Rune Factory 4 Special (2021)

Developer: Marvelous Inc.
Publisher: XSEED Games, Marvelous USA, Inc., Marvelous Europe
Platforms: Windows
Genres: RPG
Rating: 4.4 of 5, 2,305 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 51 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

Living in a vibrant fantasy town, balancing daily chores of farming and crafting with exploring dungeons and building relationships feels like a gentle, heartwarming routine with moments of excitement.

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What players say

Players love the deep crafting and progression, but split on the randomized event system that can stall story pacing. Long-time fans say it is the definitive entry in the series, though PC port criticism includes clunky keyboard controls and a memory leak that worsens as the farm expands.

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