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{{Nihongo|'''''Harvest Moon: Tree of Tranquillity'''''|牧場物語 やすらぎの樹|Bokujō Monogatari: Yasuragi no Ki|official translation is yet to be announced}} (also known as ''Harvest Moon: Tree of Peace'') is a farming [[Construction and management simulation|simulation]] [[video game]] by [[Marvelous Interactive]] released exclusively for the [[Nintendo]] [[Wii]] console.<ref>http://www.cubed3.com/news/7064/1/Harvest_Moon:_Tree_of_Tranquility_Screens_&_Info!</ref> It is the first title in the [[Harvest Moon (series)|Harvest Moon series]] originally developed for the Wii and is described by the developer's Japanese Web site as a "heart warming life simulation."<ref>[http://www.mmv.co.jp/game/p_search/detail/1583?CGISESSID=380f63cccb68a6a377ab3f8769b3a72f Marvelous' ''Bokujō Monogatari'' home page]</ref>
{{Nihongo|'''''Harvest Moon: Tree of Tranquility'''''|牧場物語 やすらぎの樹|Bokujō Monogatari: Yasuragi no Ki|Harvest Moon: Tree of Peace}} is a farming [[Construction and management simulation|simulation]] [[video game]] released in Japan on June 7, 2007, by [[Marvelous Interactive]],<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.bokumono.com/sub/yasuragi.php|title=牧場物語 やすらぎの樹|language=ja|website=Harvest Moon|publisher=[[Marvelous (company)|Marvelous Interactive]]|access-date=March 14, 2009|archive-date=September 19, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180919181407/http://www.bokumono.com/sub/yasuragi.php|url-status=live}}</ref> in North America on September 30, 2008, by [[Natsume Inc.]], and in the PAL regions in October 2009. It was released for [[Nintendo]] [[Wii]] console and was the first title in the ''[[Story of Seasons]]'' series originally developed for the Wii. The video game was followed by a sequel, ''[[Harvest Moon: Animal Parade]]'', one year later.


==Story==
==Plot==
The player, Kevin or Angela, moves to Waffle Island which was once enchanted, home to the deceased Mother Tree that was once sacred. After the Harvest Goddess vanished, the island lost its connection with nature and its inhabitants do not know what to do. By growing various crops and herbs, tending to and befriending animals, forming friendships, and raising a family, the player volunteers to save the island by bringing its tree back to life. They also meet five Harvest Sprites who help the player on their mission. Eventually, they learn that to revive the tree, they need to seek out a seedling that will grow into a new tree in order for the Harvest Goddess to return. Once that's done, the main story ends.
At the beginning of the game, the player chooses to be either a boy or girl resident on an island that houses a goddess and a tree. The tree suddenly dries up, and the goddess disappears. The player must restore the magic of the island and bring back the goddess and her tree.


