It doesn't have the charming cast of Friends of Mineral Town, and it has less features and polish than Trio of Towns, so it's a notable downgrade from the most prior entries. It has a unique feel for the series however. Most of the games are quite relaxed, while this is incredibly busy. There's lots of timers, crafting, and planning, and while I personally enjoy this change of pace, the issue is that this game then feels like it's competing with My Time at Portia, which is better in every way. Overall, there's little reason to play this game unless you just wish to play every entry in the series like me.