Harvest Moon DS Classic
Nintendo DS · Simulation
Harvest Moon DS: Sunshine Islands
Certified classic
| System | Nintendo DS |
|---|---|
| Released | 2008 |
| Genre | Simulation |
| Developer | Marvelous Entertainment |
| Publisher | Marvelous Entertainment |
| Commitment | Weekend project (Roughly 6–20 hours) |
| Series | Story of Seasons |
| Legacy | Certified classic · legacy score 11 |
Released for the Nintendo DS in 2008, Harvest Moon DS: Sunshine Islands is a simulation game developed by Marvelous Entertainment.
It landed about 4 years into the DS's life. Other notable DS releases from 2008 include Pokémon Platinum, Professor Layton and the Curious Village and Sonic Chronicles: The Dark Brotherhood. Among the 89 DS simulation games in our database, it ranks #11 by legacy score.
It is part of the Story of Seasons series; on the DS you can also try Harvest Moon DS, Harvest Moon DS: Island of Happiness and Harvest Moon: The Tale of Two Towns. The series also appears on other systems with Harvest Moon: Back to Nature (PS1).
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
What playing Harvest Moon DS: Sunshine Islands 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: Sunshine Islands cheats & codes
52 codes on file (Action Replay DS). Here are a few Action Replay DS codes to start with:
| Max/Infinite Money | 020DBEA0
3B9ACA00 |
|---|---|
| Stamina Never Decrease | 020313C8
E1A00000 |
| Fullness Never Decrease | 02031404
E1A00000 |
| Watering Can always Full | 220DC0F5
000000FF |
| Max Sun Stones | 220EA23E
00000063 |
| Very Sunny | 220DBE54
00000000 |
Harvest Moon DS: Sunshine Islands walkthroughs & guides
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Playing DS games today
Many DS games rely on the touchscreen and stylus, so they play best on original hardware, a 3DS, or an emulator with mouse or touch input such as Rec0m88. The library is enormous, which makes a recommendation engine especially handy.
Harvest Moon DS: Sunshine Islands FAQ
When did Harvest Moon DS: Sunshine Islands come out on the DS?
Harvest Moon DS: Sunshine Islands was released for the Nintendo DS in 2008.
Who made Harvest Moon DS: Sunshine Islands?
It was developed by Marvelous Entertainment.
How long does Harvest Moon DS: Sunshine Islands take to play?
As a simulation game, Harvest Moon DS: Sunshine Islands typically falls into the "Weekend project" category: roughly 6–20 hours. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.
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