Square Enix, the developers and publishers behind some of the most iconic games in the world, announced a new farming game titled 'Harvestella.' Harvestella allows players to live in a small village while forging relationships with the other citizens of the village. Additionally, the player can run their own farm where they grow bountiful crops to earn riches and feed their local town.
In order to gain more materials for the farm, players can set out on adventures where they must take up weapons to fight monsters, such as oversized scorpions or plant-like creatures. The primary goal of the game is to prepare the village to survive what is called the 'Quietus' season. In addition to the four traditional seasons, Quietus is known as the season of Death, which threatens the safety and security of the village and its inhabitants.
Immersive Farming Games
Square Enix Announced the Action Farming Game 'Harvestella'
Trend Themes
1. Immersive Farming Games - Developing immersive farming games that incorporate action and adventure elements, appealing to both farming and RPG gamers.
2. Village Simulation Games - Creating village simulation games that allow players to build relationships with the NPCs and experience the impact of their decisions on the in-game community.
3. Survival and Adventure Games - Combining survival and adventure game mechanics with simulation gameplay, making the player's decisions and actions more impactful to their in-game survival and success.
Industry Implications
1. Gaming Industry - There is an opportunity for the gaming industry to create immersive and innovative simulation, farming, and adventure games that can appeal to a diverse range of gamers.
2. Agricultural Technology Industry - Developing technology and applications that can simulate real-world farming methods and techniques to educate and entertain players interested in agricultural practices in a virtual setting.
3. Education Industry - Creating educational games that blend entertainment with learning to teach young players the importance of food production, resource allocation, and community building in the context of a village simulation game.