Harvest Moon (video Game) - Gameplay

Gameplay

The game play consists of daily farm tasks, such as watering crops and taking care of animals. For vegetables to develop, they must receive water each day; lack of water does not kill crops, but prevents them from growing. Animals must be fed once a day to keep them producing. While the only care that chickens require is feeding, cows must be continually talked to, brushed, and milked to retain their health. A cow may become sick if not fed for a day, and if untreated sickness can lead to death. Chickens can die if left outside, where they can be blown away in a storm or eaten by wild wolves. After dark, the only business in town that the player can access is the bar, where a number of non-player characters gather to drink and talk.