Rune Factory 3 Special

 PC
Metascore
72

Mixed or average reviews - based on 6 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 6
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 6
  3. Negative: 1 out of 6
  1. Meristation
    Mar 12, 2024
    80
    In essence, Rune Factory 3 Special turns out to be a good quality remastering that stands out for its mix of mechanics and content, along with a story and characters that are endearing and charismatic.
  2. The Mako Reactor
    Sep 11, 2023
    80
    Rune Factory 3 Special does a great job at bringing a DS classic to modern platforms, and it also happens to be a fantastic experience on both Steam Deck and Nintendo Switch. It isn't as good as Rune Factory 4 Special, but few things are, and this is worth your time if you want to sample one of Marvelous' best series.
  3. Worth Playing
    Sep 5, 2023
    80
    The core issue with Rune Factory 3 Special is that Rune Factory 4 Special is already out, and without any significant improvements, there isn't a ton to recommend Rune Factory 3 Special overits sequel. There's more structure to the storyline and more freedom to break the game early on, but beyond that, it's basically the same experience that is a step backward. Rune Factory 3 is still fun, but it feels like it's missing things so soon after Rune Factory 4 Special because, well, it is. On the DS, Rune Factory 3 was a huge improvement over the previous game, but when you're going in reverse, it loses a lot of its luster. Short of having burned yourself out on Rune Factory 4 Special while still hankering for roughly the same gameplay, there's no huge reason to grab this over its sequel.