==Reception==
The player starts out the first few days of the game living in the local inn before he or she is given his or her own farm. During this period, the player is given time to learn the controls through part-time jobs, and introduce themself to the villagers. A few days later the mayor issues the player a plot of land.
{{Video game reviews
| MC = 65/100<ref name=MC>{{Cite web|url=https://www.metacritic.com/game/harvest-moon-tree-of-tranquility/critic-reviews/?platform=wii|title=Harvest Moon: Tree of Tranquility for Wii Reviews|website=[[Metacritic]]|publisher=[[Red Ventures]]|access-date=April 9, 2022|archive-date=April 9, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220409224855/https://www.metacritic.com/game/wii/harvest-moon-tree-of-tranquility|url-status=live}}</ref>
| 1UP = C<ref>{{Cite web|last=Walker|first=Torrey|date=October 8, 2008|url=http://www.1up.com/reviews/harvest-moon-tree-tranquility|title=Harvest Moon: Tree of Tranquility Review|website=[[1Up.com]]|publisher=[[Ziff Davis]]|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160603164450/http://www.1up.com/reviews/harvest-moon-tree-tranquility|archive-date=June 3, 2016|url-status=dead|access-date=April 9, 2022}}</ref>
| Fam = 30/40<ref name=Fam>{{Cite magazine|url=https://www.famitsu.com/cominy/?m=pc&a=page_h_title&title_id=3281&redirect=no|title=牧場物語 やすらぎの樹|language=ja|magazine=[[Famitsu]]|publisher=[[Enterbrain]]|access-date=April 9, 2022}}</ref>
| GI = 6.75/10<ref>{{Cite magazine|last=Vore|first=Bryan|url=https://www.gameinformer.com/games/harvest_moon_tree_of_tranquility/b/wii/archive/2009/09/22/review.aspx|title=Harvest Moon: Tree of Tranquility Review|magazine=[[Game Informer]]|publisher=[[GameStop]]|issue=186|date=October 2008|page=106|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081016181633/http://gameinformer.com/NR/exeres/63C546CD-9C1B-4F92-9AB0-4A502462577C.htm|archive-date=October 16, 2008|url-status=dead|access-date=April 9, 2022}}</ref>
| GSpot = 6/10<ref>{{Cite web|last=Light|first=Austin|date=October 6, 2008|url=https://www.gamespot.com/reviews/harvest-moon-tree-of-tranquility-review/1900-6198622/|title=Harvest Moon: Tree of Tranquility Review|website=[[GameSpot]]|publisher=Red Ventures|access-date=April 9, 2022|archive-date=April 9, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220409224855/https://www.gamespot.com/reviews/harvest-moon-tree-of-tranquility-review/1900-6198622/|url-status=live}}</ref>
| IGN = 6.5/10<ref>{{Cite web|last=Bozon|first=Mark|date=October 7, 2008|url=https://www.ign.com/articles/2008/10/07/harvest-moon-tree-of-tranquility|title=Harvest Moon: Tree of Tranquility|website=[[IGN]]|publisher=Ziff Davis|access-date=April 9, 2022|archive-date=April 9, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220409224647/https://www.ign.com/articles/2008/10/07/harvest-moon-tree-of-tranquility|url-status=live}}</ref>
| NG = 72%<ref>{{Cite magazine|title=Review: Harvest Moon: Tree of Tranquility [Import]|magazine=[[Nintendo Gamer|NGamer]]|publisher=[[Future plc]]|date=January 2009|page=66}}</ref>
| NLife = {{Rating|5|10}}<ref>{{Cite web|last=Newton|first=James|date=October 23, 2009|url=https://www.nintendolife.com/reviews/2009/10/harvest_moon_tree_of_tranquility_wii|title=Harvest Moon: Tree of Tranquility Review|website=[[Nintendo Life]]|publisher=[[Gamer Network]]|access-date=April 9, 2022|archive-date=April 9, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220409232057/https://www.nintendolife.com/reviews/2009/10/harvest_moon_tree_of_tranquility_wii|url-status=live}}</ref>
| NP = 6.5/10<ref>{{Cite magazine|title=Harvest Moon: Tree of Tranquility|magazine=[[Nintendo Power]]|publisher=[[Future US]]|volume=233|date=October 2008|page=90}}</ref>
| Retro = 58%<ref>{{Cite magazine|last=Jones|first=Darran|title=Harvest Moon: Tree of Tranquility|magazine=[[Retro Gamer]]|publisher=[[Imagine Publishing]]|issue=71|date=December 10, 2009|page=94}}</ref>
| TG = {{Rating|3|5}}<ref>{{Cite news|last=Moran|first=Chris|date=December 1, 2009|url=https://www.theguardian.com/technology/gamesblog/2009/dec/01/harvest-moon-tree-tranquility-review|title=Harvest Moon: Tree of Tranquility|newspaper=[[The Guardian]]|access-date=April 10, 2022|archive-date=April 10, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220410030940/https://www.theguardian.com/technology/gamesblog/2009/dec/01/harvest-moon-tree-tranquility-review|url-status=live}}</ref>
}}


The game received "mixed" reviews according to the [[Review aggregator|review aggregation]] website [[Metacritic]].<ref name=MC/> In Japan, ''[[Famitsu]]'' gave it a score of 30 out of 40.<ref name=Fam/>
To revive the tree, the player must help the Harvest Sprites create baumkuchens (or rainbows) and collect certain badges. Once all baumkuchens are collected, the tree will revive and the goddess will return.<ref>{{Citation
| title = Ranch Story: The Trees
| url = http://www.ranchstory.co.uk/?games/Tree_of_Peace/The_Trees
| accessdate = 2007-12-28 }}</ref> After which the game continues indefinitely.


