G4TV writes: "This title combines role-playing elements with "some aspects from the Harvest Moon franchise" such as farming, crops, and of course, fracken-cute character designs. Like an RPG, the title is heavily quest-oriented as players level up by fighting bosses, gaining experience, etc. But, unlike any RPG, Rune Factory 2 carries a "happy feeling" when you befriend monsters".
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.
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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.
