78
8 / 7 / 8 / 8 - 31 silver [Vol 183; 16 July 2004]
90
It's a life you'd want to live, and it's a truly refreshing escape from the pressures of reality into an imaginary utopia poised on the edge of an ocean.
80
Much of the enjoyment comes from the awe and wonder at discovering the simple things in the world. Where previous Harvest Moon titles encouraged workaholic tendencies … the thrill here is in experimentation. [Apr 2004, p.105]
10
This movie had every bit of a potential to be great, But, It got itself lost in what it was. The/of my teeth was there. The story got lost in the high weeds. It never found its way out of the fields. You never got to know anybody enough to care about what happened to them.,
9
Como definir este juego en pocas palabras... Bueno.... ¡Mágico y muy hermoso! Una gran experiencia. 9.5/10
10
The pinnacle of farming/life simulators. Animal Crossing has nothing on this game besides cheeky characters that are visually memorable and a distinct graphical style. This game has way more depth and atmosphere than Animal Crossing. You never run out of things to do in this game and the game is very rewarding. If you couldn't tell I am writing this purely because I am mad at how much the new Animal Crossing game **** compared to this ancient game.
Harvest Moon: A Wonderful Life
GameCube
Released On:
Mar 16, 2004
Metascore
Generally Favorable
79
User score
Mixed or Average
7.0
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A magical experience you're never likely to forget, and the best game in a series that's never been less than excellent. An essential Cube buy. [NGC]
86
What this game lacks in action-packed adventure and evil villains, it more than makes up in addictive gameplay, vibrant graphics, and longevity.
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Nov 10, 2023
10
This movie had every bit of a potential to be great, But, It got itself lost in what it was. The/of my teeth was there. The story got lost in the high weeds. It never found its way out of the fields. You never got to know anybody enough to care about what happened to them.,
Mar 24, 2020
10
The pinnacle of farming/life simulators. Animal Crossing has nothing on this game besides cheeky characters that are visually memorable and a distinct graphical style. This game has way more depth and atmosphere than Animal Crossing. You never run out of things to do in this game and the game is very rewarding. If you couldn't tell I am writing this purely because I am mad at how much the new Animal Crossing game **** compared to this ancient game.
83
We would have liked to have seen more optional tasks and interactivity between characters, but the game is still great fun to play.
80
Where the previous games felt like work, A Wonderful Life feels curiously satisfying. [Apr 2004, p.100]
78
Just know that it’s very different from every Harvest Moon before it; It’s less busy and paced moanre slowly, it emphasizes the livestock business more than the crop-growing one, and it's not about accumulating a fortune so much as it's about building a family and watching it grow.
70
Short on frills but long on fun.
60
It's too bad that an underdeveloped social scene and tedious chores that require frustrating precision keep farm life from being more fun.
Oct 3, 2019
10
My #1 favorite game of all time. I have played this game off and on since I got it originally in march of 2004. Multiple save files later and I have married every bachelor at least once. Can't wait for the newest game in the series. Where to start... music, bachelors, the child grows up, clothing, the animals? The music is hands down the best of the entire series. The Bachelors are all quite different from each other but Gustafa all the way! I love the fact the baby becomes both a child and later a teen. Hope this feature returns in the future. The animals are the most realistic looking and I have a love hate relationship with that but they are still so cute.
Jul 14, 2011
10
This game is legitimately one of my favorite games on the Gamecube, ever. For something, that is in it's most simplistic sense, a farm simulator, it never manages to get boring. I plan to buy it soon, for I sold my Gamecube years ago, and enjoy all the farming fun again. Excellent work!
May 28, 2023
9
Como definir este juego en pocas palabras... Bueno.... ¡Mágico y muy hermoso! Una gran experiencia. 9.5/10
Feb 5, 2019
9
Good game with interesting choice of spouses. The greatest and most memorable aspect is the fact that your character and the world ages over time, with hair graying and you actually get to see your child grow to be an adult. This is a unique mechanic that should come back in future Story of Seasons games. The seed maker makes the crop farming part easy and caring for animals is fun. The way you interact with your child has an effect on what your child grows to be like
May 19, 2018
7
The game itself has some charm with interesting characters, however the awkwardness of the movement and generally tedious tool mechanic make it harder to play.
SummaryWholesome farming lasts a lifetime in the coastal village of Forget-Me-Not Valley. It's a peaceful place where you cultivate friendships and raise a family among your crops and prize-winning livestock. The living isn't always easy, but it's certainly rewarding if you're willing to work hard and make thoughtful choices for your wife, chil... Read More
Rated Efor Everyone
