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Story of Seasons: Grand Bazaar Review: Bazaar-Driven Remake Runs Smoothly on Switch

Early impressions highlight smooth performance with a satisfying stall-sales loop.

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Story of Seasons: Grand Bazaar review - capitalism, but make it really cute
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Overview

  • The weekly open-air bazaar anchors progression, with crafted goods often outperforming raw produce as fever time and sprite perks influence sales.
  • Three windmills power production from teas to oils and pickles, with windy days speeding output and enabling glider-based traversal to new spots.
  • Farming staples include crops, fruit trees, expanded pastures, and livestock such as cows, chickens, llamas, and sheep, alongside simple fishing and bare-handed bug catching.
  • The review praises a bright, characterful look and reports smooth play on Switch 2 and solid results on the original Switch, where differences are mostly longer loads and slightly less fluid performance.
  • The review also flags no clear endpoint and limited replayability as quests and layouts repeat, even as goals like upgrading the bazaar and relationships provide direction.