Harvest Moon: Save the Homeland

First released on 5 July, 2001 for PlayStation 2

"Your goal is to successfully save your family's farm and the surrounding village from being turned into a resort. Construction begins in a year, so you have your work cut out for you! But don't worry, if you earn the friendship and trust of the villagers they will be sure to lend a helping hand. Remember...It's up to you to SAVE THE HOMELAND!"

Sandbox

Role-playing game

Simulator

Strategy

First released on 5 July, 2001 for PlayStation 2

"Your goal is to successfully save your family's farm and the surrounding village from being turned into a resort. Construction begins in a year, so you have your work cut out for you! But don't worry, if you earn the friendship and trust of the villagers they will be sure to lend a helping hand. Remember...It's up to you to SAVE THE HOMELAND!"

About

The first Harvest Moon game for the PS2 takes a little deviance from all the other games in the series. The goal this time around is to save your town from being turned into a resort next year. The game focuses more on relationships than making money - which is the goal in all other Harvest Moon games to date. You still are running a farm and must succeed in the life of a farmer, but the actual gameplay rewards those who interact with the townspeople over those who just work the fields.