Harvest Moon 2 release date

[02.01.99] » The farming sim arrives in Japan in a few days, with a U.S. release later this year.

    The original Harvest Moon acquired a cult following with its unique gameplay -- it was a farming simulation, in which you produced crops and sold them, as well as undertaking other tasks such as building a house and getting married. Those who missed the original game will soon be able to try their hand at the sequel.

   The game's publisher, Victor Interactive Systems, has announced that Harvest Moon 2, aka Harvest Moon 64, will be shipping to Japanese stores on February 5th, a mere four days away. North American gamers will have to wait a little longer, however, as Harvest Moon 2 will not reach the other side of the Pacific until the third quarter of this year. Look for full GIA coverage of the title soon.