The Rune Factory series debuts on Nintendo Switch - The popular spinoff from the STORY OF SEASONS series returns as an HD remaster of the Nintendo 3DS classic, combining farming and family life with monster battling and taming, with an epic story that's accessible to new players and series veterans alike.Should there be some dungeon adventuring on the day's itinerary, you can craft or buy a vast array of swords, spears, and staves along with magic for battle against dangerous foes, or even bring along some companions or friendly monsters to aid you during your travels. As the newly-appointed prince or princess, you can fulfil your royal duties by issuing ordinances to help the town prosper, or take a more rural approach to governing by raising your own fruits and vegetables and helping townsfolk. In this standalone story, players choose to play as a male or female hero and will encounter a diverse cast of potential suitors and other loveable townsfolk. Rune Factory 4 Special marks the return of the beloved entry in the popular STORY OF SEASONS spinoff series that combines farming with dungeon adventuring, as the series makes its debut on Nintendo Switch with upgraded HD graphics, a new 'Newlywed Mode', and additional cut-scenes. and draw them closer to the secret buried in their own lost memories. Why did the monster turn into a person? From these mysterious beginnings, the hero's search for the truth will lead to a grand adventure that will shake the very foundations of their world. However, after vanquishing this massive foe, a girl lies on the ground in its place. One day while out exploring their newfound home, the hero encounters a monstrous butterfly. Under the auspices of the dragon Ventuswill, the hero comes to live in the local castle and, as a newly designated ruler, begins their life anew while developing the town, making difficult decisions, and cultivating the soil.
But, although uninjured, the hero can remember only their name. Luckily, a friendly dragon is there to break their fall. The curtain rises on a beautiful sunny day, as the hero tumbles from the heavens.