k8sMum

The first 3 games, especially TTYD, set the bar really high. The subsequent games don't come close to meeting it.

@rockodoodle
Imho, it is really good. Different strokes and all that.

An honest, good review. Thanks guys.

Due to the world's economy right now I can only buy about 2 or 3 major games a year. I played the demo thru a couple times and pre-ordered Harvestella off the eshop. If I have any doubts about a game I buy physical so I can off load it, but I enjoyed the demo enough buy it digital. I play docked.

The graphics don't bother me. The game is gorgeous, at least to my old eyes. The music is lush. The story is good and really developes after the first chapter.

The farming may be simplified, but it is a necessary part of the game. One aspect of Rune Factory that always drives me crazy is the soil compounds, upgrading one compound by .01% to try to get a crop upgraded by .001%...I can't stand that nonsense. I know some players love all the intricacies of it, but I don't.

The side quests don't feel like work because the stories behind then are well done. There's pathos, humour, anger, grief: a multitude of emotions.

Is it a perfect game? Of course not. (Imho that title belongs to DQ11S.) There is a real need for a dodge/roll during combat. Most of the NPCs are generic and look alike. While I haven't noticed a lot of frame rate issues, others may be more sensitive to that. Nothing that is a game breaker for me.

Now that the time element has been tweaked it's no longer a problem.

I see some are complaining about the price, which may be a legitimate concern. But if I really enjoy a game and can invest hours into it then it's worth the cost to me. I am loving Harvestella and am very glad I bought it.

@cyrus_zuo
The demo will NOT be updated. I can tell you that the time element is vastly improved.

Had it pre-downloaded and have been playing all morning. The time element is vastly improved. Fishing is quicker. Things move pretty quickly after you finish the demo and really open up more.

It's not Stardew Valley. It's not Rune Factory. It's Harvestella. I'm enjoying gameplay by not expecting it to be something else.

@Pokefanmum82
I play 99.9% docked but it should look stunning on your OLED!

I don't know why some on the all powerful interwebz are comparing Harvestella to Animal Crossing, to me it makes no sense. Rune Factory may be closer, but I enjoyed the demo by not expecting it to be RF.

It's already down loaded to my Switch, mocking me til Friday. I loved the demo and had gotten a handle on the time element. These QoL tweaks will just make it better.

Shipping for the small ones is more than the price.

@phartsy
Different strokes and all that, lad.

I loved this game, even with the time element, etc. I've had it preordered for some time from the eshop. The QoL additions will make it even better. Can't wait til Nov 4!

@brandonbwii
Google is you friend.

I've never been interested in movies from video games, so I'm not the demographic. I hope those that are enjoy it.

@HotGoomba
Uh oh. Is that the same Stadia that Google just announced they are shutting down?

@rjejr

I like your cynical thinking; falls I'm line with mine.

@BiscuitCrumbsInMyBed

Many will, no doubt. But this economic downturn is affecting people who are usually immune from it and they are nervous about the future. Discretionary spending is already down here in the States.

Demos aren't always representative of the finished game. One problem is they have a ton of stuff to establish story wise which leads to a lot of cut scenes. I saw a post on Reddit that said they are going to fix the time element which will be a big improvement.

I like the game and a few fixes will really help. One reason I'm enjoying it is that I accepted it's not Rune Factory. I'll probably get it physical day 1.

Something no one seems address is the fact that the world's economy is in the toilet right now. People in many countries are going to struggle to keep warm this winter and feed their families.

Add in the chip and component shortages and we'll be lucky if things improve enough by 2024 for Nintendo to release anything big.

@Uska
Your post was fine, calling out a legitimate concern.

I've started another file and there are more differences between the characters. I'm playing it on a 55" tv and it doesn't look blurry to me as someone else said. I'm enjoying the game and have high hopes for the finished version.

@Uska
What you're saying is fair. This is a demo so I guess we can hope for some changes before release.

@Uska The differences are very subtle but the stance is what defines the male or female character. I think the top 4 are male and the bottom 4 female. Or vice versa.

I'm really enjoying the game. Time management is tricky but do-able. Plenty of food is given to you during the demo and fast travel helps. Can't wait for Nov 4!

@steventonysmith
So you pay $30 for early access. Which is fine: spend your money how you wish.

