In the game Harvest Moon: Magical Melody, players are invited to experience the joy and challenges of tending to a farm and living in a bustling village. One of the key aspects of the game is the harvest season, where players must work diligently to reap the rewards of their hard work. To start off, players must plant and nurture a variety of crops in their fields. They need to choose the right seeds, till the soil, and water their plants regularly to ensure healthy growth. Different crops have different growth periods, so players must keep track of their progress and plan their harvesting accordingly. Once the crops are ready for harvest, players can gather them and start selling them in the village.
Those of an older generation might remember her better as Mammy Yokum, the scrappy matriarch of Li'l Abner. Hayes played the character, which was born in the popular newspaper comic strips, both on stage and in the 1959 film. Here she is in character.
She became such an icon in a shockingly short amount of time Pufnstuf only aired for 17 episode that Hayes essentially played iterations of the same character on other shows. Following a couple of guest appearances on episodic TV in 1967 including a Mammy Yokum-type matriarch in the Hillbilly Honeymoon episode of The Monkees Hayes endeared herself to a generation of glued-to-the-tube Saturday morning viewers in 1969 as the eccentrically costumed, ever-cackling and always bumbling Witchiepoo full name Wilhelmina W.
Once the crops are ready for harvest, players can gather them and start selling them in the village. The selling process is crucial as it enables players to earn money to buy new seeds, tools, and livestock. Additionally, players can participate in festivals and competitions to showcase their best produce and potentially win valuable prizes.
Series / H.R. Pufnstuf
First in a long line of surreal and sometimes disturbing offerings from Sid and Marty Krofft Productions. The show premiered in 1969 and was rerun until 1971. To get an idea as to what you're in for, we turn to VH1's "I Love the '70s" show, and their description of H.R. Pufnstuf:
Greg Proops: "So, the deal with H.R. Pufnstuf is, Sid and Marty Krofft did a lot of drugs back in the '70s when they were given a TV show. "
For a more technical description, read on.
Jimmy (Jack Wild), a young boy with a British accent and a speech impediment, is abducted by the sinister and disturbingly Oedipal witch Wilhelmina W. Witchiepoo (Billie Hayes) in a gambit to snatch his magical talking golden flute. Her plan involves tricking both boy and flute into riding inside a boat that at first looks lovely and inviting, then turns sinister and violent. Yes, really.
But Pufnstuf was watching too, and knew exactly what to do.
Jimmy is rescued by H.R. Pufnstuf (voiced by Lennie Weinrib), a large dragon muppet who serves as mayor of Living Island, a bizarre place where everything, even the trees, are "alive". (Yes, we know. Here "living" basically means "anthropomorphic" or "sentient".)
The short series (17 episodes aired) followed the adventures of Jimmy, Puf and Freddie [the flute], as they made several attempts to smuggle Jimmy off the island while staying clear of Witchiepoo and her henchmen. A film version, featuring guest stars Martha Raye and Cass Elliot, appeared in 1970, a year after the show's premiere.
To say that H.R. Pufnstuf was disturbing is like saying the ocean is wet. There is just something almost seductively creepy about the whole thing, from Jimmy's constant prancing and the vaguely homoerotic relationship among boy, flute, and full-bodied puppet, to the bizarrely twisted maternal figure of the witch, to the generally drug-induced artistic design of the costumes and sets. This is not a show to watch sober.
As a historical note, the basic design and characters of McDonald's "McDonaldland" commercials were blatantly plagiarized from H.R. Pufnstuf in 1971 after Sid & Marty Krofft refused to license the Pufnstuf characters for use in a McDonald's commercial campaign. The Kroffts sued in 1973, and won the case in 1977. For more information, see this article at Cecil Adams' The Straight Dope, or this one at coolcopyright.com. However, the Kroffts themselves were sued by the singer-songwriter Paul Simon who argued successfully in court that the show's Theme Song sounded too much like his song, "The 59th Street Bridge Song (Feelin' Groovy)," and the court settlement included Simon getting a mention in the credits.
Harvesting isn't limited to just crops in the game. Players can also collect materials from trees, rocks, and other sources around the village. These materials can be used to upgrade the farm, build new structures, or create items that can benefit the player's daily life. Furthermore, the game introduces a unique mechanic called "Melody" that players can utilize during the harvest. By playing music using the game's special instrument, players can increase the magical power of their crops and produce higher quality harvests. This adds an extra layer of strategy to the game and encourages players to explore different musical combinations. Overall, the harvest season in Harvest Moon: Magical Melody is an exciting and crucial period in the game. It requires careful planning, hard work, and a touch of magic to ensure a successful and bountiful harvest. By putting in the effort, players can transform their small farm into a flourishing paradise and enjoy the fruits of their labor..
Reviews for "Building and Customizing Your Dream Farm in Harvest Moon: Magical Melody Gamecib3"
1. John - 1/5 - I found the "Harvest Melon Magical Melody" game to be extremely dull and repetitive. The gameplay was monotonous, with the same tasks and objectives being repeated over and over again. The graphics were also subpar, giving the game a very dated and unappealing look. Overall, I was highly disappointed and would not recommend wasting your time or money on this game.
2. Sarah - 2/5 - I was excited to try out "Harvest Melon Magical Melody," but it quickly turned into a frustrating experience. The controls were clunky and unresponsive, making it difficult to perform even simple actions. Additionally, the game lacked depth and variety, leaving me bored after just a few hours of gameplay. The repetitive nature of the tasks and the lack of an engaging storyline made me lose interest in the game very quickly. I was left feeling underwhelmed and regretful of my purchase.
3. Emily - 2/5 - "Harvest Melon Magical Melody" was a letdown for me. The game seemed promising at first, with its charming visuals and the concept of growing crops and building relationships. However, the execution fell short. The character development was lacking, with shallow interactions and limited dialogue options. The game also failed to provide clear objectives or guidance, leaving me feeling lost and unsure of what to do next. Overall, I found the game to be underwhelming and not worth the time investment.