When I first found out that this was going to be similar to IOH, with the same people and such, I was a bit wary. That was soon forgotten as soon as I started playing. The control scheme has been greatly improved, no longer forcing you to use the touch screen to move around or do things. Now you have the option of using the D pad or the touch screen or both in conjunction with other. You are no longer responsible for renovating the town and instead you can concentrate on your own farm. I've heard some people complain about the addition of the sunstones and having to collect them all. I actually don't mind them. I actually find it quite fun to try to find and collect them all. Overall, Sunshine Islands is my favourite Harvest Moon on the DS and I absolutely love it. I'm sure you will too.

This is an excellent sequel to IoH! For one thing, you can move via the D-Pad AND stylus. However, Gannon still does every little thing individually and the fishing rod isn't upgradable. Those are probably the only complaints I have about this game.

Good things! The islands! Each one of them have a different purpose and I love Animal Island. I can spend hours there (in game, of course). New animals made me squeal with excitement. Pig, Jersey Cow, Suffolk Sheep, Silkie Hen…

New characters also made me squeal because they're pretty awesome. Will and Lily. Will's rich and owns a boat. Lily's a bounty hunter with a good set of codes to follow.

New random events got me excited. Pointless but they were fun to watch.