Underplayed Gems

Rune Factory 4 (2012)

Rune Factory 4 cover
Developer
Neverland
Publisher
XSEED Games, Marvelous AQL
Platforms
Nintendo 3DS
Genres
Role-playing (RPG), Simulator
Rating
3.9 of 5, 25 player ratings
Main story
about 51 hours
Completionist
about 116 hours
Where to get it
Nintendo eShop

How it feels

Blend farming life and dungeon adventuring as a royal hero who can also fall in love and start a family.

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About

Rune Factory 4 marks the return of the popular Harvest Moon spinoff that combines farming with dungeon adventuring. For the first time in the series, the player can select to play as a male or female hero, and potential suitors of either gender are also available in order to pursue love, marriage, and possibly a child. As the newly-appointed prince or princess, you can fulfill your royal duties of protecting the town from invaders, or take a more rural approach to governing by raising your own fruits and vegetables and helping townsfolk. Should some dungeon adventuring be on the days itinerary, you can select from the castles vast armament of swords, spears, and staffs along with magic for battle against dangerous foes, or even bring along a companion or friendly monster to aid you during your travels.

Screenshots

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