Setting out to be a new take on the series, including new mechanics, setting, theming, and even a new director, Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma has a lot of questions to answer and, as the first entry for a new console generation, expectations to surpass. After my time with the game, I feel that while … Continue reading Ranch Story’s Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma Review
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Piczle Cross: Story of Seasons – A Nonogram Novice’s Review
It was a real surprise to see the announcement of Piczle Cross: Story of Seasons. The series isn’t a stranger to puzzle-based spinoffs, but this was the first one in a long time, and a collaboration no less! The only problem was that, personally, I was never good at nonogram puzzles. So, how’s Piczle Cross: … Continue reading Piczle Cross: Story of Seasons – A Nonogram Novice’s Review
Rune Factory 3 Special Review
It’s been almost 14 years since the original release of Rune Factory 3 for the Nintendo DS, but finally, fluffy golden farmers have returned in a well crafted remaster, letting fans of the series return to Sharance or visit it for their first time. So, how’s the ol’ farm holdin’ up? Presentation Naturally, the first … Continue reading Rune Factory 3 Special Review
Story of Seasons: A Wonderful Life Newcomer’s Review + PC/Steamdeck
One of the major benefits of remakes is allowing people who missed playing a game when it first released a chance to experience its charm and story. This especially rings true for Story of Seasons: A Wonderful Life (SOS:AWL), a remake of A Wonderful Life (AWL) which is considered one of the most unique entries … Continue reading Story of Seasons: A Wonderful Life Newcomer’s Review + PC/Steamdeck
Story of Seasons: A Wonderful Life Veteran’s Review
In a year littered with Gamecube-era nostalgia with remakes and remasters of games like Resident Evil 4, Baten Kaitos, and Metroid Prime, experienced farmers have been waiting for A Wonderful Life. The original iteration of the game, released in Japan during 2003, is a long-time fan-favorite game in the series but is also somewhat divisive … Continue reading Story of Seasons: A Wonderful Life Veteran’s Review
Ranch Story’s Rune Factory 5 Review
Welcome back to the world of Rune Factory, Earthmates! It’s been almost ten years since the Japanese release date of the fourth entry and, finally, Rune Factory 5 is here. For a long time it felt uncertain this day would ever come, but Yoshifumi Hashimoto, Hakama, and Marvelous went through the hoops to make it happen.
Rune Factory 4 Special PC Release Review
If you’re a big fan of Rune Factory, you’re already scouring pages for informational tidbits on the first PC release of the Rune Factory series: Rune Factory 4 Special, wondering if you should play it for PC even if you have it for Nintendo Switch. If you’re new to Rune Factory, you might wonder why … Continue reading Rune Factory 4 Special PC Release Review
Ranch Story’s Story of Seasons: Pioneers of Olive Town PC & DLC Addition Review
We had the wonderful opportunity to review the PC release of Story of Seasons: Pioneers of Olive Town! It was released on September 15, and there were noticeable improvements. We also took this opportunity to review the DLC additions. For most of our thoughts on the base game, Ranch Story reviewed Story of Seasons: Pioneers … Continue reading Ranch Story’s Story of Seasons: Pioneers of Olive Town PC & DLC Addition Review
Ranch Story’s Story of Seasons: Pioneers of Olive Town Review
This is it, farmers! Story of Seasons: Pioneers of Olive Town, the long awaited Nintendo Switch title marking the 25th anniversary of one of the foundation-building life sims, is here. Whether you’re all-new to the series, here the whole time, or just returning after the fan-favorite remake released last year, there’s been a lot of … Continue reading Ranch Story’s Story of Seasons: Pioneers of Olive Town Review
Newcomers to Mineral Town Review
Introductions There are few series as well known in the farming sim genre as Bokujou Monogatari (formerly localized as Harvest Moon, but now localized as Story of Seasons), and the newest entry, Story of Seasons: Friends of Mineral Town, serves as a remake of some of the most well known and well loved games in … Continue reading Newcomers to Mineral Town Review
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