Home Sweet Home is the Best Harvest Moon from Natsume, but...

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  • Опубліковано 5 лис 2024

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  • @ianesgrecia8568
    @ianesgrecia8568 2 місяці тому +67

    Natsume farming games are 'evolving' but at such a slow pace that any other farming game already surpass them at EVERYTHING.

  • @AlexDayz
    @AlexDayz 2 місяці тому +113

    These game where already pretty rough, so not really shocked this one is as well. I try to give Natsume a chance, I really do, but there’s just so many other farming games I’d rather play that Harvest Moon

    • @davemeech
      @davemeech 2 місяці тому +16

      Agreed, stardew valley brought the genre to a much wider audience, and the genre is much more represented as a result with many more titles from other studios, most of which are evolving and polishing their systems much better and faster than both harvest moon and story of seasons titles.
      You have to reach a pretty high bar now.

    • @jimjamjams8237
      @jimjamjams8237 2 місяці тому

      @@davemeech ive played enough of stardew even got the legendary fishes. unfortunately theres no update for mobile, hence HM HSH was a nice addition to mobile despite lacking in some features. hoping they bring more to mobile

    • @-Tanger_ine-
      @-Tanger_ine- 2 місяці тому +4

      There’s so many better indie games too. Obv Stardew, but I’ve also really liked Roots of Pacha, Moonstone Island, and Cattails. Plus they get updated pretty often

  • @SelfieMasters
    @SelfieMasters 2 місяці тому +84

    Every Natsume HM game feels like a right step in the direction lately but they’re still not quite… there.
    But I really do hope and believe that with time, they will manage to give us a really good experience with their games one day!

  • @RoniStudio
    @RoniStudio 2 місяці тому +65

    This game need:
    1. running mode
    2. horse as a transportation
    3. insect catch

    • @StellaMariEstanislao
      @StellaMariEstanislao 2 місяці тому +3

      And harvest sprites

    • @pixeldes
      @pixeldes 2 місяці тому +2

      ​@@StellaMariEstanislao yeah! Harvest moon is not harvest moon without harvest sprites

    • @Narveloz
      @Narveloz 2 місяці тому +4

      1. let me add, barn feeding need to be auto, they still eat if you leave, no need stupid buggy montage where they bump and obstructing each other while trying to eat,
      2. slower time, each time go to barn took 2 hours wtf...

    • @L16htW4rr10r
      @L16htW4rr10r 2 місяці тому

      I thought horse was already a transportation

    • @GrimmOperation87
      @GrimmOperation87 Місяць тому

      And the ability to use a controller

  • @cutespooky
    @cutespooky 2 місяці тому +49

    Not the zoom in on the vibrating sheep 🤣

    • @cutespooky
      @cutespooky 2 місяці тому +3

      AND THE DISAPPEARING GIRL

  • @sapphirII
    @sapphirII 2 місяці тому +38

    I'm not a fan of Natsume currently with their bad games, but I wish more farming games implemented a mutation mechanic, allowing variants under some conditions.

    • @mableleaf2445
      @mableleaf2445 2 місяці тому

      I Loved that so much in light of Hope, it broke my Heart that they kicked the Mutation system after that

    • @chaossmith3864
      @chaossmith3864 Місяць тому +1

      ​@@mableleaf2445What do you mean? All of Natsume's farming sims have a mutation system. Unless this one suddenly doesn't?
      I know this because I've played every single one but this one, and own every single one but this one and Seeds of Memories....

    • @tinahoefs1455
      @tinahoefs1455 10 днів тому +1

      ​@chaossmith3864 You're correct that they all do have mutations including the mobile game.

    • @mableleaf2445
      @mableleaf2445 10 днів тому +1

      @@chaossmith3864 Sorry I was only referring to Winds of anthos, the following title to light of Hope. It seems I haven't played it for long enough to get to notice the Mutationsystem, I just thought it has been kicked in this game.

  • @Malgamus
    @Malgamus 2 місяці тому +11

    Just started playing this and I’m enjoying it. It is by far the best Natsume HM game. I was about to write it off for being on mobile but I’m glad I tried it. I like that it’s a smaller world. While I finished WoA, the world was way bigger than it needed to be and felt empty. I really like the auto walk feature on the map for getting around too.

