- New generation
Revisit this iconic community with updated systems, character designs, and visuals that revitalize Forgotten Valley while maintaining the charm that made the original a classic. - Your story
With a diverse character creation suite, including non-binary pronoun options for the first time, you can truly be who you want. And all eight eligible marriage candidates—including the new bachelor Gordy—are available for romance regardless of your chosen gender. - Farming simulation
The original’s unique farming features have been updated to include new facility upgrades to build, more hybrid crops to grow, all-new tools to use, and the ability to breed goats and sheep. - A break
There’s more to a wonderful life than just farming. Take pictures of your family with the new camera feature, dress up in your favorite outfits, or help your fellow residents with their requests.
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Story of Seasons: A Wonderful Life Standard Edition – Nintendo Switch
$15.00 – $24.00
Available in stock
Description
Additional information
| Edition | Standard Edition, Premium Edition |
|---|---|
| Platform | Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X |
| Color Category | Multi |
| Game Franchise | Story of Seasons |
| Game Series | A Wonderful Life |
| Publisher | Xseed Games |
| Software Format | Physical |
| Manufacturer's Warranty - Parts | None |
| Product Name | Story of Seasons: A Wonderful Life |
| Manufacturer's Warranty - Labor | None |
| Brand | XSEED Games |
| Compatible Platform(s) | Nintendo Switch |
| ESRB Rating | E (Everyone) |
| Video Game Content Included | Full game |
| UPC | 859716006888, 859716006895, 859716006901, 859716006918, 859716006925, 859716006932 |
Reviews (40)
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AdamS –
Graphics drastically improved gameplay itself is a miss for me. Doesn’t feel as task oriented as it’s predecessors and felt more driven towards interacting with other townspeople. I feel like they limited some of the openness of the predecessors as well. I do however love the much improved upon graphics but everything else is a miss for me.
Danny –
Not sure where to start, your forced to get married, plantint seed lot is tiny. And the biggest one there is 10 days a month, not 30 like before and time still passes by just as fast. Wasted 50 bucks pioneers of olive town was way better
LuxuryBlue –
Keeps much of the spirit of the original game while streamlining UIs and adding several more character events and other features (such as a the request board) that inhance gameplay. Working the fields/ranch is much less tedious with new hitbox mechanics. If you loved the original and have continued to enjoy new additions to the series over the years, you definitely need to try this one out!
cat123 –
I never played the original A Wonderful Life so I can’t compare this new version to that one, but as a long time fan of the Harvest Moon and now Story of Seasons series, my feelings about this entry are complicated. I want to like it but if I’m honest, I feel lukewarm about it. It’s fun, but it’s monotonous and too simple and somewhat shallow… I can’t seem to put it down but I also find myself wishing there was more to it.
The positives: the artwork is cute and the graphics have been updated. They aren’t the most detailed or realistic looking, but there’s a nostalgic edge that is nice. It also comes with a little booklet of tips, which is fun to read and look at. One major upgrade is that you’re able to choose your look, pronouns, and clothing, none of it tied to a certain gender. You’re also able to woo whichever person you like, whether they’re a bachelor or a bachelorette, again this is not tied to gender which is a great improvement over past games. The animals are cute. Nothing in the game is surprising, you’re able to do everything you’d expect on a farm: raise animals, farm the land, befriend your neighbors, cook, expand your house / farm buildings. It’s a simple, yet classic, game formula. You can give townsfolk multiple gifts a day which makes befriending them fairly easy.
The negatives: while updated, it doesn’t really feel that modern. There are only ten in-game days so the seasons feel very short. Each day lasts about 30 minutes of real time, so it feels quick but also drags at the same time. The town itself is small with not much personality. The fields are very small and you don’t have to clean up your farmland, making it feel less farm oriented and more focused on getting married, having a child, etc. I wouldn’t really mind this if I enjoyed getting to know the townsfolk, but they don’t say much of anything exciting or unique and it can get quite repetitive. The controls feel clunky. The mining, which used to be one of my favorite parts in past games, is so boring in this version… You just click the same button over and over again and dig in the same small area. It’s a drag.
That’s my feeling about this whole game, I think, is that it’s a drag. For how far games have come, this one just doesn’t feel modern enough, even as a remake. I’m going to keep playing for a while longer but I can see myself getting bored quickly as there doesn’t seem to be any complexity or interesting story or special mechanics or unique things to do. It feels almost like a mobile game… and at $40, it feels overpriced. I would wait for this to go on sale as I regret paying full price for it. I still love Story of Seasons as a series but this is probably one of the weaker entries, in my opinion.
