Harvest Moon 2
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(GameBoy Color - US, Action & Adventure)
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Developed_By:
TOSE
Published_By:
Nintendo
Released On:
01 Jan 1998
Harvest Moon 2 Game Boy Color is a farming simulation game where you start with a free farm given to you by the mayor. Your goal is to become a successful farmer before the end of the year, or else your land will be redeveloped into an amusement park.
The gameplay involves raising livestock such as cows, chickens, and sheep, and growing crops like seeds that must be watered every day until they're harvested. You can sell the crops to earn income, and you can also build a greenhouse to grow flowers and herbs year-round. Along the way, you'll have to use tools like axes, hoes, and watering cans to help with your work.
As you progress, you'll be able to obtain a horse for riding and work, and you'll need to make decisions about what kind of pet to get - a dog or a cat. The choice will affect gameplay slightly, as the dog will keep other dogs from invading your farm at night, while the cat may bring items to your house.
UPC-A:
0045496460655 (Europe)
EAN-13:
4988110500107 (Japan)
Nintendo Media PN:
DMG-A37J-JPN (Japan)
Part #:
DMG-AYXP-EUR (Europe)
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Manual
Game Guide
Extracted from the original game manual
This is a farming simulation game where players manage a farm, interact with villagers, and develop their property. You'll buy supplies, sell produce, and expand your farm by utilizing various village services.
Story
Your Town
This nearby town has the supplies you need. Unlike a big city, the folks in this quaint burg prefer to close their shops and go home at 6 p.m.
Mayor's House
The mayor isn't a bad guy--he's just looking after the best economic interests for the village. Check your progress with him on a regular basis.
Church
Church is the place to meditate on your farming fortunes and misfortunes. Rumor has it that a new pastor should be arriving at the village any day...
Seed Shop
The seed shop sells seasonal produce, grass, flower and herb seeds. Even the fisherman in Legend of the River King 2 prefer to shop here!
Village Square
In the Village Square you will find a bulletin board with announcements of upcoming events. Make sure you check it often!
Carpenter
Whether you need a bridge, a sheep pen, a hothouse, or complete remodel, the village carpenter is always ready with a helpful estimate.
Hospital
The village doctor is always seeing new patients at the hospital. Take care of yourself and you won't have to worry about dropping in for a visit.
Tool Shop
It seems like there's always a new gadget or gizmo in stock at the tool shop. Stop in frequently so you can catch up on the latest in farm tools.
Library
Stop in at the library to trade with the fisherman in the Legend of the River King 2. You can also read up on the fish, bugs, and flowers you've found.
Restaurant
You can't pass up on the delicious home-style cooking at the restaurant. Shop here when you need to replenish your pantry supplies at home.
Livestock
You can buy or sell cows, sheep, and chickens at the livestock shop. You'll also find a wide selection of animal medicine and feed here.
Controls
Control Pad
control the direction that you face
Holding the Control Pad
make your character walk
B Button
run instead of walking
A Button
activates the tool you have selected
Start Button
scroll through the four selected tools that you can carry while working
Select
pauses the game and activates the game information menu
Select (pressed again)
see a second menu
How to Play
Breaking Ground
To start a new game, turn on your Game Boy Color and select "START" on the title screen. The game will ask you a series of questions.
Before you can start working at your farm, you'll need to walk around town to every inhabitant.
Boy or Girl?
You can choose to be a boy or a girl farmer. Aside from appearance, there are no differences in abilities, so pick the character that you want to play the most.
Enter Your Name
Depending on whether you've selected a boy or a girl, you'll need to decide on a good name. The name that you choose cannot be more than four letters long.
Choose Your Pet
You can choose a dog or a cat as your pet. The dog will keep wild animals away from your fields. The cat will occasionally drag home useful items for you.
Enter Your Pet's Name
Think of a good name for your constant companion. Just like your character's name, the name of your pet cannot be more than four letters long.
Rise and Shine!
It's the start of your first day on your farm! If you plan to keep it, you'll need to work hard. Make the most of every day to maximize your profits.
Saving Your Progress
Every night before you climb into bed, the game will ask you if you want to write in your diary. Writing in your diary automatically saves your game.
How to Play
In order to save your farm, you'll need to earn money by selling the produce from the crops that you plant and the animals that you raise. The workload is staggering, but we have a few helpful tips that will easily get you started.
Three Years Later...
After three years, the mayor will tell you if your farm is valuable enough to remain intact. The key to your success is lots of hard work--even on holidays!
Clear Your Farm
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Use the Ax and the Hammer to break up the stumps and rocks in the fields around your house.
Sow Seeds
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Clear the area around the shipping bin, then till the ground with the Hoe and plant crops.
Sell Your Crop
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Water your crops until they grow to full size. Harvest the produce and put it inside the bin.
Cows
A happy cow gives more milk than a sad one. Keep your cows happy by talking to them and brushing them every day.
Chickens
Chickens require the least amount of care and attention--all you do is feed them--but eggs don't offer the same high profit found in milk or wool.
