A funny harvest moon story involves a young couple. They were having a picnic under the harvest moon. The guy, trying to be romantic, said he would catch the moon for his girl. He climbed a tree and reached out as if he could touch the moon. His girlfriend couldn't stop laughing at his silliness.
In another story, a group of fishermen were out at sea during the harvest moon. The moon was so bright that they could see the fish clearly in the water as if they were under a spotlight. One fisherman got so excited that he tried to reach out and grab a fish right from the water surface, but of course, he just ended up falling in the water, much to the amusement of his fellows.
I think it depends on personal preferences. If you like a more traditional farming gameplay, Harvest Moon might be for you. But if you want some new elements and updated graphics, Stories of Seasons could be better.
No, they're not the same. Story of Seasons is a new series that developed from the Harvest Moon franchise but has some distinct features and gameplay differences.
They aren't identical. Harvest Moon was the original, and Story of Seasons is a continuation with its own tweaks and improvements. The worlds, quests, and overall feel can vary between the two.