Story of Seasons, known in Japan as Bokujō Monogatari: Tsunagaru Shin Tenchi (牧場物語 つながる新天地, lit.

This was the first game not under the Harvest Moon franchise title in North America due to Natsume Inc.'s ownership of the name.

[3] The player, Johnny (male) or Annie (female), is bored with their regular life and receives a flyer announcing the recruitment of farmers in Oak Tree Town.

There are four other farmers living in Oak Tree Town: Eda, Fritz, Giorgio, and Elise, who will teach the player how to run their new farm.

They must unlock all seven vendors by fulfilling certain requirements and make Oak Tree Town a renowned international trade city.

[6] IGN said, "Story of Seasons successfully integrates both supply-and-demand economics and personality into the farm life sim.

[8] The Escapist gave it four-and-a-half stars out of five, calling it "a refreshing game offering a positive place of escape, and while it is definitely a niche title, it gets everything it does right.