This is the best Harvest Moon created. A lot of the newer Harvest Moons get too complicated and take away from the simplistic fun this game holds. And as for the old ones they are difficult to control and/or understand. This one takes the cake. As long as you are capable of reading, you can play this game. I have had my copy for about five years and I have beat and replayed this game more than any other game I have owned. It really is that good, and that addictive.