Rune Factory 5 Review (Nintendo Switch)

Rune Factory 5 Review (Nintendo Switch) - After 50 hours!

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Here is my final review and verdict of Rune Factory 5, a farming life-simulator game on the Nintendo Switch by Hakama published by Marvelous! Let's go over the story, gameplay, graphics, music and my final verdict together! Support the channel by subscribing, liking, sharing and commenting.
00:00 Intro
01:35 Story
03:56 Gameplay
11:01 Graphics
13:32 Music
15:00 Verdict
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@ircha 2 жыл бұрын

I also dropped a new podcast episode today ^^ kzfaq.info/get/bejne/gdiFabGTnr-Xh2g.html

@yujinragnarokmobile2854 2 жыл бұрын

I love your channel, congratulations

@submissionmachine4349 2 жыл бұрын

She has excellent gaming views and perspectives

@leroyhansen1094 Жыл бұрын

Yea, shes awsome. Know her stuff.😊

@Hannah-hu3tj 2 жыл бұрын

I'm glad you gave such an honest yet positive review! Many reviewers of this game I feel were too harsh due to them not fully understanding the gameplay loop/how to play. It's SUCH a fun game that I have also sunk over 50 hours into it since launch. I hope we get some good patches and maybe even content DLC! But most of all, I hope the success is enough that we get a Rune Factory 6!

@Morgaine76 2 жыл бұрын

Yes, I know what you mean. I'm having that kind of trouble. Not knowing how to play. But when I do get results, it's very fun.

@nakazo9929 2 жыл бұрын

I hope the game gets ported to PC like Rune factory 4. I'd love to play it but the low fps on the switch is a big no

@Rajin90 2 жыл бұрын

@@nakazo9929 The Switch isn't the problem. It can run games that are far more demanding, no problem. It's just bad coding on RF5's part.

@flowerpixel 2 жыл бұрын

🤞hope we get a PC version which would fix the bugs...I would think 🤔

@DietersYT 2 жыл бұрын

This looks like a GameCube game

@journeysilvers9838 2 жыл бұрын

I agree, I also felt underwhelmed in the beginning. The cons for the game make themselves very noticeable in the beginning, but the longer you play and the more mechanics you unlock, the more fun it starts to get. Once you settle into the rune factory gameplay loop, it gets addicting.

@ViolinChick5 2 жыл бұрын

About how ling did that take for you? I lasted like 3-4 hours before I got irritated enough to just save and quit the game. Haven’t touched it since.

@journeysilvers9838 2 жыл бұрын

@@ViolinChick5 I never got irritated enough to put it down, but it probably was between 5 and 10 hours that I started getting really sucked in. It's when I started collecting the cooking/smithing/crafting tables and recipes, and taming monsters, and upgrading facilities etc that I started really getting into the loop of it. Using stuff I find out in the field or fish to cook with, and then running around gifting people cooked food to grow friendships. That kind of thing is what the fun is about for me.

@ViolinChick5 2 жыл бұрын

@JourneySilvers Thanks for your reply. Looks like I need to give it one more chance then, maybe another 5-8 hours or so. I’m a big JRPG fan so I’m cool with a slowburn beginning 😂 In your experience, do the performance issues get any worse as the game goes on?

@journeysilvers9838 2 жыл бұрын

@@ViolinChick5 I'd say they stay about the same, but I think they bother me less because I started getting used to it loooool

@blackdurian3601 2 жыл бұрын

@@ViolinChick5 well the main system of the game is UNLOCKING all the recipe and skill. So all of advantage are not appearing due of low recipe and skill. That was a hard level game for you XP

@alyssasweird 2 жыл бұрын

"not playing on easy anymore I think elden ring did something to me" omg I love it haha

@imthedummiest 2 жыл бұрын

Omg I feel the exact same way! Objectively the performance is borderline unacceptable, but you can really tell how much heart the developers put into this project and the performance doesn’t detract from the “fun” factor as much as I thought it would. The characters are really well done and super likable, and I think the writing is strong. It would be a dream life sim if the devs can patch everything up.

