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Rune Factory 4
3DS
Released On: Oct 1, 2013
78
8.1
Where to Buy
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Metascore
Generally Favorable
Based on 33 Critic Reviews
78
76% Positive
25 Reviews
25 Reviews
24% Mixed
8 Reviews
8 Reviews
0% Negative
0 Reviews
0 Reviews
Metascore
Generally Favorable
Based on 33 Critic Reviews
78
76% Positive
25 Reviews
25 Reviews
24% Mixed
8 Reviews
8 Reviews
0% Negative
0 Reviews
0 Reviews
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.
Rune Factory 4 keep the series fun and fresh while finally porting it to Nintendo 3DS. The gameplay is varied and surprisingly exiting. A must have, if you like the genre, if you don’t, try it anyway.
User Score
Generally Favorable
Based on 160 User Ratings
8.1
78% Positive
124 Ratings
124 Ratings
10% Mixed
16 Ratings
16 Ratings
13% Negative
20 Ratings
20 Ratings
User Score
Generally Favorable
Based on 160 User Ratings
8.1
78% Positive
124 Ratings
124 Ratings
10% Mixed
16 Ratings
16 Ratings
13% Negative
20 Ratings
20 Ratings
My first entry to the Rune Factory franchise. It was so awesome, I can't wait to play the other titles. Seriously, the game play loop is amazing. You can farm, recruit monsters, dungeon crawl, fish, chat with the characters (who by the way, seriously surprise me with the different dialogue and events through out, so cozy and nice, I don't get tired of talking to literally everyone) Play this game! You will not regret it. PS, Leon and Dylas best boys.
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Rune Factory 4 is probably the most polished and well-crafted Rune Factory to date.
It may not be the best 3DS roleplaying experience, but it’s a darn fine one all the same.
Rune Factory 4 is an RPG answer to Animal Crossing. There's loads to do, collect and discover. The animation style is strong and your character grows with everything you do. This makes this game very handy for a short game moment on the go, but also for gaming sessions that take hours in a row.
The game itself is a good addition to the series. Niggles with presentation and the amount of mandatory text to read are present, but there are so many positives to take from the engaging and varied experience.
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.
Un des jeux les plus complets auquel j'ai pu jouer sur 3DS !
Des tonnes de choses à faire : crafting de meubles, d'armes, armures, accessoires... des montagnes de compétences à monter : cuisine, marche, combat, défense, magie, cultures, vente...
le tout avec un mode histoire vraiment bon, des donjons variés et des défis supplémentaires en post-game, franchement, le jeu est au moins aussi bon que "stadew valley"
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3DS
It's amazing! First off, the farming, as that's a staple of the series (Harvest Moon/Story of Seasons included). It is a simple system as always, but it is well done and is never frustrating. One thing I like is how certain crops grow better in certain seasons. It adds a bit of realism that the series has needed. And although you don't start with much stamina (RP), it is easy to level up and get more work done! Secondly, the characters. There aren't too many people living in your town, but they all have their own personalities and stuff you can do with them. I like how they say something different almost every day, it doesn't ever get old. The marriageable candidates are all interesting and fun. They have their benefits and disadvantages depending on your own opinion. The only gripe I have is with the RNG that takes place when you're trying to date one of the characters. It is very luck based and will probably take you forever to get the bachelor/bachelorette to date you. The character you play as, either Frey (female) or Lest (Male), both are well done in their own right, and have good writing to go with them. You won't be disappointed here!
Third, the story. The story is set up into three different arcs, and each has their own situations and different consequences. Every character will get involved in some way, and you unlock more and more through this story. In the beginning you will have to take a longer time doing tasks and building the town, but once you've progressed, you'll be pumping out addition after addition! The dialogue is also good enough and has some very well timed humor alongside some very deep moments.
Last, the combat. The combat is well thought out and while complex, it's simple to learn and master. You can get a full range of different tools and equipment to use and they each have their own advantages depending on the enemy. The difficulty does spike a bit, but the way the game is set up, you can change said difficulty and make it easier on yourself. Also, recruiting monsters and even villagers to help you out is a great addition and works really well (although sometimes the AI isn't the best). The bosses, are all pretty fun and although some can be irritating if you aren't at a high level, none were frustrating to the point I gave up on them.
Overall, I'd definitely give this game a 9.5/10. Rounded up, that's a 10/10! Minus the minor gripes, and the sometimes laggy experience I had while playing on my 2DS, I loved Rune Factory 4.
I haven't gotten to try the Switch remaster yet but if it's anything like this game, then it most certainly gets my recommendation!
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Rune factory 4 is simply the best game of all times, it gives you so much freedom and opens a future where there could be awesome games even better that this one. Big thanks to the developers, producer and everyone involved with this game.
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3DS
This game is fantastic! I haven't played an RPG as good as this one. I have spend around 300+ hours and started three new games and It stills very funny. This is the best RF game but shamefully it's the last one for the series.
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3DS
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 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.
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3DS
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, marriage, and possibly a child. As the newly-appoi...
Rated E +10
for Everyone +10
Platforms:
- 3DS
- Nintendo Switch
Initial Release Date: Oct 1, 2013
Developer:
- Neverland
Publisher: XSEED Games
Genres: