Brian Mackenzie
RPGFanRune Factory 4 Special | RPGFan
Published 2/15/2022
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PS4 / PC / XONE / Switch - 2/25/2020
Rune Factory 4 Special
Rune Factory 4 Special is an enhanced version of the original fantasy farming RPG, combining life simulation with dungeon exploration. Players manage a farm, build relationships, battle monsters, and uncover a larger story. This edition includes improved visuals, voice acting, and a new Newlywed Mode, which features additional story content focused on married life with each character.
- Developer
- HAKAMA, Marvelous
- Publisher
- XSEED Games, Marvelous USA, Inc., Marvelous Europe Ltd.
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Critic avg
80
16 scored reviews
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16
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60–90
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Mixed response
Score range is 21–30 points
Critic landscape
The critic average is 80 across 16 scored reviews, with a 30-point spread. That suggests a mixed critic response rather than a single clear read.
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Most scored reviews currently sit in the 80–89 band.
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90–1003 reviews · 19%
80–899 reviews · 56%
70–793 reviews · 19%
Below 701 review · 6%
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David Flynn
GamingTrendGamingTrend Rune Factory 4 Special Review
Published 2/15/2022
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70
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Read originalGabriel Zamora
PCMagRune Factory 4 Special (for PC) Review
Published 12/30/2021
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Read originalTimothy Nunes
PlayStation UniverseRune Factory 4 Special Review (PS4) - Good, Yet A Dated Genre Starting Point For Newcomers - PlayStation Universe
Published 12/7/2021
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75
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Read originalWilliam Worrall
TechRaptorRune Factory 4: Special Review
Published 12/6/2021
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70
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Read originalAndrew Farrell
PC InvasionRune Factory 4 Special review — There’s a storm a-comin’
Published 12/6/2021
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85
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Read originalThi Chao
COGconnectedRune Factory 4 Special (Switch) Review – A Beautiful 3DS Port
Published 3/7/2020
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85
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Read originalHeath Shusterman-Zimmerman
Pure NintendoReview: Rune Factory 4 Special (Nintendo Switch) - Pure Nintendo
Published 2/27/2020
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85
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Read originalPatrick Lum
The GuardianRune Factory 4: Special review – fun revival of a retro franchise
Published 2/27/2020
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60
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Read originalMitch Vogel
Nintendo LifeReview: Rune Factory 4 Special - The Definitive Version Of A Series Classic
Published 2/27/2020
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