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Harvest Moon: Back to Nature

Harvest Moon: Back to Nature

February 21, 2023
Natsume Inc.
4.5/5.0(1,433 reviews)

Genres

Simulation

Themes

rurallight-heartedromanticfriendshippeaceexplorationcompetition

Mechanics

resource-managementcraftingbuildingtime-managementmultiple-endingscharacter-creationdialoguecollectiblesexplorationmini-games
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About This Game

The PlayStation ur-text of the farm-life genre, returned through the PS Plus Premium classics catalogue. The loop it codified in 1999, crops and livestock by season, villagers to befriend, a marriage to earn, is the one every other game on this list inherited, and its cast went on to anchor Friends of Mineral Town. Unusually for the era it plays to a deadline: after three years the village judges your farm.

The re-release is straight emulation with rewind, quick saves and display filters, and no trophy support. Expect PS1 pacing, slow text and none of the quality-of-life a modern player assumes; the nostalgia is doing real work. As a playable piece of genre history at a budget price, or included with Premium, it earns the slot. Newcomers should start with Stardew and circle back.

Platforms

PS4
PS5

Multiplayer

Single Player Only

Game Information

ESRB Rating:ESRB Everyone

Gameplay

Modes
Single player
Perspective
Bird view / Isometric

Screenshots

Gameplay Video

Harvest Moon: Back to Nature ... (PS1) Gameplay

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Harvest Moon: Back to Nature — Frequently Asked Questions

Is Harvest Moon: Back to Nature worth playing?
Harvest Moon: Back to Nature is well received by players, holding an average score of 4.5 out of 5 across 1,433 reviews.
Is Harvest Moon: Back to Nature included with PlayStation Plus?
Yes — Harvest Moon: Back to Nature is part of the PlayStation Plus Premium game catalogue, so subscribers on that tier can play it at no extra cost.
Is Harvest Moon: Back to Nature single-player or multiplayer?
Harvest Moon: Back to Nature supports single player.
What platforms is Harvest Moon: Back to Nature available on?
Harvest Moon: Back to Nature is available on PS4 and PS5.
When did Harvest Moon: Back to Nature release?
Harvest Moon: Back to Nature released on February 21, 2023.
What is Harvest Moon: Back to Nature's age rating?
Harvest Moon: Back to Nature carries an ESRB rating of ESRB Everyone.