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The player is also given the choice to start over as "his or her child" with the same tools and additional money. All the villagers and spouse relations are reset.
==References==
{{Reflist}}


==Name confusion==
==External links==
* {{moby game|id=/wii/harvest-moon-tree-of-tranquility}}
During [[Electronic Entertainment Expo|E3]] 2006, new Wii games published by [[Marvelous Interactive]] were being announced. Two of these games were ''Harvest Moon'' and ''Heroes'', a game in development by [[Grasshopper Manufacture]] (the game is now known as ''[[No More Heroes]]''). The line-break between the two games' titles was missing on several E3 reports, resulting in their name being combined into ''Harvest Moon Heroes''. Yet the final name is "Tree of Tranquility".

==Livestock and poultry==
A video released on IGN on [[3 November]] [[2006]] shows that ''Harvest Moon: Tree of Peace'' will include [[cow]]s, [[sheep]], [[goat]]s, [[chicken]]s, a [[dog]], and a white [[cat]].

Further confirmation reveals that the livestock/poultry are your typical ''Harvest Moon'' animals (i.e. dog, horse, sheep, cow, chickens, ducks) along with ostriches, goats, and silkworms. There are also wild animals available for adoption: monkeys, bears, medium sized wild dogs, ermines, pandas, penguins, and turtles.

In order to acquire wild animals, the player must attain a certain number of hearts. This can be done by visiting the animal frequently and giving the animal it's favourite treats.
Like in past harvest moon games, the animals can die of old age. However, this will not affect the heart levels of the rest of the townspeople unless the animal dies of neglect.
Horses can be trained and bred. The better it does in shows, the more it's resale value is.

There are festivals and other contests the players animal can take part in, in order to increase its worth.

==Features==
*Play as a boy or a girl.
*Change clothes. Most of the characters have a set of clothes for Spring/Summer and Fall/Winter. The player can also buy clothes at the tailor shop after it opens (after the first rainbow).
*Redecorate the home with things such as chairs, couches, a TV and a telephone.
*Use the [[Wii Remote]] to till soil, water the crops, cut down trees, destroy rocks, and other things.
*Cast the fishing rod by swinging the Wii Remote up and down and pressing A when the fish bites.
*Multi-player [[minigame]]s (up to 4 players) including horse race, insect catching, frog jumping, and stone skipping games.
*Marry (the spouse will make you lunch and your child can help you on the farm).
*Have either a girl or boy child.
*Ten Children available, 5 boys and 5 girls, unique to which spouse the player marries.
*Rivals can have children too.
*Ability to play as the players child.

==Farming==
In the game farming is essential. Plants must be watered every day to get a good crop otherwise the plants will die.In the game you can get a hoe, axe, and water can.Also some people in the game don't start farming right away you should start farming right away it helps you and if you don't farm you will have problems finishing the game.

===Bachelors===
*Calvin- An archaeologist with an optimistic and somewhat child-like personality. Rival: Pat.
*Chihaya- A culinary protégé with flawlessly hidden feelings. Rival: Mai.
*Gill- The snooty and condescending son of the mayor, he used to be able to see the Harvest Sprites when he was a child, but now can't see them anymore. Rival: None (But he does have a crush on Roomi)
*Juli- A narcissistic traveler who enjoys creating jewelry; he hates being called a crossdresser or a "transvestite" as Roomi called him. Rival: Kotomi.
*Luke- A hot-blooded carpenter with an abundance of energy. Rival: None.
*Ose- A manly, muscular miner who works at the blacksmith. Rival: None (But does spend time with Cathy)
*Tao- A relaxed fisherman who enjoys life and keeps salmon as pets. Rival: Leena.
*Won- A serious man and the local doctor. Long ago, the woman that he loved die of an illness. Rival: Anise.