Deeane –
If you go into this game expecting it to be similiar to Stardew Valley or the newer Story of Seasons games, or even the last few entries in the Harvest Moon series for Wii and GameCube, you night be disappointed. SoS A Wonderful Life is very true to the original GameCube version, including the changes made to the following installment, Harvest Moon: Another Wonderful Life where the MC is a girl and they tweaked the formula a bit to make the timeline a bit shorter, added more cutscenes, etc. If you played the original GameCube games, you’ll probably enjoy this mainly out of nostalgia, but for newer fans of the series you might be disappointed by the simplicity and slower pace of advancement for your farm. Still, I think the game is worth a try, though I might be biased!
Kumorichii –
You have had to play this when it was on the GameCube. This just brings back nostalgia. Of course this isnt as “fun” or have many other things to do compared to stardew vally or other newer farm games. There isn’t a whole lot of lots to grow crops. So those who havent played this before and played the newer farm games, this might be trash for you. But this was fun during its time. I love it and i love all the simple limited things. I enjoyed it as a kid and as an adult I enjoy it as much.
AM00dy –
People who don’t like the game clearly have never played the original. It’s a nostalgic feel. The game is a freeform farm life simulation with trigger events. I have been waiting for a remake for 20+ years now. I’m very happy with how this game turned out. It is very similar to the original with some updates. I hated the Story of Seasons Olive Town and Mineral Town games because time passed so quickly. The other games were also were very task-based, which didnt leave time for talking to townsfolk or activities off the farm. For this game, A Wonderful Life, it promotes more of a work-life-balance. I think anyone who likes farming and community would like this game. I do, however, believe anyone with a short attention span and little patience would not like the game. The reason for this is because the game is sort of slowed down (not in a bad way). It’s literally like country livin’. Life slows down and you have your farm tasks but you also need community and hobbies (fishing, mining, etc.). I enjoy the gameplay, and I’d highly recommend it.
Tyler –
They did a great job sticking to the initial game, but adding just a bit to make it different. Very fun so far.
user762104 –
Very relaxing. I’ve played the other 2 switch titles in the series, and this one, while having less to do in terms of mining and crafting, focuses a lot more on story and relationship building with the townspeople. I still fill the whole day with things to do, and it feels a lot less tedious of a game to upgrade tools and facilities in compared to the other titles.
DiannaZ –
I bought this game for my daughter. She loved the original that was on the Game Cube. She is so happy with the game. It’s lots of fun to play.
Mia90 –
I’m really enjoying this remake. I played the crap out of the original because I loved how the game was difficult at times but not to difficult, as well as for the characters and that you’re game and you’re characters story runs in chapters. The remake does not disappoint in those aspects. I really enjoy the art style although I do prefer the originals. The
Creators just did really well again like in friends of mineral town remake. These games are really near to my heart and were a getaway when life got tough for me. So I appreciate the work that was done and the love that was showed. Not to mention it’s cool getting to have a same sex partner if you want one.
Anonymous –
Both rushed and boring. Not a very good story of seasons game.
FrankG –
I can’t recommend this remake unless you don’t mind the faults I’ll mention below and just want to experience A Wonderful Life again. If you haven’t played the original, I recommend avoiding this remake altogether.
Remaking a game always faces the challenge of needing to keep a balance between preserving what made the original game beloved and updating it with modern standards; whether it be fixing outdated game mechanics, adding quality of life improvements, or, most obviously, updating the visuals.
The original game, Harvest Moon: A Wonderful Life from the GameCube and PlayStation 2, is widely loved by many, including myself. It was my favorite farming “simulator” when I was younger and I have nothing but wholesome memories from the game.
With that being said, despite being a great game for its time, A Wonderful Life did not age well in most regards. No, there isn’t anything wrong with the game, per se, it’s just that many other games since AWL have greatly expanded and improved on the farming sim formula; Stardew Valley being the prime example. A Wonderful Life has unparalleled charm, quirky characters, and one of my favorite soundtracks from any game ever. However, its mechanics, gameplay options, NPC interactions, etc. are all overly simplistic and outdated by today’s standards. It is a game from almost 20 years ago, of course, so it’s understandable in most regards.
It is because of the circumstances above why I’m a little baffled by this remake. Aside from a few minor quality-of-life improvements, which nonetheless are greatly appreciated, Story of Seasons: A Wonderful Life is nearly the exact same Harvest Moon game from twenty years ago. Gameplay mechanics, animations, features, and daily activities are nearly untouched. Keeping the game as simple as the original isn’t necessarily a bad thing and can be forgiven, but not modernizing or fixing much of anything else is frustrating. General farming activities are clunky, with the item selection bar/menu feeling like a chore just to use, character animations are stiff and repetitive, and sound effects aren’t always in sync with what you are doing. It may sound like a silly complaint, but it’s quite distracting with how noticeable it is.
