Technology Tell writes, "To be more exact, that hovel can become a home within the span of one in-game day. Shocking? Perhaps, but it’s actually quite true. It’s all due to a rather welcome introduction to the carpentry system. Story of Seasons allows a player to craft their own upgrades, buildings, and such from their home. Naturally, one of the first things the welcoming community does is give the player a hand up to a better life."
The confusion around Story of Seasons and Harvest Moon explained.
"Marvelous Europe Limited are today excited to announce that the beloved life simulation and farming franchise STORY OF SEASONS, known as Bokujou Monogatari in Japan and previously known as HARVEST MOON in the west, is celebrating its 25th Anniversary this month." - Marvelous Europe.
Pioneers of Olive Town has some striking differences that expand upon gameplay, but also several subtler alterations that make it just that bit smoother to play.