Story of Seasons: Friends of Mineral Town

Game SkinnyJosh Broadwell

9/10

Story of Seasons: Friends of Mineral Town might not re-invent the wheel, but it's an excellent reminder why the formula the original helped create is so beloved and long-lasting.

Hardcore Gamer Marcus Estrada

Story of Seasons: Friends of Mineral Town is a charming farming game that lives up to its original release. This remake succeeds because it improves upon the 2003 title. Farming and befriending townsfolk is as fun as it has ever been, and is as enjoyable for longtime fans as well as it is newcomers. There are many smart updates made to the title. Some are small, such as adding some new farm animals, while others are huge, such as finally allowing players to date any bachelor or bachelorette that strikes their fancy. All in all, Story of Seasons: Friends of Mineral Town succeeds as a lovely exp...

Gaming NexusSean Colleli

8.8/10

Who says you can never go home again? Story of Seasons: Friends of Mineral town takes an already great game in the storied franchise and throws it into HD, with a hefty bushel of new content along for the ride. Whether you're a nostalgic veteran like me or a greenhorn just starting out, Mineral Town is a worthy addition to your Switch library.

Capsule ComputersTravis Bruno

8.5/10

Story of Seasons: Friends of Mineral Town oozes with charm and great gameplay mechanics that allow for an enjoyable farming simulator that remains a bit too simple at times.

Attack of the FanboyBrandon Adams

Story of Seasons: Friends of Mineral Town is a must-play for both fans of the franchise, and gamers in love with farming oriented life-sims. It doesn't opt to break new ground, but instead play to its strengths, leaning on what made the experience great 17 years ago.

KeenGamerMatt Cronn

7/10

It's been more than 15 years, but welcome back to Mineral Town. Things are mostly the way that you remember them, but say hello to a couple new faces, a couple new animals, and more. What you won't be saying hello to, at least not easily, are the mountain of things still locked behind arbitrary walls.

RPGamerRyan Radcliff

Sam Wachter finally had the chance to play Story of Seasons: Friends of Mineral Town. She fell in love with a librarian, and got same-sex married. It was the best day and game ever... or was it?

Impulse GamerLyla Saudi

Hands up who is currently addicted to Animal Crossing, because I certainly am! But with the new release of Story of Seasons: Friends of Mineral Town, I had to

Checkpoint GamingBree Maybe

7/10

I’ve been working alone on my farm for almost a year now, earning upwards of 2k just from sale of produce alone. Although the love of my life, Ran, still won’t even look at me, despite the fact that I drop by to give her fresh grapes every single morning. For the past few weeks I have packed away my copy of Animal Crossing and moved to a new town, a remake of the 2003 Game Boy Advance game, Harvest Moon: Friends of Mineral Town (Harvest Moon now called Story of Seasons in the west). It’...

GameSpewKim Snaith

7/10

There’s a lot of joy to be had in Story of Seasons: Friends of Mineral Town, but it doesn’t hand anything to you on a plate. You have to work hard for your rewards; just like life on a real farm, I suppose. It can feel repetitive at times; monotonously watering your plants and petting your animals takes its toll, but as you start to reach new milestones and see the fruits of your labour, Friends of Mineral Town takes on a new life. It’s not a game for everyone; it requires patience and perseverance. Progress feels much slower and measured than something like Stardew Valley, but it also means i...

COGConnectedHaley Perry

70/100

Harvest Moon: Friends of Mineral Town is one of the first games I ever gained an obsession for in my life. To this day, the original 2003 cartridge is still sitting in the Game Boy Advance in my nightstand, and every once in a while I’ll pull it out for nostalgic farming joy. It was my first introduction to the Harvest Moon series, and as a lifelong veteran of this franchise, I still hold it as one of the best installments. For reasons you can read about here, Harvest Moon is now known as Story of Seasons, and Friends of Mineral Town is being released as a remake on the Switch under its new se...

PC GamerDaniella Lucas

68/100

Not all farms are born equal.