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Rune Factory 5

Released on PC and the Nintendo Switch, Hakama's Rune Factory 5 blends action RPG and farming simulation elements. Along with dungeon crawling and farming mechanics, the game also has a monster-taming system.

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Rune Factory 5
JRPG
Simulation
6/10
Top Critic Avg: 70/100 Critics Rec: 41%
Released
March 22, 2022
ESRB
T For Teen due to Fantasy Violence, Mild Language, Mild Suggestive Themes, Use of Alcohol
Developer(s)
Marvelous
Publisher(s)
Marvelous, XSEED Games
Engine
Unity

Franchise
Rune Factory
Platform(s)
PC, Switch
How Long To Beat
60 Hours

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