Getting washed up on a desert island after a shipwreck might not be everyone’s idea of a good time, but in Harvest Moon DS: Island of Happiness for Nintendo DS, it’s the starting point for an exciting new life.

Whether you’re working the land to generate provisions, exploring the expansive island or just enjoying a local festival with the love of your life, Harvest Moon DS: Island of Happiness offers a colourful alternative to everyday life.

From today, you can learn more about living down on the farm by visiting the game’s official website. The site includes info on the finer points of island life, profiles of some of the characters you’ll meet and details about how the game uses Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection to let you stay in touch with the outside world. And if that doesn’t keep you happy, then hopefully the assortment of cheerful animal noises will!

Click here to visit the official Harvest Moon DS: Island of Happiness website.

Harvest Moon DS: Island of Happiness is in shops 12 December, only on Nintendo DS.