Rune Factory 3 Special

"I love my casual little farming games, and Rune Factory always scratches the itch for me. Even though numerically we’re going backwards from the other games already on the Nintendo Switch, Rune Factory 3 Special is a very welcome addition …"

"Rune Factory 3 Special isn&s;t going to be for every farming game fan and won&s;t dethrone Stardew Valley as the most popular farming game, but its charming characters and setting make for a very enjoyable experience. I was surprisingly pleased …"

"Rune Factory 3 Special is a great way for both new and old fans of the series to experience this DS classic. Still, I wished it had gone a bit further with the remastered effort, as many of its systems …"

"Hopefully Rune Factory 6 will be a return to form for the franchise but in the meantime, Rune Factory 3 Special is a spectacular remake that will delight fans who have never gotten a chance to try it, and will …"

"The core issue with Rune Factory 3 Special is that Rune Factory 4 Special is already out, and without any significant improvements, there isn&s;t a ton to recommend Rune Factory 3 Special overits sequel. There&s;s more structure to the storyline …"

"Rune Factory 3 Special is a great port of an already great game and I am glad that we are getting more of this series on PC."

"&s;Rune Factory 3 Special&s; does an incredible job bringing the unique, easygoing charm of the original game into the modern era for a new audience."

"I had a lovely time with Rune Factory 3 Special, and I think you would too. For those familiar with the series it’s another fantastic entry. For newcomers I think it serves as an excellent entry point, although with the …"

"Rune Factory 3 Special is a reminder of why the series is so near and dear to my heart, but also less of a remaster and closer to a port with a few upgrades sprinkled on top. The visuals are …"

"At its core, Rune Factory 3 Special maintains the elements of the original fans know and love, but doesn&s;t do a lot to innovate beyond its graphics."

"We&s;re not sure if this is the best Rune Factory game available on Switch, but what we&s;re definitely sure of is that the changes to the DS version are all for the better and that the game is still as …"

"Rune Factory 3 Special brings back a cult game from the Nintendo DS era. However, it does very little to bring it up to speed with respect to the sequels that have been coming out beyond the graphical section."

"Like the other games in the franchise, Rune Factory 3 Special is an addictive mix of action RPG and farm simulation. The update adds more content to the pack, making it a great way to experience the DS classic, but …"

"Rune Factory 3 Special is as enjoyable game as Rune Factory 3, only now it&s;s on more platforms so a larger audience can appreciate it."

"Wonderfully pleasant, but also quite predictable, the strength here is in the characters you’ll be working to build relationships with"

"Featuring a visually appealing graphical overhaul and the addition of extra modes to enjoy, there’s absolutely no reason why any farmer worth their salt should overlook Rune Factory 3 Special. The latest installment in the Rune Factory franchise may be …"

"While it may not have all the whistles and bells of Rune Factory 4 or 5, this delightful remaster of 3 is a welcome addition to the continued trend of bringing back older enjoyable titles for more to get their …"

"Rune Factory 3 Special is a well-done remaster that gives new life to an older game. While nothing sticks out as entirely revolutionary, that doesn’t stop the experience from being an enjoyable one."

"Rune Factory 3 Special is an excellent remaster that brings all the joy of the original games to the Nintendo Switch. Updated graphics, smooth gameplay, and a solid story make picking up and delving into Micah’s story more than worth …"

"At the end of the day, Rune Factory 3 Special is a fine game, and its only crime is how closely it sits to games that use it as a stepping stone. If you love the “cozy” genre and are …"

"Ultimately, Rune Factory 3 Special is a respectable remaster and, overall, an engaging experience as expected from a title in this series. Fans who started with Rune Factory 4 or 5 will not be disappointed, as it delivers exactly what …"

"Rune Factory 3 Special is an attractive upgrade to the DS original and I had fun exploring its dungeons, upgrading my tools, farming, and wooing my future wife. However, its issues with inventory management, lack of gender and marriage options, …"

"All the charm and the excellence of the original game shines through, with only a couple of decade-old gameplay elements sticking out. The game offers a great jumping on point for those not experienced with the series while staying quite …"

"The real draw here is simply the ability to play Rune Factory 3 on a console that doesn&s;t have &s;DS&s; in its name-about 90% of the experience is exactly the same as the original, and that remaining 10% doesn&s;t exactly …"

"Rune Factory 3 Special brings a fan favourite entry into the modern era relatively untouched, for better or worse."

"Rune Factory 3 Special is a great preservation of the original, but would have benefitted from a lot more fine-tuning."

"If you love the entire package of story, farming, combat, exploration, and characters, you could spend 50 to 70 hours playing the main game before even getting to the 11 Newlywed Mode chapters."

"Rune Factory 3 Special is a solid remaster of an older Rune Factory title from the Nintendo DS years. It’s been modernized and the core gameplay loop of farming, crafting and dungeon crawling holds up very well. In fact, this …"

"Rune Factory 3 Special serves as a comforting return to the series&s; roots, blending farming simulation with light RPG elements in a package that&s;s both charming and engaging. However, its adherence to dated mechanics and lack of modern refinements make …"

"Rune Factory 3 Special is a life/farming simulation game originally released for the DS in 2009. Remade, it&s;s now playable on the Switch. Fight monsters, grow and harvest crops, sell loot, cook, fish, and raise your relationship levels with the …"

"Overall, I really enjoyed my time with Rune Factory 3 Special. I can see why people love this series; its laid back game-play is welcoming but it has enough depth to keep you coming back for more. I had a …"

"Rune Factory 3 Special may lack quality of life features found in recent entries but offers perhaps the best cast of characters in the series with crisp visuals and an addictive gameplay loop."

"Although the base game is 14 years old, Rune Factory 3 Special still holds up well to what we expect from current-day gaming. And maybe even more, as farming really is harder than farming in newer farming sims. A summer …"