I think the quality-of-life improvements make this game way too easy. I dislike most of the character re-designs; they got rid of some of their most recognizable characteristics. They created a new female character which looks more like Karen than Karen herself. The 3D models make it look like a mobile game. They removed rival marriage!

But this is still Friends of Mineral Town. I can still watch My Dear Princess on the TV on Sundays. Cliff — who doesn't bleach his bangs anymore — is still here, and maybe that's enough.

If you have never played the original this review if futile, because you won't get pissed off at every little change like me. This is a good game.

Some of you might be wondering: why play this game when there are so many newer farming games with more mechanics, content, and customization? For me, there are two main reasons: First, this game, due to its simpler mechanics and customization options, is more focused on the core loop. You're not overwhelmed with a thousand tasks to do each day like in games such as Stardew Valley. While this can make the game feel repetitive faster, more relaxing gameplay loop still offers a nice distraction. Second, it allows you to experience the series that basically pioneered this style of gameplay. It's a REMAKE of a REMAKE, but still relatively close to the roots of the original Harvest Moon games, which is fun to experience, especially if you've never played one before.

for what i have played the gba version, i felt a little fake nostalagia like i just came back 2003 to enjoy the game
it is a massive game changing, the gameplay are somehow better and the inventory are larger
despite the time i feel like 2x faster but still, the game is a stardew valley senior and i pay respect to the gba 2003 for such great experience i have even though i play that game for one year but is fun
great recommend if you wanna try something else beside Stardew Valley