Even before E3 really kicks off, Natsume has detailed the three upcoming games in the farming world of Harvest Moon.
Coming to Wii is Harvest Moon: Tree of Tranquillity, which promises realistic motion control with the Wii Remote. The game will be an expansion of the framing lifestyle the previous games in the series entail, including all new animals, such as the weirdly included Ostrich.
Hopefully Tree of Tranquillity will be more proficient on the Wii than the GameCube port of Magical Melody that came to Europe earlier this year. If the motions are executed well, then this could be one of the best ways to get your Farming fix at home.
Second in line is the DS accompaniment, Harvest Moon: Island of Happiness. This is Harvest Moon like we know and love it, with added WiFi Support for specialized competitions against other players. It is looking good, but not a huge leap forward in graphical prowess.
And finally we have Rune Factory 2: A Fantasy Harvest Moon, the sequel to last years battle infused Harvest Moon game. It looks much nicer than the other DS title Natsume unveiled, with a full 3D engine powering the Zelda style game.
The Harvest Moon titles are set for release in the Summer, with Rune Factory following close behind in Fall. Hit the jump for the press releases of all three games.
Was there really a Harvest Goddess? Did she actually bring prosperity to Waffle Island? Most people around here don’t believe the local legends, but after the death of the ancient Mother Tree, nothing is normal. Stormy seas and hardships have citizens talking and even packing up. That’s why the mayor asked you-a newcomer-to investigate. Can you grow crops, nurture animals and find a way to restore magic and natural wonders? Sow your seeds of destiny in this first farming adventure for the Nintendo Wii! It is up to you to save the island!
Harvest Moon: Tree of Tranquility is filled with exciting features that are sure to delight both new players and long-time Harvest Moon fans! There are lot of crops to grow, a variety of animals to care for, tons of festivals to participate in, and an exciting story!
• Cut, water and plant crops with realistic motions using your Nintendo Wii Remote!
• Choose a farming life as a boy or a girl character!
• Build your own farm, and then expand by buying more land!
• Raise cows, goats, ducks, chickens, horse, silkworms… even ostriches!
• Earn extra funds while working part-time at local shops and businesses.
• Explore the biggest Harvest Moon adventure ever created for any video game system!
Available: Summer 2008
• Play as a boy or as a girl!
• Attract settlers by building your farm!
• Fall in love and start a family!
• Explore the biggest portable Harvest Moon ever!
• Compete against other ranchers via Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection!
Available: Summer 2008
The evil Sechs Empire has been defeated, and the Kingdom of Norad is once again at peace. Things may not stay that way for long, however, as dark premonitions foretell of dangers to come. It’s up to you to uncover the source of these premonitions and bring peace to the kingdom once more.
Over the course of the story, you will build and develop a farm, befriend townspeople, raise monsters, take on quests, and find a wife. Rune Factory 2 offers innovative Touch Screen controls, easy-to-use menus, and an all-new compelling storyline.
• Multigenerational storyline lets you play as your child!
• Befriend monsters to help on your farm!
• Exciting new gameplay modes via Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection!
• Upgrade your skills and forge your own powerful weapons and tools!
Available: Fall 2008
