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Rune Factory 5 is a role-playing simulation video game developed and published by Marvelous for the Nintendo Switch. It was the first entry in the Rune Factory series since 2012's Rune Factory 4 and was released in Japan in May 2021 and worldwide by XSEED in March 2022.
Plot[]
A hero loses their memory and ends up joining SEED, a group of rangers operating in the small town of Rigbarth. The hero is encouraged to tend the land and complete tasks for the townspeople, as well as battle monsters in order to maintain the peace. Players control a male or female hero with the default names of either Ares or Alice, respectively.
Gameplay[]
As with previous games in the series, gameplay features the ability to farm and tame monsters. Players can also form social connections with the game's townfolks, including ones with bachelors or bachelorettes leading to marriage.
Reception[]
Rune Factory 5 received mixed reviews. It was praised for its combat system and gameplay, but criticized for its graphics and a lack of innovation to the series' formula. It was also criticized for frame drops although the characters and wide variety of activities were received favorably.
External links[]
- Rune Factory 5 at Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
- Rune Factory 5 at GameFAQs
| Rune Factory series | |
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| Main series | Rune Factory • Rune Factory 2 • Rune Factory 3 • Rune Factory 4 • Rune Factory 5 |
| Spin-offs | Rune Factory Frontier • Rune Factory: Tides of Destiny |
| Related | Neverland • Harvest Moon/Story of Seasons • Lord of Magna: Maiden Heaven |
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