I just got this today and its quite colorful, really nicely laid out and loads of cute pictures.

It is, unfortunately, not as helpful as I was hoping it would be. I thought that the faqs on gamefaqs[...] were more helpful and more interesting to read. That's just probably because of my age group though :( since I found the writing to be really formal and a little dry. But it was informative. In fact, its kinda like reading my biology book for class Oo; Go figure.

I wish there were a little bit more detailed information - a lot of it is general overview. For example there's a great section about wild animals - but it doesn't list what the wild animal's favorites food are :(

Also, this isn't the author's fault at all - but there's a good number of miniscule mistakes in it as well. oO; mismatched images [...].

Freyashawk includes a lot of really great hints though that I find handy :) What this guide has a LOT A LOT A LOT of are lists. Which is good - if you're a list person. :) Since I'm a really visual person, I'm glad that I did purchase the guide. If you're not a [...] for pictures and you want little hints or information - you'll be quite well off sticking to gamefaqs. :)

As for me, I'm quite happy with my guide. I sure could use more pictures though! :D haha, but that's just personal preference really [ and in all honesty - this guide has a lot of graphics anyways I just want more :D ].

I really love the harvest moons, and this one is a very complex version. I havent played it for a long time yet, but highly suggest that you buy the guide. It has so many things to learn, that you need the book to play.

EVERYONE be warned before buying this game!! Natsume made a horrible glitch when translating the game and now one of the characters is unmarriageable. Also, if you get that character to a certian affection leve3l you will not be able to beat the game becuase of the glitch. BE WARNED BEFORE BUYING

This was my first experience writing a guide for print, as opposed to the internet. It was rather exciting to work with the publishers on an actual book as opposed to the internet guides that I am able to update as needed but which lack the sophistication of a Brady Guide. I hope that players will enjoy both the guide and the game. 'Tree of Tranquility' for the Wii is an incredibly detailed game that allows you to play a 'second generation' game as your own child. All Harvest Moon fans as well as those who have not played any Harvest Moon games previously should be very happy with this game. Your character can be either a boy or a girl. You can choose the gender of your child and thus play the opposite gender in the next generation game. Exotic animals that you can raise include ostriches and silkworms as well as the usual range of livestock and poultry. The plot is quite detailed as well.

I love the game. Almost as good as he melody one (just smaller). Have wasted an entire evening in farming world. But, it is very enjoyable escapism and this game offers some interesting new twists like growing rice! Yeah!