This was such an amazing emotional rollercoaster.

I was searching for a good game with farming mechanics included and remembered that I wishlisted Harvestella 2 or 3 years ago and decided to try it. I am so happy that I made this decision because I loved every second of it.

Harvestella combines both farming and combat. The main story is combat-focused, and farming seems like a side job that earns you money, but it's really not. You have 4 seasons, each with specific crops, crops that you can plant in all seasons, and loads of machines to make something from everything on your farm.

I was not impressed in the beginning and didn't really like the world, but when I spent time in it, it became more beautiful. There is really good art direction in this game that you won't really mind the bad fidelity in graphics. There is no voice acting in this game, which is a bit disappointing because this is a Square Enix game that came out in 2022. Combat is not so good either; it just feels like a really old game. But at some point, you don't really care about that much because farming is more fun and enjoyable. Dungeon designs, for me, were beautiful, but the gimmicks were really old-fashioned, and there are so few puzzles that the game gives you solutions with text.

The strongest point of this game is the story. It's not really unique, but the interaction with your friends and dialogue between them are really good. It may seem too basic for a first-time player at first, but as you read the main and character stories, it really picks up and keeps you interested. The main story, at first, is too basic, but as you progress, it becomes really interesting, and you want to keep going. When you feel overwhelmed, you can focus on your farm, clear your head, and continue, and I really like that. Some games just infodump you all the way to the end. There are really shocking and emotional moments; the plot twists are awesome, and story points connect beautifully as you read it.