Unravel the secrets of your amnesia in Rune Factory 3 Special! Experience an unforgettable adventure, mastering weapons, recruiting allies, and exploring dangerous dungeons. Find solace in farming and fishing, and let love blossom with 11 lovely bachelorettes. Immerse yourself in a lively fantasy town with a captivating cast of characters, all in an upgraded, nostalgic visual style.
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Potion Permit is a new roleplaying farming simulator from MassHive Media, a relatively new studio. You play as a chemist instead of a farmer and explore the areas around town to find ingredients to make medicine and treat villagers. The game offers stunning pixel-based graphics, unique characters with their own quests and cutscenes, mini-games, and more. It's the perfect game for any wholesome game or farm simulator enthusiast.
What we like:
Unique setting as a chemist
Stunning pixel-based graphics
Unique characters with their own quests and cutscenes
Mini-games
Teleport feature with no unlocking required
What could be improved:
Keyboard layout designed for gamepad can be awkward at times
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Dive into the magical world of Everdream Valley, where farming meets fantasy! By day, you'll nurture your farm, raise animals, and unlock quests. By night, you'll explore your dreams as various creatures, adding a unique twist to the game. With endless activities, cute graphics, and an immersive storyline, Everdream Valley is a delightful adventure waiting for you.
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Escape to paradise on Coral Island, where you can create your dream farm, explore, relax, and build relationships with a vibrant and diverse community of over 70 islanders. With changing seasons, endless customization options, and exciting activities like fishing, diving, and mining, the game gives you the freedom to be yourself and make Coral Island a better place. Join the community and write your own story on this idyllic island oasis.
What we like:
Charming character designs and music
Fast travel and quality of life elements
LGBTQA+ romance and inclusive avatar choices
A lot of content and activities to enjoy
What could be improved:
Fishing mechanics can be frustrating
Game is still in early access and lacks some features
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DORAEMON STORY OF SEASONS: Friends of the Great Kingdom (2022)
Join Noby and his friends on a heartwarming farming adventure in Doraemon: Story of Seasons. Use Doraemon's gadgets to grow crops, raise animals, explore charming locations, and play with a friend in two-player mode.
What we like:
Faithful story to Doraemon style
Beautiful character development and heartwarming storylines
Sense of family with the useful companion system
Quality of life improvements including time skipping and instant tool upgrades
Soothing watercolor visual and cheerful music
What could be improved:
Extremely short and lack of side goals
Repetitive and grindy gameplay
Farming has little impact and fishing provides enough money and energy
Severe lack of mystery and no sense of anticipation
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Embark on a heartwarming journey in STORY OF SEASONS: A Wonderful Life. Create your dream farm, raise adorable animals, and form deep connections with the charming residents. Experience the joy of watching your character and their family grow in this beautifully reimagined classic farming game. Feel the nostalgia, enjoy the diversity, and escape reality in this endearing farm sim.
Ooblets is a charming and addictive farming simulator where you can collect cute creatures called ooblets and engage in dance battles. The unique gameplay mechanics of turn-based card combat complement the sim-style gameplay nicely. Explore the island of Badgetown, sell produce, and upgrade the town with a wishy well.
Harvestella combines farming and RPG elements to create a unique and enjoyable experience. You can renovate your land, raise animals, craft, cook, fish, and sell wares all while fighting through large dungeons by switching between your jobs with new abilities. The game features an intriguing story with Final Fantasy-like characters and plot twists. However, there are moments, side quests, and plot arcs that feel extraneous. Despite these flaws, Harvestella's art direction is impeccable and the game provides a rich and rewarding experience that makes it stand out in the genre.
What we like:
Streamlined and enjoyable farming experience
Fun and intuitive combat system
High-quality cast of characters and narrative
Beautiful art direction and soundtrack
Good set of gameplay mechanics and activities
What could be improved:
Certain moments, side quests and plot arcs that seem to fit poorly into the overall picture
Combat system relies on access to a broad range of jobs that takes time to unlock
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Step into Paleo Pines, where dinosaurs roam and adventure beckons! Befriend prehistoric pals, cultivate your farm with dino helpers, and unravel island mysteries. With a vibrant world and unique dino interactions, it's a farming fantasy where history meets harmony.
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Monster Hunter Rise combines the best elements of past entries and the more recent Monster Hunter World, offering a fresh and exciting experience that will keep you coming back for more. With an engaging story, challenging combat, and a plethora of features, Rise has something for everyone.