Harvest Moon: Light of Hope feels like a warm hug for fans of the original SNES and PlayStation farming sims. It prioritizes the charm and simplicity of the genre over the complex automation seen in modern titles like Stardew Valley. The story of rebuilding a coastal town after a shipwreck gives the gameplay a focused sense of purpose. Every person you meet and every crop you grow feels like it's contributing to the revival of Beacon Town.
The 'Farming Friend' UI system is a highlight—it intelligently selects the tool you need for the tile you're looking at, removing the clunky inventory swapping that often plagues mobile ports. While the art style is quite simplistic and might not win awards for technical prowess, the heart of the game—the relationships, the festivals, and the quest to find the seven Stone Tablets—is genuinely engaging. It’s a relaxing, slower-paced experience that captures the 'just one more day' magic perfectly.
Available on: iPhone, iPad, iPod
Version 1.0.2Wed Oct 03 2018
Thank you very much for playing Harvest Moon: Light of Hope! We have just released version 1.0.2 that will correct a few minor issues and improve the game play.
We hope everyone enjoys the game!
***Please Note: Harvest Moon: Light of Hope is compatible with the following devices. iPhone 5s, SE, 6, 6Plus, 6s, 6s Plus, 7, 7 Plus, 8, 8 Plus, X; iPad 5th gen; iPod Touch 6th Gen.; iPad Air1, 2; iPad mini Retina, 3, 4; iPad Pro.
In celebration of Harvest Moon's 20th Anniversary comes an all new Harvest Moon title for the AppStore! Harvest Moon: Light of Hope! The game encompasses twenty years of the spirit that have made the franchise what it is today!
Looking for a fresh start and some new surroundings, you set off on a voyage to begin your new life! Unfortunately, the weather has different plans, as your ship is hit by a monsoon, and goes down! You drift into a small harbor town, now in shambles from the storm, where a young doctor named Jeanne saves your life. The town has essentially been deserted, but you're never one to back down from a challenge! It will be up to you to help rebuild the town and save the lighthouse...but it won't be easy! Nevertheless, with some hard work growing crops, tending livestock, and gathering materials for repairs, you will be able to make new friends, start a family, revive the lighthouse, and save the town, your new home!
• Collect important materials to rebuild the town and restore the lighthouse!
• Complete requests from villagers to unlock new areas and items!
• New and unique festivals, including the Dog Racing Festival!
• Learn to grow and mutate crops with user friendly UI and tutorials!
• Play as a boy or a girl, get married, and start a family!
Requires iOS 8.0 or later. Compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch.***Please Note: Harvest Moon: Light of Hope is compatible with the following devices. iPhone 5s, SE, 6, 6Plus, 6s, 6s Plus, 7, 7 Plus, 8, 8 Plus, X; iPad 5th gen; iPod Touch 6th Gen.; iPad Air1, 2; iPad mini Retina, 3, 4; iPad Pro.
In celebration of Harvest Moon's 20th Anniversary comes an all new Harvest Moon title for the AppStore! Harvest Moon: Light of Hope! The game encompasses twenty years of the spirit that have made the franchise what it is today!
Looking for a fresh start and some new surroundings, you set off on a voyage to begin your new life! Unfortunately, the weather has different plans, as your ship is hit by a monsoon, and goes down! You drift into a small harbor town, now in shambles from the storm, where a young doctor named Jeanne saves your life. The town has essentially been deserted, but you're never one to back down from a challenge! It will be up to you to help rebuild the town and save the lighthouse...but it won't be easy! Nevertheless, with some hard work growing crops, tending livestock, and gathering materials for repairs, you will be able to make new friends, start a family, revive the lighthouse, and save the town, your new home!
• Collect important materials to rebuild the town and restore the lighthouse!
• Complete requests from villagers to unlock new areas and items!
• New and unique festivals, including the Dog Racing Festival!
• Learn to grow and mutate crops with user friendly UI and tutorials!
• Play as a boy or a girl, get married, and start a family!










In Harvest Moon: Light of Hope, players set out for a new beginning but find themselves shipwrecked on a small harbor town. The town is nearly deserted, and the lighthouse has gone dark. To save the town, you must grow crops, tend to livestock, and gather materials for repairs. Along the way, you’ll meet new friends, start a family, and work to recover the legendary Stone Tablets to restore the lighthouse. The mobile version features optimized controls and the 'Farming Friend' system to streamline your daily tasks.
Full Story-Driven Campaign
Unique Crop Mutation System
Marriage and Family Building
Mining and Fishing Minigames
Intelligent Touch Controls
To progress the story, you must find Stone Tablets. Talk to the townspeople and complete their requests; often, the key to the next tablet is hidden in a seemingly minor fetch quest.
February 26th, 2016. That was the day a little independent game, made by one single person, titled Stardew Valley was released on Steam.
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Crops can change depending on where you plant them and what fertilizer you use. Try planting cabbage in the winter or near the ocean to discover rare mutations!
Yes, you can choose your gender at the start of the game and have various bachelor or bachelorette options for marriage.