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Harvest Moon
Friends of Mineral Town
Japanese Name:	牧場物語 ミネラルタウンのなかまたち (Bokujou Monogatari Mineraru Taun no Nakama-tachi)
Translation:	Ranch Story Friends of Mineral Town
Developer:	Marvelous Interactive
Publisher:	Natsume Co., Ltd
Director:
Producer:	Yasuhiro Wada
Platforms:	Game Boy Advance Wii U (via Nintendo eShop, Virtual Console)
Release Dates:	Game Boy Advance: April 18, 2003 November 17, 2003 March 26, 2004 Wii U Virtual Console: June 11, 2015
Players:	1
Online:	No
Ratings:	ESRB: E (Use of Alcohol) PEGI: 3 USK: 0 ACB: G
Product Codes:
Media:	Game Pak Cartridge

Introduction

Harvest Moon: Friends of Mineral Town (牧場物語 ミネラルタウンのなかまたち, Bokujou Monogatari Mineraru Taun no Nakama-tachi) is the ninth installment in the Harvest Moon series. The protagonist Pete visited the country as a child as his parents believed it would be good for him. However, during the trip, he becomes lost and winds up in Mineral Town on an old man's farm. The old man takes a liking to Pete, and after hearing Pete's father wanted Pete to experience life in the country, arrangements are made and he stays on the farm for a while. He makes a friend with a girl from Mineral Town, and experiences life working (and playing) on the farm. After returning to the city, he exchanges letters with the old man and stays in touch. One day, Pete stops receiving his letters, and concerned for the old man's health, the protagonist visits his farm only to discover that he has passed away six months prior to his arrival. The mayor of Mineral Town, Thomas, requests Pete to take care of the farm for the old man. He happily agrees, thus, starting his new life in the country.

Another version has been released, entitled Harvest Moon: More Friends of Mineral Town where the player has the option to play as the female protagonist, Claire.

Features

• Grow and harvest crops
• Raise animals
• Fish
• Cook
• Mine
• Upgrade various tools
• Interact with various characters
• Wed one of the candidates
• Raise a child
• Partake in various festivals

Innovations to the series

Reception

Characters

Almost all characters are from previous games. Kappa is new, and Lu and Van are new by connecting to another game.

Harvest Moon: Friends of Mineral Town
Protagonist:	Pete
Romance Candidates:	Ann ・ Elli ・ Karen ・ Mary ・ Popuri
Special Candidate:	Harvest Goddess
Residents:	Anna ・ Barley ・ Basil ・ Carter ・ Cliff ・ Doctor ・ Doug ・ Duke ・ Ellen ・ Gotz ・ Gray ・ Harris ・ Jeff ・ Kai ・ Lillia ・ Manna ・ May ・ Rick ・ Saibara ・ Sasha ・ Stu ・ Thomas ・ Won ・ Your Child ・ Zack
Guests:	Gourmet ・ Lu ・ Van
Other Characters:	Harvest Sprites ・ Kappa

Harvest Moon: Friends of Mineral Town
Protagonist
Pete
Romance Candidates
Ann Elli Karen Mary Popuri
Special Candidate
Harvest Goddess
Residents
Anna Barley Basil Carter Cliff Doctor Doug Duke Ellen Gotz Gray Harris Jeff Kai Lillia Manna May Rick Saibara Sasha Stu Thomas Won Your Child Zack
Guests
Gourmet Lu Van
Other Characters
Harvest Sprites Kappa

Trivia

• Friends of Mineral Town is able to connect with Harvest Moon: A Wonderful Life for the GameCube and Harvest Moon: DS to unlock bonuses for the games.

At a Glance

External Links

Official Japanese Website