Story Of Seasons

In 2014, however, Marvelous Inc. announced that the latest installment in the series would be localized by their American publishing brand Xseed Games under the new series title Story of Seasons. Over a period of time, the player tends to crops and livestock, befriends nearby townsfolk, and eventually marries and starts a family. The most common story line of the series involves the player taking over a farm that no longer has an owner tending to it, growing crops, raising livestock, making friends with the town's people and creating a family while running a successful farm. With a limited time and limited energy, the player has to find a balance between these in order to accomplish their work for the day. Crops are the primary source of income in Story of Seasons. In order for crops to grow the player must first clear the field from weeds, rocks, boulders, branches, and stumps. The player must continue to water the crop daily, but it isn't required on a rainy day, and as time goes on the crop will be ready for harvesting. In some games, a greenhouse or basement can be used during the winter to grow crops. Turnips, potatoes, tomatoes and corn are staple crops of the series, introduced in the first game. Grass may also be grown and harvested as animal fodder. The secondary source of income in the games is purchasing, caring for, and raising livestock. Giving animals attention will increase their affection towards the player and may increase the quality of their products. Neglecting the animals' needs may lead to sickness and even death. The first Harvest Moon only had cows and chickens, which were housed in a barn and chicken coop and fed the same fodder.