Rune Factory 4

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  • Summary: Rune Factory 4 marks the return of the popular Harvest Moon spinoff that combines farming with dungeon adventuring. For the first time in the series, the player can select to play as a male or female hero, and potential suitors of either gender are also available in order to pursue love,Rune Factory 4 marks the return of the popular Harvest Moon spinoff that combines farming with dungeon adventuring. For the first time in the series, the player can select to play as a male or female hero, and potential suitors of either gender are also available in order to pursue love, marriage, and possibly a child. As the newly-appointed prince or princess, you can fulfill your royal duties of protecting the town from invaders, or take a more rural approach to governing by raising your own fruits and vegetables and helping townsfolk. Should some dungeon adventuring be on the days itinerary, you can select from the castles vast armament of swords, spears, and staffs along with magic for battle against dangerous foes, or even bring along a companion or friendly monster to aid you during your travels.… Expand
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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 25 out of 33
  2. Mixed: 8 out of 33
  3. Negative: 0 out of 33
  1. GamingTrend
    Oct 6, 2013
    91
    Rune Factory 4 is a game that you could easily dive into for twenty minutes or two hours at a time, and it seemingly never ends. There’s always one more thing you can do to improve your station in the town, or the town’s station in the world.
  2. Hobby Consolas
    Jan 23, 2015
    82
    A creative proposal that keeps in track with the previous games' gameplay. It becomes redundant after a few hours of battle, but it possess an undoubtful charm.
  3. Hardcore Gamer
    Oct 1, 2013
    80
    It may not be the best 3DS roleplaying experience, but it’s a darn fine one all the same.
  4. Vandal
    Dec 17, 2014
    80
    It's been a long wait, but it's been worth it. It's an episode that doesn't evolve the formula too much, but that has some new additions and will satisfy fans of the franchise.
  5. Gaming Age
    Oct 14, 2013
    75
    I definitely think Rune Factory 4 is worth a look, whether you’re a fan of the series or not, as it offers up a pretty unique experience on the 3DS.
  6. Multiplayer.it
    Jan 12, 2015
    75
    Fun and colorful, Rune Factory 4 gives the player so many charming things to do, making it a solid entry in the franchise. Although we would have wished some more complexity and deepness of some aspects.
  7. RPGamer
    Oct 23, 2013
    60
    It's a solid 3DS title with tons of content to explore, but while the refinements are minimal, it doesn't do enough to launch itself into greatness.

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  1. Positive: 31 out of 32
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 32
  3. Negative: 0 out of 32
  1. cloverblob
    Oct 31, 2013
    10
    This may be the best Rune Factory or Harvest Moon yet. I can nary find anything wrong with it, and I just can't stop playing. I tried to startThis may be the best Rune Factory or Harvest Moon yet. I can nary find anything wrong with it, and I just can't stop playing. I tried to start playing Pokemon X, but couldn't give up Rune Factory to do it. There's so much to do, so much variety, great characters, a charming story. The controls are really well done, there's no stupid touch screen controls like previous Harvest Moon games. It's very difficult to get bored, as you're constantly looking for more time to do things; to spend a day giving gifts to all the villagers or to expand your farm or to do all the requests or to go dungeon crawling or to go out into the map and forage... If only this game were more popular in the mainstream and not consistently overshadowed and labelled "niche". There's are lots of dungeon crawlers, lots of action RPGs, and some sim games out there all of which could benefit from the influence of Rune Factory.… Expand
  2. sex69
    Oct 9, 2021
    10
    RUNE FACTORY 4 is fun. It's like an open world. It's an RPG. get married The female character is pretty. What more do you need?
  4. dumbo17
    Jun 28, 2014
    10
    This is the best Rune Factory . It's too bad it won't be released in Europe and all of us who want to play it must buy a 3ds from Japan orThis is the best Rune Factory . It's too bad it won't be released in Europe and all of us who want to play it must buy a 3ds from Japan or North America. There's plenty of things to do and you'll never get bored. The romance system is very good and the characters are lovely. Overall, Rune factory 4 is a very charming and fun game.… Expand
  5. Richard_chronos
    Nov 15, 2013
    10
    As a Rune Factory Fan This is for sure the best entry of the series, they solve many of the problems from previous games making it more easyAs a Rune Factory Fan This is for sure the best entry of the series, they solve many of the problems from previous games making it more easy to play and understand for newcomers but keeping all the elements that give personality to rune factory.
    Charming characters, a simple but nice story that fits perfectly, I love the character progression and the new Romance system, My only complain? you can seriously lose track of time with this game, before i knew it it was already 3:20 A.M and I'm serious when I say that this don't happen just once, If you are tired of the same RPG formula and looking for something different, give it a try and enjoy the world of Rune Factory.    … Expand
  6. nalukima
    Oct 1, 2015
    9
    Rune Factory 4 is a game that I would highly recommend. I found Harvest Moon to be too focused on farming, and while this game does have someRune Factory 4 is a game that I would highly recommend. I found Harvest Moon to be too focused on farming, and while this game does have some farming aspects, it's not the main focus of the game. It has a colorful cast of characters. And, amazingly, almost every time I talk to one of the characters (in the game), they have something new/different to tell me. The art is gorgeous. Surprisingly, the voice actors are very good too. Most of the controls are easy-to-use. This game was really addicting. I think I literally played it for three hours straight, when I first got it.… Expand
  7. Halosoulfire
    Jan 18, 2014
    9
    The Rune Factory Series has only improved with time. Rune Factory 4 brings about a whole new level of interactivity between the protagonistThe Rune Factory Series has only improved with time. Rune Factory 4 brings about a whole new level of interactivity between the protagonist and the towns people in which he or she lives. The story while overall liner has no time limit and you are encouraged to develop relationships with the people within the community. The more you help them the more they help you to where you can take them with you as allies to fight battles. So if your looking for a good sim/action adventure this is something that you will enjoy.… Expand
  8. RileyWRussell
    Nov 11, 2013
    7
    A good change of pace to the other RPG's out there. I played Rune Factory Frontier on the Wii, and this is a definite step forward for theA good change of pace to the other RPG's out there. I played Rune Factory Frontier on the Wii, and this is a definite step forward for the franchise. Where Frontier was murky and confusing on how to progress the main story, Rune Factory 4 is clear and concise. The farming and town aspects are fun and are something you just don't see in other games (obvious Harvest Moon comparison excluded). If you're an RPG fan and looking for either a solid next RPG, or something a little different from the status quo, this is a good place to look.… Expand

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#17 Best 3DS Game of 2013
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