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Review: Rune Factory 4 Special (Nintendo Switch)

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Welcome to Selphia, a region ruled by the Native Dragon Ventuswill…and you! Start an exciting new life in the village and embark on a grand adventure.

Pros:

  • Cartoon-like graphics.
  • 5.2gb download size.
  • English/Japanese voice option.
  • Touchscreen support.
  • Online manual.
  • 20 save slots.
  • Tutorial prompts and tasks as you play.
  • Cool Anime-style cutscenes to introduce new characters.
  • Farming RPG gameplay.
  • new in-game cutscenes
  • Request box-where you get tasks.
  • Prince points- earn these from doing tasks and events and use the points to develop the farm and upgrade equipment.
  • brand-new Newlywed Mode, and fall in love with your favorites,
  • 3 difficulties-easy/hard/hell.
  • More a lifestyle than a game!
  • The constant reward for all tasks and objectives.

Cons:

  • Can’t always skip cutscenes.
  • The touchscreen is only in select menus.
  • Slow-paced gameplay.
  • A lot to take in.

Jim Smale

Gaming since the Atari 2600, I enjoy the weirdness in games counting Densha De Go and RC De Go as my favourite titles of all time. I prefer gaming of old where buying games from a shop was a thing, Being social in person was a thing. Join me as I attempt to adapt to this new digital age!