60
The two halves of Return to Popolocrois aren't equal. By the twenty-hour mark, I was enraptured with being a bigwig farmer, but the JRPG side had lost its appeal. I was essentially grinding out the dungeons not to advance the narrative, but to find items that could be utilised or exploited on the farm. I have to wonder what the experience would have been like had the developer done away with the JRPG side altogether.
75
Some generic plots and sound issues don’t detract too much from a fairly strong RPG/farming hybrid.
65
PopoloCrois follows in the footsteps of other hybrid genre JRPGs like the Atelier series, and instead of alchemy mixes in a heavy dose of a farming instead. While the farming aspect of this hybrid title is compelling enough, the dull combat and a snail’s pace holds it back from greatness.
10
I really liked the game, it mixes very well the farm elements found in story of Seasons and the classic popolocro RPG
10
A very simple and minimal game that any young RPG fan would enjoy. Although too simple you must play with the intent of wanting to play. Great gem!
9
Great game, very underrated. This is standard jrpg, nothing special with the combat system but everything is so well done with charming story. Maybe the difficulty not that so hard but it's very fun game.
Return to PoPoLoCrois: A Story of Seasons Fairytale
3DS
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Mar 1, 2016
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72
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Mar 1, 2016
80
It would be a huge shame for gamers to miss out on Return to PopoloCrois: A Story of Seasons Fairytale due to brand confusion - this is a whimsical and wonderful crossover between a charming children's manga series and the Bokujo Monogatari/Story of Seasons game franchise, formerly known as Harvest Moon in the West.
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Mar 7, 2021
10
I really liked the game, it mixes very well the farm elements found in story of Seasons and the classic popolocro RPG
Aug 21, 2019
10
A very simple and minimal game that any young RPG fan would enjoy. Although too simple you must play with the intent of wanting to play. Great gem!
Mar 11, 2016
75
Return to PopoloCrois: A Story of Seasons Fairytale is exactly what it tries to be: an old-school charming JRPG with some farming.
Apr 1, 2016
70
Besides a few odd choices that don't affect the overall quality, Return to PopoloCrois is a nice, simple, and short RPG.
Mar 1, 2016
70
It has its shortcomings, but Return To PoPoLoCrois is worth checking out for anyone craving an old-school RPG adventure.
May 13, 2016
60
The two halves of Return to Popolocrois aren't equal. By the twenty-hour mark, I was enraptured with being a bigwig farmer, but the JRPG side had lost its appeal. I was essentially grinding out the dungeons not to advance the narrative, but to find items that could be utilised or exploited on the farm. I have to wonder what the experience would have been like had the developer done away with the JRPG side altogether.
Feb 21, 2016
60
The biggest problem for Return to PopoloCrois: A Story of Seasons Fairytale rests in the fact that it tries to be two things, but is only going halfway with both, something that creates an experience that will leave most people longing for more.
Jan 7, 2017
9
Great game, very underrated. This is standard jrpg, nothing special with the combat system but everything is so well done with charming story. Maybe the difficulty not that so hard but it's very fun game.
SummaryDive into the soil of a land corrupted by darkness. Restore life, fight evil, save the day, and return to PopoloCrois! Its Prince Pietro's 13th birthday, and all the people of PopoloCrois have come out to celebrate! But among them is a very special guest: Marmela, a representative from an otherworldly kingdom called Galariland. Her co... Read More
