Rune Factory 5 Scheduled To Arrive In 2020 On Nintendo Switch

I'm not sure about picking up Rune Factory 4 for Switch. I have it for my 3DS but haven't finished it. Though my charger is broken so I can't actually play it... I guess it'll depend on the price.

I skipped Rune Factory 4 on 3DS, simply because of time management. But it will definitely go on my wish list and I look forward to see 5.

I completely missed this on 3DS, so I’m excited to see if it looks like my thing or not. A lot of people seem to be pretty excited, so that’s a good sign.

I think I can wait a year.... maybe.

Haven't played any Rune Factory before but heard good things. Will be picking up 4, definitely looks like a game I'd enjoy.

Aw, was hoping for a 2019 release. Still, glad the game is coming out at all!

The Direct could have made my day on 35 minutes of this static logo alone.

And yes, I'm more than likely to double-dip on RF4, especially since I haven't significantly started it on 3DS yet.

Even after 800+ hours of RF4 on 3DS, I’m definitely double dipping and starting again. It’s really that good.

@nhSnork it’s crazy how I’m finding more kindered souls on 4chan than anywhere else, most people seem pretty uninterested lol. I’m been wanting this for so long, and when Hashimoto opened up Hakama I knew it might finally be time. Can not wait!

It was always a game I said I would get around to but now that it's coming to Switch I will be getting 4 for sure.

I wasn't familiar with this series before this Direct peaked my interest. I am now very interested. Will probably be picking it up.

@Discipledoctor Ditto here. It was the highlight of the Direct for me, and this is a day 1 purchase for sure.

I've owned RF4 on 3DS for years without playing it. Guess it's time to get to it. I hear it's a lot nicer than the rough original game on NDS, which I also played way back when.

I've played RF 3 and 4, never got super into them due to being hooked on other games at the time, but they are good games.

My daughter, on the other hand, is a massive fan. We will undoubtedly be buying both the RF4 port and RF5 for her.

I don't need Rune Factory at all.
I don't even like the character design, especially their dead eyes looking. 😒

These Rune Factory clones are Much Much better than Rune Factory. 🤓

1. Re:Legend

2. My Time at Portia

And don't forget these games also.
3. Farm Folks

4. Garden Paws

I wish they would also remastered Rune Factory Frontier, that one was the one I was hoping to get the HD treatment but RF4 is nice too. Now can't wait for Rune Factory 5.

2020, will ww still play games that far into the future?

This was another nice surprise from the direct. I only ever played the first Rune Factory but it did leave an impression. I am definitely pick up 5 and most likely will pick up 4 too. But my back log keeps growing.

I’m excited. Can’t wait for it to come out.

@retro_player_22 Frontier is also my favourite for characters, though being able to enhance weapons with vegetables in RF4 was SOO much fun!

@retro_player_22

Agreed. Frontier was my favorite in the series. A little TLC to balance the Runey system, tidy up the graphics, and improve load times...I'd double dip on that no question. I'll likely double dip on 4 as long it isn't too expensive (50+ would be a no). Rune Factory 5 is a definite yes, though, well, unless they mess up too many things (Tides of Destiny kind of missed the mark for me).

Good thing 4 will tide us over...so excited!

@Anti-Matter As a fan of all those games, none play anything like Rune Factory. They are to Rune Factory as Dead Cells is to Samus Returns in that they're part of the same broader genre but employ very different gaming conventions and sub genres to different ends. You don't have to like RF but suggesting that it scratches the same itch as Portia or other farming sims suggests you haven't played enough RF to get a hold on what the game is about.

@EvrgrnCmln
I have never and will never want to play Rune Factory.
I don't even like the character design at all, especially their eyes design looked dead and annoying to me.
I found the clones of Rune Factory did very well job from gameplay aspect and character design. 😏

Oh man but that's like 5 years away!

(someone tells me the date)

OH MY GOD! I'M 34!?!??

@Anti-Matter So you have no idea what you're talking about, from a gameplay perspective. Honestly what makes you think you're capable of commenting on the gameplay of a game you've never played?

