One of the best farming sims I have ever had the joy of playing. Stunning characterization, a staggering amount of dialogue from townsfolk that keeps the game loop interesting for hours on end, and a delightfully complex skill system.

My only gripe is that the story could have been better. After a while, saving Venti feels like more of a chore than a desperate need... If it was any other villager, I'd actually have felt pressure to swoop in for the rescue a little sooner instead of taking my time with cooking and dating.