If one starts as a boy the story begins with the protagonist reminiscing about visiting his grandfather’s farm in Mineral Town and then taking it over after his death. Harvest Moon is a series not really known for plot, yet Boy & Girl offers two slightly different narratives depending on the selection of gender.
But was the localization of the girl’s point-of-view worth the wait? While the boy version of Back to Nature released, Back to Nature for Girl did not see the light of day in North America until 2007 when Natsume brought over Harvest Moon: Boy & Girl for the PlayStation Portable. Although the series has grown since its release in 1999, it’s interesting to go back to an older iteration and see how a series has evolved from its more primitive stage. Harvest Moon: Back to Nature is considered to be one of the best titles in the franchise.
