At first glance, these elements may seem to exist independently of each other, but the crafting system ties them all together to create a whole new level of fun. The three elements we’ve included since the very first Rune Factory game are love, farming, and adventuring. What are certain elements that you consider essential to the series’ identity, and how do you ensure those remain entertaining for fans while remaining familiar? These new features all let you spend more time with your favorite characters.
You can do so many different things with the townsfolk: cook, fish, smith, ride monsters around, perform Link Attacks in battle. What are some new features that you think fans are especially going to like? We wanted to let players feel like they’re part of the in-game world more than ever before. Players can transition seamlessly between their lives in Rigbarth and their adventures in the lands around it. Rune Factory Frontier and Rune Factory Oceans were in 3D, but this is our first game made completely in true 3D. How did the team want to evolve upon the Rune Factory formula for this entry? We learned that shining a spotlight on all the town’s charming residents is crucial. I’d say the fans’ love for its characters. What did the team learn from Rune Factory 4 Special that was applied to Rune Factory 5?
We were really motivated by just how many fans still wanted new Rune Factory games when we released Rune Factory 4 Special. Maekawa: After finishing Rune Factory 4, we drafted many plans for Rune Factory 5 that we couldn’t bring to fruition, but various factors came together in a way that let us finally release this title. Can you discuss the journey to get this long-awaited entry off the ground? Many fans were worried about the series’ future, especially with Neverland closing. We chatted with director Shiro Maekawa to give you an idea of what you can expect, from the fun festivals to powering up Link Attacks with other town members. Promising a substantial story and a cast of crazy characters to befriend and romance, and given that Rune Factory 3 had a mermaid with a morbid hatred of squids, a witch that liked experimenting on other villagers and a girl who talks exclusively in opposites, we're expecting similar greatness from Rune Factory 4, especially considering the huge amounts of praise that have been heaped on the forth game in the USA.The Rune Factory series, a spin-off of Story of Seasons, combines action/RPG combat with its sibling’s farming and social elements. Now, almost a decade after Rune Factory 4’s debut on 3DS, a new Rune Factory game is just around the corner as a Switch exclusive on March 22. Because in the Kingdom of Norad, even being royalty is no excuse to sit on your backside all day.īut being in charge does have it's advantages too, as you can use the game's new 'order' option to hold festivals, make changes to the town, and otherwise make Selphia into the talk of the kingdom. In the fourth instalment, the cunningly named Rune Factory 4, players fill the shoes of a Prince or Princess, and help the small, picturesque town of Selphia achieve "lasting peace and prosperity" - by getting your hands dirty growing turnips and bashing goblins. 2014's been a great year for Nintendo gamers, and this really is the icing on the cake."įor those who haven't played a Rune Factory game, it's a strange mix of fighting monsters, farming and wooing the local bachelors/bachelorettes - but one that works surprisingly well. An imminent release which has now been confirmed!Īs Steven Tarry, Marketing Manager at Marvelous Europe commented: "We know how great Rune Factory 4 is, which is why we're so happy it's releasing in PAL territories. Until a few days ago, that is, when a PEGI rating cropped up online, hinting at an imminent release. Many months down the line, the news broke that publisher XSeed had picked up the rights to the game, and were planning to release it in Europe after all - but the radio silence that followed still had us slightly worried. Originally shelved before it's European release when the game's developers, Neverland folded, we'd pretty much given up on it making an appearance over here - with some of our crew even going as far as to pick up an American 3DS just to play it. Which Animal Crossing Character Are You?.How many Harry Potter characters can you name from their PS1 renditions?.
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