Harvest Moon: Sunshine Islands (DS)

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May, 2013

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 7 reviews from magazines and websites. Reviewers are impressed by the gameplay, whereas some have doubts about the controls.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Nintendo DS Games the Harvest Moon: Sunshine Islands (DS) is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 83/100 = Very good quality.

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Expert review by: O.G. (original-gamer.com)

Harvest Moon - Sunshine Islands Review

The newest Harvest Moon game from Natsume. Is this one just for the fans?

Harvest Moon: Sunshine Islands is anything but boring. Even though the tasks may seem mundane and uneventful, there is a lot going on in this game. Raising the islands gives you new areas to explore and different events happen throughout the game to...

Nov, 2009

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Expert review by: JGifford (beefjack.com)

Harvest Moon: Sunshine Islands Review [DS]

Harvest Moon has always been a bit different in the gaming sphere. In an industry traditionally dominated by games that let you shoot aliens, drive the fastest cars and battle dragons, Harvest Moon seems to be quite tame — perhaps even mundane — by...

Went back to 'classic' control scheme ; Simple, addictive gameplay for both casual and hardcore fans ; Sun Stones introduce a true sense of progress

DS gimmick controls are forced into annoying minigames ; Awkward interface questions the player at the wrong time ; Information is very hard to come by in the game

Sunshine Islands looks and smells like Island of Hapiness, but there is a giant leap forward in the controls department that greatly improves the playability.

Jan, 2010

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Consumer review by: lildvl91 (bestbuy.com)

Good Game!

"I haven't had it very long but already know i like the game. It is fun and challenging, it is what you make of it. Only thing kinda hard is making friends at first cause you don't have the stuff you need to give as gifts but other than that it is a...

Just about everything is fun and challenging in it

No complaints really that i have so far

Jan, 2010

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Consumer review by: mash4077 (bestbuy.com)

wierd

"this is a wierd game... the graphics are good though and it is very fun to get out every once and a while

Jan, 2010

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Consumer review by: princesspeach (bestbuy.com)

a must have game!

"i've played all the harvest moon ds games and this one is my favorite! it's got great new graphics with spinning ceiling fans and windmill. it's got new characters like a prince on a white horse and the super cute witchkin. i like the new animals too....

graphics, characters, storyline, fun

you can't ride the horse

Jan, 2010

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Consumer review by: Naomy (bestbuy.com)

A great game!

"Harvest moon sunshine islands is a great new addition to the harvest moon series. The game itself is more developed to those who have played in the harvest moon series. But it does give instructions for all who are new to the series. Thankfully if you...

Overall concept, new items, and new goals

Tricky controls

Dec, 2009

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