Harvest Moon: Animal Parade

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Harvest Moon: Animal Parade is a beloved farming and life simulation game developed by Marvelous Entertainment and published by Natsume for the Nintendo Wii in 2009. Set on the charming island of Castanet, the story follows a young farmer tasked with restoring the power of the land's Divine Trees and five elemental bells to bring back the missing Harvest Goddess. Renowned for its rich roster of...

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Game Overview

Harvest Moon: Animal Parade expands upon the foundation of Harvest Moon: Tree of Tranquility with a larger game world, improved pacing, and an emphasis on animal companionship. Upon arriving in Castanet, players discover that nature's balance has failed: the wind has stopped, the waves are calm, and fire has lost its warmth. Guided by the Harvest Sprite Finn, players must locate the five divine bells scattered across the island and ring them to restore life and harmony to the realm.

Gameplay balances daily farm labor—planting seeds, watering crops, and tending livestock—with exploring vast wilderness regions, mining, and fishing. True to its title, Animal Parade introduces unprecedented interaction with wildlife: players can tame exotic animals like lions, bears, ostriches, and pandas to keep as pets, ride as mounts, or lead in community circus parades. With 20 eligible marriage candidates, multi-child family dynamics, and seasonal town festivals, the game offers a deeply satisfying rural life simulation.

Quick Specifications

Specification	Details
Title	Harvest Moon: Animal Parade
Platform	Nintendo Wii
Developer	Marvelous Entertainment
Publisher	Natsume / Rising Star Games
Release Date	November 10, 2009 (North America) / October 30, 2008 (Japan) / November 26, 2010 (Europe)
Genre	Life Simulation / Farming RPG
Mode	Single-player
Media Format	Dual-Layer Wii Optical Disc
Video Output	480p, 16:9 Widescreen Support

Key Features

Exotic Animals & Mounting: Tame, pet, and ride a wide variety of domestic and exotic creatures, including horses, ostriches, circus lions, bears, and wolves.
Five Elemental Bells Quest: Search for and ring five divine bells to restore the natural elements across Castanet and summon the Harvest Goddess.
Expanded Family & Marriage System: Court one of 20 distinct bachelors and bachelorettes, get married, and raise up to two children who grow up to assist on the farm.
Circus Parades & Festivals: Help the traveling circus perform tricks across town and compete in seasonal village festivals throughout the year.
Flexible Control Options: Play using either the Wii Remote and Nunchuk combo or a classic gamepad setup for relaxed play.

Frequently Asked Questions (Q&A)

Can I play Harvest Moon: Animal Parade on the Dolphin emulator?

Yes, Harvest Moon: Animal Parade runs exceptionally well on the Dolphin emulator. It benefits greatly from higher visual resolutions and frame rate stability fixes available through emulator settings.

Do I need a Wii Classic Controller to play Harvest Moon: Animal Parade?

No, the game fully supports the standard Wii Remote and Nunchuk combination, as well as the Wii Classic Controller and GameCube controller.

How many children can you have in Harvest Moon: Animal Parade?

Unlike many earlier entries in the franchise where you could only have one child, Animal Parade allows your farmer to have two children who inherit personality traits from your spouse.

What is the difference between Harvest Moon: Tree of Tranquility and Animal Parade?

While both take place in similar settings, Animal Parade features a significantly larger world, camera control, faster day/night cycles, additional marriage candidates (including the Harvest Goddess and King), and a vastly expanded animal circus and mounting system.