Project Happiness now known as Hometown Story, new trailer and details
Right around last year’s E3, Natsume and Rising Star Games announced “Project Happiness”. It’s a game from TOYBOX – led by Yasuhiro Wada, the creator of Harvest Moon.
As a reminder, Atsuko Nishida is providing character designs. Nobuo Uematsu is handling Hometown Story’s music.
A new trailer for the game finally surfaced today, along with a new name: “Hometown Story”. Development is currently 50-60% complete.
In Hometown Story, players run a shop, although increasing sales and shop expansion aren’t the game’s central elements. Users will instead be encouraged to enjoy the story and encounters by earning more customers, which also ties into the store’s growth. You’ll encounter characters will all sorts of different tales, and Hometown Story’s primary enjoyment results from fulfilling customers’ dreams and resolving their worries.
Hometown Story was previously confirmed for the 3DS at last year’s E3. It should be out later in 2013.
