Harvest Moon: Magical Melody is a refreshingly new experience for a classic series.
If you are a fan of Animal Crossing's graphics then Harvest Moon MM will appeal to you. They are bright and cheery and help the appeal of the game. The graphics are by no means on the cutting edge of technology but they suit this game very well.
The sound can be a little repetitive but it goes along with the game well.
The value, well, I'm an avid fan of Harvest Moon and have been ever since the good ole SNES days and I find HM to be highly valuable. The series has been around for about 10 years and I've played every one and plan on playing any more that come out. The game has great replay value because it can be played differently depending on if you want to focus on horticulture, raising livestock, or choosing a different spouse to woo.
This particular game really latches on to the old style of gameplay like the SNES, N64, and BTN games. This game is unique and the series is definitely one of a kind. Even though it may look like Animal Crossing, the gameplay could not possibly be any more different.
If you are a fan of the older Harvest Moon games like BTN or the one for the N64 then you will defiantly love this game. It has everything that we've come to love plus much much more!