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Review of Doraemon Story of Seasons on Nintendo Switch

by Gemma Looksby Gemma Looksby photo Oct 2019
Cover image of Doraemon Story of Seasons on Switch
Gamefings Score: 7
Platform: Switch Switch logo
Released: 11 Oct 2019
Genre: Farming Simulation, Role-Playing
Developer: Brownies, Marvelous
Publisher: Bandai Namco Entertainment

Introduction

Doraemon Story of Seasons is the unofficial sequel to 'Farming Kids: A Doraemon Crossover', a MAJOR hit (if you read between the lines). This game takes our beloved cast from the iconic Doraemon universe and shoves them into the farming simulator you didn’t know you needed until now. Can you imagine harvesting crops while a cat robot gives you tips? Yeah, it’s as wild as it sounds! Grab your hoe and let's dig into this whimsical world!

Gameplay

In this charming little gem, you’ll be playing as Nobita, the not-so-competent protagonist, who magically turns into a competent farmer... well, sort of. Farming crops, taking care of sheep, and oddly enough, completing quests for festival competitions that earn you imaginary currency is all par for the course. You know, the typical RPG stuff! What's totally rad about this game is that you can unlock ridiculous gadgets from Doraemon like Weather Cards, which magically change the weather (sorry farmers who actually work hard for that!) or the Anywhere Door – travel without the annoying need to wait for a bus or get lost. Why go to a human mall when I can teleport straight into a farmer's market? If plowing fields and nurturing crops isn’t your style, there’s also fishing and even some seriously light-hearted insect hunting. Pretty much if you think of it, you can do it; just like adulting, but with the stakes being a bit lower - you’ll just be overwhelmed by cute trees instead of bills.

Graphics

Designed with all the charm of a children’s storybook, the visuals make your eyes feel as if they’re having a festival of colors! Every pixel is dripping with aesthetic delight, making it hard not to get mesmerized. Just like the time you spent scrolling through Instagram back when you thought a cat filter was a masterpiece. Each character is beautifully designed, and you really feel the warmth of the world every time you interact with it. Even the cows look cute and bring a bit of joy into your otherwise sad life. Anyway, it’s way prettier to look at than my backyard, that’s for sure.

Conclusion

In summary, "Doraemon Story of Seasons" is a delightful farming simulator! It has enough heart to convince you to trade your Netflix binge for some agricultural responsibilities. If you’ve always wanted to play a farming sim with a twist of nostalgia and a side of robotic whimsy then this game is absolutely for you. Sure, it has its grinding moments and the dialogue might have you questioning your life choices, but just think of the cute vegetables! So, whether you're a fan of Doraemon or simply have an insatiable love for farming, give this game a go. Grab your controller, find your inner farmer within, and prepare to laugh, cry, and face-palm your way through the absurd yet ridiculously charming world of "Doraemon Story of Seasons". Now, if you'll excuse me, I must get back to my own farming journey. Wait, does anyone know how to grow a money tree? Asking for a friend.

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