New Harvest Moon: First Earth 3DS Videos Ripen Up

Never been interested in the series before, but I still want to know more. Don't knock it before you try it, right?

loved HM games even without the indepth customisation.so thats just good bonus all HM games get worldwide release usually cant wait for the 3ds version

I really enjoyed Harvest Moon for a while, but once Rune Factory came out, particularly 3, I was hooked on that forever. I definitely still want this because those colors are just a candied delight and I know I'll like it, but Rune Factory 4 has my attention for now.

I'm a huge Harvest Moon fan, but the customization thing doesn't do a lot for me. I'm more curious to know about the game's story and the new farming and animal-husbandry elements.

I tend to prefer Animal Crossing to Harvest Moon but I still don't hate Harvest Moon. I think it is the type of game I would play on a handheld more then say, Animal Parade.

Harvest Moon ftw! I can't wait for this... total hypeness. Harvest Moon rocks yo.

I really enjoyed the first Harvest Moon for SNES, and liked the one for N64 even more, but then came 'A Wonderful Life' and my interest for the series has went downhill since then.

I clicked the chicken.
Oh, and I think I'll pass on this one. Might get that other Fantasy Life thing, or something.

i love hm and i love customization. so i'm happy.

@1. lex0plex
Harvest Moon is one of those curiosities like Animal Crossing where the concept of the game totally boggles the mind as why such a thing would be entertaining. But once you start playing it you find it hard to stop. Granted, it's still not for everyone, but most people never give it a chance because the idea sounds terrible on paper, it's quite fun when played.

If I were to jump right into the series now, what game should I start with or does it matter?

@12: My personal favorite is Magical Melody for the GameCube/Wii, which probably has the best mix of all of the different elements of the series. Tree of Tranquility for the Wii also provides a great introductory experience. Among HM vets, Harvest Moon 64 is generally considered the best game. A Wonderful Life for the Cube is probably the second most praised title, but that one is a bit unique and off the beaten path for an HM game.
For handhelds, Friends of Mineral Town, for the GBA, is probably the most acclaimed, but you can't go wrong with any of the DS titles, though a lot of people found Island of Happiness annoying because it's entirely controlled by the stylus.

@Lex0plex Listening to @Burning_Spear, he talks sense!

Personally I haven't found a Wii HM game that's rivalled A Wonderful Life, but as my predecessor expertly points out AWL isn't a typical Harvest Moon game at all. The most traditional is probably Magical Melody, but I never got into it as the PAL conversion was so horrible. You won't have that problem though, so enjoy it!

@lex0plex: I haven't played Sunshine Islands or Animal Parade, but I've heard that they're improved versions of Island of Happiness and Tree of Tranquility, respectively. I suggest you avoid Harvest Moon DS and DS Cute. If you have the choice between the gamecube and wii versions of Magical Melody, get the gamecube version. I've never experienced any playstation Harvest Moons, but Friends of Mineral Town for GBA is supposedly a remake of Back to Nature for PS1. Harvest Moon Boy/Girl for PSP is an unchanged port of said PS1 game.

P.S. I don't like Wonderful Life. Then again, I'm more of a portable HM player myself.

@lex0plex - I'm with Flowerlark, go with the GBA title!

I'm a huge HM fan. It's exciting to see a new one in the works, but we probably won't see it until 2013. HM releases are always very slow for the West.

I'm still waiting for tale of two towns to come to Europe...

It's been so long since I played a Harvest Moon game I need a fix.

Ugh... well I was thinking of picking up the one that's already out but now I'm not so sure. :/

Currently playing Tale of Two Towns 3D and loving it. One of the best Harvest Moon's on a handheld for sure and this is coming from a long time HM fan. Definitely liking the customization on this one, lets just hope it doesn't take too long to get over here.

At the very least it looks better than trailers of the recent HM DS game. I found the animations in those very stiff.

Reminds me a little bit of the Gamecube one but I am sure I may get this since I am growing out of games since I started doing too many exams, I will play this in 2012 when I pre-order then go on to doing the same with AC3DS.

I think I'm in love, definitely will get this game <3

This is high up on my most wanted list as I really want to get into a HM game and stick it out like i did AC on the DS. Full customization sounds fun as well, something I think AC could do with.

@13,14,15,16,17
Wow lots to choose from. I don't have the old DS or GBA, but I want to try Friends of Mineral Town since it's a handheld (like this 3D one). I`ll buy this one if it gets good reviews. Thanks!