RandomNPC: Harvest Moon: IoH Review

Island of Happiness, while it does some things differently, remains a Harvest Moon game and as such is unlikely to change anyone's mind about the series. Tending crops and building relationships will either seem relaxing or dull depending on whether or not one is a fan of simulation in general and Harvest Moon in particular. Island of Happiness may not win over unbelievers, but for fans of the series, it adds some new twists that keep the game fresh. In spite of a few rough spots, the game deserves praise for adding a hint of challenge in the series that makes one's progress feel like a much greater achievement than it did in earlier entries.