In this standalone story, players choose to play as male or female hero and will encounter a diverse cast of potential suitors and other loveable townsfolk.
#RUNE FACTORY 4 SPECIAL REVIEW SERIES#
Rune Factory 4 Special marks the return of the beloved entry in the popular STORY OF SEASONS spinoff series that combines farming with dungeon adventuring, as the series makes its debut on Nintendo Switch with upgraded HD graphics, a new “Newlywed Mode,” and additional cut-scenes. Why did the monster turn into a person? From these mysterious beginnings, the hero’s search for the truth will lead to a grand adventure that will shake the very foundations of their world…and draw them closer to the secret buried in their own lost memories. However, after vanquishing this massive foe, a girl lies on the ground in its place. One day while out exploring their newfound home, the hero encounters a monstrous butterfly. Under the auspices of the dragon Ventuswill, the hero comes to live in the local castle and, as a newly designated ruler, begins their life anew while developing the town, making difficult decisions, and cultivating the soil. But, although uninjured, the hero can remember only their name. The curtain rises on a beautiful sunny day, as the hero tumbles from the heavens… Luckily, a friendly dragon is there to break their fall. Fingers crossed the upcoming Rune Factory 5 makes it over in the future too.Welcome to our review of Rune Factory 4 Special, out now for Xbox! If you are looking for some nice comfort over the chilly winter, it doesn’t get much better than this. While the port from 3DS to Xbox isn’t exactly the most graceful, after a few hours, it’s unlikely you will care. A perfect fit for fans of Rune Factory and Animal Crossing, as well as an exciting action JRPG for fans of old-school Zelda, there is something in this game for everyone. A masterwork of an RPG, this is a game you can easily spend real-life days playing away. Not that you’ll need one, mind you.Īll in all, Xbox owners are in for a treat with Rune Factory 4 Special. On that note, a Newlywed Mode (for after you marry your chosen Bachelor or Bachelorette), as well as a small vocal episode for each character, is included in the package, so for those of you who have already played Rune Factory 4, there’s your excuse to jump back in. But this is more of an enhanced port than a direct remaster. The overall quality of the game shines bright above all else, and you can find yourself easily sinking over 100 hours into Rune Factory 4 Special. None of this matters in the end mind you. Even down to the overly compressed anime videos. It looks dated, and while the handpainted art direction minimizes some of these issues, the game looks still closer to a late-gen PS1-era Square-Soft RPG than a modern-day JRPG.
Screen-tearing and stutters were a semi-regular occurrence through my playtime, and the harsh reality is that this is a technically 9-year-old 3DS game output to 4K on an Xbox. 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.
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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. Farming is just as deep as it is in Harvest Moon, and crafting/cooking also has a considerable amount of complexity to it as well.
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