Harvest Moon: The Tale of Two Towns DS box art

Nintendo DS · Simulation

Harvest Moon: The Tale of Two Towns

Certified classic

SystemNintendo DS
Released2010
GenreSimulation
DeveloperMarvelous Entertainment
PublisherWinning Entertainment Group
Players1 player
CommitmentWeekend project (Roughly 6–20 hours)
SeriesStory of Seasons
LegacyCertified classic · legacy score 12

Released for the Nintendo DS in 2010, Harvest Moon: The Tale of Two Towns is a simulation game developed by Marvelous Entertainment and published by Winning Entertainment Group.

It landed about 6 years into the DS's life. Other notable DS releases from 2010 include Dragon Quest IX, Golden Sun: Dark Dawn and Ōkamiden. Among the 89 DS simulation games in our database, it ranks #7 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 DS: Grand Bazaar. The series also appears on other systems with Harvest Moon: Back to Nature (PS1).

Harvest Moon: The Tale of Two Towns 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: The Tale of Two Towns 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: The Tale of Two Towns gameplay screenshot on DS
In-game screenshot (DS)

Harvest Moon: The Tale of Two Towns cheats & codes

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42204262A 00000003
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Harvest Moon: The Tale of Two Towns walkthroughs & guides

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Harvest Moon: The Tale of Two Towns FAQ

When did Harvest Moon: The Tale of Two Towns come out on the DS?

Harvest Moon: The Tale of Two Towns was released for the Nintendo DS in 2010.

Who made Harvest Moon: The Tale of Two Towns?

It was developed by Marvelous Entertainment and published by Winning Entertainment Group.

Is Harvest Moon: The Tale of Two Towns multiplayer?

No. Harvest Moon: The Tale of Two Towns is a single-player game.

How long does Harvest Moon: The Tale of Two Towns take to play?

As a simulation game, Harvest Moon: The Tale of Two Towns 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: The Tale of Two Towns 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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