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Harvest Moon 2 GBC

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Also known as
Bokujō Monogatari GB2 牧場物語GB2

Manage your farm, raise livestock, and prove your skills to the mayor within a year.

Harvest Moon 2 GBC was released for Game Boy Color in Japan on August 4, 2000, and in North America on November 7, 2000. The legacy year 1999 is incorrect for this platform version.

About Harvest Moon 2 GBC

Harvest Moon 2 GBC is a farming simulation sequel where the player receives a farm from the mayor. The central goal is to prove successful within the first year, as the mayor's evaluation determines whether the player can continue or the land will be repurposed. This creates a challenging initial timeframe with the possibility of a second chance.

Players select a character and a pet, with the dog providing farm security and the cat occasionally finding items. Income is generated mainly through cultivating crops, which require daily watering and can sometimes yield multiple harvests. While crops grow year-round, flowers and herbs need a greenhouse for all-season cultivation.

The game features various tools for farm work and maintenance, including items for watering, tilling, and fishing. Livestock management involves raising cows, chickens, and sheep for their respective products, with a horse available later for transportation and labor. A notable difference from its predecessor is the absence of any romance or dating mechanics.

Harvest Moon 2 GBC Screenshots

12 images
Title screen (EU/US).
Intro.
Title screen (German).
Title screen (JP).
...or they won't grow.
Choose your gender.
Happy birthday.
Mayor, is that you?
6AM? Sure.
Maybe...
Minigame: Local horse race.
That was close.