Rune Factory 5

 PC
Metascore
74

Mixed or average reviews - based on 9 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 9
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 9
  3. Negative: 0 out of 9
  1. PC Invasion
    Jul 11, 2022
    70
    Rune Factory 5 is improved on PC, and is an enjoyable entry in the series. However, it's graphically dated with serious tech issues, and gameplay is a step back in some ways.
  2. Wccftech
    Jul 10, 2022
    70
    Rune Factory 5's combination of features from simulation games and action role-playing games works as well as it did in previous entries in the series, but the lack of innovation, underwhelming exploration mechanics and a certain disconnect between the urgency of the main quest and living a calm farm life do damage the experience a little. The endearing cast and improved action combat, however, make for an enjoyable experience, so those who venture into Rigbarth without expecting to find a revolutionary title will find plenty to like in the game.
  3. Noisy Pixel
    Jul 10, 2022
    65
    Rune Factory 5 offers bouts of fun, but unfortunately, it ultimately feels like an outdated experience no matter which platform you play it on. Still, the unforgettable characters keep you invested, but the sluggish combat and empty world keep gameplay largely uninteresting. Performance is far better than the Switch release, so players can look forward to that.
  5. Hey Poor Player
    Jul 10, 2022
    60
    Most of Rune Factory 5 is fine. There are minor issues with everything from the story to the graphics to the gameplay, but only a few of these issues will negatively impact the experience in a meaningful way. The bigger problem is simply that so little about Rune Factory 5 stands out. So many of the minor issues present here could have been overlooked if the core experience was exceptional and really moved the series forward, but instead, the development team spent nine years making a new Rune Factory, only to put out a game that feels like a minor step forward at best and in some ways feels like a step back. If you’re a massive fan of the series and need more of it, you’ll have a fun enough time with Rune Factory 5, but everyone else should proceed with caution.

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User Score
5.8

Mixed or average reviews- based on 9 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 9
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 9
  3. Negative: 3 out of 9
  1. HopeLasts
    Aug 24, 2022
    9
    As a fan of the series, this sequel is pretty good. The same enjoyment i felt in the previous line is still there, changing to 3d made theAs a fan of the series, this sequel is pretty good. The same enjoyment i felt in the previous line is still there, changing to 3d made the world some what empty when moving in the map, but it is not that noticeable. What made me really sad is that i had to play it on pc instead of Nswitch, sadly the Nswitch is not capable yet to some games such as this. Overall it is great on pc. I will surely spend minimum 100 hour.… Full Review »
  2. lolxdbm123
    Jul 25, 2022
    10
    this game is really amazing i had a lot of fun
    It's been a while since I spent so much time on a game, I reached 100 hours, there's still a    this game is really amazing i had a lot of fun
    It's been a while since I spent so much time on a game, I reached 100 hours, there's still a lot to do.    … Full Review »
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