===Bachelorettes===
*Anise- A pleasant farmer with a quiet personality, she delivers various herbs to Won. Rival: Won.
*Cathy- A waitress with a fondness for horses. She's very upbeat and outgoing. Rival: None (She does spend time with Ose though)
*Roomi- A cute seamstress. She works with her sister Kotomi and grandmother Seraf at the Chiffon Tailor shop. She likes dressing up in lolita dresses and appearing younger than she is. Rival: None. (Gill likes her but she does not like him)
*Leena- A rancher with an aptitude for cooking and fishing, breeds her cows and sheep. Rival: Tao.
*Mai- A waitress with an energetic and cheerful aura. Rival: Chihaya.
*Kotomi- A girl with astounding mixed up expertise in sewing. She is very shy because of the teasing Juli gave her when they were children. Rival: Juli.
*Pat- An inventor who loves electronics; she is fond of plants and grasses. Sometimes she gets so wrapped up in her projects she doesn't notice was going on around her. Rival: Calvin
*Sheila- A traveling dancer from a different island. Although she is beautiful, she surprisingly doesn't have a rival.
<ref>{{Citation
| title = Ranch Story: Tree of Peace: Marry one of us
| url = http://www.ranchstory.co.uk/?games/Tree_of_Peace/Marry_one_of_us
| accessdate = 2008-02-16 }}</ref>

===Children===
There are ten children in total, five daughters and five sons, each looks and personality unique to which spouse you marry (although they always end up with the player characters' brown hair and eyes). Your rivals can have children as well if they get married.

*'''Carefree Kids'''
The "Carefree Kids" you can get if you marry either Tao, Juli, Mai or Leena. They are carefree and friendly. The Carefree daughter has curly twists at the end of her hair, sleepy eyes and a pink dress. The Carefree son has messy hair, sleepy eyes, freckles and yellow clothes.

*'''Curious Kids'''
The "Curious Kids" you can get if you marry either Ose or Pat. They are hyper and very curious. The Curious daughter has very short hair, wide eyes and a pink dress. The Curious son has straight hair, wide eyes and blue clothes.

*'''Reserved Kids'''
The "Reserved Kids" you can get if you marry either Chihaya, Calvin, Roomi or Sheila. They do not show their true feelings, pretend to dislike everything and sometimes have a generally rude attitude (as in snotty). The Reserved daughter has hair that spikes at the end, always looks the slightest bit angry and wears a purple dress. The Reserved son has two wisps of hair in front of his face, always looks the slightest bit angry and wears purple clothing.

*'''Hyper Kids'''
The "Hyper Kids" you can get if you marry either Luke or Cathy. They are hyper and hot blooded. The Hyper daughter has short hair, has a interesting look and wears an pink blouse with a blue jumper. The Hyper son has his hair sticking up in the front, has a interesting look too and also wears pink clothing. They also love running so if you get a hyper kid run with it and also remember to buy it lots of games they always have energy and you build a better relationship if you play with them more.

*'''Serious Kids'''
The "Serious Kids" you can get if you marry either Won, Gil, Kotomi or Anise. They are serious and polite. The Serious daughter has her hair in two small ponytails and wears glasses along with a green dress. The Serious son has his hair shaped neatly to one side and wears glasses along with green clothing.

*'''Rival Kids'''
There are only 5 rival kids within this game, whom grow up to the same stage as your child.

*Baan: Baan is Won's and Anise's son. He wants to grow up to be like his father.

*Heath: Heath is Calvin's and Pat's son. He's curious, interested in everything.He also seems quit watchful. Look out for him.

*Mao: Mao is Tao's and Leena's son. He's carefree and likes fishing.

*Angie: Angie is Juli's and Kotomi's daughter. She has more self-confidence than her mother and is interested in mining, making jewellery and sewing.

*Yui: Yui is Chihaya's and Mai's daughter. She likes to eat (and is good at cooking, but doesn't like it) and has plenty of ideas of what she wants to be when she grows up.

====Restart as your child====
After your child has reached their final stage, there is a certain event you can do called the "Rucksack Event." It involves you receiving a rucksack called the "Journey Rucksack". If you want, you can give it to your child, and a cutscene or two will occur. Your game will restart you as your "child". If your child was a boy, you'd restart on the island as the main boy character. If your child was a girl, it's the same thing, but with the girl character. You'll have all your money and animals as before.

