Doraemon Story of Seasons: Friends of the Great Kingdom Review (Jedo)
After finishing the story, I gotta say that it's leagues above the first one!
The companion system is immensely useful and I hope they keep working on that feature. It just adds to that sense of family sorely missing in the previous game. Additionally, working on your relationships with everyone is now more streamlined with "quests" and a better way to identify events via the map.
Beyond the QoL changes, the game also has a lot more content. I didn't mind the cutscenes because the character development was very thoughtful. The storylines are beautiful AND at the risk of overusing this word—heartwarming. I was genuinely rooting for everyone. There are a lot of beautiful themes you can draw lessons from. The game did a great job of making the player feel surrounded by love. From the team dinners to supporting each other's dreams, this game has many positive stories to tell. It's a gem recommended for all ages!