Overview
- Number of Players
- 1 (Single Player)
- Genre
- Release Date
3DS
1st Oct 2013
3DS eShop
11th Dec 2014, £24.99
- Series
- Official Site
- runefactory4.com
Reviews
A Rune of one's own
The Harvest Moon series has become something of a standby over the last decade or so, so it's easy to forget just how revolutionary it was when it first hit the Super Nintendo back in 1996. An RPG where players progressed not by fighting battles or banishing evil, but by tending gently to the land, caring for animals, and finding...
Screenshots 14
Rune Factory 4 News
PSA Get All The Harvest Moon Games Before The 3DS And Wii U eShops Close
They've bought the farm
If you're embedded within the farming game community, you'll know all about the Harvest Moon / Story of Seasons schism, in which (Western localisation team and publisher) Natsume and (developer) Marvelous went their separate ways. Natsume kept the Harvest Moon name in the West, and cranked out a bunch of wildly disappointing...
Feature Best Nintendo 3DS RPGs
A quest for the best
As the 3DS's sixth year in the world draws to a close, we can already look back on its impressively varied library with wonder; along with plenty of standout platformers, life sims, rhythm games, and puzzlers, it's also carved out a particular niche by delivering an almost non-stop barrage of first class RPGs. Responsible for...
Capybara plushie shown off as pre-order bonus for Trio of Towns
The 3DS library covers a broad range of genres and game styles, and includes some gems that may be considered 'niche' in some respects yet find success on the portable. Two examples are Story of Seasons and Rune Factory 4, which have hit solid sales landmarks in North America...
News XSEED VP Talks About the Future of the Rune Factory Series
"Marvelous knows fans are clamoring for a sequel"
For those of you that aren't aware, Rune Factory is an interesting RPG that aims to merge elements of Harvest Moon with more conventional fantasy themes. While a large portion of the game does revolve around tending crops and building relationships with fellow villagers, there's also dungeons to...
Out Today Rune Factory 4 Finally Arrives in Europe
We dig it
Today's European Nintendo Download Update is one of the most crowded in recent memory, with six new downloads on 3DS, two on Wii U (including a Virtual Console release) and a ludicrous number of discounts. The most prominent release is arguably Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney Trilogy, so we thought we'd raise a flag for one of the stand-out...
News Rune Factory 4 Arrives On The European and Australian 3DS eShop On 11th December
One week to go
Following on from the classification of Rune Factory 4 by the German videogame rating board in October, XSEED Games — in conjunction with Marvelous Europe — has announced the most successful iteration in the series to date will arrive in Europe and Australia exclusively via the 3DS eShop next week, on 11th December. The latest...
News XSEED Will Release Rune Factory 4 as an eShop Title In Europe
Unnamed developer is assisting the process
After the closure of Japanese developer Neverland in November last year due to sluggish performance, along with further bad news of the cancellation of its most recent title, Rune Factory 4 for the 3DS in Europe, the chances of the fourth entry in the beloved series being released outside of North America...
News Rune Factory 4 in Short Supply in North America
XSEED cites an unexpected crop of sales
Fantasy-farmer Rune Factory 4 has been harder to find at retail in North America lately. Publisher XSEED Games, via its Facebook page, has blamed the shortage on the fact that, you know, people want to buy the game; more shipments should be on the way: We've received quite a few inquiries asking about Rune...
News Rune Factory 4 European Release Has Been Cancelled
"MAQL and MAQL Europe would like to thank everyone for their support"
Rune Factory 4 is another excellent title in the ever-growing list of 3DS RPG experiences, though as per its series it has its own rather quirky blend of play styles — dating and farming join heroic questing. We described it as a "gem of a game" and awarded it 9/10 when it was...
News Rune Factory Developer Neverland Closes Its Doors
Where now for Rune Factory 5?
After a sluggish financial performance due to business changes, Rune Factory developer Neverland has announced it will be closing its doors. The Japanese company made the announcement via its official website, explaining that its financial status had deteriorated considerably in recent times. After failing to raise the...
About The Game
Fall headfirst into a magical world!
Dive deep into a brand new adventure in the Rune Factory series!
Establish a new life in a new country, developing relationships, cultivating the land and adventuring with comrades on an epic quest that begins with a humble tumble. Designed for beginners and series veterans alike!
Plan your battle strategies with a wide selection of weapons and items!
Use various weapons, skills and magic to personalize your battle tactics against formidable monsters in trap-laden dungeons. Recruit the local townsfolk, befriend wild monsters and grow stronger together!
Pursue a passionate romance as a male or female character!
Choose either a male or female hero and seek in-depth relationships with the other townsfolk. Develop true bonds with a select candidate by socializing and giving gifts, then spend time together as a couple to deepen your romantic ties, ultimately leading to marriage and even the birth of an adorable child!
Comments 14
Not in the eShop yet; gosh darn it!
October 1!
It's about time this game got released. It was rescheduled what... twice? Thrice?
Well, let's see how this fares content-wise. What we know so far is that this game saw several QA related delays because it's so text-heavy. But I'm interested to know how lengthy the main campaign is, how the 3D effect is used (hopefully it's not lackluster, as in just 2D sprites in a semi-3D environment, or a very light 3D effect, or blurry a-la NSMB2), how many ways to spend time and how much variety/new features are there in this virtual world... I really, really liked 3, so i have very high hopes for this sequel, just for the record.
The game is out.
Yay! Now to scrape up some loose cash to buy it on retail. Seems like it would be a huge download hit to my meager SD card.
My local Gamestop only ordered copies based on reservations, not even enough to fill up a shoebox. Same story for Etrian, null fan base
Hmpf, no review yet. I am thinking of buying this, but it's a draw between it and Etrian Odyssey Untold, the decision comes down to what kind of gameplay this one has.
My first impression is that it's the best of the RF series so far:
So, overall, I'm really looking forward to seeing what more this game has in store.
@orravan85 question is... when will it T.T
It's supposed to come out today... But its still like "coming to nintendo eshop"
Absolutely LOVE this game! It's alot better than the Harvest Moon series. It is much better graphics!
@TCreationz1971 The graphics are beautiful, I agree.
Fantastic game. Wish it was a physical realease in the UK as US has physical caryridge....only eShop download here....but great all the same.
This is my favourite game of all times, it's great
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