Daichikun Crisis: Do Natural

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Daichikun Crisis: Do Natural is a 1989 real-time strategy simulator where a family of bovine characters struggles to farm crops on a monster-infested island. Players direct the eldest son, Daichikun, while his relatives and animal sidekicks handle tasks automatically. The goal is to plant and harvest seasonal crops while fending off volcanic creature attacks and scrubbing toxic ash from fields. Progress unlocks new tools like a port town and speed-boosting upgrades. The game’s clock accelerates time wildly, each minute equals a month, and crop success hinges on timing plantings to unpredictable seasonal shifts. What sets it apart is its blend of frantic resource management and quirky charm. The AI-controlled family members add warmth without micromanagement, and the flying Geiger No vehicle lets players skip walking animations. The game’s roots in a Hokkaido-area agricultural TV show give it an odd educational bent, with farming challenges mirroring real-world climate struggles. Though forgotten by most, it’s a cult curiosity for old-school strategy fans who appreciate its frantic pacing and pixelated cow puns.