  • @JeanPaul-wu9pr
    @JeanPaul-wu9pr 2 місяці тому +25

    Nice review, in the mines you just need to tap the exclamation mark and you will naturally avoid the rock falls. You don’t have to move like in Winds of Anthos.

    • @kimbarlieclark196
      @kimbarlieclark196 2 місяці тому

      Omg your comment is so helpful 😱😍

    • @L16htW4rr10r
      @L16htW4rr10r 2 місяці тому

      Or if you dig many tiles, you are moving and avoiding the falling stone lel

  • @zillo1600
    @zillo1600 2 місяці тому +18

    I like the concept to try to bring crop rotations into the game something you have to consider in real life too but I think it is very difficult to make right and not be annoying to the player. Rune Factory 4 had something like that too and there I kind of liked it.
    Still I think this harvest moon is again not something for me. Sadly the natsume harvest moon games just don't klick with me.

  • @Redge.
    @Redge. 2 місяці тому +21

    My qualm is that, currently, neither Android or IOS have cloud save / sync between devices. For me, the appeal of mobile games is playing the same save on my tablet OR phone.

    • @JoshGamingGarden
      @JoshGamingGarden  2 місяці тому +6

      Yes! It's such a missed opportunity, especially since both platforms have tools to enable cloud saving. I found out (after my video) that if you delete the app, at least on Android, it will also delete your save file.

  • @mobatest5361
    @mobatest5361 2 місяці тому +14

    I will always hate what Natsume did when they posted a "20th Anniversary" message on their website even if the games that they released is no longer the same "Harvest Moon" game. They really milked the title for what it's worth. This is misleading. Harvest Moon is my childhood. I will never play a "Harvest Moon" game released by Natsume.
    The post in case you are interested and you haven't read the post:
    "It all started 20 years ago when we took a chance to bring an unknown farming simulation game to the US, back when no farming game genre existed. After 20 years, we are very proud that Harvest Moon has grown up to be one of the best known non-violent and family-friendly games in the entire video game universe thanks to the continued support of loyal Harvest Moon fans. We hope you will find your favorite games you used to play among the games listed below.
    We sincerely appreciate your support for the past 20 years, and appreciate your continued support for many years to come!"

    • @JoshGamingGarden
      @JoshGamingGarden  2 місяці тому +13

      I know! 😭 I get why they do it as a business, but I really dislike it. There are still people who don't know, try the games and wonder why they're completely different from older Harvest Moon games. I would feel better about it if they changed the name, but they know that the name sells more than the gameplay.

    • @mobatest5361
      @mobatest5361 2 місяці тому +5

      @@JoshGamingGarden Agree 100%. They are shaddy for doing this. As a fan, I feel so cheated. I'll never pick up any Harvest oon games released by Natsume. I love watching your vids tho so I'm here lol

    • @AlexDayz
      @AlexDayz 2 місяці тому +1

      @@JoshGamingGarden Agreed. It’s one of the main reasons it took me so long to get into the games since I was so confused about the whole split. One I figured it out I tried Pioneers of Olive Town and have loved farming games ever since

    • @Patollinka
      @Patollinka Місяць тому +1

      Ok SoS it's also not the same, so don't tell m that Natsume did nothing. They love this franchise!
      It is like parents divorce...... after your parents get divorced, your dad is still ur dad and mom is mom, they call U child and they don't change your name.
      I hate how ppl spread hate....

    • @chaossmith3864
      @chaossmith3864 Місяць тому +1

      I mean they did though? They localized the franchise back when it was a huge risk to do so.
      They're not claiming to have made the franchise. (It's not like Marvelous created the franchise either, but it's apparently okay if they get credit for it....)

  • @SirKupoNut
    @SirKupoNut 2 місяці тому +11

    I feel like they should be rewarded just for the pricing model but I know I won't really play it. Imagine this kind of game, with more time in the oven and on console. Would be so much better

  • @HeitjeS
    @HeitjeS 2 місяці тому +4

    Thank you for the detailed review!

