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rune factory 5 review

System: Switch
Release date: March 22, 2022
Developer: Hakama
Publisher: XSEED Games / Marvelous


The producer of the Rune Factory franchise, Yoshifumi Hashimoto, once summarized the games as “Harvest Moon where you wield a sword.” And while that’s technically true, it’s a bit reductive; not content in being merely another set of farming-focused slice of life experiences, the Rune Factory games lean deeper into the “role-playing” aspects of their fantasy settings, giving you more room to explore, fight, craft and shape your experience to your liking then Harvest Moon ever has. Rune Factory 5 is the first 3D entry in the franchise since 2011’s Tides of Destiny, and thus feels primed to capture the attention of more new fans than ever before. While this new entry may lack the overall polish in its mechanics and presentation that it deserves, Rune Factory 5 is still an overall rewarding experience full of charm that I thoroughly enjoyed.

XSEED and Marvelous have shared some new footage of Rune Factory 5 highlighting some of the activities you can engage in with the bachelors and bachelorettes of the game. Have a look at the video after the break.

rune factory 5 bachelors and bachelorettes

XSEED and Marvelous have posted a pair of new Rune Factory 5 trailers introducing the game’s lineup of bachelors and bachelorettes.

On the bachelors side, we have: Martin the apprentice blacksmith, Reinhard the honorable knight, Cecil the apprentice detective, Murakumo the local innkeeper, Lucas the enigmatic gentleman, and Ryker the sleepy carpenter. The bachelorettes include Priscilla the friendly local, Scarlett the fellow SEED Ranger, Lucy who’s ready for a challenge, Fuuka the were-animal waitress, Ludmila the flirtatious succubus, and Beatrice the noble of Norad.

Rune Factory 5 gameplay

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XSEED Games and Marvelous have revealed some new gameplay for Rune Factory 5 ahead of its release in March 2022. Check it out with the video put together by Perfectly Nintendo below the break.

XSEED has discounted its slate of Switch games as part of a new December 2021 eShop sale. No More Heroes 1 and 2, Corpse Party, Rune Factory 4 Special, and Story of Seasons are among the included titles.

The full lineup is as follows:

Sakuna Of Rice and Ruin update 1.0.9

XSEED Games, Marvelous, and Edelweiss have issued a new update for Sakuna: Of Rice and Ruin which is officially known as version 1.0.9. It comes with an overhaul for “Sakuna the Efflorescent”, some adjustments, bug fixes, and more.

Below are the full patch notes for the new Sakuna: Of Rice and Ruin version 1.0.9 update:

Marvelous and XSEED Games have rolled out a new update for Story of Seasons: Pioneers of Olive town adding substantial new content. Check out the patch notes for the update below the break.

Story of Seasons Pioneers of Olive Town 1.1.0 update

Today, Marvelous and XSEED Games announced that a new 1.1.0 update is coming to Story of Seasons: Pioneers of Olive Town this month. Players can look forward to new features and content.

The 1.1.0 update, which is going live on November 29 in North America and November 30 in Europe, is highlighted by “Spirit Quests”, which are events and challenging requests for Olive Town experts featuring rewards such as new outfits, hairstyles, farming abilities, and a mysterious ladder connecting areas of the farm. These quests can be taken on once the player triggers all existing Town Development Events and saves enough Town Development Points.

Nintendo Switch Online members in Europe will be able to participate in a Nintendo Switch Online Game Trial for Story of Seasons: Pioneers of Olive Town, it’s been announced.

Those in North America were able to offer the same trial in mid September. Players in Europe will now be able to experience all parts of the game starting on November 10.

Here’s some information about Story of Seasons: Pioneers of Olive Town:


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