The game was released for the Nintendo 3DS via Virtual Console in North America on December 11, 2014.

The girl's beginning shows her trying to save Harry's farm by taking control of it.

This is unusual for a Harvest Moon game, as most allow players to buy things whenever they desire.

Growing crops and raising livestock are among the prime tasks in Harvest Moon 3 GBC.

The player is given a pet in the beginning of the game, and may choose from a dog, a cat, a pig, or a bird.