  • @danielmatson4209
    @danielmatson4209 2 місяці тому +9

    While this does have many rough spots, this feels like the right move for Natsume. Harvest Moon is never going to be preferable to Story of Seasons on console. If the polish them more, farming games that play well on mobile are much harder to come by.

  • @xxcamelia
    @xxcamelia 2 місяці тому +16

    Ngl I already knew the characters would be bland just by watching the trailer

  • @lunaryune
    @lunaryune 2 місяці тому +6

    I love them animal design in this game. I hate it when they look super round and too cutesy

  • @microwave7512
    @microwave7512 2 місяці тому +5

    I critique Harvest Moon and Story of Seasons alot, but thats just because I loved these games as a kid. I used to play hours of this with my Dad❤ I think it's time that I accept that this game isn't going to be as good as it was in the old days😢

    • @microwave7512
      @microwave7512 2 місяці тому

      Thank you for your reviews Josh!

  • @Alfredopizzaluver151
    @Alfredopizzaluver151 2 місяці тому +4

    The Harvest Moon company seems to be slowly improving, but that’s a part of the problem, they need to let devs have time to make a good enough game. Constantly putting out low quality games is bad for their business, especially with better games coming from other places every year.

  • @wexon4840
    @wexon4840 2 місяці тому +17

    lots of bugs from me

    • @wexon4840
      @wexon4840 2 місяці тому +2

      or maybe its just for Android device 😢

    • @manoelaxerri7643
      @manoelaxerri7643 2 місяці тому +1

      The worst thing is that they have the same bugs as Winds of Anthos

  • @cyclingonplants7444
    @cyclingonplants7444 2 місяці тому

    Hi Josh 😊 I have been playing this game for a couple of days and I LOVE it! I played Harvest Moon (the very first one) on GameCube back in ..... a long time ago!LOL I think it's very well done for a mobile game and it's fun to have this to play when I'm waiting somewhere and need to pass the time. The animals are super cute and I have enjoy the music and running around foraging. I just bought a fishing rod so I will trying that later. I am an old lady of 60 though so not sure if I have the same needs from a game as all you younger folks. I thought the $24.99 price CAD was very reasonable for this content and no other money sinks involved like some of the other online farming games. Those really make me angry!

  • @neontyler6663
    @neontyler6663 2 місяці тому +1

    I actually love this new game tbh. love the new farming mechanics they brought here,
    can’t wait for their future updates ❤

  • @-Tanger_ine-
    @-Tanger_ine- 2 місяці тому +1

    A good farming game for mobile that’s free is The Farm Sassy Princess (ridiculous name ik). Very simple though, three love interests and pretty silly. I wish they had more games like it on mobile.

  • @tiffanykeefe2368
    @tiffanykeefe2368 2 місяці тому +2

    Might get it for the winter when stormy days knock out the power

  • @StunkoBungusJrIII-j4y
    @StunkoBungusJrIII-j4y 2 дні тому

    The thousand injuries of Natsume I had borne as I best could, but when they ventured upon insult I vowed revenge. You, who so well know the nature of my soul, will not suppose, however, that gave utterance to a threat. At length I would be avenged; this was a point definitely, settled --but the very definitiveness with which it was resolved precluded the idea of risk. I must not only punish but punish with impunity. A wrong is unredressed when retribution overtakes its redresser. It is equally unredressed when the avenger fails to make himself felt as such to him who has done the wrong.

  • @Vic_Coco
    @Vic_Coco 7 днів тому

    I can’t wait for 10 years from now when Natsume finally catches up with other farming games