@ircha 2 жыл бұрын

Yes absolutely!!

@aceTL87 2 жыл бұрын

I've been torn about getting this game for a long time, and through your review I've decided that I am going to get it! I loved RF4 and longed for another RF to come up, but was disappointed in the quality that I've seen in RF5. Your passion for this game is contagious and I know is genuine, so thanks! I hope to play it this summer when I have time :)

@ircha 2 жыл бұрын

❤️

@ozgecko4050 Жыл бұрын

You actually seem so genuine. And you review from a fan of games. So many others seem like it’s a job, you sound like you’re doing a passion project. Very refreshing

@ircha Жыл бұрын

I AM doing this as a passion project 😍😍👍 thank you 💯

@durrcodurr 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the review! Looks pretty interesting! :) -- I've been slacking on Pioneers of Olive Town (still need to check out the latest updates), I'm currently playing Minecraft again, in creative mode (finally I'm fully accepting using that instead of survival+peaceful, even though I don't have to mine and craft anymore ;) -- but some of the more interesting items are just too hard to craft if you cannot find the resources in a reasonable amount of time). But I'll be getting around to the farming sims again, and then Rune Factory 5 will be on the top of my list! :) Recently, I've even played ACNH again for a while to check out the latest updates. I've begun playing Atelier Sophie 2 too (after playing Sophie 1 again earlier this year), but it has just been too many Atelier games for me in the end of last year and earlier this year, I can't see it anymore! :D (for now) But now I've played almost all of the modern Atelier games, at least for a while! :) Also, I played through almost all of Talos Principle again (this time on the Switch), but only Elohim's path. I've also finally begun to replay Tales of Zestiria in earnest on the PS4, even though I know I'll be depressed b/c of the story (the apparent futility of the battle of good against evil). Yeah, hopefully some fun times ahead!

@davidk3184 2 жыл бұрын

Very good review. And true enough, it just feels like a game with heart, despite it's technical flaws. I enjoy it a lot and manage to overlook these problems because I'm having way too much fun with it. And also yes, turning off the auto follow cam, farming cam and dynamic resolution ingame made the game run just a bit better in handheld mode. Still...with a system that runs Astral Chain, Xenoblade Chronicles, Breath of the Wild or Mario Odyssey (or hell...AC Black Flag or AC Rogue) I do expect them to achieve a bit more on the technical side. And expect it will eventually happen.

@ircha 2 жыл бұрын

Oh yeah, farming cam was the first thing I turned off 😁😏

@koopaslayer7598 2 жыл бұрын

Wait you can turn farm cam off maybe I missed it when I was in settings. I hate the farm cam I can move it on my own if I want to see from above lol

@CapnSquiggles 2 жыл бұрын

This is my first review of yours. I appreciate the format and honesty. Good stuff.

@MrSgnyktas 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for this review - it really helps to hear about all of the detail and heart in this game. I definitely can understand how some games can be a 9/10 if they deliver that experience you can’t find elsewhere, even if they have technical issues that would make them a 7/10. I’m still playing Triangle Strategy and Kirby on Switch, as well as Elden Ring on PS5, but I’m going to jump into Rune Factory 5 once I get a little farther with those- and hopefully by then there will be some performance patches too.

@scottjackson1420 2 жыл бұрын

You're the best, Ircha. I love your enthusiasm for reviewing games. Keep doing what you do.

@onlyfins5729 2 жыл бұрын

It looks like there is potential However , I feel for the premium price they’re asking for performance needs to be better for me to grab . Maybe I’ll wait for a sale . Great review

@ViolinChick5 2 жыл бұрын

In its current state, I regret paying full price for it, if that helps.

@Tuinuiski 2 жыл бұрын

I'm waiting for a sale too. Love RF4, so I'm sure I'll like this, but I can wait.

@Xiatter 2 жыл бұрын

It's fun enough to make up for the performance issues, imo. Performance issues do NOT equal unplayable.

@Tuinuiski 2 жыл бұрын

@@Xiatter Reminds me of My time at Portia. Very buggy but still fun!

