The same Harvest Moon game now on the DS.
If you've played a couple Harvest Moon games, then you know what to expect. You plow your fields, sow your seeds, and harvest the crops much in the same way as ever. The touchscreen allows you to do things a little differently, but it's easier to use the touchpad. The cast is the Forget-Me-Not Valley group you met in A Wonderful Life, with a few extra additions. Overall though, everything you'll see if familiar.
There are a few nice additions to the game, but nothing that revolutionizes gameplay. There's a mine where you fight creatures with your tools. A magic map will allow you to teleport across the valley. And there's a casino where you'll find yourself spending some time to get some rare items.
The graphics are very disappointing. The game looks like it was originally intended for the GBA, but ported over to the DS at the last minute. And the music is mostly forgetable. So diehard fans go ahead and get the game. If you love every Harvest Moon, you'll love this as well. But for more casual HM fans, just pass this one over.