Harvest Moon 2

The player chooses to play as either a boy or a girl, and then chooses if they want a dog or a cat as a pet. The pet choice slightly effects gameplay. Livestock includes cows for milk, chickens for eggs, and sheep for wool. A horse may also be eventually obtained for riding and work. The player's income primarily comes from crops, which are raised from seeds and must be watered every day until the harvest. They can then be sold. Sometimes plants will produce more than one harvest. Crops can be grown all year long, but a greenhouse must be built to grow flowers and herbs during all seasons. Tools can be used to help with work, such as axes, hoes, hammers, watering cans, sickles, fishing rods, pickaxes, and umbrellas.

The gameplay is straightforward: plant crops, harvest them, sell the produce, and take care of your farm. As you progress through the game, you can improve your tools, build new structures, and expand your farm. The game has a strong focus on building and managing a successful farm, with no dating or romance feature.