Harvest Moon: Back to Nature (1999)
PlayStation · PlayStation 3 · PlayStation Portable
4.17 from 197 ratings
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How long? Main story 80h (from 1 logged playthrough)
Natsume's farm simulation series makes its debut on the PlayStation with Harvest Moon: Back to Nature. It is the first Harvest Moon game for a non-Nintendo console. Starting with a few rudimentary implements and very little money, players begin the arduous task of reviving their grandfather's farm and thereby claiming their place as its rightful heir.
Players are given three …
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Natsume's farm simulation series makes its debut on the PlayStation with Harvest Moon: Back to Nature. It is the first Harvest Moon game for a non-Nintendo console. Starting with a few rudimentary implements and very little money, players begin the arduous task of reviving their grandfather's farm and thereby claiming their place as its rightful heir.
Players are given three years to achieve this goal. A year consists of four seasons, each of which lasts 30 days. Different crops can be planted each season, but before the seeds can be planted, the land must be cleared and then the soil tilled.
Seeds must also be watered until the fruit or vegetable matures. Once the crops are ready for harvest, they can be placed in a shipping bin where they'll be collected and paid for. In addition to farming, players will interact with local villagers and partake in seasonal events such as the Tomato Festival and Fireworks Display. As more money is earned, players can expand their farm and begin to raise livestock such as chickens and cows.
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Details
- Developers
- Victor Interactive Software
- Publishers
- Marvelous, Natsume Inc., Sony Computer Entertainment, Victor Interactive Software
- Genres
- Role-playing (RPG), Simulator
- Themes
- Business
- Franchises
- Harvest Moon, Story of Seasons
- Series
- Harvest Moon
Release dates
- Dec 16, 1999 (Full Release) (Japan) PlayStation
- Nov 22, 2000 (Full Release) (North_America) PlayStation
- Jan 26, 2001 (Full Release) (Europe) PlayStation
- Dec 24, 2008 (Digital Compatibility Release) (Japan) PlayStation 3, PlayStation Portable
- Feb 08, 2011 (Digital Compatibility Release) (North_America) PlayStation 3, PlayStation Portable
Also available on
- Harvest Moon for Girl (2000) · PS1, PS3, PSP
- Harvest Moon: Boy & Girl (2005) · PSP
- Harvest Moon: Back to Nature (2023) · PS4, PS5
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Rating distribution
5 stars
89
4 stars
67
3 stars
29
2 stars
7
1 star
4
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