Which Doraemon Story of Seasons Game Should You Play?

Doraemon Story of Seasons: Friends of the Great Kingdom was released on November 1st, 2022, attracting the attention of fans of the farm genre. Since this is based on an existing franchise and is not the first game in the series, some questions arose. This guide is here to answer the most pressing ones!

Doraemon Story of Seasons – Which Game Should You Play?

Do I need to know Doraemon to enjoy this game?

If you never heard of it, Doraemon is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Fujiko F. Fujio. And if you never heard of it but liked what you saw of the game, can you still play it? Yes!

If you know the original series, you’ll obviously come to the game with a sense of familiarity. However, the game stands on its own legs, and even those who never interacted with the cast will soon get to know the characters and their quirks.

The planet and events are also brand-new, so even those who have read the manga will be embarking on a never-before-seen adventure!

In the game, you’ll be playing as Noby, a kid, so don’t expect romance in the game, just a house full of friends!

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There’s also not a lot of characterisation, so if those two elements are important to you, you should weight them in the balance.

Do I need to have played the first Doraemon Story of Seasons to enjoy this game?

No, you don’t. The biggest advantage is that you’ll recognise Noby and his group of friends. The story, albeit similar, is its own narrative, so you shouldn’t worry about missing plot points either (only a few easter eggs).

Should you play the first game before this one or after and which one is better?

If you’re a fan of farming games and want to play a variety of titles in the genre, then playing the first game before the second could be a valuable experience.

However, if you’re new to the genre, have a limited budget, or want to dip your toes into Doraemon, going with the second game might be a better idea.

That’s because, although the games are similar, the second one enjoys many quality-of-life improvements, both gameplay- and story-wise, and more content. That includes online components to interact with friends, play together, or see random players’ farms.

You can also set friends to work with you—arguably one of the best additions to the second game! This, along with lower prices and a book to track quests, makes the game less grindy and helps you progress faster in the story.

In short, if you play the second game and then go back to the first one, you’ll likely find the older game clunky, less fun.

Some aspects will vary according to players’ personal preferences, but if you’re looking for the best experience, then the second game should be your choice!

Big thanks to Play with Josh for his fantastic overview! If you would like more details, don’t hesitate to watch his video: Which Doraemon Story of Seasons Game Should You Play?