Story of Seasons: Friends of Mineral Town

Marvelous

Rank: #7 / 11
Released: 2019
Studio: Marvelous
Genre: farming simulation game, life simulation game

At a glance

Story of Seasons: Friends of Mineral Town is a farming and life simulation game from Marvelous. Players return to Mineral Town to restore a late grandfather’s farm, tending crops and livestock and gathering goods to harvest, sell or cook. Time away from farm work can go toward meeting neighbors, giving gifts and building friendships, or getting to know eligible bachelors and bachelorettes, with the possibility of dating, marriage and starting a family. Fishing, cooking and visits to the local hot spring add other activities. The game is a reimagining of a Story of Seasons classic and is listed for Windows. Its Steam features include single-player, achievements, trading cards, Steam Cloud, remote play on tablet, partial controller support and support for DualShock and DualSense controllers. Marvelous is the developer; XSEED Games, Marvelous USA, Inc. and Marvelous Europe are listed as publishers.

Who it is for

It suits players who want a solo farming routine alongside friendship, romance and family life. Players who enjoy fishing, cooking or taking breaks at a hot spring have activities beyond farm work.

What is good

Farm crops and raise livestock.
Build friendships with Mineral Town residents.
Dating, marriage and family are possible.
Supports DualShock and DualSense controllers.

What to know first

The listed platform is Windows.
Steam controller support is partial.

Verdict

Friends of Mineral Town combines farm restoration with relationships and everyday village activities. Its mix of crops, livestock, friendship and romance suits players after a life-simulation pace.