  • @Pam-ye3ie
    @Pam-ye3ie 2 місяці тому +2

    I was playing Home Sweet Home for quite some time and I have to say that it is a game that I like a lot, although it has both things that I like and that I don't
    Personally I like that festivals appear thanks to you, although it is frustrating that in the first year you miss most of them because of it, but unlike most games with the style of "help rebuild the town" in this one I really feel that things are moving forward. For example, at the beginning most of the neighbors' crops were dead, as well as there were just few people in the town, but as you advance the crops are alive again, people leave their homes and tourist come to visit. It really makes me feel like our presence there really helps the village, for the most of other games it was just create or restore something and everything remained the same, I like the progression mode of the village as you progress through the game. Personally, I really like the fishing game, although I understand that it stresses out if you don't realize at first that some fish should only be able to catch later
    Even so, I would appreciate improvements such as being able to ride horses in the village, an improvement in the AI in the animals (many times they bug or go for food that is just occupied by another animal) more customizable things, improved controls, cloud saving, graphics adjustment, that birthdays have more importance (not much, one or two special dialogue is enough, but as far as I saw NPCs only react to your birthday), etc
    It's a game that I think has a lot of future if they update (I doubt they will add content updates, but it's worth dreaming), because it has a lot to give if they know how to take advantage of it. It's not a wonderful and perfect game, but it does feel nice to play (at least for me) even though it doesn't feel like a game mobile game (What I'm grateful for, I'm tired of the Candy Crush variations)
    While one thing I'm sure we can all agree on is that it's WAY too expensive, it would get more attention if it was priced similarly to Stardew Valley

  • @oniwaski8353
    @oniwaski8353 2 місяці тому

    I am always happy to see how much more Natsume is progressing on thier farming sims. They have only gotten better each game.
    But sadly, being a cell phone only game, even though the price is amazing for a new game, i simply won't be buying it. It's personal, but i just don't enjoy games on my phone or tablet.
    If a pc or console release comes out at a later date, even at a higher price, I will buy it~

  • @MiguiMonkey
    @MiguiMonkey 2 місяці тому

    The "underworld" caught me off guard! OMG what?!

  • @Mike-or2cv
    @Mike-or2cv 2 місяці тому +3

    That grass with the plants sticked out looks so bad. Also the camera in the mine is terribble...

  • @Chuchayra
    @Chuchayra 2 місяці тому +2

    It's a shame, horses are only for racing. Whereas everywhere I go I walk, and that makes me sick.

  • @fearmyspork3450
    @fearmyspork3450 2 місяці тому +1

    playing this since i dont like lugging my switch to work.. its not terrible but feels like its missing the charm of past games before they broke off to SoS

  • @RaftechGaming89
    @RaftechGaming89 2 місяці тому

    the house interior changing is almost similar on how they implement it on Ragnarok Mobile Eternal Love

  • @leonelsantizo5281
    @leonelsantizo5281 2 місяці тому

    Shot for everytime Josh says Winds of Anthos

  • @mbuckley3828
    @mbuckley3828 2 місяці тому

    So are there mounts (buyable or capturable) in this game after all to get around the map faster after all, even if not available until later in the game?
    Also, is the game receiving updates by the developer at this time still or is it completely finished and not being developed any further by Natsume at this point?

  • @lissajay5866
    @lissajay5866 2 місяці тому

    I like this game, a lot! I wonder what the bus station and tunnels are for?

    • @JoshGamingGarden
      @JoshGamingGarden  2 місяці тому +1

      I think they're only decorative, just to show how people come in and out of Alba.

  • @naseraltaee
    @naseraltaee 2 місяці тому

    Regardless of optimization and performance, considering only the controls, would you recommend PC over other versions of the game?

  • @Hana-jc1le
    @Hana-jc1le 2 місяці тому

    Harvest moon is supposed to be not compatible with my devices so i decided to install the apk and surprised it's working perfectly,i really don't get it

  • @ashyxt
    @ashyxt Місяць тому

    what tablet are you using to attain such a smooth framerate?

  • @cutejustice
    @cutejustice 2 місяці тому

    I wish the colors weren’t so muted though. Is it possible to slap a reshade on that game? 😂

  • @ronaldjeremiahdeleon1730
    @ronaldjeremiahdeleon1730 Місяць тому

    Question : I finish the game will there be an update on the story?

  • @captainfach
    @captainfach 2 місяці тому

    Your French I was wondering what your accent was but it didn't sound French to me but I always loved it

  • @reder36o68
    @reder36o68 2 місяці тому

    Am I'm missing something I'm on android but it's not showing up in the Google play store?

  • @bibo6574
    @bibo6574 2 місяці тому

    Do they have the dwarfs or spirit sprite that helps water the crops ?

  • @Inocchy
    @Inocchy Місяць тому

    can you play the game on Android with controller? how it would be looks like/?