@EvrgrnCmln
Oh, i forgot. Sorry.
Actually, I have ever tried Rune Factory Wii once long time ago (Just several minutes) and NEVER wanted to play again.
The character design was killing my interest to continue the gameplay.
I usually like some Anime looking characters, but NOT the design of Rune Factory.
Their eyes design was killing me, looked dead, no smizing , like the character has No conciusness. I cannot stand for creepy stare from their eyes. And also, some of the guys character design was quite or too Feminine (Bishounen looking) in my opinion.
From the gameplay aspect, i found the farming aspect was not as good as typical Harvest Moon games.

@Anti-Matter Of course. Rf isn't a farming simulator. It's an action RPG with farming and crafting. If the actual farming were better than Harvest Moon it'd be surprising. It's honestly more like Fantasy Life, if you've ever played that, than a traditional farming sim like HM. If you're looking for a farm game there are multiple better titles, but there aren't any that hybridize complex action RPG class/ weapon/ spell systems, dungeon crawling and RPG gear reward gameplay loops with farming sim aspects. That isn't for everyone, and you're entitled to hate the art, but claiming it's an inferior farming sim is disingenuous. It isn't trying to be a farming sim and what it tries to be it tries to be alone. Nothing else on the market is anything like it.

RF Wii is also widely regarded as the black sheep of the series but that's neither here nor there.

I had RF4 digital on the 3ds and always regretted not getting physical. If there's a chance of getting it physical on the switch then will definitely be double dipping. Heck, even if not I may double dip anyway I liked it that much. RF 5 is insta buy for me considering 4 is probably my all time favorite game.

I will be getting both.

@nessisonett
Can you kindly compare RF4 to Stardew? Really, would love to hear your thoughts, thanks.

@Wiss2wiss
While I do love Stardew Valley, I do think that Rune Factory 4 does some things better.

Story- RF4 has a proper main story that, while cheesy, does provide a clear path for dungeons to complete at any time. You can dip in and out of the story whenever you feel like it. SV is a bit more sandboxy but some people prefer this.

Combat - RF4 has a lot of weapons. A whole lot. There’s several styles to choose from and while they play functionally the same, there’s a decent amount of depth. Plus you can upgrade weapons with turnips. SV has serviceable combat but it’s only really used in the one setting.

Music - I probably prefer SV’s music but RF4 includes a record player that can play music from previous games in the series plus you can unlock methods to change the town music to the equivalent from other RF games.

Farming - While farming isn’t really all that necessary in RF4, it’s an excellent way to make money and the produce can be used to cook. You know what you’re getting with the farming and it’s streamlined well. SV’s farming is more central to the core gameplay so probably wins here.

Cooking - Arguably the best part of these games, cooking is hands-down better in RF4. There’s a large variety of dishes, ingredients and utensils to find and the ingredient collection links up well with the dungeon exploring. I’ve spent hundreds of hours just trying to cook everything.

Festivals - The RF4 festivals are varied, with some great ones thanks to the genuinely funny dialogue and some absolute clangers (eating festival). Although none probably live up to the SV festivals, there’s enough variety that it never feels boring.

Dating - While SV has the better dating mechanics, RF4 excels in character development. There’s a massive amount of lines for each character and you’ll fall in love with the town very easily. Some of the potential waifus/husbandos are a bit... furry but other than that, everybody’s so likeable that you’ll want to date them all but there’s no harem end. Surprisingly.

Overall, SV is a great game with a nice atmosphere and I really love the way collections are handled. RF4 is absolutely bursting at the seams with content, with a story that sees the credits roll 3 times. I’m still discovering new things each time I play it and I hope more people decide to check it out. It’s definitely worth putting your time into.

@nessisonett
Thanks for the in-dept comparison/review. I can feel that you really think RF is a great game. I am so happy you mentioned the cooking part of the game (it might be a bit odd, but I really love cooking e.g. in Zelda BotW I really love foraging and cooking meals). I am going to get this game when it becomes available... and of course if I like it then RF5 next year.

One more quuestion if you don’t mind, what do you think about the graphic comparing to the 3DS version? I don’t really mind graphic much in games... just want to know what you think about the difference.

I also believe there will be even more contents related to the relationship, but they did not explain much yet.

P.s. you should write a review for games. I really enjoy your comment.

@Wiss2wiss I would say that the graphics on the Switch version are definitely of a higher resolution than the 3DS version but they’re a bit simplistic. It doesn’t take anything away from the game but SV definitely has a more ‘timeless’ feel. Anyway, RF4 is one of the main ‘cult classics’ on 3DS for a reason and it’s exciting to see what new content’s added on the Switch!