Rune Factory 5

"Rune Factory 5 is an endlessly charming, technically messy farm-life RPG that will delight series fans for a while."

"Rune Factory 5 is improved on PC, and is an enjoyable entry in the series. However, it&s;s graphically dated with serious tech issues, and gameplay is a step back in some ways."

"Long-time fans of the series might be disappointed, but it is at least check the same boxes that all of the other titles in this niche genre do. More casual players will probably just want to pass on this entirely, …"

"The change to 3D and other changes introduced in Rune Factory 5 are well intentioned but poorly executed. Asides from some new quality of life features, I’d only recommend this game if you’re a fan who’s already exhausted all the …"

"Rune Factory 5 is a technically perfect game that meets all of its goals. Unfortunately for the player, the goals met are either not very impressive or downright uncomfortable."

"Slightly above average or simply inoffensive. Fans of the genre should enjoy them a bit, but a fair few will be left unfulfilled."

"Rune Factory 5 is a good game, but it&s;s hamstrung by a mediocre technical implementation. Fans of the series will be able to find the usual series of bucolic activities to do between dungeons, but those who appreciate nice-looking and …"

"While it still has many issues, Rune Factory 5 on PC is leagues better than its console counterpart. There are a decent amount of graphics options and full keyboard and mouse support so you can farm, fight, and fall for …"

"Rune Factory 5 doesn’t break the mould but it&s;s still definitely worth your time, for returning fans and potential new ones."

"I am at a loss for words when it comes to Rune Factory 5. I had a lot of fun, but it comes at a price. In order to truly enjoy the game I have to get over the horrible …"

"Rune Factory 5 is a very fun "get to town and do all the things" game, which has been cleaned up significantly from it&s;s initial release on Switch. The PC version of the game is clean and crisp, allowing players …"

"Aside from the new additions to gameplay, I feel the title still played it too safe as there wasn’t too much to separate its overall experience from past titles. The familiarity and reuse of certain gaming mechanics may be fully …"

"It boasts an invigorating sense of player agency, a clearly-defined framework of rules in which to make your fun, and a carefully-calibrated concoction of farming, role-playing, and life simulation designed to keep things interesting."

"Rune Factory 5&s;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 …"

"There was probably no need to fix something that was never broken in the first place, and so we think that Rune Factory 4 Special is still a better game, but nonetheless this fifth episode marks the beginning of a …"

"There’s a lot of fun to be had here, but don’t expect something vastly different from the previous games in the series. However, there are no glaring omissions either, which is great."

"‎Rune Factory 5 can be a very lasting and deep entertainment if you overlook its insufficient graphics, made worse by very questionable artistic design decisions. Their country life may not be so idyllic, and the combat system is very basic …"

"Rune Factory 5 should satisfy fans and cozy game enthusiasts, but its not quite as friendly for newcomers."

"While not wholly deviod of quality, that Marvelous released Rune Factory 5 in it&s;s current state, is pretty shameful."

"Rune Factory 5 has one of the best casts and writing in the series, but a batch of performance and presentation issues spoil the crop."

"Rune Factory 5 is rough around the edges, but I still loved my time with it. Something about how all the parts work together keeps pulling me to it. Even after completing the main story, I’m still playing, as I …"

"Rune Factory 5 feels exactly like what it set out to be: more Rune Factory for fans to enjoy."

"Rune Factory 5 is a good fit for longtime fans of the Rune Factory series and could be a fun way for slice-of-life gamers to combine enjoyable combat with the relaxation of farming."

"Overall, Rune Factory 5 plays things pretty conservatively, and it’s the better for it. It’s a comfort food kind of experience, and while this might cost it on store shelves given that it has been released at the tail end …"

"Rune Factory 5 takes a few missteps, for sure - the clunky framerate and a lifeless town being the biggest of them – but it&s;s the kind of fantasy farming experience I&s;ve been clamouring for ever since the last game …"

"With tried-and-true farming gameplay and a beautiful art style, Rune Factory 5 is a satisfying experience with some significant performance issues."

"Is Rune Factory 5 for you? Well, that depends. Do you like RPGs or farm sims? If you answered yes to either or both, then you&s;re sure to find something you&s;ll love in this release. Even so, it might be …"

"Rune Factory 5 is loaded with fun, long-lasting content, and is difficult to put down even after the credits have rolled."

"Look, I feel like I’ve been spending a lot of time here bashing Rune Factory 5, and maybe I have. But let me emphasize that I still had a lot of fun with it, and I think other players will …"

"Rune Factory 5 is entertainingly chewable fodder thanks to the soil fertilized by its predecessors, but its attempted leap to a 3D world leaves it struggling with lots of frustrating technical issues."

"When comparing it to its predecessors, the game feels like a sorely needed update. Yes, it treads old ground, with the same crops, monsters, items, and mechanics to deal with, but you can’t really mess with a winning formula, and …"

"Lacking in innovation and technical prowness, Rune Factory 5 compensates with a solid and faceted experience that could eat a good chunk of your spare time if you get entangled in its intricate web of different mechanics."

"Rune Factory 5 is a good game for series fans, but we&s;d recommend the last entry over it. We found that game was easier to control and preferred the top-down view. But, of course, you can still pass all manner …"

"Rune Factory 5 does a few things differently that&s;ll interest long-time fans of the series. The jank and slight annoyances with farming will turn most newcomers away though."