But doesn't that mean it's not f2p?

@Shambo
To become a parent or not is a personal decision that no one, whichever they choose, need justify.

However, after our daughter who was diagnosed with leukemia at 14 died at 19, I had a number of people tell me that they knew just how I felt because their dog had died last year or whatever.

No. They had no idea how I felt. And still feel.

@Sam_TSM
I get it. I like your description of combination dreamer/moaner as I'm much the same.

I am so tired of Nintendo's coyness re: announcements. It just feels manipulative at this point.

@Sam_TSM
I know the constant speculation gets tiresome, but that seems a bit extreme to me. I mean: we're talking about games here.

And what would sites do without all the clickbait hits?

@Limberlost @Sonos
Yeah, that Harvestella presentation was embarrassing as hell. It reeked of phoniness and trying to hard. "Wow! You're playing so good! Golly gee whiz!" (Paraphrased but close.)

I won't blame the game as the fault lies solely with Nintendo.

@rjejr
I'm sure they'll figure it out.

I've restarted DQ 11S, which I haven't played in more than a year. Imho it's the GOAT. Due to memory issues due to ptsd much of it is almost new to me (again). A good way to pass hot, muggy days.

@PessitheMystic
It added as much as your comment. And you are so very, very welcome.

@PessitheMystic
It may mean that not everyone has become desensitised to sex, violence or whatever in media

@BabyYoda71
Actually, if they buy a game they do.

I really don't care anymore. Nintendo seems committed to being cutesy with their information more than ever. I'll find out about games through the numerous sources available.

I'm so glad this is the one being released! I have no interest in it (tho the joycons ARE cool) and with the economy the way it is I won't feel badly that I can't in good conscience buy a new system.

Happy for those who love and want it and happy for me.

@Ralizah
Oh, I don't know...I've known a lot of young idiots. Making cringe-worthy tweets has no demographic.

@Strictlystyles
Sure, if you have the time to refresh the nintendo page multiple times every freaking day. Even then they are gone in seconds.

It shouldn't be this hard.

@BanjoPickles
Cubivore is great game, which unfortunately, I no longer own. Nor my GCN. My kids and I played the hell out of that game.

I can't believe Nintendo can't find a way to bring GCN games to online. They really no longer care what we want.

Please understand...

Hard no from me as it has first person play which makes me throw up and cards which I detest in a video game.

Great for those into the genres though.

Um...they look more like cats to me. Can't see the bunniness.

@Kiyata
A bit of a smug comment. If it's no loss to you why are you taking the time to even post?

I'd really like to get one, but in nintendo's way of doling things out in drips, it ain't gonna happen any time soon.

I'd still rather have the Switch N64 controller.

Is NL getting money to flog Reggie's book? If not, it should be.

@RubyCarbuncle
That was a lovely post. We've all been there. You handled very nicely. Peace.

Looks like a solution searching for a problem to me.

I would add Fantasy Life to the list. It's a great game.

"this is a kid’s game first and foremost, after all"

Yeah, the most rabid Star Wars fans are the 12 yr olds and under. /sarcasm

I'm bouncing back and forth between RF5 and Kirby. Kirby is great and RF5 is very good, so I'm happy.

@rjejr
So it'll be YOUR fault! At least I'll know whom to blame (as I pay whatever they want...)

And you are right: being so new to the video game biz and cash strapped as small developers are we need to be patient. (That's sarcasm in case anyone can't tell.)

@PrincessMario
Nah, they made Link right handed when motion controls became a thing. Us lefties are used to having to adjust to the world. Righties can't handle it.

@rjejr
Careful, lad: everyone is being so forgiving and accepting about this delay. I keep hearing Koombayah softly playing in the background whilst reading the comments.

Those of us disappointed are unreasonable (insert negative buzzword).

As Ninty likes to say: please understand. Mwahaha. (But they damn well better give us Windwaker soon)

You came across as condescending, I responded in kind. This is not a hill worth either of us dying on. Peace.

@eleven
You seem willing to accept your own definitions as the only ones that are truth, yet are annoyed that others may see the world thru their definitions. Recreation vs escapism is a bit pedantic. Gads! Some stranger on the 'net may think you play for escapism! How dare they force that label on others!

Truth be told, I seriously doubt anyone cares why you play a game.