SeekerRune Factory 5
Rune Factory 5 has much of the mechanical depth that made its predecessor so enjoyable, but none of the improvements one would expect from a leap to a new, more powerful platform. Its farming, crafting, combat, and relationship systems remain varied and nuanced, satisfying enough to keep me hooked as someone who loves the soothing nature of farming and life sims. But I’m disappointed that yet another game in this genre has created an empty, technically janky 3D world – especially when the studio behind it clearly has such excellent art chops demonstrated in the occasional animated cutscenes and character portraits. Its bad performance didn’t necessarily stop me from enjoying the 45+ hours I dumped into it, but it did make that time far more frustrating, and it’s a shame Rune Factory wasn’t able to make a grander statement in its dedicated Switch debut.
Product details
- FAST-PACED ACTION RPG COMBAT - Venture into the vast, vibrant wilderness with friends from Rigbarth by your side to unlock powerful and stylish link attacks that encourage teamwork and strategy
- FANTASY FARMING TAKEN TO NEW HEIGHTS - Tame monsters to serve as your helpful farmhands as you grow a wide variety of crops on the backs of dragons
- RELAX IN YOUR NEW HOME - Take time out of your adventure to enjoy the gentler pace of town life; Compete in cooking, crafting, and fishing contests or invite your sweetheart to join you for stargazing during one of Rigbarth's many seasonal festivals
- FIND YOUR SPECIAL SOMEONE - Forge friendships and get to know the eligible marriage candidates of Rigbarth by completing their unique storyline; Fall in love, pop the question and even start a family
