Harvest Moon: Back to Nature: Gameplay, Platforms and Key Facts

Harvest Moon: Back to Nature (1999) is a role-playing (rpg), simulator video game developed by Victor Interactive Software, available on PS3, PS1, PSP. It holds an aggregated critic and player score of 86/100 on IGDB.

What is Harvest Moon: Back to Nature about?

Natsume's farm simulation series makes its debut on the PlayStation with Harvest Moon: Back to Nature. It is the first Harvest Moon game for a non-Nintendo console. Starting with a few rudimentary implements and very little money, players begin the arduous task of reviving their grandfather's farm and thereby claiming their place as its rightful heir.

Players are given three years to achieve this goal. A year consists of four seasons, each of which lasts 30 days. Different crops can be planted each season, but before the seeds can be planted, the land must be cleared and then the soil tilled.

Seeds must also be watered until the fruit or vegetable matures. Once the crops are ready for harvest, they can be placed in a shipping bin where they'll be collected and paid for. In addition to farming, players will interact with local villagers and partake in seasonal events such as the Tomato

Key details

Harvest Moon: Back to Nature was released in 1999 and supports single player. Platforms: PS3, PS1, PSP. Developer: Victor Interactive Software.

Should you play Harvest Moon: Back to Nature?

With a 86/100 aggregate score, Harvest Moon: Back to Nature ranks among the best-reviewed games in its genre and is widely considered a must-play.