Travis Bruno of Capsule Computers writes:
"When Rune Factory was first created; it was literally called ‘A Fantasy Harvest Moon’ in the West thanks to the fact that Harvest Moon has been a relatively well known game series since it started back in 1996. Now seven years after the first Rune Factory was released, there is no longer a need to refer to the game as a fantasy version of the Harvest Moon series as it has managed to establish its own identity. Now with its own signature style heading to the 3DS for the first time, does Rune Factory 4 do its part in making the series worth remembering?"
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Alex S. from Link-Cable writes: "Natsume has been around for a long time now. Joining the world of gaming during the hey-day of the NES and Famicom in 1987, the company has gone to produce some of gaming’s most memorable games. From relaxing romps through virtual farms to deep RPG adventures and fast-paced action games, Natsume has done it all! So for today’s Top 10 we decided it would be fun to look back at the company’s legacy of gaming greatness and name the Top 10 Best Natsume games of all time!"
While each dungeon has its own identity, the Rune Factory 4 Obsidian Mansion is one of the most detailed and environmentally interesting places.
This game is seriously addicting. I downloaded it earlier today and ended up sitting plugged into the wall for awhile because I nearly killed my 3DS battery twice. Finally had to pull myself away from it to let it have a real charge for tomorrow.
That intro has me craving Harvest Moon and my old Gameboy Colour...