RPGamer played the original Rune Factory about a year ago and remembered having a blast with it. It was Harvest Moon, but with an action RPG element. It was best described to be as Harvest Moon meets Pokemon. Like most Harvest Moon games, completing them is always a challenge considering the time commitment, and Rune Factory 2 does expect you to pour the time in though with very little reward.
Given that it is a spin-off of Harvest Moon, it isn’t surprising that romance is a part of Rune Factory. But what may catch someone off guard is how much the games offer. These titles offer lots of people they can spend time with, some of them showing how many different kinds of species live in this fantasy world. They are people who are capable at performing certain jobs and surviving against monsters. Their storylines also can be quite engaging and fun. Essentially, they can go above and beyond.
Default Prime's Colin DeMatteis discusses five games that challenge our ability to get through our day without breaking down and realizing how insignificantly small we are. Happy Friday!
The latest instalment in the Rune Factory series, Rune Factory 2: A Fantasy Harvest Moon is now available throughout Europe exclusively on Nintendo DS. Leading Japanese videogames publisher Rising Star Games once again brings a new Harvest Moon tale to western audiences, as Rune Factory 2: A Fantasy Harvest Moon allows players to embark on more than just a life on a farm.
