hi there! i’m hoping to check out the rune factory series on the switch. i grew up with harvest moon and it was one of my favorite series. right now i play stardew valley, but i want something a little different, and i’ve heard good things about rune factory. i want a game i can really sink into that’s not JUST farming.
my question is, i’m torn about whether to play rune factory 4 or 5. it seems like a lot of people loved 4 and say that 5 is a downgrade in some aspects. i wouldn’t know because i have not played any of the games. i would get both if i had more money to spend but alas, i am poor, so i can only pick one.
what are the differences between the two? i know that one is a lot older than the other so graphics are obvious but i don’t really mind either way. but what about the characters? the farming? the combat? any details would be greatly appreciated!!! thank you!
I’ve played and enjoyed both, but if you can only get one I would recommend 4. It’s a classic, honestly, and I’ve heard the Switch version of 5 has some performance issues; not sure if those ever got patched. The farming and crafting are like Stardew on steroids, and there’s skills for literally everything that can improve your stats in various ways. The characters can get a little anime trope-y but if you don’t mind that I’m sure you’ll end up with a few favorites! Personally I always loved Dylas, Arthur, and Vishnal from 4.