  • @lucyk.5163
    @lucyk.5163 2 місяці тому

    It was not released in Japan?! At least I can't find it on the Japanese itunes store?!

    • @JoshGamingGarden
      @JoshGamingGarden  2 місяці тому +3

      No, Natsume typically doesn't release their Harvest Moon games in Japan.

  • @bluefox2844
    @bluefox2844 2 місяці тому +1

    Generic is what the new harvest moon series does best

  • @Meowichelle
    @Meowichelle 2 місяці тому

    aww i wasnt able to choose my own birthday , im playing on my phone

  • @lukep.
    @lukep. 2 місяці тому +1

    Hi Josh, do you plan to do a follow-up review of Coral Island? 🪸 🏝️

  • @SteveT-0
    @SteveT-0 2 місяці тому

    First thought: New farming game, cool!!
    Second thought: it's mobile.. NOOOOOOOOPPPPPEEEEE!!!!

  • @JerryLafond-mi7py
    @JerryLafond-mi7py 2 місяці тому

    Hey Josh, enjoy your gaming garden posts.
    When playing home sweet home, mining at floor 34 to floor 35, the screen freezes, unable to move forward. Is it a glitch/bug?

    • @JoshGamingGarden
      @JoshGamingGarden  2 місяці тому

      I'm still only at level 30, but that definitely sounds like a bug! I think I've seen other people mentioning the same issue, so hoping it gets fixed.

    • @JerryLafond-mi7py
      @JerryLafond-mi7py 2 місяці тому

      @@JoshGamingGarden thanks for the reply Josh. Decided to reset my I-pad and (yea) it solved the “freeze situation”.
      Managed to continue in the mine and even got Peter to expand the mine to max floor 90. Now I can reach the bottom and collect all ores/gems. Hooray for me!

  • @johnmillington2719
    @johnmillington2719 2 місяці тому

    Does this let you use controller

  • @chaiyarodliang83
    @chaiyarodliang83 2 місяці тому

    It's weird but true, it seems like the game could have been better but the creators chose not to make it, I understand that this is made for mobile devices, not consoles, but the game is not suitable for direct contact either.😅

  • @MoreLikeCryraxx
    @MoreLikeCryraxx 2 місяці тому

    I'm sorry this is so off topic, but I'm learning French right now.
    Why do you say tu vas avoir chaud instead of tu vas être chaud? Être is literally to be instead of to have 😂 it also confuses me why it's je suis fatigué but j'ai sommeil. I am vs I have. I LOVE the language so much, it's just so confusing sometimes 🖤

  • @suicune2001
    @suicune2001 2 місяці тому +1

    The game looks nice but not being able to marry until after you've completed the story is one of the issues I have with RF 5. Just knowing marriage is so far out of my reach is annoying. And I'm not going to go through all that effort for bland characters. Sounds like another pass. It does sound like they are making the game better every time but it seems like they just keep recycling the same old characters in every game. While part of me would love to see Ford in another SOS game, I think he would feel out of place.

    • @KryaDiere
      @KryaDiere 2 місяці тому +1

      What?? No I definitely got married before I completed the story in RF5. Where did you read this? Maybe it was old news.

    • @suicune2001
      @suicune2001 2 місяці тому

      @@KryaDiere I could swear when it first came out people said you have to beat the story to unlock marriage. I could be wrong on that. Maybe it was the specific candidate I was thinking of.

  • @Ivan-xh7uc
    @Ivan-xh7uc 2 місяці тому

    what????! you can chop the tree trunk????!!

  • @udangbelalang
    @udangbelalang 2 місяці тому

    I wish natsume will add more npc ,

  • @muziebmulyanaofficial9438
    @muziebmulyanaofficial9438 2 місяці тому

    can i marry the harvest goddess? coincidentally i just got the blue father

  • @buzzlightyear832
    @buzzlightyear832 2 місяці тому

    Does anyone got black floor in mining cave? 😂

  • @voidninja9134
    @voidninja9134 2 місяці тому +2

    It's too small game and nothing much to do

  • @fynn3016
    @fynn3016 2 місяці тому +1

    I think these Natsume HM Games look so generic... characters look boring, world looks boring, gameplay looks copy and pasted. But i think thats the difference between dev´s just doing their job and passionate dev´s

