Characters, too, are cheery on the outside but may reveal more once you get to know them continual heartbreak, unhappy marriages or the pressure of parental expectations are not uncommon themes, though they’re not always explored in great depth. There’s something very comforting about snuggling your virtual tyke, introducing them to all your cute farm animals and gently guiding their development as the years roll on.ĭespite the remake’s upbeat and colourful art style – a major improvement over the last few Story of Seasons games – there’s a melancholy tinge to the game’s setting, the Forgotten Valley, aided by the vastness of space between dwellings, the oddly disquieting sounds of the weather and admirably restrained use of music. The game’s end point is to see what your kid ends up doing when they reach adulthood, influenced by your actions and your friendships with the community around you. New to this version are non-binary gender options and same-sex marriage, none of which are any impediment to having a child together (thanks, harvest magic). If you don’t propose to a prospective partner after your first year, they’ll turn up on your doorstep and make it happen. You can’t even progress past the first year until you get married, though thankfully the bar for marriage here is set unrealistically low. Characters age and change over time new faces move in and others depart. That’s because the game’s focus is – as the title suggests – on having a wonderful life there’s far more to do after you’ve built up your farm, chosen a partner and settled down. Where games such as Stardew Valley or Rune Factory lock you into an absorbing cycle of equipment upgrades and farm expansion, A Wonderful Life is content to let you potter around town at a leisurely pace. A Wonderful Life was originally a Harvest Moon game on the Gamecube, and though it retains the trappings of most farm games (crops, livestock, fishing, spelunking), there isn’t as much moment-to-moment pressure to maximise your yields. Whether this is your first STORY OF SEASONS adventure or you’re returning to Forgotten Valley, a wonderful life awaits you.Even among the eccentric stable of farming games, this is a bit of an odd duck. Looking for more to do around the farm? Take pictures of your family with the new camera feature, dress up in your favourite outfits, or help your fellow residents with their requests.
This remake of a beloved classic features plenty of new events, enhanced festivals, more recipes to cook, and a cornucopia of never-before-seen crops.
And when the years have passed, your child will be old enough to choose a career for themselves… Will they inherit the farm? Or will they find their calling somewhere else? Only time will tell. As the seasons go by, you’ll find your lifelong partner, raise a child together, and watch them grow up before your very eyes.Īfter each day’s work on the farm is done, you can go fishing, hunt for ancient treasures at the local dig site, or chat with your friends in town to build precious memories. As you befriend the valley’s residents and fulfil your father’s legacy, you’ll live a carefree life on the farm growing crops and raising animals. Your new life begins in Forgotten Valley, a tranquil community where your father and his friend Takakura once dreamed of running a farm.
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