. With more than 20 varieties of crops to grow, and animals ranging from alpacas to angora bunnies, no day is the same as the seasons cycle and new skills await.
- ● Forge friendships with the townsfolk and win their hearts!: Mineral Town is full of friendly faces willing to help you find your feet in your new hometown. Get to know the locals and learn their stories as you go about your daily life, and you might even find love along the way!
- ● Activities galore for days off from the farm: Whether it’s high-tailing in horse races, catching a champion trout or showcasing your culinary creativity, the busy calendar full of festivals means that there’s never a dull day in Mineral Town. If you’re looking for a quieter time, take yourself away to the local hot spring, delve deep into the mines, or seek out the seasonal secrets of the town.
We’re on that review of STORY OF SEASONS: Friends of Mineral Town and will let you know how it plays out on Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S in the near future. You’ll find the game for yourself present on the Xbox Store – seriously consider picking it up. It’s also on PlayStation.
You’ll also find some rather cutesy little DLC offerings too – priced at £1.79 each there’s the Sheep Costume, Chicken Costume, Dog Costume and Chick Costume. There’s even a free Cow Costume for those not wishing to open the wallet.
Game Description:
Your farming life begins in Mineral Town, a charming village surrounded by nature. You’ve returned after many years to restore your late grandfather’s farm to its former glory. Care for crops, livestock, and more as your very own story of seasons unfolds.
