Friends Of Mineral Town: Every Marriage Candidate's Redesigns, Rated
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Story Of Seasons Friends Of Mineral Town Every Marriage Candidate s Original Design Vs Their Redesign
In the redesigns for the Switch, the characters appear better suited to their lives in Mineral Town than in Flowerbud Village. Fans were delighted when Marvelous Entertainment announced a remake of : Friends Of Mineral Town for the Nintendo Switch. The classic , which was released for the Game Boy Advance in 2003, is popularly regarded as one of . Although the game has been revived under a new title, Story Of Seasons, it features the same, much-loved cast of characters revamped for 2020. As longtime Harvest Moonfans know, the character designs for the original Friends Of Mineral Townwere ported from its predecessor for the Playstation, Harvest Moon: Back To Nature, which in turn ported the designs from Harvest Moon 64. In the redesigns for the Switch, the characters appear better suited to their lives in Mineral Town than in Flowerbud Village. Read on to find out -- and whether fans love the new or the old designs more. Updated February 3, 2022, by Jerrad Wyche: When the series was announced as a spiritual successor to Harvest Moon, fans across the globe lost their minds at the possibilities. Who would have known they would have received a spiritual remake of Harvest Moon: Friends of Mineral Town by way of Story of Seasons: Friends of Mineral Town. It took everything the original classic did and modernized the designs of its beloved characters. Story of Seasons: Pioneers of Olive Town was the sequel that was released in March 2021 and fans can't wait to see what's next from the series. THEGAMER VIDEO OF THE DAY Kappa
Kappa is a lake-dwelling green creature who is known for playing hard to get. Originally he looked unlike any other creature and sported a monk-like haircut. In Story of Seasons, his appearance is now that of a duck who is role-playing as a tortured artist. He now has long green hair that falls over his face and has traded in his tribal attire for a more nomadic drifter appearance. Winner: Tie. This depends on what you're looking for out of Kappa. His private and loner personality traits are still prevalent, but he's much more civilized and cultured now. The slight edge has to go to the new design as it humanizes him in a way where a romantic relationship with a being living in a lake is much more understandable. Elly Elli
Elly's redesign keeps her bobbed brunette hair and frilly apron. However, it introduces new details like a tiered hem and puff sleeves to update her outfit. Her dress is now one shade of dark blue and features a row of buttons down the front of the bodice. Her bowtie is more discreet, and her apron is embroidered on the pockets and along the hem. Elly completes her outfit with a pair of delicate white gloves that must serve some purpose related to nursing. Winner: Story Of Seasons. Elly now looks like a proper nurse, instead of a baker. Her new design gives off healing vibes like she's the Pokemon Chancey personified. Doctor
Like Elly, Doctor's appearance is relatively unchanged from his previous appearance in Mineral Town. The only major difference is the lack of a head mirror and a stethoscope, which he was never seen without in the GBA original. Otherwise, he still wears his lab coat and a serious expression conveying the weight of his responsibilities as the town's only physician. He looks like your pre-med friend just trying his best. Winner: Story Of Seasons. The head mirror was unsightly, not to mention an outdated part of the physician's outfit. Cliff
Cliff has been a vagrant in every appearance in Harvest Moon 64. Back then, he had a pet hawk named Cain and a ponytail with streaks of blond hair that he inherited from his grandmother. In Story Of Seasons, Cliff is sans ponytail and sports a more colorful appearance than before. Instead of the fur-lined vest, he wears a tunic over a maroon undershirt and black pants. The tunic and undershirt also feature a Grecian design called a , which hasn't been seen before on his character. Winner: Harvest Moon.Cliff, without a ponytail? Preposterous! Bon Vivant The Gourmet
The Gourmet in Harvest Moon: Friends of Mineral Town was a snooty food critic who only appeared once a year and resembled the mayor from A Nightmare Before Christmas. His original design was cartoonish and interesting but didn't invite the idea of romantic pursuit. In Story of Seasons not only did his look change, but he was now known as Bon Vivant. The rotund foodie traded out his top hat and vest for a more regal appearance. Winner: Story of Seasons. Though his original appearance and personality made him stand out, it's hard to deny how unappealing he was as an optional marriage candidate. His new look and vibe may turn some players off, but at the end of the day, his royal steampunk-inspired look is much more captivating. Ran Ann
