Harvest Moon GB

Infobox VG| title = Harvest Moon GB


developer = Victor Interactive Software
publisher = Natsume Co., Ltd
designer =
engine =
released = December 18, 1997
genre = Simulation/Role-playing
modes = Single-player
ratings = ESRB: E (Everyone)
platforms = Game Boy, Game Boy Color
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"Harvest Moon GB" is a game in the "Harvest Moon" series of video games developed by Pack-In-Video. It is an improved version of the Super Famicom game. HMGB is the first of the portable Harvest Moon games. The plotline revolves around the character's grandfather visiting the player as a spirit and asking him to run his farm. As with every Harvest Moon game, they accept, and begin their life as Ranch Master. In this game you can chose to be a boy or girl. An improved colored version for the Game Boy Color was released later under the name Harvest Moon GBC.

Gameplay

The initial goal is that in a year's time, the character must bring up the farm by growing and selling crops, and raising livestock. There are also plenty of secrets to unlock in the game. At the end of the first year, the main character's grandfather (still in spirit form) comes back to the farm to check up on it. If he thinks it's looking good, the player may continue the game for another couple years. If he thinks the farm is short of success, a Game Over is given.

Crops

Crops are a primary source of income in "Harvest Moon GB." After being planted, the seeds must be watered every day until they can be harvested. All harvested crops (along with anything sellable) may be put in the shipping bin to be sold. Some crops can be re-harvested a number of days after the initial harvest.

Animals

At the beginning of the game the option is given whether to have a dog or a cat as a pet. Neither choice affects the gameplay. The player also receives a horse early in the game, which can be used for farm work and riding.

There are two types of livestock - cows and chickens. Cows can produce milk, which can also be turned into butter, and chickens produce eggs. Each livestock can give birth, cows by using a certain item on them, and chickens by simply letting the eggs hatch.

Tools and items

There is a wide variety of tools in "Harvest Moon GB." At the beginning of the game, the tools available are the Axe, Hoe, Hammer, Watering Can, and Sickle.