Beating EVERY N64 Game - Harvest Moon (17/394)

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[@jordanm6843]

"I tried giving Maria a fish and she was happy about it! From that point on, I knew she was the one" LMFAO

[@Thabeast721]

I accidentally set this to unlisted which messes with it showing up in people's sub feeds if I leave it there, so uhh here you go early I guess

[@oveja9975]

Yay

[@ripjammer]

No complaints here!

[@HalTuberman]

It didn't show up in my alerts, though... edit: nm, it did.

[@adamslater7486]

I was hoping that the schedule was changing to 2 a week. 😄

[@threwthelookingglass7194]

nope .. beating it is.. getting all the pics. and collect all home extensions

[@thexbigxgreen]

"You could just sleep to advance to the next day over and over to get to the credits" Sounds more like Depression Simulator to me

[@LittleRainGames]

haha true

[@benjammin1304]

Big ouch

[@TheAoalec14]

Lmao this comment killed me. This sounds like my life currently just sleeping to advance the days till my death

[@SmugMatty]

That'll just be real life lol

[@aegisfate117]

I stay awake for days at a time to appreciate reality

[@AustrianReaper]

"My money just kept piling up and I didn't even need to give Maria cabbage anymore" - that's the dream right here

[@davidoviedo2912]

Man, this has got to be the best video of the series so far. So many memorable moments. Keep up the great work, Thab!

[@Eighty8percent]

agreed. i love coming across new channels like these. Let me know if you find other, similatr iones, or if you're horny. bye

[@thediamonddust]

"Naturally I named my horse Bobby so I didn't get it confused with my dog Bob." Top tier humour. Hahaha.

[@jugularstab]

Fellas, if your girl stutters and accepts any gift (especially a live fish), put a ring on it.

[@sanityormadness]

Don't you mean "tear a feather up and throw it over her head"? :p

[@Mister_Clean]

Force feed your woman some cabbage

[@thexbigxgreen]

Ah yes, the ultimate pick up line - "I have a crib at home, wanna help me fill it?"

[@alexgorrod]

This is my favorite single episode Thab has ever done. I laughed so much during this and wish I had been there for the live streams. Super funny commentary, great video.

[@CrawYT]

Same

[@snek765]

It's all here if it helps: kzbin.info/aero/PLb2pR5EQ9mzM-7ZNMgB-F3wyHlN5W479W. I know you said "LIVE streams" but yeah... maybe you don't know about this second channel.

[@kuro68000]

"She should get her own bed!" Thab is the king of comedy sometimes

[@ypgdomo]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 that had me joked

[@inthefade]

It's an expensive bed! He earned the money he spent on it, so he shouldn't have to share it with her. It's pretty rude, imo.

[@gordonlekfors2708]

very 'sometimes'

[@vitaluka]

The ocarina can be used for the Spirit festival. You need to befriend some of the folks and they will invite you to play the ocarina at the square.

[@Shawn_Quick]

I have never played a Harvest Moon game, but I have spent many hours on Stardew Valley. The amount of similarities is crazy. The season breakdown, locations, villager interaction and quests, upgrades on property and tools and even the three year "end point" are all essentially the same (with minor differences). I had no idea so much inspiration for Stardew Valley came from Harvest Moon.

[@maxschmidt666]

Same here. TBH I think SDV got a bit too much inspiration. I mean, a lot of the same festivals and also a hot air balloon event? Come on!

[@michealwilliams472]

Lol. Harvest Moon is THE inspiration for Stardew Valley. Keep in mind that the newer Harvest Moon games are NOT from the original creators. The new Harvest Moon games done by the correct people are "Story of Seasons." If you're interested in trying Harvest Moon, the GBA one, Friends of Mineral Town, is considered one of the best ones.

[@TiredHighProductions]

I know, right!? Heck, I knew that harvest moon was a huge inspiration for Stardew, and I still didn't realize just how freaking much was taken from it. It's so close to the same that Stardew is clearly just a modern version of the same game. Before seeing this, I didn't realize they were THAT similar

[@spyder9820]

Harvest Moon is much better than SV

[@sleepiestboi4631]

SDV is basically copy/paste of HM

[@Pluveus]

There is also a "perfect ending" to HM64 where after your dad evaluates the farm, everyone has a big party to celebrate how well you did and you get a photo to commemorate it. It is a VERY difficult challenge.

[@tanmad21]

What an inspiring life. The ups and downs. The good days and bad. The love that was found. The animals that were lost. And of course the S-tier commentary.

