If you're one of those people, who played "Harvest Moon" on the SNES, you might not like the fact that the main character is a robot, which isn't too obvious, but it might destroy the charm of the (human) boy, who tries to maintain a farm and is all about nature. Beside the MC being a robot, there are many high-tech farm tools, hence "A Futuristic Harvest Moon". If you can accept this kind of Harvest Moon, the game itself will be pretty much like Harvest Moon. But if you want something closer to the SNES, but with more options, check out "Harvest Moon Hero of Leaf Valley". Despite the storms that pop up in "Innocent Life" quite often and destroy a lot, it wasn't difficult to make a fortune within the first 2 seasons and having a decent stock of seeds and tools. Some things managed theirself and some tasks become easier or manage itself at a certain time as well. On the one hand that's less annoying work or less challenge. But if you use the whole farm for vegetables and flowers, you can't complain about not enough work. In case you got some time, you can even explore the island and collect much food in the wild. But most areas must be unlocked first. Interaction with the locals can be pretty much dull, because they often say the same thing and don't expect different music for each season. There is one main theme for your farm, for the town and about 2-3 for the different caves + songs for special events. Your main theme has a sorta melancholic touch to it, so that tune might become annyoing over the time. This simulation has many stats, including your own stats (personality and skills) that can be leveled up, which reminds me of an RPG.

I originally had this game for PSP and after my UMD slot 'broke', I downloaded it for an emulator. This game is peaceful and BEAUTIFUL - but I found myself pissed off at how long it took me to harvest crops, and how much the game seemed to 'drag.' It definitely took out the idea that you could marry and form relationships with other people - so it meant that I almost never went to the in-game town because even though it looked pretty, there was no point spending your time talking to people. The storyline ONLY progresses every Sunday, and without needing to talk to anyone to spend that time, I kept pressing the fast forward button so i'd spend less time harvesting stuff. This game is really special to me though. I've been trying to play it on and off for years, and when my UMD broke - this is the game I wanted to play. I finally finished it yesterday, but it's a really beautiful game.

A peaceful game with a good story.I played this because I read the word "harvest moon" so I downloaded It and I think It is a good **** I also think that it is one of the best harvest moon game **** why is it so underrated and why Does it have a mixed score from the critics?Trust me download this game and play **** is worth playing It.