A game that brings back so many memories.
With some additional features and attributes in the game, it makes up for the perfect game you want to play, just like in the old days. The new characters are fantastic, controls have improved, and most importantly, the soundtrack is still outstanding (maybe even better).

However, it is hard to enjoy this game as a whole, as it takes a lot of effort and time to grind on the first few days when you just started the game. The gameplay feels very repetitive. The only thing that makes it less tedious sometimes are the cutscenes and events or maybe festivals available from time to time. Personally, the best way to enjoy this game is just not to concentrate too much on the farm, just wander around, talk to the villagers, and try new things, as many have yet to be discovered in this new game.

Overall, the game very much feels like the very best of the original Harvest Moon title mixed with the newer mechanics and ideas that have been developed in the Story of Seasons franchise. It's a perfect mesh of old and new that feels well-pitched for both veterans and newcomers to enjoy.