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As amnesiac Micah, farm and explore dungeons while seeking a way for humans and monsters to live together.
Released 05 Sep 2023
Transform Into Wooly
Grow Magic Crops
Explore With Recruits
Bridge the divide of an ancient schism between humans and monsters in Rune Factory 3 Special as half-human, half-wooly protagonist Micah. Farm, fight and fall in love as you revisit a classic in the series that perfected the blend of RPG & Life-sim genres.
Developed by Marvelous Inc. · Published by XSEED Games, Marvelous USA, Inc., Marvelous
You play as Micah, a young man with amnesia who can transform into a sheep-like monster called a Wooly. In the fantasy town of Sharance, he searches for a way for humans and monsters to coexist.
Balance farm work with adventuring: grow crops, fish, craft equipment, cook, and explore dungeons using weapons and magic. Recruit townspeople and monsters to join dungeon expeditions, and grow special Magic Seeds into crops that can help on your journey.
Build skills by taking part in different activities, complete requests and story events, and get to know the town’s residents. You can pursue relationships with 11 bachelorettes, marry, and play character-specific Newlywed Mode stories; a higher difficulty setting is also available.
In the supplied reviews, players often praise the memorable, eccentric characters and the relationship stories, alongside the mix of farming, dungeon exploration, and combat. Some describe the experience as cozy and charming, and returning players also value its nostalgia. A recurring qualification is that it feels simpler and shorter than later entries, with some dated controls and quality-of-life systems.
| Platforms | Windows |
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| Achievements | 38 |
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| Controller support | PlayStation, Xbox |
| Controller required | No |
| DLC / extras | 6 listed on Steam |
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| Website | Official website |
