Today's European Nintendo Download Update is one of the most crowded in recent memory, with six new downloads on 3DS, two on Wii U (including a Virtual Console release) and a ludicrous number of discounts. The most prominent release is arguably Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney Trilogy, so we thought we'd raise a flag for one of the stand-out RPGs of 2013 that's finally made its way to Europe.
Rune Factory 4 arrived as a retail game in North America on 1st October 2013, but lands in Europe as a download-only title. Continuing the franchise's blend of dating, farming and RPG adventuring, it could certainly be an ideal time-sink with the upcoming Holidays. We were full of praise in our review, awarding 9/10.
Rune Factory 4 might not be for everyone, but if its unique combination of fantasy farming, dating sim, and action-RPG sounds like your cup of tea, you'll have an absolute field day with this gem of a game. It's bursting with bucolic charm, backed up by masterful writing and an irresistibly positive outlook, and plays like the pinnacle of a genre it invented itself. Whether you come for the adventure, the romance, or simply the turnips, Rune Factory 4's inviting world will draw you in and give you plenty of reasons to stick around for many, many seasons to come.
The 3DS has plenty of fantastic RPG experiences, so consider this a reminder — for Europeans — that this one shouldn't fly under the radar.
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Was one of my favorite games last year. Hope you Europeans enjoy it.
Yeah ! I was waiting for it for ages !!!!!!!
While I am not interested in the game I am glad that it finally arrives in europe. I had the same feeling when SMT IV was finally released.
I'll add it to my wish list, what's the price?
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3DS eShop Release Date:
11th Dec 2014, £24.99/€29.99 (UK/EU)
the price is well worth it.
Yup, definitely on my list to buy soon. First the Phoenix Wright trilogy though.
Im so happy for it to have finally arrived in europe
This and SMT4 were well worth the wait, and im so glad both have made their way over here.
Did i already mention how glad and happy i am ?
Which one is better according to you guys? Frontier on Wii or this one on the 3DS? I only have time for one sadly. Please help out guys, thanks!
Gonna have to be in January, no money for it this month.
There was a time where I never thought this day would come,
time to put some money where my mouth is I suppose.
Hoping someone out there will continue the series. :c
Would love to see a Rune Factory 5 at some point.
Nah not interested without physical copy.
Cool!
I still haven't finished mine....ugh the backlog.
What a miracle. I was sure we'd never get this one, ever. And what's more, £24.99/€29.99 seems like a fair price. Yay!
Funny, I'm in the US and I'm just now getting this game this weekend--finally! I'm hoping and assuming it's as amazing as reviews say
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