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Harvest Moon (1996) Walkthrough

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The First Harvest Moon

Harvest Moon 1996

  • Release date
    August 9, 1996
  • Platform
    SNES
  • Developer
    Pack-In-Video/Victor Interactive Software
Karen

Characters

Walkthrough

Ann

Overview

Walkthrough

A comprehensive, informative walkthrough of Harvest Moon (1996) with character introductions, trivia, tips and additional information.

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Game Start

  1. Begin a new game and name your character:
    • At the title screen, select "New Game".
    • You'll be prompted to enter a name for your character. Use the on-screen keyboard to input a name of your choice.
  2. Watch the introductory cutscene:
    • The game opens with a scene of your character arriving at the farm.
    • The Mayor, a short, balding man with a mustache, greets you.
    • He explains that this was your grandfather's farm and is now yours to restore.
    • The Mayor challenges you to make the farm successful within 2.5 years (30 in-game months).
    • If you fail, you'll have to return to the city

The concept of Harvest Moon was inspired by creator Yasuhiro Wada's childhood memories of visiting his grandparents' farm.
Elli
Elli

Initial Farm Setup (Spring 1-7, Year 1)

  1. Explore your farm:
    • Use the D-pad to move your character around the farm.
    • Your tiny house is where you'll sleep each night and save your game.
    • The empty field is full of weeds (green patches), rocks (gray objects), and stumps (brown circular objects).
    • The shipping bin is a large wooden box near your house where you'll place items to sell.
  2. Check your tools:
    • Press Y to open your tool menu.
    • You start with 5 essential tools:
      a) Hoe: Used to till the soil to prepare for planting. Creates a 1x1 square of tilled soil.
      b) Axe: Used for cutting stumps. It takes multiple strikes to remove a stump.
      c) Hammer: Used for breaking rocks. It also takes various strikes per rock.
      d) Watering Can: Used for watering crops. Waters a 1x1 square at a time.
      e) Sickle: Used for cutting grass and weeds. Clears a 3x3 area with each swing.

Start by clearing a small area near your house for your first crops. This saves time and energy when watering and harvesting.


  1. Clear your field:
    • Equip the sickle and use it on weeds. Press B to swing the sickle.
    • Equip the axe and use it on stumps. It takes multiple strikes to remove each stump.
    • Equip the hammer and use it on rocks. Like stumps, rocks take numerous hits to break.
  2. Till the cleared soil:
    • Equip the hoe and use it on the cleared ground to create tilled soil ready for planting.

Hold down the B button to continue continuously. Your character will automatically move to the next square, saving time and energy.
kaguya
Kaguya

Village Exploration and Character Introductions

After setting up your initial farm area, it's time to explore the village. Press START to open the map, then use the D-pad to move to different locations.

1. Nina (Flower Shop): Location: Northeastern part of the village Appearance: Young woman with short red hair Role: Sells seeds and flowers Potential bachelorette Loves: Flowers, especially Moondrop flowers Shop Hours: 9 am to 5 pm, closed on Sundays

Buy turnip seeds from Nina to start your first crop. They multiply and provide early income.

2. Ellen (Bakery): Location: Central village, near the square Appearance: Young woman with long brown hair and a blue dress Role: Works at the bakery Potential bachelorette Loves: Milk, eggs, and baked goods Bakery Hours: 10 am to 4 pm, closed on Tuesdays

3. Ann (Green Ranch): Location: Western part of the village Appearance: Energetic girl with orange braided hair Role: Works at the ranch, helps with animals Potential bachelorette Loves: Animal products, especially eggs Ranch Hours: 8 am to 5 pm, open every day

4. Maria (Mayor's House/Library): Location: Southern part of the village Appearance: Quiet girl with glasses and dark hair Role: Mayor's daughter, often found in the library Potential bachelorette Loves: Herbs and flowers Library Hours: 9 am to 4 pm, closed on Mondays

5. Eve (Bar): Location: Central village Appearance: Blonde woman in a red dress Role: Works at the bar in the evenings Potential bachelorette Loves: Cocktails and fish dishes Bar Hours: 6 pm to 12 am, open every day

Other important villagers:
The Mayor: Provides guidance and evaluates your progress
Poultry Farm Owner: Sells chickens and animal feed
Tool Shop Owner: Sells and upgrades tools
Carpenters: Can upgrade your house and build farm structures

Talk to each villager every day to build relationships. Press A when facing a character to talk to them.
Subaru
Subaru

First Season Gameplay (Spring 8-30, Year 1)

