DORAEMON STORY OF SEASONS: Friends of the Great Kingdom
- November 1, 2022
- Marvelous Inc.
Get on SteamIn DORAEMON STORY OF SEASONS: Friends of the Great Kingdom, players join Doraemon and friends in a charming farm-life adventure. Cultivate crops, raise animals, and explore the massive kingdom with your favorite Nobita and Shizuka characters. Embark on exhilarating quests, build friendships, and create a thriving farm in this heartwarming crossover.
Nintendo Switch
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Playstation 4
Playstation 5
Windows
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Reviews
- The game features beautiful graphics and a charming art style that enhances the overall experience.
- Quality of life improvements make gameplay more enjoyable, including easier farming mechanics and a helpful quest log.
- The story is engaging and heartwarming, with well-developed characters that players can easily connect with.
- The gameplay can become repetitive and lacks depth compared to other farming sims, leading to a sense of boredom over time.
- Some players found the game to be short, finishing it within a single in-game year without much exploration.
- Fishing and mining mechanics are considered dull and could benefit from more engaging mini-games or challenges.
- story24 mentions
- 42 % positive mentions
- 46 % neutral mentions
- 13 % negative mentions
The story in this game is praised for its modern, heartwarming narrative that aligns well with the classic farming sim genre, featuring cute characters and a light-hearted, engaging plot. Players appreciate the depth and emotional resonance of the storyline, which is enhanced by quality-of-life improvements and a well-structured to-do list that guides them through the experience. Overall, it is considered a significant improvement over its predecessor, making it a must-play for fans of the genre.
“It is such a chill game and I love that there is so much story to it.”
“The game created a story very faithful to Fujio's style, which is to say very wholesome, lots of friendship, tension, final relief, and a tear-jerking ending.”
“The storylines are beautiful and, at the risk of overusing this word—heartwarming.”
“If you feel like it's worth the price for another untold story of Doraemon, then go for it.”
“Doesn't seem like you need to play the first one to understand this one (or the story) at all.”
“I just expected that it would be different because this is like a new storyline in a new world.”
- grinding15 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Overall, the grinding aspect of the game is described as purposeful and less repetitive, with engaging core gameplay loops that include farming, mining, and socializing. However, some players find the grinding to be somewhat boring and lacking depth, as the farming mechanics feel mundane and progression is too easy, leading to a lack of meaningful challenges. While it may not introduce revolutionary features, it remains enjoyable for fans of the farming sim genre.
“Although the story is very good, the gameplay itself is rather grindy and may I say, quite boring.”
“Farming has little impact on the game; it doesn't even matter which crop you grow, you always have enough money from fishing, and energy from the clinic's medicines.”
“Farming mechanics are exactly the same, barely any new gadgets, and a lot of them are still mundane, and the progression is too easy that there's almost nothing left for me to unlock by the third in-game month.”
- gameplay10 mentions
- 40 % positive mentions
- 30 % neutral mentions
- 30 % negative mentions
The gameplay features classic farming and social simulation mechanics reminiscent of Harvest Moon and Stardew Valley, with modern graphics and music enhancing the experience. While many players find the core loops of farming, mining, and socializing addictive, some criticize the gameplay for being grindy, lacking depth, and offering minimal improvements over previous entries in the series. Overall, it provides a chill and enjoyable experience, though some aspects may feel repetitive or too easy.
“It has classic HM/SOS gameplay, but the graphics, music, and story elements feel more modern.”
“Gameplay-wise, compared to the previous entry in the series, the gameplay is much improved.”
“Unfortunately, gameplay-wise, there's almost no change from the previous game.”
“Farming mechanics are exactly the same, barely any new gadgets, and a lot of them are still mundane. The progression is too easy, leaving almost nothing left for me to unlock by the third in-game month.”
“Honestly, it's not as deep as Stardew (what is?), but the core gameplay loops of farming, mining, socializing, and upgrading are addictive.”
- graphics6 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are praised for their modern yet wholesome art style, reminiscent of watercolor paintings, which enhances the overall experience and nostalgia for longtime fans of the franchise. Reviewers find the visuals to be beautiful and engaging, effectively drawing players into the village and its characters.
“It has classic HM/SOS gameplay, but the graphics, music, and story elements feel more modern.”
“The artwork is so wholesome and beautiful; it’s just as amazing, if not more so, than the first game, and it got me really invested in the village and characters.”
“I like the graphics of this game; it feels like painting with watercolor.”
- emotional6 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The emotional aspect of the game is highlighted by its beautiful artwork and touching storylines that foster deep investment in the characters and their relationships. Players find the narrative to be heartwarming and faithful to its source material, featuring themes of friendship, tension, and a poignant ending that resonates strongly. Overall, it is recommended for those seeking a wholesome gaming experience.
“The artwork is so wholesome and beautiful; it’s just as amazing, if not more so, than the first game, and it got me really invested in the village and characters.”
“Very interesting and touching gameplay.”
“The storylines are beautiful, and at the risk of overusing this word—heartwarming.”
- music2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The music in the game is described as calm and cheerful, contributing to a modern feel that complements its classic gameplay and graphics.
“It has classic HM/SOS gameplay, but the graphics, music, and story elements feel more modern.”
“The music is also calm and cheerful.”
- character development2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Reviewers note that character development is thoughtfully executed, enhancing the overall story and making it more engaging. Additionally, improvements in the design of town NPCs contribute positively to the character experience.
“The story is more interesting in my opinion, and the character design for town NPCs has improved a lot.”
“I didn't mind the cutscenes because the character development was very thoughtful.”
