Overview
- Number of Players
- 1 (Single Player)
- Genre
- Release Date
Nintendo Switch
4th Nov 2022, $59.99
4th Nov 2022, £49.99
- Official Site
- nintendo.com
Reviews
Review Harvestella - A Promising Genre Hybrid That Needs Some Watering
Sowing seeds
These days, it feels like games are very generally cast into either the ‘Indie’ or ‘AAA’ categories, regardless of genre. Square Enix has been a major publisher that’s notably been pushing back against this dichotomy by putting out several games that are smaller in scope than something like Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, but have...
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Harvestella News
News Square Enix Planning "Multiple New Titles" And New IP
Following a slump in sales
Square Enix has had a solid run on the Nintendo Switch over the past year with releases such as Live A Live, NieR:Automata, Tactics Ogre: Reborn and more recently Crisis Core, but it seems it's not been enough. The Japanese publisher and developer has reported a drop in net sales in its latest financial results period (up...
News Harvestella Producer Open To Future Entries, But Needs Fan Support
"I'd be delighted if we could keep this game going"
One of the more surprising RPG releases from Square Enix this year was Harvestella - a life simulation RPG where players are required to tend to their crops, befriend townsfolk, overcome threats and discover the truth behind the incoming calamity. The game's producer Daisuke Taka was recently...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (November 12th)
Ladies and gentlemen, The Weekend
With yet another trailer dropping for Pokémon Scarlet and Violet, an Indie World showcase and the Nintendo financial report getting released, it has been quite the week here at Nintendo Life! We covered all of the great indie titles that will be heading to Switch in the coming months - including sitting down with...
Japanese Charts Harvestella Blooms Into Second Place In A Huge Week For OLED Sales
Queen of the crop
After last week saw almost every game in the Japanese charts being a new release, things looks to have settled down a little more in this week's software sales. It should come as no surprise that Splatoon 3 continues to ink its name at the top spot, but this week also sees the charting debuts of Harvestella and Doraemon Story of...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (November 5th)
Bonfire Night gaming
Remember, remember the 5th November, gunpowder, treason and gaming. It's something along those lines, right? While we can't really comment on the first two of these, we have had a week filled with the third here at Nintendo Life. The week kicked off with Halloween, and we got into the spirit by chatting about the gaming moments...
Video Check Out 12 Minutes Of Harvestella Gameplay Footage
Harvestella-r stuff
Harvestella is out today on Switch, and while we're still busy ploughing the fields for our review, we have got something to show you lovely readers today — some gameplay! Our wonderful Felix has put together a lovely 12-minute slice of footage from the game, and it features a heck of a lot in it. You might expect that given...
Site News So, Where's Our Harvestella Review?
The game's out today, and we're ploughing away
Update [Mon 7th Nov, 2022 13:00 GMT]: Our Harvestella review is now live: <related ids="140323"> Original story: Square Enix's Harvestella, the much-anticipated farming RPG, is out today on Switch and PC. As such, farm sim fans eyeing the new game on the eShop and planning out their weekend...
Nintendo Download 3rd November (North America)
Sonic Frontiers! Prodeus! Harvestella!
The latest Nintendo Download update for North America has arrived, and it's bringing new games galore to the eShop in your region. As always, be sure to drop a vote in our poll and comment down below with your potential picks for the week. Enjoy! Switch eShop - Highlights: Sonic Frontiers (SEGA, 8th Nov,...
News Square Enix's New Farming RPG Harvestella Is Receiving A Day One Update
Launching on Switch November 4th
Square Enix's new farming RPG Harvestella arrives on the Nintendo Switch later this week. Like many other modern games nowadays, this game will also have a day one update. The Japanese company has now detailed exactly what this update will include. As previously mentioned, it will incorporate the feedback players...
News The First Review For Square Enix's Farming RPG Harvestella Is Now In
Reaping and sowing
Update [Fri 4th Nov, 2022 14:35]: Reviews for Harvestella should be dropping from today, but we're still working on the NL verdict here. So we'll be just a few more days while we finish off the game and polish up our thoughts. Keep checking back here until our review sprouts! <related ids="140446" label="Further Reading">...
About The Game
In a vibrant and colourful world, players will tend their crops, befriend the townsfolk, overcome threats, discover the origins of the world and the truth behind the calamity along the way.
The story begins when the player wakes up in the middle of "Quietus," a calamity that comes with each change of season and threatens all life.
"Quietus"
A season of death that comes at the turn of each season. Crops wither and the dust of death prevents people from even walking outside. It is said that the duration of Quietus is getting longer each year.
"World"
Players will be able to explore the various cities and dungeons of the world: "Nemea Town," where cherry blossoms bloom all year round, "Seaside Town Shatolla," with a lively bar scene, "Lethe Village," with its beautiful colors of the four seasons, and the snow-covered "Holy Capital Argene." In order for players to reach the "Seaslight," the four giant crystals that govern the seasons, they must cross a beautiful yet rugged path.
"Daily Life"
Vegetables, grains, and fruits can be grown on fields and shipped for money or used as crafting materials. They can also be used for cooking, where recipes can have the effect of recovering HP or temporarily increasing stats, which will be useful while on adventures. At home, players take care of their animals: the round bird "Cluffowl," the dignified goat "Woolum," and their pet "Totokaku," which may lead to nice rewards.
"Comrades"
Players will encounter new friends, such as "Shrika," a missionary in search of a new faith, "Heine," a flirtatious and handsome mechanic, "Asyl," a descendant of the Wind Readers, and "Aria," a mysterious girl who says she has come from the future. By facing their problems and their different ways of life, you will gain a better understanding of your allies.
"Combat"
During battle, switch instantly between a wide variety of jobs, like the "Fighter," who unleashes quick sword techniques, the "Shadow Walker," who deals lethal blows with twin swords, or the "Mage," who specializes in magic attacks, to be victorious. Take on strong enemies by targeting their weak points and then eliminate them with a powerful Double Break attack.
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