Square Enix has officially released their brand new life simulation role playing game Harvestella. The game features concept art by Isamu Kamikokuryo from Final Fantasy XII and music by Go Shiina from the Tales series. Experience a beautiful world that changes throughout the seasons and enjoy gameplay mechanics such as growing crops, befriending townsfolks and adventuring into challenging dungeons.
Harvestella is set in a world where four crystals called "Seaslight" determine the stability between the four seasons. Abnormalities begin to appear, creating the season of death called "Quietus". Crops start to wither and people cannot venture outside. As the player, you will grow and tend to your crops, using ingredients to cook and craft. You get to go fishing and interact with different townsfolk, and even get an occupation ranging from Shadow Walker to Mage. Embark on dungeon quests with your party to discover the truth about what is causing the "Quietus".
See below for some key features:
Quietus: The season of death that visits with the changing of the seasons. Plants wither. People cannot even walk around outside, due to the dust of death that fills the air. And each year, Quietus persists for longer and longer…
World: Nemea Town, where cherry trees bloom all year round. Shatolla, a seaside town home to a bustling tavern. Lethe Village, resplendent in the vibrant colours of the four seasons. The Holy Capital of Argene, cloaked in snow. Use the world map to travel to all these settlements and their respective dungeons. You will have to traverse beautiful, treacherous paths to reach the Seaslights – four giant crystals that govern the seasons.
Daily Life: Grow fruit, vegetables and crops in your fields to either sell or use as crafting materials. If you use the produce you’ve grown in your cooking, the food will grant extremely helpful effects for your adventures, such as HP recovery or temporary stat boosts! It might also be a good idea to take care of some plump cluffowl birds, dignified goat-like woolum, and a pet totokaku.
Allies: Shrika, a missionary searching for a new form of faith. Heine, a pompous gentleman mechanic.Asyl, descendent of the Wind poem people. And Aria, a mysterious girl who claims to have come from the future. Cooperate with – and sometimes clash with – your allies, including these characters among others. Reach a deeper mutual understanding by facing their worries and their way of life head on.
Combat: Overcome battles by switching seamlessly between jobs during combat – including the Fighter, adept with swift sword techniques, the Shadow Walker, which deals critical wounds with twin blades, or the Mage, specialising in magic attacks. When faced with a mighty foe, skilfully target their weak points to inflict the Double Break state and take them down in an instant!
Harvestella is out now on PC via Steam and Nintendo Switch for $59.99. A free demo is available on Switch for those that want to try it out.
