Harvest Moon 2

by Natsume, Inc.

Product Details

• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B00004SR5O
• Media: Game Cartridge
• Release Date: November 7, 2000
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (38 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #20,910 in Video Games (See Top 100 in Video Games)

Product Description

Amazon.com Review

Well, if Pokémon can catch on in this country, there's no reason why Harvest Moon can't, too. This game takes the farming-simulation concept from its Super Nintendo and Nintendo 64 counterparts and shrinks it down, removing some favorable aspects but including many more.

The new version expands on the first Game Boy version, providing a bigger world in which to tend your farm. There are also more tasks to do in a given day, such as planting this and milking that, and all of it must be done at a frantic pace if everything is to be completed. The pace of the game is what really makes it addicting, but players can also take the day off and play minigames, which are fun as well.

The one thing this game lacks is the dating and marriage aspect of the console games. This was one of the cutest features of the series, but there still seems to be enough to warrant a play-through. --Robb Guido

Pros:

• Seemingly unlimited tasks to complete every day of the game
• Fun minigames

Cons:

• No dating for the lead character

Product Description

Harvest Moon 2 takes the chore out of farming. Here you'll start with a patch of dirt and work it into a profitable ranch. Playing as either a young man or young lady, you'll go into town to buy seed, tools, animals, and other items you need for your growing spread. Once there, be sure to check out all the new shops and get to know the townsfolk. Back on the farm, you'll grow crops, catch fish and insects, and collect a variety of flowers and herbs, which you can then share with friends through the separately sold link cable. You can even export items from Harvest Moon 2 into Legend of the River King 2. Also included are several minigames for you to play. Best of all, you don't need to get up at the crack of dawn to play this game.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

42 of 49 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Most Fun on Gameboy for Years!, September 4, 2000

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"mattho" (Melbourne, Vic Australia) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Harvest Moon 2 (Game Cartridge)

Absolutely the best farming simulation ever. I've played the SNES version, the first GB version, and both were fantastic. The essence of love is also put into the game, letting you marry village people and keep lots of loveable animals. In the game, there's farming, love, and economic survival! What more do you want? 100/10!!

10 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An Exiting Upgrade of Harvest Moon, March 4, 2001

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"rachel950" (San Diego,CA USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Harvest Moon 2 (Game Cartridge)

Whether you're already a Harvest Moon expert or are just looking for a great game to play I recommend this game and give it 5 stars.Though it's non-combat game play may sound boring to you, This game will entertain you for time to come.so here is the story line, the towns gotten pretty poor and wants to turn an abandoned farm into an amusement park for publicity for the town.See, thats where you come in.You've got 3 years to save the farm and plenty of fun that goes along with it.Plant crops and flowers, enjoy fun mini-games.The town is also great, there are many shops in which you can buy things and talk to townspeople.you also get to chose your pet, as well as take care of cows chicken and sheep.Plus there are tons of secret areas to explore, so what are you waiting for...buy Harvest Moon 2 now.......

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A very very very fun game, June 3, 2001

By A Customer

This review is from: Harvest Moon 2 (Game Cartridge)

This is one of the best games out there for game boy color.The Mayor of your town wants you to run a farm because the town is running low on money.He will give you 3 years to run the farm. Your town has buildings like a seed shop,A tool shop,A Church, A Livestock store,and more.You can choose to be a boy or a girl farmer.You can choose a pet has a dog or a cat.

You can have animals like cows,chickens,and sheep. Later on is the game you can have a horse and you can race him with other people.When you get your saddlebags you can use him as a shipping device.You can grow lots of kinds of crops.Like corn,peanuts,Watermelens,And lots more.You got to grow grass to store in your silo to feed your animals.Your farm has buildings like your house,cow barn,a chicken coop,A wood ben,And more building but you can build them later.More things on your farm includes a fishing pond,A crop field,And Animal pastures There is a mountian behind your farm where you can pick berries and mushrooms.Take a dip in the hot springs or just take a walk. This is a very very fun game And thats why I rate is five stars.