July 30, 2009
HARVEST MOON: FRANTIC FARMING
SPROUTS ON NINTENDO DS NEXT MONTH
Natsume Inc., a worldwide developer
and publisher of family-oriented video games, announced today that Harvest Moon:
Frantic Farming has entered into manufacturing and will launch in August for the
Nintendo DS. Set in the world of last year’s DS hit Harvest Moon: Island of
Happiness, Harvest Moon: Frantic Farming continues the tale of the island and
its residents.
Something strange is happening on
Sunny Island! Crops are popping up everywhere and growing out of control! If
something isn’t done soon, the once-tranquil island will be buried in an
avalanche of vegetables! It’s up to the players to solve the mystery of this
produce predicament as they try to tame the crops and gather as many vegetables
as they can!
"We are eagerly anticipating the
launch of Harvest Moon: Frantic Farming," said Hiro Maekawa, President and CEO
at Natsume. "We know that players will enjoy the wide variety of gameplay modes,
playable characters, and fun unlockables that we have planted in this all-new
adventure!"
Players can choose from 12 playable
characters, each with their own unique story and abilities. See how the mystery
unfolds from each character’s perspective, and which Harvest Moon characters
they meet along the way! The game features a variety of modes including Story
Mode, the brain-teasing Mission Mode, and the action-puzzle excitement of Score
Attack and Free Play Modes. Players can test their farming skills against their
friends and family in Multiplayer Mode, and even play against people who don’t
have the Game Card via DS Download Play! Players can also unlock character art,
music, and some special surprises in the Collection Room.
Harvest Moon: Frantic Farming will
ship to retail in August. Harvest Moon: Frantic Farming is rated E for everyone
by the entertainment software rating board (ESRB).
