Shepherd's Crossing

I like light hearted video games to wash the palor of the day away. Shepherd's Crossing is that sort of game. In the same game niche as Harvest Moon, the challenge is all time planning and execution of chores. This is a stategy game where the reward is a not bandit loot but a cute little new goat for the farm of your dreams. If your tv screen isn't enormous it's impossible to see and play but if you've got a megascreen and don't mind hiring talking, wine-loving ducks for your farm help then this game is great. The added hunting barn and quests are a refreshing break and being able to choose when to advance to the next day are featues to be pleased about. But the controls are way hard so be ready to play the game for two hours then restart once they're mastered.

one of the few games to capture the feel of harvest moon without being it, shepherd's crossing is light and entertaining, especially if you are fan of the simulation-style of games. The graphics are cute, and the gameplay can be overwhelming at times, but well worth the patience if you stick with it. I do recommend it for at least a spot in your collection. Otherwise, play it if you love simulation games.