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Harvestella – reviews and rating

Harvestella has an average rating of 69% based on 2 reviews from English-language gaming websites. Critics agree – the best rating was given by HardcoreGamer (3.5/5), the worst by Game Informer (6.8/10). The game was released on November 4, 2022 for PC and Nintendo Switch. Metacritic score is 72.

Updated

What critics praise
„Harvestella attempts to create a unique gaming experience by combining farming and life sim elements with action RPG elements. The game suffers from an identity crisis both in regards to its narrative and gameplay.“

Game info

Release date
Nov 4, 2022
Platforms
PCNintendo Switch
Genres
ActionRPGSimulation
Developer
Live Wire
Publisher
Square Enix
Average playtime
25 h
Reviews count
2

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FAQ

What is the rating of Harvestella?

Harvestella has an average rating of 69% based on 2 reviews from English-language gaming websites. Critics agree – the best rating was given by HardcoreGamer (3.5/5), the worst by Game Informer (6.8/10).

When was Harvestella released?

Harvestella was released on November 4, 2022.

What platforms is Harvestella available on?

Harvestella is available for PC and Nintendo Switch.

How long does it take to beat Harvestella?

Players on RAWG spend on average 25 hours playing Harvestella.

Is Harvestella worth playing?

Mostly yes. Harvestella has an average rating of 69% – it is a good game, but with some flaws. Critics largely agree on the rating.

What games are similar to Harvestella?

Games similar to Harvestella are for example Tactics Ogre: Reborn, Star Ocean: The Second Story R, SaGa Frontier Remastered, The DioField Chronicle and Dragon Quest Treasures.

Statistics

Critics consensus

Critics agree

Spread of ratings
3 percentage points
Standard deviation
± 1,3
Best rating
3,5/5 HardcoreGamer
Worst rating
6,8/10 Game Informer

The distribution of rating

Number of reviews in rating ranges (%)

Ranking

  • #273 of 398 games released in 2022 better than 31 % of games
  • #212 of 302 games released in 2022 on PC better than 30 % of games
  • #86 of 110 games released in 2022 on Nintendo Switch better than 21 % of games

By the average of all reviews

Comparison of ratings

  • Our average2 reviews 69%
  • MetacriticMetascore 72%

Reviews

6,8/10
Game Informer Nov 30, 2022
Harvestella's mash-up of dungeon-crawling action and farming simulation can be enjoyable, but the styles clash more often than not, resulting in a sluggish, frustrating grind.
3,5/5
HardcoreGamer Nov 13, 2022
Harvestella attempts to create a unique gaming experience by combining farming and life sim elements with action RPG elements. The game suffers from an identity crisis both in regards to its narrative and gameplay. There’s a great emphasis on interacting with villagers and helping them solve rather mundane problems with a story has more traditional JRPG leanings involving the saving the world from...

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