@ash.613 2 жыл бұрын

It’s a great game but I think a 30-40$ price tag would be more reasonable. If it had good graphics/no performance issues, it would easily be a 10/10 for me

@peterc159 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for showing so much game play! Feels like a friend gushing about a game they love, definitely makes me want to buy it this time!

@unddozahaz 2 жыл бұрын

I really like your channel, and all the reviews on it! I'm glad I discovered you

@TStvonline 2 жыл бұрын

Amazing review Ircha! You've persuaded me to pickup the game! Time to switch from Elden Ring to this!... a nice change of pace and breath of fresh air. Thanks for the great and detailed review! Best I've honestly seen on KZfaq.

@ircha 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you 😍! Hope you will enjoy it! It's easier than Elden Ring 😁

@willowfaerie 2 жыл бұрын

Another great review, Ircha :) Glad to hear you've started enjoying the game. As for the performance, I'm not too optimistic that it will get any better as I own the Japanese copy of the game which has been out for almost a year now and I feel like the performance hasn't really improved at all? Fingers crossed they'll do something about it at some point in the future though.

@obligatorylynx308 2 жыл бұрын

Ive never played a rune factory game but willing to try this after the review. It was your review on Sophie 1 that got me to buy it. I am happy to report im enjoying Sophie 2 now. Just wanted to say thank you for introducing me to that series and maybe this one lol.

@BrodieBr0 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the review Ircha! Love your channel since we like the same types of games. Rune Factory, Elden Ring, Skyrim. Picking up Rune Factory right now....there goes my life for a bit. haha Take care!

@Matthew7772005 2 жыл бұрын

I cannot say how much glee that I felt upon seeing this video available. Thank you Irene for this very independent review. I have the Earthmate Edition.

@ircha 2 жыл бұрын

😍😍

@411sponge72 2 жыл бұрын

Yay! I've been waiting for this review from you!

@ircha 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for waiting ❤️

@411sponge72 2 жыл бұрын

@@ircha Thanks to you, I've bought myself my very first Rune Factory game ever and have been really enjoying myself. I think I'm only like 10 days into my first season so I've got a lot to learn. Thanks again Ircha and happy gaming!!

@werewolfgirl26 2 жыл бұрын

Love your review for the game I'm also addicted to this game I was happy to see Doug again I love his new look I decided to go for Ryker he's just so mysterious and I like that about him

@ircha 2 жыл бұрын

I liked Ryker too at first, then I noticed how incredibly lazy and sleepy he was 😂 👍 he's a best friend, and Martin is more my spouse type 😊👌

@Kenjerich 2 жыл бұрын

I have been on the fence about this game but your review pushed me over the edge and now I am gonna get it! Another great review! Love your videos!

@LavenderSky499 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Ircha, just found your channel. I loved your review of this game and it's encouraged me to give the game a second look. I'm definitely looking for something that has max cozy vibes where I can develop my own routine. A nice bonus is I can play with my mom since she loves life sim games!

@ircha 2 жыл бұрын

Welcome to my channel ❤️👍👍

@youcanletgox3 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your honest review. I saw this game when I went to the store the other day and the box art caught my eye (so colorful and pretty), but I ended up going with the new Kirby game, which I’ve been enjoying. I’m definitely buying this one next time it goes on sale!

@jaycbravo 2 жыл бұрын

Nice, thanks for your review, I was skeptic about buying the game, since I haven't play a Rune Factory game before, now I will buy it, new subscriber, excellent content and you seem to be a good and friendly person. Greetings from México!

@ircha 2 жыл бұрын

Sweet! Welcome! 😁 👍

@ianentilla4689 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Ircha, helpful review as always

@PloysMaw 2 жыл бұрын

First Rune Factory game I've played and I'm having a blast; thanks for the pro tips as well. And yeah it could run better but the gameplay and characters is what's pulling me through.

@Ookami20 2 жыл бұрын

Was waiting so long for this review and I’m so glad you’re having such fun I can’t wait to get my copy love all the points you pointed out especially monster collecting for me 🤗🤗

@ircha 2 жыл бұрын

Yay 😁 you'll love it!

