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Cubed3Rune Factory 3 Special (Nintendo Switch) Review
Published 4/30/2024
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PC / Switch - 9/5/2023
Rune Factory 3 Special
Settle down in an idyllic fantasy town as a young adventurer with a monstrous secret in Rune Factory 3, remade for a new generation on Nintendo Switch and PC. Features brand new to Rune Factory 3 Special include Newlywed Mode, standalone adventures unlocked after marriage to each of the game's 11 eligible bachelorettes; and a "Hell" difficulty level to challenge even veteran players! Whether it's your first visit or you're returning after a long time away, experience the unforgettable story of Rune Factory 3 with improved graphics and redesigned 3D character models.
- Developer
- Marvelous
- Publisher
- Marvelous Europe Ltd., XSEED Games, Marvelous
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The critic average is 80 across 13 scored reviews, with a 20-point spread. Critics mostly agree, but there is some useful variation in the individual reviews.
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Sahil Lala
Invision CommunityRune Factory 3 Special Review
Published 11/22/2023
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Read originalAaron Price
WayTooManyGamesReview - Rune Factory 3 Special
Published 10/28/2023
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85
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Read originalDeven McClure
Screen RantRune Factory 3 Special Review: A Fresh Coat Of Paint On A Classic
Published 9/20/2023
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70
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Read originalNathan Lee
RPG SiteRune Factory 3 Special Review | RPG Site
Published 9/17/2023
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Read originalSophie Hiner
Pure NintendoReview: Rune Factory 3 Special (Nintendo Switch) - Pure Nintendo
Published 9/6/2023
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Read originalBrandon Lyttle
Niche GamerRune Factory 3 Special Review - Niche Gamer
Published 9/5/2023
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90
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Read originalChris "Atom" DeAngelus
Worth PlayingPC Review - 'Rune Factory 3 Special'
Published 9/5/2023
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Read originalKirstin Swalley
Hardcore GamerReview: Rune Factory 3 Special
Published 9/5/2023
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Read originalMitch Vogel
Nintendo LifeReview: Rune Factory 3 Special - The Same Great Farm Sim/RPG, Though 'Special' Is A Stretch
Published 9/5/2023
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