With summer now starting to rear its head, now is the perfect time toset down roots on a farm in a faraway remote land…at least through the medium of a video game. For gamers that feel like they have experienced all they can in other farming simulators such asStardew ValleyorAnimal Crossing: New Horizons,Story of Seasons: A Wonderful Lifeis here to scratch the farm gaming itch.
But there is more to do than plant crops and rear farm animals. Players can also find love and companionship among the other townsfolk. With eight total options, four men and four women, who can beromanced regardless of gender, choosing one can be hard.
4Nami
Nami is just one of the four eligible bachelorettes that can be found wondering around the town. This bachelorette has a somewhat aloof personality. Though she is well-liked by the other residents of Forgotten Valley, she has an introverted demeanor and can even come across a little rude with first impressions, calling the player character weird. Despite this, Nami has arough-and-tumble charmabout her that is hard to dislike, and will certainly appeal to many players.
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For those that wish to crack through Nami’s icy facade, they can find her at the Lei-Over Inn where she is staying, as being a traveler she hasn’t set down roots quite in the same way other townsfolk have. Gifting herMilky Soup, Clay Figurine, and Leaf Fossilsare sure to win over her affection, but players must be sure to steer clear of flowers. Nami is not exactly a flower girl and will dislike the gift except for the Trick Blue Flower.
3Cecilia
One of the kindest bachelorettes, Cecilia is a sweet and kind woman that is sure to melt the hearts of even the most stoic gamers. Working in the farm fields of Vesta Farm alongside Matthew, she proves to be a diligent worker. She’s skilled at tending to the crops as well as handling animals, as she is highly affectionate towards them. Her helpful attitude is not appreciated by all, however. Matthew can be tough on Cecilia sometimes due to his own crush on her, but having a little competition could make this route all the more entertaining and rewarding.
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An old expression claims that the way to a man’s heart is through his stomach, and the same can be said of Cecilia. Some of her most liked gifts areeasy-to-make meals suchasEgg SoupandSushi.She also likes other foods such asStrawberry Cake, Mushroom Curry, Mushroom Gratin and Milk Soup,though she can appreciate other gifts such asWildflowers. This makes her one of the easiest bachelorettes to acquire gifts for. Just make sure not to give her rare crops, cucumbers, fish stew, or items dug up from the ground, as these gifts will not get players to her heart.
2Lumina
In the original version of the game, Lumina was a point of concern. Her age indicated while she was not a child, she wasn’t a full adult either, which could make her romance path feel uncomfortable for mature gamers. However,Story of Seasonshas done away with this concern by changing her character’s age to be a full adult, making her one of the most eligible bachelorettes in Forgotten Valley.Raised in a rich family, Lumina is a prim and proper lady who will observe all the politeness and formality when speaking with others, but becomes more confident and relaxed once players get to know her. She can often be found playing piano in her family’s home, which can be a genuine treat to listen to.
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Lumina enjoys gifts such asWild Flowers.Players can raise her affection by giving her multiple flowers each day, as well as simple foods such aseggsandmushrooms. Players can also earn bonus points with her should they take the time to change their look each day, be it theirhairstyle, outfit, or hair color. Players can interact with the mirror inside their farmhouse to alter the appearances, which will also help them towards the achievement Looked in the Mirror 3 Times.
1Molly
It would beextremely difficult for players to resist Molly’s charm. She is a cheerful and bright young woman that seems to enjoy every aspect of her life, at least from the surface. She takes great pride in her appearance and enjoys her work at the Bluebird Cafe, serving customers with a great big smile. Butthere are hidden depthsto Molly’s character. Beneath her happy-go-lucky, demeanor she suffers from loneliness and bad luck in her love life. The reason she moved to Forgotten Valley in the first place was because of her lack of success finding a special someone.
If players wish to be that special someone for Molly, they can find her working at the cafe or pondering the lake that feeds into the ocean. Gift her items such asRare Coins, Flowers,or foods such asEgg Soup, Butter, Cheese, Blue Melons(granted they are rank S),Curryand evenGolden Wool. Players should take care to avoid giving her Vegetable Juice, Fish Stew, Animal Treats, or Yakuzen Soup.
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