![]() ![]() The music, voices, sound effects and character illustrations are top-notch. The aesthetics of the game is really the only area where Rune Factory 4 Special is held back. ![]() Even in this fantasy world, free healthcare may be too much to ask. Overexert yourself or fall in battle, and you may end up in the hospital, where the Doctor gives you a considerable fee (his wife is far nicer, offering treatment for free, but you never know who you’re gonna get). And like in other games of the type, it’s important to watch your stamina to make sure you can get through the day without fainting. However, you can raise or lower the difficulty at any time to find your best fit.įarming is just as deep as it is in Harvest Moon, and crafting/cooking also has a considerable amount of complexity to it as well. While Rune Factory is mostly an easy-going game, it’s not afraid to give you a challenge on some of the higher difficulties. There is a character for everyone in this game.Ĭombat and roleplaying also have surprising amounts of depth and challenge. I also love Illuminata, the kindhearted detective florist who is always on the case. ![]() I myself have always been fond of Clorica, the hardworking butler-in-training whose dedication to keeping the castle tidy at all times leads to some embarrassing moments of clumsiness during the day. You will definitely recognize a few of them. The cast is also a who’s who of great talent both in Japanese and English. it’s undeniable that you will come to love them. While they may seem a tad “tropey” at first for lack of a better phrase, once you really get to know them and dig into their stories, relationships, etc. ![]() However, where the writing in Rune Factory really shines is in the characters. None of this stuff is out of the ordinary for the genre, but it’s played just straight enough to become engaging, while still self-reflexive enough to be entertaining. Get this… we have an amnesiac hero, glowing McGuffins, four mythical dragons and a prince/pauper switch up. The setup of this game is nothing unusual for JRPGs. Think of it like somebody put classic Zelda, Golden Sun, and Harvest Moon in a blender, and the amazing smoothie is Rune Factory. Whereas those games were focused exclusively on farming and social interaction, Rune Factory expands the formula to include hours upon hours of JRPG action awesomeness. With that out of the way, for those not in the know, Rune Factory is an offshoot of the former Harvest Moon now Story of Seasons franchise (it’s a legal landmine I’d rather not step on). But if you are looking for a review from someone who loves this game through and through, you’ve come to the right place. If you are looking for a neutral point of view of Rune Factory 4 Special, this review isn’t it. ![]()
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