Harvest Moon: Mad Dash

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Harvest Moon: Mad Dash is a single player and multiplayer casual simulation game with a fantasy theme. It was developed by Appci Inc. and was released on August 21, 2020. It received negative reviews from critics and mostly positive reviews from players.

Go solo or take a few friends along for the frenzy! Harvest, fish, milk, and more as you fullfil orders to complete each level! Things may start out easy, but you'll hit the beach, the farm, and even the Underworld as you progress through the game! Have you ever tried to grow crops with molten lava falling on them?! That and other obstacles await you as you and your friends try to clear all the le…

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story3 positive mentions

grinding3 negative mentions

Fun and unique puzzle game that combines fast-paced block placing with elements of the Harvest Moon franchise.
The game offers a relaxing experience with progressively complex levels, making it enjoyable for both solo and co-op play.
Adorable aesthetic and engaging gameplay that can be fun in short bursts, especially for fans of puzzle games.

Controls can be difficult to manage with keyboard, and there is no quit button, requiring players to Alt+Tab to exit.
The game can feel repetitive and lacks additional modes or content, making it less appealing for long play sessions.
Some players feel the price is too high for the amount of content offered, suggesting it would be better suited as a free-to-play title.

grinding
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Players find the grinding aspect of the game less appealing compared to other titles that offer a more engaging story mode and character development, suggesting a preference for games that combine frantic farming with narrative depth.
- “The grinding in this game feels endless and tedious, making it hard to stay engaged.”
- “I find the repetitive tasks to be a major drawback; it takes away from the overall enjoyment.”
- “The lack of variety in grinding makes it feel like a chore rather than a fun challenge.”
story
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The game is praised for its fun cooperative puzzle mechanics, but some players prefer a different title that features a more engaging story mode with rich character development.
- “The story mode is rich with character development and engaging narratives that enhance the gameplay experience.”
- “I love how the story intertwines with the gameplay, making every puzzle feel meaningful and connected.”
- “The characters are well-written and add depth to the overall experience, making the story a highlight of the game.”
- “Fun co-op puzzle game, but I prefer frantic farming more because it has a story mode with a lot of character that you can use.”
graphics
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The graphics are described as super adorable, but the options for adjusting detail levels are limited and ineffective. Reviewers note that the visuals feel dated and lack challenge, contributing to a sense of hollowness in the gameplay experience.
- “The overall aesthetic is super adorable as well!”
- “The only graphics setting is a low/medium/high detail toggle, which doesn't really seem to do much of anything.”
- “The dated visuals and repetitive music make the almost complete lack of challenge feel hollow.”
- “There are no additional modes or content, which further highlights the lackluster graphics.”
gameplay
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The gameplay is straightforward and largely consistent with what is showcased in videos, featuring basic mechanics such as navigating around obstacles like rocks and following on-screen orders for managing crops.
- “The gameplay itself doesn't change much from what I've seen on YouTube.”
- “Gameplay: pretty straightforward.”
- “Other mechanics include obstacles such as rocks that block you from moving and orders that show up on the bottom of the screen for various crops.”
monetization
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Reviewers express a strong dislike for the free-to-play (F2P) model, suggesting that the game would be better suited as a free title with microtransactions rather than its current monetization approach.
- “As much as I dislike the whole concept of free-to-play, this game really seems like it would be more suitable as a free game with microtransactions.”
- “As much as I hate the whole concept of free-to-play, this game really seems like it would be more suitable as a free game with microtransactions.”
- “The monetization model feels overly aggressive and detracts from the overall experience.”
- “It's frustrating to see that progress is heavily gated behind paywalls, making it hard to enjoy the game without spending money.”
music
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The music in the game is criticized for being repetitive and lacking variety, contributing to a sense of monotony alongside dated visuals and a lack of challenge in gameplay. This combination leaves players feeling that mastering stages lacks meaningful satisfaction.
- “The almost complete lack of challenge makes mastering stages feel hollow.”
- “The visuals are dated and the music is repetitive.”
- “There are no additional modes or content to enhance the experience.”
emotional
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Mad Dash successfully combines top-tier puzzle gameplay with a strong emotional resonance reminiscent of the Harvest Moon series, effectively engaging players on both a cognitive and emotional level.
- “Mad Dash plays like a top-tier puzzle game while staying impressively true to the emotional appeal of the Harvest Moon series.”

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Harvest Moon: Mad Dash is a casual simulation game with fantasy theme.

Harvest Moon: Mad Dash is available on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, iPhone and others.

Harvest Moon: Mad Dash was released on August 21, 2020.

Harvest Moon: Mad Dash was developed by Appci Inc..

Harvest Moon: Mad Dash has received negative reviews from players and negative reviews from critics. Most players liked this game for its story but disliked it for its grinding.

Harvest Moon: Mad Dash is a single player game with multiplayer and local co-op support.

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