[@AnotherSeeker]

I never played Harvest Moon, but I had a nintendo power subscription and I fondly remember reading and re reading everything about this game and even dreamed of it. I still haven't played so this is pretty awesome. extra fact: I did the same thing with final fantasy tactics. I loved the strategy guides yet never owned the game or played. Good memories.

[@einheit02]

I stayed up all night playing this at a friend's birthday party; got married and built the greenhouse before breakfast. Loved this game.

[@veegames3364]

Dev 1: Ok, we got farming, sleeping, pets and people. What else do we need to finish this kids game? Dev 2: Gambling!

[@curtthegamer934]

The baby does eventually crawl around on the floor, and later actually walks. But it never grows older than a toddler.

[@Joker-fj8hg]

But it never grows older than a toddler. D:

[@Azsunes]

There are events around it too, when it can walk you can take it to town with you and the festivals. They can also run away and you have to find them.

[@Neonsilver13]

I remember how easy it was to get close to Karen in this game, you could go within one day from completely unknown to ready for marriage. All you had to do was grab your dog and talk to her over and over. Each time you talk to her while holding your dog the relationship improves a bit.

[@JM-us3fr]

Man, I thought I was watching a review of Harvest Moon. Turns out I was watching the cutest love story ever.

[@russellfrancis813]

The big brain move is to work your ass off farming wood and money so you can buy the greenhouse by your first winter, then you're rolling in the dough for the rest of the playthrough :)

[@T3n50r]

"Don't be so selfish Karen!" Truly a game ahead of its time

[@Koop89]

Harvest Moon is a diamond in the rough. Absolutely obsessed with this series as a kid.

[@arthur_stephens]

This is one of my favorites that you have done so far. It's the one that I've watched the most.

[@mikeallison5549]

“And to think 14 hours ago I didn’t even know her” 😂

[@snefansson]

This episode was so good, best in the series so far! Also that's gonna be one smelly house after all the cabbage you've been force feedi-I mean giving Maria

[@Asedge1348]

Looking forward to enjoying this series into 2028 at the current pace!

[@shaun8062]

Hell yea, I'll be interested that long.

[@TheZackofSpades]

Aw yeah, the long haul!

[@Goudlock]

13:57 It's a wierd european, and i think french tradition.. it's called "galette des rois" everyone eat a slice, and if you have the "fêve" inside a slice, you are the "king" and you have a fake crown haha.

[@Soloman_Gumball]

Waiting for one of these to get lucky and get in people's recommends and then they'll keep showing up in people's boxes.

[@edmalone4474]

Honestly love this let’s play, zero meta involved, and it’s how I played as a kid. Just dive in and see what happens, so refreshing anymore. Great job!

[@PapaAggron]

The ocarina thing you can buy is used during the Spirit Festival. You can play the instrument and be more involved in it. Also the dog and horse races are won by stamina. Basically you have to brush your horse everyday, whistle for your horse everyday, talk to your hose everyday, and then ride your horse everyday. The dog, it's all about running. Secret tip for it is to bring it inside, whistle for the dog, and when it starts running towards you turn on the tv. The dog keeps running. Keep that going for like an hour or two and it's an easy win. Also, if you go to bed when your wife is waiting by the bed, it builds more to you having a baby. The baby does grow up into a toddler stage, but no more beyond that.

[@fyr3st0rm65]

Thab: Gotta get the baby bed for the ladies Also Thab: WHAT DO YOU MEAN SLEEP IN THE SAME BED?!

[@Alte.Kameraden]

This game was a gem in it's day. btw Maria = best girl. Elli = 2nd best Girl. Karen = 3rd best Girl. Other two are dead to me. Fun fact, Elli's Grandmother was one of the girls you could marry in the SNES Harvest Moon game, which means.. Elli is technically your Cousin if you married Ellen in Harvest Moon on the SNES.. so ya... think about that for a few minutes.

[@joshuadelacruz5302]

I could watch Thab play these kinds of games forever. We need to find him a wholesome dating simulator. His courting in this game was hilarious. Another great vid Thab.

[@spennyyoutube5713]

Thab, I just wanna say I'm enjoying this content alot. I'm really glad you're doing it!

[@ClassFInquisition]

The commentary with the love interest portrayed perfectly 'dense harem protagonist' vibes and I laughed so much. Also, I'd absolutely try to give Maria's mom cabbage, for reasons.

[@jamesk1868]

Great video, so funny! Laughed many times but when you named your kid Cabbag(e) I died lmao

[@rfk223]

I think youre so cool I cant believe youre actually beating every N64 game! I like your chill presentation. You dont rely on abtrusive humor for entertainment value. Great work!

