Harvest Days: My Dream Farm
- July 25, 2024
- Family Devs
- 22h median play time
Get on Steam"Harvest Days: My Dream Farm" is a relaxing and engaging farm simulation game. Plant and tend to crops, raise animals, and customize your farm as you see fit. Build relationships with the local townsfolk and uncover secrets as you grow your dream farm into a thriving community. Immerse yourself in a charming world with beautiful graphics and a soothing soundtrack.
Nintendo Switch
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Reviews
- The game has a charming art style and fun character designs, making it visually appealing.
- There is a wide variety of activities to engage in, including farming, fishing, and crafting, which keeps gameplay interesting.
- The developers are responsive and actively working on updates, showing commitment to improving the game.
- The game suffers from numerous bugs and clunky controls, making it frustrating to play at times.
- Many players feel the game is too similar to Stardew Valley without offering enough unique content or improvements.
- The time management aspect is poorly balanced, with short days that make it difficult to accomplish tasks.
- grinding86 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be somewhat excessive, particularly in the early stages where energy depletion limits productivity, making it feel less rewarding. While the game offers a variety of activities like farming, crafting, and socializing, many reviewers note that the grind can detract from the overall relaxing experience they expect from a farming sim. Despite this, some players appreciate the addictive nature of the gameplay and the potential for deeper engagement as they progress.
“A bit grindy if you chase only the money.”
“All I was able to do was chop down 2 trees, plant 5 plots, and mine 2 rocks, and I was out of energy at noon on the shortest day setting. So much for this game being a relaxing dream farm with limited space for farming.”
“The economy is currently broken and farming is unrewarding other than skill leveling and leaving crops unharvested for decor.”
- graphics30 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 57 % neutral mentions
- 10 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with many praising the charming and unique art style reminiscent of titles like Harvest Moon and Wind Waker, while others note low-quality visuals and a flat aesthetic. Overall, players appreciate the improvements made by the developers and express excitement for future enhancements, highlighting the graphics as a fun and appealing aspect of the gameplay.
“Super fun and a lot to do, good graphics and I know the game will be amazing when it's complete.”
“Love the graphic style, can't wait to see more.”
“The graphics, like Dinkum, are simple but yet charming and have a unique appeal all their own.”
“Low quality graphics and very little to do in the game.”
“The aesthetic is a little flat, so hopefully there will be some polishing on that later.”
“I would compare Harvest Days to Dinkum somewhat simply because of graphics and gameplay.”
- gameplay26 mentions
- 12 % positive mentions
- 77 % neutral mentions
- 12 % negative mentions
Gameplay in this title features familiar farming mechanics such as planting crops, caring for animals, and fishing, reminiscent of games like Stardew Valley and Dinkum. However, players express frustration with certain mechanics, particularly the stamina system and unintuitive controls, while also noting the potential for unique features as the game develops. Overall, while the game shows promise with its distinct farming mechanics and recycling system, it requires further refinement to enhance the overall experience.
“Simple farming gameplay: plant crops, care for farm animals, go fishing, the usual kind of farm stuff.”
“As of version 0.9ea, I got about 24 hours of total gameplay to reach endgame.”
“I would compare Harvest Days to Dinkum somewhat simply because of graphics and gameplay.”
“Once I discovered the stamina mechanic, I had no desire to ever play this game again.”
“Some of the mechanics are not super intuitive, particularly the drag and drop to move items and the fact it seems you can only fill your watering can from one particular pond.”
“The mechanics need a lot more than just being ironed out.”
- story20 mentions
- 20 % positive mentions
- 65 % neutral mentions
- 15 % negative mentions
The story aspect of the game has received mixed feedback, with players expressing a desire for clearer quest markers and a more engaging narrative. While some quests feel repetitive and reminiscent of other games like Stardew Valley, there is hope that future updates will introduce unique story elements and mechanics. Overall, players appreciate the game's potential and variety of activities, but they seek a more developed storyline to enhance their experience.
“However, there are some differences which lead me to believe (or at least hope) that the developing team will eventually add their own unique story and mechanics to this game as it progresses.”
“Just started playing and I really love this game. It has so much to do in it, and the updates are really good. Keep up the good work! I think it is better than Stardew; the only thing I would like in the game is a good storyline.”
“With the same quests (almost verbatim), like Stardew.”
“Just exploring the game world (been fishing already) and following the story.”
“Fixing glitches with missions such as this: sometimes I cannot drop the item a specific character needs due to it showing the previous character's mission item.”
- stability12 mentions
- 17 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 83 % negative mentions
The game's stability has received mixed feedback, with some players experiencing minor glitches and bugs, particularly during the early access phase. While there are reports of freezing issues and mission-related glitches, the developers are actively addressing these problems with regular updates, which has helped mitigate frustration for many users. Overall, while not completely smooth, the game is considered playable, especially on platforms like the Steam Deck.
“I play on my Steam Deck and it runs great!”
“I wasn't able to play because my download of the game is buggy, mostly because it freezes when trying to start a new game. The farm name window is missing, and if I get to the point of choosing my character, the characters appear but the window does not, meaning the game is locking me out of being able to play it. I couldn't find any news of anyone else having this issue.”
“Fixing glitches with missions such as this: sometimes I cannot drop the item a specific character needs due to it showing the previous character's mission item.”
“So the game isn't the smoothest right now, and yes, like other people have said, it is a little buggy, but it is within 24 hours of early access release, so that's to be expected.”
- character development2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Reviewers appreciate the character development for its fun and silly design, highlighting the simplicity that enhances the overall appeal.
- music2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music aspect of the game is highlighted by the inclusion of live performances, creating a vibrant atmosphere that encourages players to return for scheduled celebrations. This feature adds a dynamic element to the gameplay, enhancing the overall experience.
“Perhaps a sign in town hall that says 'come back at 8pm for live music and celebration!' or something similar.”
- emotional2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players express disappointment in the emotional experience of the game due to frustrating controls, particularly with the camera, which led to feelings of motion sickness and ultimately caused them to abandon the game. This highlights a disconnect between expectations and the actual gameplay experience.
- optimization2 mentions
- 150 % positive mentions
- -100 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The game is primarily optimized for mouse and keyboard controls, with users noting that the controller experience lacks sufficient optimization.
“I played it with mouse and keyboard, and the controls felt perfectly optimized for my playstyle.”
“The game runs smoothly on my system, showcasing excellent optimization that enhances the overall experience.”
“The optimization for mouse and keyboard is impressive, making gameplay fluid and responsive.”
“Played it with mouse and keyboard; the controller wasn't optimized well enough.”
