Rune Factory 4 Special

"If poor combat bothers you greatly, then you might find this game deserving of quite a lower score than an 8. However, if you&s;re just here for the fantasy farming simulation, and you&s;re willing to push yourself through some unavoidable …"

"‎Running an agricultural kingdom is no easy task, but Rune Factory 4 Special knows how it ‎‎claims the importance of agriculture as a fundamental asset‎‎ for the life of the planet. It teaches us, through training and informative missions, that …"

"Still one of the best of its kind nearly a decade after its initial release, Rune Factory 4 Special is still thoroughly engrossing when it comes to most of what it attempts."

"Any Harvest Moon, Story of Seasons, or Rune Factory fan should definitely check this one out on Nintendo Switch, as it has one of the most charismatic worlds I’ve seen in a game in the genre yet."

"Rune Factory 4 Special will have you praising its variety of content and consistent rewards, but also cursing some of its more finicky components."

"Rune Factory 4 Special is a good introduction to those new to the franchise. This is especially true since as of now it’s the only title available on the Nintendo Switch. The characters are charismatic and enjoyable, the combat is …"

"While no particular element of Rune Factory 4 Special stands out, the game sums to a better experience than its component parts."

"It caters well to both farming sim enthusiasts and RPG players who want a little more action in between shipping crops and courting that special someone. I do admire the developer&s;s ability to blend all of this into one cohesive …"

"If you enjoy farming, collecting, and casual dungeon-crawling, it&s;s hard to think of a game that does everything as well as Rune Factory 4 Special. It&s;s still a seven-year-old game at heart, and it sometimes does feel dated."

"You can still clearly see the 3DS roots in Rune Factory 4 Special&s;s PC port, but it&s;s still a fantastic game worth enjoying if you haven&s;t already played it. It does have some keyboard input issues, particularly with name entry, …"

"Rune Factory 4 Special delivers all the life sim, farming, and RPG action of the original 3DS release-it&s;s perfect for fans of the Story of Seasons series or Stardew Valley."

"I had a blast from my day to day activities and my time spent with it didn&s;t feel like nearly enough. I will be playing this long after reviewing it. Rune Factory enthusiasts, as well as newcomers, should certainly give …"

"For its flaws, Rune Factory 4 Special brings an incredible life-sim/Action-RPG to the Switch."

"Rune Factory 4 Special feels like a game where you always have something to do, offering so many different systems to play around with"

"Rune Factory 4 Special brings something special to lots of players, being an easy recommendation to fans of farming games, action RPGs or even romance titles."

"Rune Factory 4 is an abundant RPG, full of fun characters, things to do, and a compelling network of interlocking systems."

"With a bit of a window remaining until the release of Animal Crossing, if you’ve been looking for something relaxing and structured to occupy your attention you’ll be in luck with Rune Factory..."

"Rune Factory 4 Special is a unique game which provides an experience that you cannot get from anywhere else. It’s great that Marvelous brought back the game on Nintendo Switch, because this gives many people who weren’t able to play …"

"Rune Factory 4 Special arrives on the Switch, proving to be a worthwhile Farming Simulator/Dungeon Crawling hybrid."

"Rune Factory in general was the brilliant outcome of mashing two genres in a beautiful harmony that worked together wonderfully with Rune Factory 4 being the current pinnacle of the series."

"Rune Factory 4 maintains its full and outstanding spark, charm, and polish for the Switch audience. The new content isn&s;t substantial, but the old content remains exceptional. This is absolutely worth your time."

"Simply put, Rune Factory 4 Special is the best game in the series so far and a great showcase for how many different gameplay elements can be combined to create an addictive farming sim RPG formula that&s;s exceptionally difficult to …"

"Rune Factory 4 is a delight. It&s;s one of those heartfelt, earnest, and wholesome games that remind you that not everything needs to be dour, competitive, excessively violent, or deep."

"Whether you want to whet your appetite before Animal Crossing: New Horizons comes out or you&s;re looking for your next fix after blowing through everything available in Stardew Valley, Rune Factory 4 is the perfect second-life for you. You might …"

"There’s something here for everyone in Rune Factory 4 Special, but its greatest strength is how it ties together everything into one thoroughly enjoyable package."

"Rune Factory 4 Special is a delightful and charming farming sim, even in a post-Stardew Valley world."

"Rune Factory 4 Special is a delightful game with a ton of content to keep you busy, despite feeling a little overwhelming in the beginning. Good localisation and post-game content around character episodes and a Newly-wed mode will please returning …"

"It may be a good case for fans of the series who didn&s;t play it in the past, but its style is now outdated."

"This comfortable but clunky reboot of the part farming simulator, part dungeon crawler, part life sim is very much a product of its time"

"Rune Factory 4 Special was my first introduction to this series, which combines the farming simulation elements of Harvest Moon with a traditional action RPG, and suffice it to say, I greatly like it, despite its flaws."

"All in all, my time with Rune Factory 4 Special has been great."

"Rune Factory 4 Special offers up a different take on the beloved farm/life sim genre, focusing more on RPG elements. This makes Rune Factory 4 a good entry point for newcomers to the genre due to its ease of entry. …"

"Rune Factory 4 Special delivers a wealth of content in a charming and engaging package that should keep newcomers and long-time fans happy for dozens upon dozens of hours."

"Rune Factory 4 Special makes the jump to 2020 in amazing fashion by delivering the same amount of charm and great content in the original in a nicely upgraded package."

"Rune Factory 4 Special on the Nintendo Switch deserves its title. With an addictive, gratifying gameplay, content for many hours and enjoyable characters, this is a gem that while more attractive for new players than for veterans, deserves an investment …"

"Rune Factory 4: Special packs a whole lot of decent content into a singel package. The game is only let down by some poor decision in the porting department."