[@nilocdg9752]

This was my favorite game on N64. I was addicted

[@EM_vi_ix]

I think you need to sit in the hot springs for like an hour or two of in game time to replinish stamina. Harvest Moon for PS1 and GBA uses the same characters but mixes them up.

[@faerieknight2298]

This video convinced me to give Harvest Moon 64 a shot, since I'd thought I remembered seeing it in the NSO n64 offerings. I was wrong, but it has been added. Ended up playing Harvest Moon 64 all morning.

[@silvereloking6149]

6:00 Horse racing...predicting dark future 😆

[@mylifeisaparty]

right

[@mikeallison5549]

This video was great. I was so invested in yours and Maria’s relationship.

[@palepants9475]

I loved Harvest Moon on the Super Nintendo. This game looked like a decent successor.

[@eans19]

Fantastic narration! I watched almost the whole gameplay and I feel like you encompassed a ton of the events and emotions of the game.

[@BLonsdale912]

I just realized that at this pace, this series will take 7 years before ending. Omg

[@kitthekat6844]

Dude, you make this game sounds... fun?! I love this series, thanks for the content, Thab!

[@Zsy6]

I wasn't sure how you would "beat" Harvest Moon, but you totally did it! Great job on this one! Seemed like a really long gaming session!

[@kstalia]

This is so crazy and nice to see, something that I would never expect Thab to play

[@tilghman5237]

The commentary on Maria is pure gold love it best video yet

[@curtthegamer934]

Oh, yeah, if you've been "dating" a girl for a long time in the game, or if you're married to that girl, the king will let you dance with her at the festival. I always thought that was a nice touch.

[@yommmrr]

Thab and Maria still a better love story than twilight

[@MarkElders]

"Back to the old chores grind: eggplants, Maria, and wood." 😂

[@peterwortmann]

great vid! I liked the length. Also best line: get your own bed! Hilarious ;)

[@samuelG009]

Eggplants Maria wood lmao 🤣

[@ghak545]

wow. this is better than most romance novels

[@Joker-fj8hg]

Better than Twilight!

[@Ghostcharm]

man your videos are so engaging and bingeable, its destroying my work ethic. keep em comin

[@pepperplume]

this hit me in my nostalgia, thank you for the upload, great content, i also picked maria, you better treat her right!

[@1193mike]

You have taught me a valuable life lesson in this video... If a woman doesn't appreciate your fish. Give it to someone who will.

[@HeyyDelta]

How do you solve a problem like Maria?

[@bigrips7734]

I played this game so much as a kid. Harvest moon walked so animal crossing could run

[@Raro404]

I like to think this is what FF7 would have looked like on the N64 if Square didn’t jump over to Sony.

[@BVP93]

The Maria chronicles were riveting. Loving this N64 series so far

[@onetwentyfour]

I laughed out loud many times. Appreciate you Thab.

[@hhectorlector]

loved the review. Loved seeing twitch chat too during all this

[@spicychicken2]

28:44 ... thab... ooph. once you're married you don't NEED to do the nice things you did when you were dating, but it's always nice to surprise her every once in a while.

[@totoroid]

You avoided spamming sleep to make it a normal play through but in sports games you try to finish quick like a kid eating vegetables

[@Jardinserpent]

love your channel. kind of scratches that itch for old school avgn episodes, even if you're not as angry only slightly annoyed haha

[@bryanduncan9474]

25:33 for cuteness

[@stilllbornn]

And then the comment in chat "shes gregnant". Loved it ^^

[@uncleJuancho]

Man this was super fun!!!! I love it and I laughed a lot!

[@bananieldiamonds1921]

this game made more sense in japan, since its about impressing your father

[@Blink182SubmarineStepson]

I’m starting to look forward to these more than the Mario vids. So good!

[@MaxwellJ94]

as someone who only every played stardew valley, its pretyt interesting to see all the similarities between this harvest moon, and stardew.

[@wintermute8315]

Harvest Moon invented this genre. Stardew is an unashamed unofficial sequel to the original, on SNES.

[@jasonmiller3861]

What a roller coaster of emotions with marie!! What a journey!

[@christopherkck]

I'm glad your hard earned cabbage greenhouse didn't blow away in a hurricane. That's usually when the credits rolled for me as a kid.

[@asymptoticspatula]

This was such an entertaining video! Thank you for this series.