  • @Icyangel10
    @Icyangel10 2 місяці тому

    I can't help but think of Harvest Town which also has a fast travel via map function.(It's even slightly faster than walking)
    Harvest Town is an app farming life sim that was accused of being a copy of Stardew Valley. Admittedly the character sprites(not the portraits) are similar & you have bathhouse that's fixed up area by area thanks to giving bundles(some are kind of hard to get & take a lot.of resources) but it's got a lot different.(I have complains but being a ripoff is the least of my issues) The game starts with you as an elder thinking back on life & wishing you had done things differently as things changed after moving out of your home town. By some miracle you're taken back in time & given a second chance.
    I had to stop playing because I hoarded too much, still a WIP so I finished what the story had so far & I needed to get away from the microtransactions. The game is free but it has season passes for decorations for your farm.(Sometimes interesting stuff like your own island before Ginger island was a thing & an unlimited storage place you can pay a little to add more spots) Not to mention at the start your farm has areas blocked off & you need to either pay money or level your farm up.high enough to unlock more room.

  • @MoreLikeCryraxx
    @MoreLikeCryraxx 2 місяці тому +1

    For $17.99 for MOBILE the game needs to look way, way better than this...I can't even get past the horrible graphics to care about the game. It's so bad.

  • @zelphyntenta9309
    @zelphyntenta9309 2 місяці тому +1

    Harvest Moon used to be the goat in this genre. What happened?

    • @JoshGamingGarden
      @JoshGamingGarden  2 місяці тому +6

      The Harvest Moon games after 2014 are being made by a different developer. The original series was renamed to Story of Seasons!

    • @zelphyntenta9309
      @zelphyntenta9309 2 місяці тому

      @@JoshGamingGarden oh, that explains it.

  • @tinahoefs1455
    @tinahoefs1455 2 місяці тому +7

    They stole the favorite food for animals from wylde flowers. In wylde flowers it helps you breed special colored animals.

  • @Imagirl2
    @Imagirl2 2 місяці тому +1

    The second you said ios, I raaaannn to the app store. The second I saw that they ask €20 for a mobile game, I ran back here even faster because how dare they 😂

  • @박켄윤
    @박켄윤 Місяць тому

    Can you get married on this game?

  • @CrazyMautty
    @CrazyMautty 2 місяці тому

    Thought it was weird I hadn't heard about a new HM game. Then "Oh, its mobile trash..." hit like a freight train.

  • @misoo7350
    @misoo7350 2 місяці тому

    Truee the character looks bland

  • @Narveloz
    @Narveloz 2 місяці тому

    too many bugs

  • @michelangelo711
    @michelangelo711 2 місяці тому +1

    I like chicken model in this game

  • @AbigailAgustin-ij9dp
    @AbigailAgustin-ij9dp 2 місяці тому

    I played until chapter 5,and then I got really bored,wylde flower is far better than this

    • @JoshGamingGarden
      @JoshGamingGarden  2 місяці тому +1

      Wylde Flowers has so much more care poured into it! If you have Apple Arcade it's certainly a better option.

    • @AbigailAgustin-ij9dp
      @AbigailAgustin-ij9dp 2 місяці тому

      @@JoshGamingGarden yeah i subscribed to apple arcade

  • @kalythai
    @kalythai 6 днів тому

    No thanks.

  • @PeggingCryptids
    @PeggingCryptids 2 місяці тому +8

    Unfortunately you can not take the horse out

    • @JoshGamingGarden
      @JoshGamingGarden  2 місяці тому +10

      That is so unfortunate 😭

    • @PeggingCryptids
      @PeggingCryptids 2 місяці тому +2

      It really is when the horses are very pretty, and it would allow you to move faster. Maybe if enough people provide feedback, they will do an update in the future.

    • @Mr_Red.25
      @Mr_Red.25 2 місяці тому +2

      Damn that sucks

    • @moosemousse
      @moosemousse 2 місяці тому

      I was so mad when I found out the hard way! At first I thought maybe you need to train it or something but what is the point of the horse then! So annoyed. At least I got the horse on the day Philip was doing 30% sale…