==See also==
*[[Harvest Moon (series)]]
*[[List of Wii games]]

== References ==
{{Reflist}}


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Harvest Moon: Tree of Tranquility
Developer(s)Marvelous Interactive
Publisher(s)
SeriesStory of Seasons
Platform(s)Wii
Release
  • JP: June 7, 2007
  • NA: September 30, 2008
  • EU: October 9, 2009
  • AU: October 22, 2009
Genre(s)Construction and management simulation, role-playing
Mode(s)Single-player, multiplayer

Harvest Moon: Tree of Tranquility (牧場物語 やすらぎの樹, Bokujō Monogatari: Yasuragi no Ki, Harvest Moon: Tree of Peace) is a farming simulation video game released in Japan on June 7, 2007, by Marvelous Interactive,[1] in North America on September 30, 2008, by Natsume Inc., and in the PAL regions in October 2009. It was released for Nintendo Wii console and was the first title in the Story of Seasons series originally developed for the Wii. The video game was followed by a sequel, Harvest Moon: Animal Parade, one year later.

Plot

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The player, Kevin or Angela, moves to Waffle Island which was once enchanted, home to the deceased Mother Tree that was once sacred. After the Harvest Goddess vanished, the island lost its connection with nature and its inhabitants do not know what to do. By growing various crops and herbs, tending to and befriending animals, forming friendships, and raising a family, the player volunteers to save the island by bringing its tree back to life. They also meet five Harvest Sprites who help the player on their mission. Eventually, they learn that to revive the tree, they need to seek out a seedling that will grow into a new tree in order for the Harvest Goddess to return. Once that's done, the main story ends.

Reception

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The game received "mixed" reviews according to the review aggregation website Metacritic.[2] In Japan, Famitsu gave it a score of 30 out of 40.[4]

References

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  1. ^ "牧場物語 やすらぎの樹". Harvest Moon (in Japanese). Marvelous Interactive. Archived from the original on September 19, 2018. Retrieved March 14, 2009.
  2. ^ a b "Harvest Moon: Tree of Tranquility for Wii Reviews". Metacritic. Red Ventures. Archived from the original on April 9, 2022. Retrieved April 9, 2022.
  3. ^ Walker, Torrey (October 8, 2008). "Harvest Moon: Tree of Tranquility Review". 1Up.com. Ziff Davis. Archived from the original on June 3, 2016. Retrieved April 9, 2022.
  4. ^ a b "牧場物語 やすらぎの樹". Famitsu (in Japanese). Enterbrain. Retrieved April 9, 2022.
  5. ^ Vore, Bryan (October 2008). "Harvest Moon: Tree of Tranquility Review". Game Informer. No. 186. GameStop. p. 106. Archived from the original on October 16, 2008. Retrieved April 9, 2022.
  6. ^ Light, Austin (October 6, 2008). "Harvest Moon: Tree of Tranquility Review". GameSpot. Red Ventures. Archived from the original on April 9, 2022. Retrieved April 9, 2022.
  7. ^ Bozon, Mark (October 7, 2008). "Harvest Moon: Tree of Tranquility". IGN. Ziff Davis. Archived from the original on April 9, 2022. Retrieved April 9, 2022.
  8. ^ "Review: Harvest Moon: Tree of Tranquility [Import]". NGamer. Future plc. January 2009. p. 66.
  9. ^ Newton, James (October 23, 2009). "Harvest Moon: Tree of Tranquility Review". Nintendo Life. Gamer Network. Archived from the original on April 9, 2022. Retrieved April 9, 2022.
  10. ^ "Harvest Moon: Tree of Tranquility". Nintendo Power. Vol. 233. Future US. October 2008. p. 90.
  11. ^ Jones, Darran (December 10, 2009). "Harvest Moon: Tree of Tranquility". Retro Gamer. No. 71. Imagine Publishing. p. 94.
  12. ^ Moran, Chris (December 1, 2009). "Harvest Moon: Tree of Tranquility". The Guardian. Archived from the original on April 10, 2022. Retrieved April 10, 2022.
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