Summary

Release Year: 2016
Genres: Role-playing game (RPG), Simulator
Platforms: Nintendo 3DS
Developers: Marvelous
Publishers: Marvelous, XSEED Games

Story of Seasons: Trio of Towns (2016)

Story of Seasons: Trio of Towns is a farming simulation role-playing game developed by Marvelous and published by Xseed Games for the Nintendo 3DS. It is the fourteenth main installment in the Story of Seasons series, and was released in Japan in June 2016, and in North America and Europe in February 2017.

The player takes on the role of a young farmer who moves to the remote region of Westown, Tsuyukusa, and Lulucoco Village. The player must then develop their farm, grow crops, raise livestock, and interact with the townspeople.

Trio of Towns introduces several new features to the Story of Seasons series, including the ability to travel between three different towns, each with its own unique culture and characters. The player can also choose to play as a male or female farmer, and can marry one of twelve eligible bachelors or bachelorettes.

The game received generally positive reviews from critics, who praised its charming characters, engaging gameplay, and beautiful visuals. However, some critics found the game to be too similar to previous installments in the series.

Gameplay

The gameplay of Trio of Towns is similar to other games in the Story of Seasons series. The player must manage their farm, grow crops, raise livestock, and interact with the townspeople. However, Trio of Towns introduces several new features to the series, including the ability to travel between three different towns.

Each town has its own unique culture and characters. Westown is a Western-style town, Tsuyukusa is a Japanese-style village, and Lulucoco Village is a tropical island. The player can travel between the towns at any time, and can even live in one town and work in another.

Trio of Towns also introduces a new “Buddy” system. The player can recruit townspeople to be their buddies, and buddies can help the player with a variety of tasks, such as farming, fishing, and mining.

The game also features a new “Town Link” system. The player can build relationships with the townspeople, and as the player’s relationships improve, the towns will become more prosperous.

Story

The story of Trio of Towns begins with the player moving to the remote region of Westown, Tsuyukusa, and Lulucoco Village. The player must then develop their farm, grow crops, raise livestock, and interact with the townspeople.

As the player progresses through the game, they will learn more about the history of the three towns and the people who live there. The player will also be able to participate in a variety of festivals and events.

Characters

There are over 50 characters in Trio of Towns, each with their own unique personality and backstory. The player can interact with the characters in a variety of ways, including talking to them, giving them gifts, and completing quests for them.

The player can also marry one of twelve eligible bachelors or bachelorettes. Each bachelor and bachelorette has their own unique personality and interests, and the player will need to get to know them well in order to win their affection.

Development

Trio of Towns was developed by Marvelous, a Japanese video game developer. The game was directed by Yoshifumi Hashimoto, who also directed the previous game in the Story of Seasons series, Story of Seasons.

Trio of Towns was released in Japan in June 2016, and in North America and Europe in February 2017. The game was published by Xseed Games in North America and Europe.

Reception

Trio of Towns received generally positive reviews from critics. The game was praised for its charming characters, engaging gameplay, and beautiful visuals. However, some critics found the game to be too similar to previous installments in the series.

Sales

Trio of Towns sold over 500,000 copies worldwide, making it one of the best-selling games in the Story of Seasons series.

Conclusion

Story of Seasons: Trio of Towns is a charming and engaging farming simulation role-playing game. The game features a variety of new features, including the ability to travel between three different towns, a new “Buddy” system, and a new “Town Link” system. Trio of Towns is a great choice for fans of the Story of Seasons series, and for anyone looking for a fun and relaxing farming simulation game.