[@kraun124]

Wow, love these videos. This one especially. A series I never knew I needed! :) And what a love story. That guy that let you dance with Maria was a real bro!

[@DevilNeroMayCry]

What a love story. I had tears in my eyes

[@thexbigxgreen]

King Cake is an actual thing IRL, in Louisiana I think. They bake coins/items into a cake and it's good luck if you get a slice with one in it.

[@ruhenot6682]

After losing your tooth? Lmao

[@GamingTaylor]

When I have kids, and they compete in a race, I'm going to take after you and say "YES THEY DIDN'T FINISH LAST, MY KID IS AWESOME!!!"

[@happysqWid]

"There was also a cow on their farm" Oh ok cool, so, naturally you'll try to milk that. "So I tried to kill it with my axe" Oh, ok then.

[@Jipsypop]

I still have my og copy and this game still may be my favorite of all time after all these years. So many little secrets and hidden things, like if you go to the little pond in the area you plant the blue mist flower and drop a fresh crop in the harvest goddess appears and you can wish for three separate things it’s kinda neat. Also you don’t need to wait at all to build that bridge up to the mountain top, if you approach the tree and hit a you can climb it all the way to the top, I think they did this cus popuri is up there on some days so it would make it hard to marry. Also the little cave gnomes you see are harvest sprites and you can befriend them and they stop speaking pig Latin, you can go in there cave and it dosnt do much it’s just kinda neat. Also on a rainy day around 12 if you have a large fish and drop it in the pond near the tent a fish named kappa will come out and give you another power nut, the conditions are weird and it dosnt work most times but I’ve gotten it to before. now the Ocarina is used for the harvest festival where the harvest king plays the ocarina around the fire. Also you can befriend anyone in the game and they mostly all have unique stories and events so to get the good ending you want your deck to be filled with people

[@Jipsypop]

What’s funny is if you don’t marry you can’t play after you beat it, your dad just kinda takes the farm from you and calls you a disappointment

[@shaun8062]

@@Jipsypop LOL this is all very interesting. I am more of an action game player and hate RPGs but you are making me interested in this game.

[@loulou3676]

IIRC you also get to play the Ocarina at the Christmas festival if you have it

[@Jipsypop]

@@loulou3676 OH YEAH I LOVE THAT DETAIL

[@thexbigxgreen]

Damn, Maria sure knows how to handle an organ!

[@kasparkirschbaum7588]

Thab and Maria. Still a better lovestory than twilight :)

[@curtthegamer934]

The storm in the Summer was indeed a hurricane. They are random and unavoidable. Going to bed for the day is pretty much the only thing you can do.

[@bobhouse9331]

I'm so glad I found this video! Excellent narrative, did my childhood memories justice.

[@buji2963]

this game is so nostalgic to me. My family and some close family friends all played and compared farms or gave each other tips.

[@andyq524]

Oh man, the emotional roller-coaster of the relationship with Maria!

[@ultimate15clb]

this was incredible! oh man, i was laughing so hard throughout this

[@isaiahpetersen]

So sad I missed this live! Loooove these videos.

[@justjazz784]

This game was a lynchpin of my childhood. Fun revisiting it through this.

[@PotentialStyleMusic]

Wow! Just love it... This journey is really epic. Keeps getting better and better.

[@curtthegamer934]

The reason you couldn't have Bobby in the first horse race is because Bobby was still a baby at that point. You can't have your horse in the race until he's an adult.

[@qmto]

I somehow managed to lose this game as an 8 year old. I never thought to get the greenhouse and all I really did was forage for stuff and buy and eat cakes. Eventually the townspeople have like an intervention of sorts and basically agree you’re doing poorly but you should keep trying.

[@babystacks]

😂😂😂

[@zackisntgoodgaming4409]

My roommate in college used to play this game in the mornings until I woke up on the weekend. Love this series!

[@johnb9573]

The dream you have is you remembering Maria as a kid when you visited your grandpas farm and giving her a book, that’s why you tell her the book is from you in that cut scene.

[@Thabeast721]

Oh that’s neat!

[@problemchildeastend]

I’m so invested in your relationship with Maria lol love it broseph

[@OuhPii]

That was pretty adorable. Remember one of my friends playing the PS1 version back in the day and spending a lot of time with it (guess that one had more content)

[@GabrielSilva-cf5ej]

I played the SNES one,it was a really cozy game that I never finished I feel like I want to do it now

[@vitaluka]

The baby actually will start to crawl and walk and talk a little bit, but once its walking and talking it doesn’t grow up much more from there. You can also marry a girl who is already married, and get two babies.