Rune Factory 4 Special Review
Rune Factory 4 Special comes to the Nintendo Switch seven years after its original 3DS release. Does the move to a new console with one fewer screen work?
Rune Factory 4
Rune Factory 4 takes this farming sim/dungeon crawling hybrid to the 3DS. It features the choice of a male or female main character, a town-building component, and enhancements to the romance system.
Releases
Date: | Region: | Platform: | Publisher: | Developer: |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2012-07-19 |  | 3DS | Marvelous | Neverland Company |
2013-10-01 |  | 3DS | XSEED Games | Neverland Company |
2014-12-11 |  | 3DS | XSEED Games | Neverland Company |
2019-07-25 | | NSW | Marvelous | Marvelous |
2020-02-25 | | NSW | XSEED Games | Marvelous |
2020-02-28 | | NSW | Marvelous Europe | Marvelous |
2021-12-07 | | PS4 WIN XBONE | Marvelous XSEED Games | Marvelous |
Reviews
Rune Factory 4 Review
Way hey and away we go, dragon ridin’, dragon ridin’. Way hey and away we go, riding on a dragon.
Game Content
RPG Backtrack 285 – There’s a Dragon in the Throne Room
It’s been a while since we’ve visited the farm. So grab your watering can, because Anna, Ryan M, and Wheels join us this week to talk about Rune Factory 4.
A Place to Return To, Part 1: RPGamer’s Favorite Towns
As we adventure through our favorite game worlds, RPGamers pass through our fair share of towns and cities. In the first of this two-part feature, we’ll tell you about the humble towns that stuck with us for their coziness, quirkiness, and more.
Rune Factory 4 Special Hitting New Platforms Next Month
Rune Factory 4 Special is arriving on more platforms in just over a month. The PC, PS4, and Xbox One versions will come with the Another Episode DLC included.
XSEED Games Makes E3 Announcements
XSEED Games brought some news to this year’s E3. Shadowverse: Champion’s Battle has a release date and we have the first English footage of Rune Factory 5, while Rune Factory 4 Special and Story of Seasons: Friends of Mineral Town are heading to new platforms.
RPGamer’s RPGs of the Decade: Introduction
RPGamer is pleased to reveal that we will be presenting celebratory posts for our favourite RPGs from the previous decade over the next five days. Here are some details on what to expect.
RPG Cast – Episode 538: “Flat Milk”
We’ve let the boys sleep in this week! Alice, Anna Marie and Kelley rock the LadyCast this week, discussing their creepy Animal Crossing denizens, April Fool’s, which industry CEO is a giant jerk, and the big release of the month.
Rune Factory 4 Special Now Available on Switch
Rune Factory 4 Special is now available on Nintendo Switch in North America. Those in Europe will have to wait another couple of days, but there is a new launch trailer to view in the meantime.
Rune Factory 4 Special’s Bachelors and Bachelorettes Showcased
RPGamers will have plenty of eligible bachelors and bachelorettes to choose from when Rune Factory 4 Special launches later this month. XSEED Games released a couple of trailers highlighting the lads and lasses.
Rune Factory 4 Special Impression
With a change from two screens to one, Rune Factory 4 Special releases in two weeks on the Nintendo Switch. If early gameplay is any indication, it’s an excellent upgrade.
Rune Factory 4 Special Launches in February
Rune Factory 4 Special will be heading west next month. XSEED Games and Marvelous Europe also revealed that early adopters will be able to pick up the game’s “Another Episode” DLC for free.
RPGamer’s Most Anticipated 2020 Games
As a prelude to our annual awards, which as usual should hit at the end of January, the RPGamer staff picked out many of the upcoming titles that they are most looking forward to. We hope you enjoy reading about our most anticipated games, and please let us know which ones you are most excited for.
Rune Factory 4 Special Archival Edition Announced
XSEED Games and Marvelous Europe have announced a physical limited edition for Rune Factory 4 Special. The Archival Edition will include an artbook covering all the current titles in the series, as well as the game’s soundtrack.
Rune Factory 4 Special E3 Impression
The Rune Factory franchise hasn’t received a new entry in several years. However, the last installment is getting a rerelease this year, and we were able to check it out ahead of its release at this year’s E3.
XSEED Games Provides E3 Trailers for Heroland, Rune Factory 4 Special
XSEED Games has released some E3 trailers, including ones for a couple of upcoming RPGs. Heroland is set for release this fall, with Rune Factory 4 Special currently on a general 2019 date.
Rune Factory 4 Special Opening Movie Released
Marvelous held a recent livestream to show some of the additions to Rune Factory 4 Special. The stream included the debut of the opening movie, as well as news of an addition focused on the dragon Ventuswill.
Rune Factory 4 Heading to Switch, 5 in Development
The Rune Factory series is heading to the Nintendo Switch. In the latest Direct, Nintendo announced Rune Factory 4: Special and Rune Factory 5.
Rune Factory 4 Special Screenshots - November 4, 2021
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