Harvest Moon DS: Island of Happiness DS
  • Publisher: Natsume
  • Release Date: Aug 26, 2008
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65 out of 100

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6.7 out of 10

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  • Summary: You're shipwrecked on a deserted island. Starting with an abandoned farm, a handful of seeds, and the determination to start a new life, it's up to you to tame the land and make the island prosper. By farming crops, raising animals, and mining for precious gems, you'll help the island grow into a vibrant town bustling with people, businesses, and eligible bachelors and bachelorettes. Are you a good enough farmer to turn this island into a paradise? Play as a boy or as a girl. Attract settlers by building your farm. Fall in love and start a family. Explore the biggest portable Harvest Moon ever. Compete against other ranchers via Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection. [Natsume]… Expand

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 15
  2. Mixed: 11 out of 15
  3. Negative: 1 out of 15
  1. Nintendo Gamer
    86
    This is a labour of love rather than carefree gaming enjoyment, but it's one of the best "Moons" in a while. A very happy tenth birthday for the series. [Dec 2008, p.69]
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  2. Official Nintendo Magazine UK
    70
    It's another decent farming adventure but it's pretty much the same game that Marvelous have been churning out for ten years.
  3. Nintendo Power
    70
    The near-exclusive use of the touch screen to control every aspect of farm life is a questionable decision--it doesn't feel very accurate or intutitive. [Aug 2008, p.87]
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  4. Pocket Gamer UK
    40
    A considerable improvement on the first DS iteration, but still not the definitive Harvest Moon.

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  1. Positive: 1 out of 3
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  3. Negative: 2 out of 3
  1. BudB.
    8
    It's not bad... it's just not unique enough from the other games. The stylus controls take some getting used too.
  2. JeanO.
    0
    Using the stylus feels awkward and difficult, especially when farming. In any other game that isn't time sensitive, it may be ok but in this game, you can't afford to spend hours just watering because the control isn't accurate. I have all previous Harvest Moons for all systems including the last one for the DS. This one isn't worth the money. No option for using the pad instead of the stylus? No way!!… Expand
  3. JamesM.
    0
    TERRIBLE controls, I can't get around how bad they are. NO D-PAD CONTROLS AT ALL. It'd be nice if the d-pad could be set to control the character, but it can't. You can't even change ANY of the options. I love harvest moon, I played for twenty minutes before I couldn't stand it anymore. Wait until the next game, this one blows.… Collapse