Buying and Planting Seeds:
1. Go to Nina's Flower Shop
2. Press A to talk to Nina and select "Buy."
3. Choose turnip seeds (they're the cheapest and grow fastest)
4. Return to your farm
5. Stand on a tilled square and select the turnip seeds from your inventory
6. Press A to plant

Watering Crops:
1. Equip the watering can
2. Stand next to your planted crops
3. Press B to water each square

Water your crops every day unless it's raining. Check the weather forecast each morning when you wake up.
Claire
Claire

Continuing Field Work:
1. Keep clearing more of your field as you have time and energy
2. Ship weeds, stones, and branches for small amounts of gold

Foraging:
1. Travel to the mountains (northeast on the map)
2. Look for items like herbs, berries, and flowers
3. Press A to pick up items when standing next to them
4. Ship these items for additional income

Spring 8: Spring Goddess Festival

  • Attend the festival in the town square
  • Watch the bachelorettes perform a dance
  • Talk to villagers to boost relationships

The Harvest Sprites can be found in hidden locations around the village. Try looking behind buildings or in the mountains.
Karen
Karen

Summer Gameplay (Summer 1-30, Year 1)

1. Planting Summer Crops:
- Buy tomato and corn seeds from Nina
- Plant and water them daily
- These take longer to grow but sell for more

2. Buying a Chicken:
- Visit the Poultry Farm
- Talk to the owner and select "Buy Chicken" (costs 1500G)
- Place the chicken in your chicken coop
- Buy bird feed and feed your chicken daily
- Collect eggs each morning by pressing A near the chicken

3. Fishing:
- Buy a fishing rod from the Tool Shop
- Go to the river or ocean
- Press A to cast your line
- Press A again when you see an exclamation mark to catch a fish

Summer 1: Fireworks Festival
- Attend the festival in the evening
- Watch fireworks with villagers
- This is an excellent opportunity to boost relationships

Chickens produce eggs daily, which can be shipped or gifted. Higher-affection chickens produce better-quality eggs.
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Popuri

Fall Gameplay (Fall 1-30, Year 1)

1. Planting Fall Crops:
- Buy eggplant and sweet potato seeds
- Plant and water daily

2. Harvesting Grass:
- Use your sickle on fully-grown grass
- This creates fodder for winter
- Store fodder in your silo (if built) or ship for profit

3. Relationship Building:
- Continue talking to villagers daily
- Give gifts based on their preferences
- Attend the Harvest Festival (Fall 12)

Fall 12: Harvest Festival
- Bring one of your best crops to contribute
- Participate in the cooking competition

Fall is an excellent time to start thinking about which bachelorette you want to pursue for marriage.
Cliff
Cliff

Winter Gameplay (Winter 1-30, Year 1)

1. Animal Care:
- Focus on taking care of your chicken(s)
- If you have a cow, make sure to feed and milk it daily

2. Mining:
- Go to the mountain cave
- Use your hammer on darker-colored stones
- Collect ores and gems to ship or use for tool upgrades

3. Fishing:
- Fish in the river or ocean for extra income

4. Tool Upgrades:
- If you have enough gold and ores, visit the Tool Shop
- Upgrade your tools for more efficient farming

Winter 24: Starry Night Festival
- Invite a bachelorette to watch the stars if your relationship is high enough

Winter is an excellent time to build relationships and prepare for the following year.
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Gray

Year 2 Gameplay

1. Expanding Farm Operations:
- Continue with seasonal crops
- Consider buying a cow from Green Ranch (costs 6000G)
- Build additional farm structures if possible

2. Deepening Relationships:
- Focus on your chosen bachelorette
- Trigger heart events by visiting specific locations when the relationship is high enough

3. Festival Participation:
- Attend and participate in all festivals
- Try to win competitions for extra rewards and relationship

Unlike later games, cows in the original Harvest Moon must be milked manually daily.
Ann
Ann

Final Season (Spring, Year 3)

1. Farm Diversification:
- Ensure you have a variety of crops planted
- Maintain a good number of animals (chickens and cows)

2. Marriage Preparation:
- Expand your house (order from the carpenter)
- Buy a blue feather from the Tool Shop (costs 1000G)
- Ensure your chosen bachelorette's affection is at max
- Give her the blue feather to propose

3. Final Preparations:
- Make sure your farm is tidy
- All animals are cared for
- Crops are watered

Game Completion

On the last day of Spring, Year 3, the Mayor will evaluate your progress based on:
- The state and diversity of your farm
- Your relationships with villagers
- Whether you're married

If you've done well, you can continue playing indefinitely. If not, the game will end with you returning to the city. Remember, Harvest Moon is about the journey, not just the destination. Enjoy building your farm, forming relationships and becoming part of the community.