GamesRadar+ Verdict
Pros
- +
Control system uses touch screen well
- +
Reap what you sow... literally
- +
Caring for your chickens
Cons
- -
Controls take getting used to
- -
Audio choices could be better
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Sick chickens
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Let’s get this straight. We’ve been shipwrecked, we’re forced to run the only farm on the island - and we’re the only ones visibly purchasing anything from anyone, which means that we’re single-handedly maintaining this island’s economy? That’s a lot of pressure. Then, to rub sea salt into the wounds, other people gradually arrive and move onto the island out of choice, and at no point does anyone say “Hey, where were you headed before the shipwreck? Perhaps I can give you a ride?” Oh no - it’s all “Don’t be so eager, that turnip you gave me wasn’t all that great.” Lazy, ungrateful jerks.
More info
| Description | Even on a screen the size of half a cassette tape, our feelings are still hurt when one of our chickens gets sick. |
| Platform | DS |
| UK censor rating | 3+ |
| Release date | 1 February 2007 (US), (UK) |
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