Rune Factory 3 Special
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70%Nintendo Switch

Aesthetics 2/2
+Cute and varied character designs
+Crystal clear visuals when compared to the original DS game
+Newly animated intros and cut scenes
+Serviceable soundtrack with a variety of themes
+/-Newlywed mode portraits with Live2D animation are fun but can look a bit unnatural

Gameplay 3/5
+Straightforward farming mechanics
+Simple crafting system with lots of customization available via upgrades
+Huge variety of things to farm, cook, craft and fish
-Simplistic battle system with frustrating stunlocks and floaty knockups
-Inventory management gets frustrating with stacks limited to 9 of the same item
-Limits on number of main and side quests that can be done daily
-Minor quality of life nuisances including being unable to batch cooking/crafting or buying items in the store

Story 2/3
+Varied cast of lovable characters
+Large variety of side quests with fun dialogues
+Simple story with surprisingly deep themes about unity and acceptance of others
-Most characters have inadequate character development

Total Score 7/10
Updated 10.5 Months Ago