History VideoGame / HarvestMoonSaveTheHomeland

The first ''VideoGame/HarvestMoon'' (now known as ''VideoGame/StoryOfSeasons'') title of the UsefulNotes/{{The Sixth Generation|OfConsoleVideoGames}}, ''Harvest Moon: Save The Homeland'' (''Ranch Story 3: Ignite the Fire in the Heart'' in Japan) was released on UsefulNotes/{{Playstation 2}} in 2001.

The game was later remade on the UsefulNotes/PlaystationPortable as ''VideoGame/HarvestMoonHeroOfLeafValley''. Amongst redesigning the characters and adding new characters, ''Hero of Leaf Valley'' added back in the marriage system. Many of the characters were reused in ''VideoGame/HarvestMoonMagicalMelody''.

''Save the Homeland'' is an oddball amongst the series. You are only given one year to save the village, however there are several different endings that can be achieved. Though the game features several bachelorettes, you can not marry any of them (and as a result, can't have children). As a result of these changes, ''Save the Homeland'' is often ignored by fans, though it has an ever-growing group of fans.

* DefrostingTheIceQueen:

''Save the Homeland'' is an oddball amongst the series. You are only given one year to save the village, however there are several different endings that can be achieved. Though the game features several bachelorettes, you can not marry any of them (and as, as a result, can't have children). As a result of these changes, ''Save the Homeland'' is often ignored by fans, though it has an ever-growing group of fans.

* CommunityThreateningConstruction: The plot revolves around your character trying to find one of several paths to stopping the town from becoming an amusement park. These include things like discovering protected animals or finding treasure.

** Dia acts cold and antisocial. She admits to acting this way because she doesn't like interacting with people. Once you befriend her she begins opening up.

The first ''VideoGame/HarvestMoon'' title of the UsefulNotes/{{The Sixth Generation|OfConsoleVideoGames}}, ''Harvest Moon: Save The Homeland'' (''Ranch Story 3: Ignite the Fire in the Heart'' in Japan) was released on UsefulNotes/{{Playstation 2}} in 2001.

You play as a young man (whose CanonName is "Toy") from the city who is asked by his father to take care of his deceased grandfather's farm. When you arrive on the farm, you see several Harvest Sprites discussing how to stop the local town from being turned into an amusement park. As you're a rare human who can see Harvest Sprites, they ask you to help them with their mission. After the Harvest Goddess blesses you, you begin your task.

''Save the Homeland'' is an oddball amongst the series. You are only given one year to save the village, however there are several different endings that can be achieved. Though the game features several bachelors, you can not marry any of them (and as, as a result, can't have children). As a result of these changes, ''Save the Homeland'' is often ignored by fans, though it has an ever-growing group of fans.

* CommunityThreateningConstruction: In ''Harvest Moon: Save the Homeland'', the plot revolves around your character trying to find one of several paths to stopping the town from becoming an amusement park. These include things like discovering protected animals or finding treasure.

* WhatTheHellHero: If an animal dies, a dramatic cutscene will occur. Afterwards you are not allowed to work the entire day. The death of an animal will also negatively impact your relationship with some of the villagers.

** Toy is obviously based off the protagonist from the first games. He is the first male ''Harvest Moon'' protagonist to not be Pete, however he is essential a more {{bishonen}} Pete with a ponytail.

** Tony is obviously based off the protagonist from the first games. He is the first male ''Harvest Moon'' protagonist to not be Pete, however he is essential a more {{bishonen}} Pete with a ponytail.

* FirstNameBasis: Gwen initially calls you "sir" but switches to your name if you befriend her.

* PintSizedKids: 12-year old Tim is only 4'8.

* RealMenHateSweets: Joe and Kurt aren't fond of sweets.

* DefrostingTheIceQueen: Dia acts cold and antisocial. She admits to acting this way because she doesn't like interacting with people. Once you befriend her she begins opening up.

** Gwen is a shy glasses-wearing girl like Maria/Mary from ''64'' and ''Back To Nature''.

* ShyBlueHairedGirl: Dia's servant Gwen has long, light blue hair and is very shy.

* VagueAge: Averted AllThereInTheManual. Dia is seventeen, Gwen is seventeen, Katie is sixteen, and Lyla is twenty-two. Bob is twenty-six, Joe is twenty-two, Kurt is twenty-one, Louis is twenty-four, and Parsley is twenty-one.

* SweetTooth: Dia loves sweets and blueberries.

You play as a young man (whose CanonName is "Tony"/"Toy") from the city who is asked by his father to take care of his deceased grandfather's farm. When you arrive on the farm, you see several Harvest Sprites discussing how to stop the local town from being turned into an amusement park. As you're a rare human who can see Harvest Sprites, they ask you to help them with their mission. After the Harvest Goddess blesses you, you begin your task.

The game was later remade on the UsefulNotes/PlaystationPortable as ''VideoGame/HarvestMoonHeroOfLeafValley''. Amongst redesigning the characters and adding new characters, ''Hero of Leaf Valley'' added back in the marriage system.''. Many of the characters were reused in ''VideoGame/HarvestMoonMagicalMelody''.

The game was later remade on the UsefulNotes/PlaystationPortable as ''''. Many of the characters were reused in ''VideoGame/HarvestMoonMagicalMelody''.