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.
Players can grow a wide variety of crops and tend to a sizable farm, which provides essential resources for crafting, cooking, and other activities. The game includes unique "Magic Seeds" that grow into special crops with magical properties to aid the player's adventures. Reviewers describe the farming system as more streamlined and efficient compared to later entries in the series, making it easy to manage the farm.
Players wield swords, spears, hammers, and a versatile array of magic abilities to take on powerful monsters in thrilling action RPG combat. Players can recruit both townsfolk and monsters to join them in exploring treacherous dungeons. Reviewers praise the fast-paced, responsive combat system that allows free use of abilities regardless of the equipped weapon.
Players can engage in daily conversations and complete quests to learn about the 11 eligible bachelorettes and develop meaningful relationships. Reviewers highlight the unique personalities and interesting dynamics of the large cast of characters. Players have the option to get married and start a family as part of the relationship system.
In addition to farming and combat, the game offers a wide variety of other activities, including fishing, crafting, forging, alchemy, and more. Reviewers praise how these different systems interconnect and complement each other, creating a deep and rewarding gameplay loop.
The Special edition introduces a new "Hell" difficulty setting, providing an additional challenge for veteran players. This allows the game to cater to both newcomers and experienced fans of the series.