{"product_id":"harvest-moon-ds-island-of-happiness-video-game-nintendo-ds-2007","title":"Harvest Moon DS Island of Happiness NDS Video Game Nintendo DS 2007","description":"\u003cp\u003eNintendo DS non oem reproduction Harvest Moon DS Island of Happiness video game cartridge. Game cartridge comes with a plastic protective case just like the picture shows.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eHarvest Moon DS Island of Happiness is a farming simulation game for the Nintendo DS where players must build a thriving community after being shipwrecked on a deserted island. Released in 2008, it is the fourth Harvest Moon title for the DS and is notable for its almost exclusive use of touchscreen controls for movement and farming tasks. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eStory and Setting\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eThe Shipwreck: The game begins with the protagonist (Mark or Chelsea) boarding a ship to start a new life. A storm destroys the vessel, leaving you and a few other survivors—Taro and his family—stranded on an uninhabited island.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eBuilding a Paradise: You discover an abandoned farm and decide to restore it. Your primary goal is to attract new settlers by expanding your farm and improving the island's infrastructure, such as building roads and bridges.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003ePopulation Growth: As your farm prospers, more villagers arrive to set up shops and businesses. There are over 90 potential residents to \"collect\" or unlock through various tasks. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eKey Gameplay Features\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-list: l2 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eTouch Controls: Almost every action, from walking and running to watering crops and milking cattle, is performed using the DS stylus.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-list: l2 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eAdvanced Farming: Crop growth is influenced by a complex weather system. Tools are upgraded by attaching \"Wonderful Stones,\" which are earned by winning island festivals.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-list: l2 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eSocial Life \u0026amp; Marriage: Players can befriend villagers and pursue one of six marriage candidates (depending on the chosen gender). The game includes a Rival System where other bachelors and bachelorettes can marry each other and have children if the player does not marry them.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-list: l2 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eWi-Fi Connectivity: The game originally featured voice chat and global farm rankings via the Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eReception and Challenges\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eWhile praised for its depth and variety, the game is often considered one of the more challenging entries in the series due to:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eSteep Difficulty: Building materials and house expansions are expensive, and stamina management is critical early on.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003ePolarizing Controls: Many players and reviewers found the mandatory touchscreen movement to be less precise and more fatiguing than traditional D-pad controls.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eSlow Start: It can take several in-game years to fully develop the farm and unlock all island features. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you have any questions, please let me know!\u003cbr\u003eThanks for checking out my listing.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"VintageVideoGameStore","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44644775559238,"sku":"sku-47828295188720","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0645\/1920\/9030\/files\/HarvestMoonIslandofHappinessVideoGame.jpg?v=1770888848","url":"https:\/\/baldwinprinting.com\/products\/harvest-moon-ds-island-of-happiness-video-game-nintendo-ds-2007","provider":"Baldwin Printing and Design Inc. 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