What may be the worst part about this remake, however, is the performance. Yes, the game has updated visuals, but they’re lackluster at best, and in some cases ugly with how colorfully bland Marvelous has made everything look. Texture and object pop-ups are frequent, with far-away objects and landscapes having to render in as you walk closer. The world is small, almost tiny enough where you can see the entirety of Forgotten Valley on your screen depending where you are. Frame rates are an issue too. Shadows of small objects such as trees and grass blowing in the wind stutter everywhere. Any time I would go fishing or walk into a cutscene, the environmental effects around me struggled to maintain a steady frame rate, with everything performing even worse at sunset. It is surprising the game was launched like this, even for the Switch. (Side note: What makes this worse is I can confirm the same issues persist on the PlayStation 5 version, which is even more insane.) The game is far too basic to have any of these graphical and performance issues.
Nick –
I’ve been waiting for this remake to come out as I played the original when I was younger and it was my favorite hm game, now my favorite title in all of sos. I love how they stayed true to the og in this while making it more full of life at the same time.
Yes, it’s different from normal farming / life sims. It revolves around getting married in the 1st year and starting a family, watching them grow up and getting older is the endgame. it definitely is the most personal and touching in that way, to see your relationships bloom over time and also IMO is good for children to play this and learn about the concept of death in a subtle way. Yes characters can pass from old age, they can pass from illnesses, animals can pass if you don’t take care of them. But it teaches you the importance of cherishing the people and life around you because of it.
AprilG –
So similar to the origin with an updated feeling. Very nostalgic.
Aubrie –
I really wanted to love this. I didn’t play the original AWL, but this game is boring compared to the other Harvest Moon/Story of Seasons games ive played. My biggest complaint is that seasons are only 10 days. I sold the game to GameStop within a week of getting it.
user759867 –
The plastic seal was ripped, and the case appears to be sort of bent and broken, it wasn’t even closed all the way when I received it. The game works fine but the packaging and handling of the product was so bad that I don’t think I’d want to order another video game from here.
GamingFamily –
Excellent remake of an excellent game, playing it brings back memories.
mds403 –
I didn’t play the original game so there’s no nostalgia factor for me and I find the game too slow and not enough to do. I missed an event in year 2 which limits what is available for crops and requests. I’m trying to get to the end of the game but it isn’t much fun. Pioneers of Olive Town is so much better.
Trei –
Absolutely love this game! It’s a great recreation of the original, 10/10!
Bear83 –
I’m really enjoying the game. Have been playing it nonstop since I’ve gotten it.
Matt –
Relaxing and enjoyable, a fun remake of the classic title that started a whole new genre of games. If you’re into Stardew Valley and the like, it’s definitely fun to see where the inspiration came from. Graphically gorgeous, they really put their heart into this remake.
Alexis –
A fun game to play if you have Autism or any disability
RedHead –
Great game. I enjoy playing it with my little brother and friends.
ScottA –
Play for hours. Many options. Nice story arc. Good purchase.
CodyW –
The game wasnt quite what i expected but still a great game
Mamma –
Great game very nostalgic with batter graphics then the original
Jxoyce –
Very fun remake! Enjoyed this one more than SOS FOMT one!
Niemriku –
Game is exactly what I was expecting. Can have some complexity to it if you want to go that way or can be played as a casual game.
Emily –
This game brings me back to when I was seven years old playing Harvest Moon for the first time. It’s so much more fun than I remember (probably because I am old enough to really understand now). The character dialogues can get boring because they do repeat, but I enjoy the cutscenes where you get to know them all better. I do wish hybrid crops took less grinding. Other than that, I love it. Ten stars out of five.
sunnysel –
If you loved the orginal harvest moon game then youll love this one. Tons of great updates. I’ve been playing this with my co workers.
KBARMagnifique –
Simple game. You farm, communicate with other residents and take care of adorable farm animals. Cozy game to take your mind off things if you had a stressful day. Reminds me of when I played it as Harvest Moon on the PS2. Lovely pick up would recommend.
JhovvanyD –
If you have played the game cube version, you’ll love the game! I grew up on this game so I honestly love it!!
Sunakodarkrose –
If you’ve played story of seasons before this is definitely fun and easy. You have to make sure you find the person you like the most by the end of the year, if not then you don’t have a choice but marry Cecelia or Rock
Setsunai93 –
Game value is good, game play is also good. Nostalgic game for me.
Mggsound –
I really enjoyed the original  on the Nintendo GameCube and now i can enjoy this game on the go
TriforceCollector –
This game fills me with nostalgia, great memoroea. This faithful remake reminds me of everything I liked avout theboriginal and even its remasters from older generations. Probably one of my favorite remakes of all time
JasonH –
Its exactly what you would want from a game like this
ShaneS –
Wife plays farming simulator she loves the game alot
TaylorP –
This game is so fun. It’s essentially the remake of Harvest Moon from the Gamecube, which was my favorite game as a kid. This has been so nostalgic and I play it everyday. Simple fun game for adults and kids.