Sheep
You can raise sheep after you build a sheep pen. Sheep are expensive and require lots of work, but the profit from selling the wool is worth it.
Your Farm
It doesn't look like much at first, but with a lot of hard work and a little vision, you can turn this little farm into a successful and profitable business.
1 House
Your house is small and a tad bit cramped, but you can hire the local carpenter to remodel and add the very latest in home improvements.
2 Cow Barn
Keep your cows inside the barn during cold or stormy conditions. Sheltering your cattle inside the barn will prevent them from getting sick.
3 Chicken Coop
If you remember to feed them on a regular basis, you'll find that chickens are much easier to care for than a flock of sheep or a herd of cows.
4 Sheep Pen
A sheep pen costs 70,000G and 800 wood to build. Considering the cash return you'll receive after you start selling wool, it's worth every penny.
5 Hothouse
A hothouse costs 50,000G and 600 wood to build, but you can grow plenty of flowers and herbs inside it no matter how low the mercury drops outside.
6 Pasture
The pastures behind your barn and chicken coop are the right size for growing extra grass for your cows and chickens. Your cows like to wander here.
7 Field
This lower field has the space you need for growing fruits and vegetables. Plant grass along the right fence until you have a horse and Saddlebags.
8 Fishing
While it might seem more like play than work, fishing is an excellent means of adding to your daily income. The trick is knowing how to set a hook.
Growing Vegetables
Some plants grow fruit throughout the season, while others are only good for one picking. Plan your garden accordingly for a bumper crop.
Plant Seeds
One sack of seeds will cover a 3x3 square area of tilled earth. It's important to remember that seeds will not take root in any untilled square.
Water Seeds
After the seeds are planted, you'll need to water them with a Watering Can or a Sprinkler. You don't need to water the seeds if it is raining.
Pick Plants
Harvest your plants with your bare hands when they are ripe and carry your load to the shipping bin. Never harvest your crops with your sickle.
Non-Renewable Crops
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One sack of seeds will cover a 3x3 square area of tilled earth.
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Seeds will not take root in any untilled square.
Renewable Crops
Renewable crops will grow more produce throughout the season--if you remember to water them on a regular basis.
Garden Design
Till your garden plots in shapes that allow you to reach all of your
Tips & Maps
PUSHING THE STAMINA LIMITS
Your character will give you a few hints before he or she faints, so it's important to pay attention to the warning signs.
All work and no play makes for a tuckered out farmer.
To increase your stamina, try filling up the hidden power berries in your fields.
Brow wiping is the first sign that your farmer is tired.
Eating will restore some energy.
If your farmer stops to catch his breath, he's almost done.
Try a trip to the hot springs.
You have enough energy for five or six tasks if your farmer accidentally stumbles.
This is a warning sign that your stamina is low.
You're done for the day if your farmer collapses.
Go to bed or to the hot springs.
GET SOME SHUT EYE
Morning comes early, so make sure that you get rest; you'll automatically go to bed at midnight if you stay up late.
HOT SPRINGS
Jumping into the mountain hot springs will replenish a small portion of your stamina, and you can jump in repeatedly until you're up to full strength.
LINKING AND TRADING
You can trade animals, seeds, and puzzle pieces with friends who have Harvest Moon® 2 GBC, or collect rare flowers, fish, and bugs by trading flower seeds with the fisherman in Natsume's Legend of the River King 2 for Game Boy.
To trade between Harvest Moon® 2 GBC and Legend of the River King 2
You'll need two Game Boy systems, a Legend of the River King 2 game, a Harvest Moon® 2 GBC game and a Game Boy Game Link® cable.
Insert the Game Link® cable into the Game Boys before you turn on the power.
This is a necessary step for trading.
Go to the town library and select the computer ('Communicate') icon.
The person playing Legend of the River King 2 will need to talk to the man in a village grocery store and select COMM to trade.
Trading is the easiest way to complete all the pages of the books in the library!
This is a tip for completing your collection.
FARMING TIPS
There is no one specific way to win at Harvest Moon; you can create a farm that suits your interests and, if you're productive and profitable, you'll find a happy ending.
If you need cash and don't have crops or produce, try harvesting the berries and mushrooms in the Mountains.
This is a way to earn money when other options are unavailable.
Prioritize your work according to your profits:
Harvest crops or fish until the buyer arrives, then cut wood or grass.
Your silo will only hold 999 servings of fodder.
Any additional grass will be wasted, so save your time and energy.
To save money, buy one chicken and raise the rest from eggs.
This will save you up to 3000G for crop seed and tools.
If you're running out of food, sell your chickens before you sell your cows.
Chickens eat as much as cows but cost less.
It might seem expensive, but buying the butter and the cheese maker will maximize your milk profit potential.
This investment can lead to greater profits from milk.
If you run out of energy but still have work to be done before midnight, revive your energy in the hot springs.
The hot springs can help you complete tasks before the day ends.
If you can't get around your livestock in the barn or coop, exit through the upper or lower door to reset the room.
This allows you to reposition yourself and move freely around your animals.
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