Introduction

Farming games can be as relaxing as a cat on a sunny windowsill—or as tedious as trying to teach your grandma how to use Zoom. Enter 'Doraemon Story of Seasons,' where you plow fields, raise animals, and mildly hunger for gadgets that don’t actually exist in our world. Spoiler alert: there are no raptors in this farming sim. Unless they decided to make a surprise appearance at the end, which would make for an exciting harvest day.

Gameplay

In 'Doraemon Story of Seasons,' you get to channel your inner farmer as the charmingly lazy Nobita, who is mysteriously transported to a town called Natura after finding a magical seed—because nothing says 'adventure' like random horticulture. Here, your job is to take care of crops, livestock, and your friends, who amazingly seem to have less farming know-how than you do. The game plays like a mash-up of 'Harvest Moon' and 'Pokemon Go', but without the Pokeballs. You can also engage in fishing, which is basically 'waiting for fish' simulator, a popular sport in many parts of the world. Fun fact: you can't actually fish for wifi, but good luck explaining that to your mom. Unlocking Doraemon's gadgets is like reaching for that last slice of pizza—extremely rewarding but requires some effort. You might unlock Weather Cards, which will get you out of the rain, and the Anywhere Door to help avoid those awkward conversations with your neighbor. If you ever wanted to know how it feels to herd sheep for hours, this is your chance. But don’t worry, you’ll eventually stumble into a festival where everyone celebrates your mediocre farming prowess and/or lack of fashion sense.

Graphics

The art style is charming, resembling a page from a children's storybook, which might be nice unless you feel like someone colored outside the lines. Character models are cute, but they also remind you that graphical fidelity isn't the primary goal. Are we here for high-res textures? Not really. The game runs at 60 FPS on PS4, which is fast enough that your potato won't drown in the pixel soup, though there are occasional hiccups that just scream, 'please feed the graphics card', casting a touch of slice-of-life realism on an otherwise enchanting world.

Conclusion

If gaming were an agriculture major, 'Doraemon Story of Seasons' would be that chill class you take to unwind between your rigorous schedule of being the best student ever. It's got its strengths—wholesome charm, adorable characters, and the satisfaction of growing crops—but can sometimes feel like a grind, much like how work feels whenever your boss walks in. If you love farming sims, or you're just really bored of making life choices in your own life, this game is worth checking out. Just remember to keep your expectations in check, or you might find yourself looking for that magic seed to escape into a better game.

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