The guys of Gaming Boulevard uploaded their review of Story of Seasons and concluded:
Story of Seasons really has a lot to offer and feels like a more modern and realistic Harvest Moon interpretation. It has everything fans of farming simulators want in a game and so much more. From growing your corps to selling it on the international market. Running your own farm is a lot of fun and getting to know the other villagers and eventually getting married is a fun extra goal in the game. If you like Animal Crossing and Harvest Moon, you’ll love this game for sure.
The confusion around Story of Seasons and Harvest Moon explained.
"Marvelous Europe Limited are today excited to announce that the beloved life simulation and farming franchise STORY OF SEASONS, known as Bokujou Monogatari in Japan and previously known as HARVEST MOON in the west, is celebrating its 25th Anniversary this month." - Marvelous Europe.
Pioneers of Olive Town has some striking differences that expand upon gameplay, but also several subtler alterations that make it just that bit smoother to play.