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Harvest Moon: Back to Nature
Generally favorable reviews
Based on 6 critic reviews
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Based on 37 votes
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Game Info
Publisher: Natsume
Developer: Victor Interactive Software
Genre(s): Role-Playing Game
Players: 1
ESRB Rating: E (Everyone)
Release Date: December 1, 2000
Summary
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What The Critics Said
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Be forewarned: This game could grow on you, one of the subtlest treats for the Playstation.
Read Full Review >Games Radar UK (Pre-2006)
Ignore Harvest Moon and you'll be ignoring one of the cutest and most original RPGs you're ever likely to see. It ought to be on everyone's 'must play' list.
Read Full Review >GameSpot
Surprisingly one of the most satisfying role-playing experiences to be found on the PlayStation.
Read Full Review >IGN
Gets high points for being unique and reaching out to a new crowd of fun-loving would-be farmers. But as aforementioned, I personally don't find heaps of enjoyment in games this incredibly slow.
Read Full Review >Daily Radar
The quintessential Harvest Moon, and Natsume will be hard-pressed to top this one in terms of added gameplay, additional farming tasks to complete, areas to explore and women to woo. For fans of the series, this is a must-buy, and a must-see for those looking for something a little different.
GamePro
Harvest Moon isn't for the impatient gamer, but those who stick with it long enough will discover its rustic charm.
Read Full Review >What Our Users Said
The average user rating for this game is 9.7 (out of 10) based on 37 User Votes
Note: User votes are NOT included in the Metascore calculation.
Joseph S. gave it a10:
One of the best, if not the best Harvest Moon game. Has pretty much everything you want from a Harvest Moon game. Tons of crops, tons of characters, so much storyline and events that it might just be to much, and plenty of secrets. If you are a Harvest Moon fan and have yet to play this one, I feel bad for you, because it's that good.
Huynh Duc Thanh gave it a10:
I play this game is long time and i love this game so much.
Aaron D. gave it a10:
I love this game i played them all and i love them all.
Deidra D. gave it a10:
Best game ever!!! I love it!!!
Thiago S. gave it a10:
Its a cool game very much.
Ana de leon gave it a10:
The best game i had ever played!!!!!! i even wished i had the rest of them!!!!!!
Jordan S. gave it a10:
This is hte BEST game ever! I have alot of these games but Back To Nature is my fav. I luv it sooo much. U hav alot to do, like get married( I am gonna marry Ann), grow crops and earn money(for house adn barn and coop), make friends(which is cool cauz they will stick up for u), adn other stuff. If pple no anything about Ann and Harvest Moon please email me. It is very challenging!
