The latest instalment in developer Marvelous' continuation of the old Harvest Moon series, Story of Seasons: Grand Bazaar, has finally arrived – and it's safe to say farming sim fans are eating good with the new remake.
It's no secret that Story of Seasons, the series that was formerly known as Harvest Moon prior to Marvelous' 2014 split from Natsume, has managed to both impress and disappoint players with its more recent entries. While some games, like Pioneers of Olive Town, boast "Very Positive" reviews on Steam, others, including remakes such as A Wonderful Life, offer more of a mixed bag when it comes to fans' feedback.
As a longtime Story of Seasons stan myself (how could I not be – it's the series that inspired the ever-iconic Stardew Valley, after all), I was admittedly worried about Grand Bazaar, the new remake of a 2010 gem on the Nintendo DS that I was downright obsessed with. I'm happy to report, however, that it's simply enchanting – and my own review of the game isn't the only one that seems to express as much.