In Harvest Moon: Friends Of Mineral Town, Ann wore denim overalls over a yellow T-shirt and her hair in a braided ponytail. Her Story Of Seasons redesign keeps her warm color scheme but switches out the overalls for capris and T-shirt for a tent dress. She rounds out her new outfit with strappy sandals and a white ribbon fastening her hair into a standard high ponytail. Ran has also taken the plunge into full bangs. Winner: Story Of Seasons.Our girl finally looks more at home at the inn than the Green Ranch. Rick
Rick has glowed up since his days antagonizing Kai in Harvest Moon: Friends Of Mineral Town. Or rather, he still tries to fight Kai but looks much less nerdy doing so. Whether the game wanted to make him worthy of Karen or endear the player to his more neurotic qualities. One thing's for sure; in taking over the family business for his absent father and ill mother, he is definitely one of the most responsible bachelors in the game, second only to the Doctor. Winner: Tie. Rick has a new look but the same overbearing personality. Karen
Rick's best friend has had a complete makeover, and not for the better according to many fans. Karen cut her hair into a fringe hairstyle with a blonde ombre fading into her natural brunette hair, which ends in a fishtail a la Tifa Lockhart in Final Fantasy 7. Not only have we seen this haircut in our seventh-grade yearbooks, but it's also missing the of Karen's original design. At least her outfit is on point; those bell sleeves are so 2020. Winner: Harvest Moon. This redesign took things a step too far. Fans loved those bangs; they were her connection to her grandmother Eve, a bachelorette in the original Harvest Moongame for the Super Nintendo. Gray
Story Of Seasons Gray goes hatless, among other changes. Gray now has blonde hair to distinguish him from redheads Dudley and Ran, also known as Doug and Ann, in Harvest Moon 64. Gone is the utility jumpsuit, and in its place is a button-down shirt and pants in primary colors to complement his blonde hair. He leaves the shirt open to reveal the decal on the garment underneath: UMA. Winner: Harvest Moon. His new outfit screams moody teenager, not apprentice blacksmith. Besides, UMA belongs on the hat. Marie Mary
Marie's schoolgirl outfit has been updated, and it's amazing what side pleats and military-inspired buttons can do. The librarian's loose plait has become two low pigtails, and her dark necktie is now a cheerful yellow. The gathered sleeves, sailor stripes, and overall nautical theme are more eye-catching than the standard schoolgirl outfit she wore in . Instead of dark rectangular glasses, she wears light oval frames, and the addition of black stockings is très chic. Winner: Story of Seasons. Marie's new glasses and hair are working for her. Kai
The former vineyard worker has taken on a more casual appearance in the Switch remake. Kai is a seasonal resident of Mineral Town, meaning he is in town only during the Summer. His purple bandana has been converted into a slouchy hat, and he switched out the brown jacket for a purple sleeveless hoodie with a Fair Isle pattern. Rounding out the look is a pair of comfortable sweatpants with cargo pockets. He looks like a nice, easygoing guy anyone (but especially Popuri) would be happy to run into on the beach. Winner: Story Of Seasons. Those cargo pockets look like they can hold plenty. Harvest Goddess
The Harvest Goddess follows a trend that happened with many of the female marriage candidates in that their designs went from enticing and more adult to something a bit more whimsical and adorable. In her original appearance, the Harvest Goddess comes across like a siren or exotic belly dancer who lives in a pond. Her new design makes her feel like a magical fairy goddess who has the best interests of the town villagers in her thoughts. Winner: Story of Seasons. Based on what you just read it should be very clear who the winner is here. The Harvest Goddess in Story of Seasons: Friends of Mineral Town isn't just more fantastical in her design, but it feels more authentic and related to what her original intended purpose was. Huang Won
Though they're not directly connected with the same name, it's pretty clear that Huang is a modern version of the character named Won from Harvest Moon: Friends of Mineral Town. Not only do the names Won (Hoang) and Huang share similarities, but the emphasis on the gold jacket and glasses is also pretty clear. The design of Won comes across as a caricature and feels insensitive to all Asian cultures, so it isn't surprising that his design has changed drastically. Winner: Story of Seasons. When looking at his modern design he's much more youthful in appearance and his modern style is much more refreshing and not nearly as problematic. The original design of Won can remain in the past as a remnant and nothing more. Popuri
Childishness and immaturity were always part of Popuri's character in Mineral Town, but her dialogue in Story Of Seasons amplifies these qualities tenfold. Likewise, her appearance has also aged down, casting away the corset and adding several layers of frilly white petticoats flaring out to the knee. Fans never got a good look at Popuri's footwear in the GBA version, but in Story Of Seasons, she is wearing red Victorian lace-up boots reminiscent of Alice In Wonderland. Winner: Harvest Moon. Popuri's redesign makes her look young - far too young to be a potential spouse with the responsibility of running a farm!