Harvest Moon DS: Island of Happiness DS box art

Nintendo DS · Simulation

Harvest Moon DS: Island of Happiness

Certified classic

SystemNintendo DS
Released2007
GenreSimulation
DeveloperMarvelous Entertainment
PublisherMarvelous Entertainment
Players1 player
CommitmentWeekend project (Roughly 6–20 hours)
SeriesStory of Seasons
LegacyCertified classic · legacy score 13

Released for the Nintendo DS in 2007, Harvest Moon DS: Island of Happiness is a simulation game developed by Marvelous Entertainment.

It landed about 3 years into the DS's life. Other notable DS releases from 2007 include The Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass, The World Ends with You and Hotel Dusk: Room 215. Among the 89 DS simulation games in our database, it ranks #4 by legacy score.

It is part of the Story of Seasons series; on the DS you can also try Harvest Moon DS, Harvest Moon: The Tale of Two Towns and Harvest Moon DS: Grand Bazaar. The series also appears on other systems with Harvest Moon: Back to Nature (PS1).

Harvest Moon DS: Island of Happiness is a single-player game, so it's one to enjoy at your own pace.

Pick it if…

  • you want to think and plan
  • you have time for a weekend project (roughly 6–20 hours)
  • you want to experience one of the DS's defining games

Maybe skip it if…

  • you want clear goals and a defined ending
  • you are looking for something to play with friends

What playing Harvest Moon DS: Island of Happiness is like

Simulation games model a system and let you play inside it, whether that means building a city, flying a plane, raising a pet or running a business.

Tip for newcomers: Simulations are often open-ended. Set yourself small goals and enjoy experimenting with the systems.

Harvest Moon DS: Island of Happiness gameplay screenshot on DS
In-game screenshot (DS)

Harvest Moon DS: Island of Happiness cheats & codes

491 codes on file (Action Replay DS). Here are a few Action Replay DS codes to start with:

Max/Infinite Money020FB218 3B9AC9FF
Max Fullness220FB20E 000000FA
Infinite Fullness020FB210 00000064
Max Stamina220FB20A 000000FA
Infinite Stamina020FB20C 00640064
Animal 1: Max Affection021051CC 005B2500

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Harvest Moon DS: Island of Happiness walkthroughs & guides

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Harvest Moon DS: Island of Happiness FAQ

When did Harvest Moon DS: Island of Happiness come out on the DS?

Harvest Moon DS: Island of Happiness was released for the Nintendo DS in 2007.

Who made Harvest Moon DS: Island of Happiness?

It was developed by Marvelous Entertainment.

Is Harvest Moon DS: Island of Happiness multiplayer?

No. Harvest Moon DS: Island of Happiness is a single-player game.

How long does Harvest Moon DS: Island of Happiness take to play?

As a simulation game, Harvest Moon DS: Island of Happiness typically falls into the "Weekend project" category: roughly 6–20 hours. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.

Read more about Harvest Moon DS: Island of Happiness on Wikipedia. Facts on this page are compiled from the open libretro database and Wikidata; "legacy score" reflects how widely a game is documented across Wikipedia's language editions. Spotted an error? Let us know.

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