Summary
- Release Year: 2008
- Genres: Role-playing game (RPG), Simulator
- Platforms: Wii
- Developers: Marvelous Interactive
- Publishers: Marvelous Interactive, Natsume Inc., Nintendo, Rising Star Games
Harvest Moon: Animal Parade (2008)
Overview
Harvest Moon: Animal Parade is a farming simulation game developed by Marvelous Interactive and published by Natsume for the Nintendo Wii. It was released in Japan in 2008 and in North America and Europe in 2009. The game is part of the long-running Harvest Moon series, and offers a more traditional Harvest Moon experience than some of the other recent games in the series.
Gameplay
In Harvest Moon: Animal Parade, players take on the role of a young farmer who moves to the small town of Mineral Town. The player must then build up their farm, grow crops, raise animals, and interact with the townspeople. The game features a variety of new features, including the ability to ride horses, play with pets, and participate in festivals.
One of the unique features of Harvest Moon: Animal Parade is the ability to interact with a variety of exotic animals. These animals include tigers, elephants, penguins, and even unicorns. Players can befriend these animals by giving them gifts and petting them. Once they become friends, the animals will provide the player with special benefits, such as increased crop yields or the ability to ride them.
Another new feature in Harvest Moon: Animal Parade is the inclusion of festivals. These festivals are held throughout the year, and offer players a chance to win prizes, play games, and interact with the townspeople. Some of the festivals include the Flower Festival, the Harvest Festival, and the Winter Festival.
Reception
Harvest Moon: Animal Parade received generally positive reviews from critics. The game was praised for its charming visuals, fun gameplay, and variety of content. However, some critics found the game to be too similar to previous Harvest Moon games, and felt that it didn’t offer enough new features.
Overall, Harvest Moon: Animal Parade is a solid entry in the long-running Harvest Moon series. The game offers a charming and fun farming experience, with a variety of new features to keep players entertained.
Tips for Playing Harvest Moon: Animal Parade
- Talk to the townspeople every day. The townspeople of Mineral Town are full of helpful advice and information. Make sure to talk to them every day to learn about upcoming events, get tips on farming, and make friends.
- Befriend the animals. The animals in Harvest Moon: Animal Parade are more than just livestock. They can be your friends, and they can provide you with valuable benefits. Make sure to give them gifts and pet them every day to increase your friendship level.
- Attend the festivals. The festivals in Harvest Moon: Animal Parade are a great way to win prizes, play games, and interact with the townspeople. Make sure to attend every festival to get the most out of the game.
- Upgrade your tools. As you progress through the game, you will be able to upgrade your tools. Upgraded tools will make farming easier and more efficient. Make sure to upgrade your tools as soon as possible to get the most out of your farm.
- Don’t be afraid to experiment. Harvest Moon: Animal Parade is a game with a lot of freedom. There is no one right way to play the game. Experiment with different farming techniques, different animals, and different ways to interact with the townspeople. You’ll find that there is no limit to the fun you can have in Harvest Moon: Animal Parade.
Conclusion
Harvest Moon: Animal Parade is a charming and fun farming simulation game that offers a variety of content to keep players entertained. With its beautiful visuals, fun gameplay, and variety of animals to interact with, Harvest Moon: Animal Parade is a must-play for fans of the series and newcomers alike.
Review Score
8/10
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