@user-is6cs2nu5s 4 ай бұрын

I have the Ds and #4 saw ur review definitely getting this game for sure.

@lillianoconnor 2 жыл бұрын

You gave a great review! Many things I didn’t know since I’ve been playing!

@ircha 2 жыл бұрын

Yay thanks 😁

@binewbiegaming4204 2 жыл бұрын

I love your review! :) Detailed, Informative and Fun! I subscribed

@dorozco8866 2 жыл бұрын

Just discovered your reviews and i although i dont play some of these franchises, your voice is awesome! very relaxing lol. love it! :)

@ircha 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks 😍😘

@notsoseriousnongamer 2 жыл бұрын

Thumbs up before the video even loaded. Have been waiting for your review!

@ircha 2 жыл бұрын

Sweet 😍 thanks!

@Houston720 2 жыл бұрын

Love the review! I've been a long time Rune Factory fan and glad to see your opinion of this version. Based on your comments, I can hold off and reduce my backlog of Switch games before buying this one. Even if they don't patch this game, I still see myself purchasing this anyway.

@maryamadel3448 2 жыл бұрын

On my god I’ve been waiting for your review of run factory 5 🥰🥰🥰 thank you for your review and I love how you spent long hours playing in before giving us your review ☺️

@ircha 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks ❤️ I do my best 💯

@anthonyjohnson9088 2 жыл бұрын

Love your reviews...great stuff.

@barbwatchesyt4084 2 жыл бұрын

Great review! Loved this video and am loving the game as well. Quite a bit of frame rate drops and even a crash after using formula on my crops, but close to 100 hours still eager to get back to it :)

@ircha 2 жыл бұрын

Sweet 😍

@blankautumn 2 жыл бұрын

Lovely review as usual! Thank you for being honest. This is my first rune factory entry. Still learning to get around this game. I like Martin too! Who can resist a black smith like him? Huhu~

@ircha 2 жыл бұрын

Hehe I know right 😁

@Nightsky107 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this. I wasn't planning on getting this game but your review has completely changed my mind. I appreciate you sharing your time and thoughts!

@ircha 2 жыл бұрын

You're welcome 🥰 hope you'll like it 😁 I'm 65 hours in now and addicted!

@Lily-lq7or 5 ай бұрын

I know im late but I just got this game cos of u n i love it its my first rune factory game n its really good the bad performance is there but it isnt as bad as other youtubers make it seem n like u said theres loads n loads of things to do n i love ur reviews cos u cover every single thing n i can tell u know loads about the games u review!! im planning on getting the newest rune factory 3 too! Im glad i found ur channel! x

@ircha 5 ай бұрын

Rune Factory 5 is in my opinion the best Rune Factory! Thank you for your sweet comment :D !

@Dannyflaco305 2 жыл бұрын

I’ve been waiting for this video lol. I already bought the game, but I’m here for you and any video you make.

@ircha 2 жыл бұрын

❤️ Thank you

@tarisukone6914 2 жыл бұрын

I mean I pre ordered the standard an loved it so much that I bought the deluxe version lol. That should tell you something . Can't wait for future installments on the series! It's come a long way.

@otakusforlife 2 жыл бұрын

I was so excited for this review!! My favorite gaming channel :)

@ircha 2 жыл бұрын

Oooh thank you so much 💕 💕

@Ashesamazing 2 жыл бұрын

I’ve seen a lot of long time fans of the game series complain about it heavily with things that it’s lacking. An even though Im a long time fan also, I know with 4 an a few others we were heavily spoiled with them. Yes some things are very lackluster with this game but I’m just very happy to have a new game for this series an I do quite enjoy playing the game. I just look past the issues. hopefully this is a steppingstone for them to put more effort into a future rune factory game. An maybe listen to the fans issues with this one. For me it would be to add the green elemental fairy back into the game it just doesn’t feel right with having only three elemental fairies!!😂

@ShanFindsPixels 2 жыл бұрын

I am long time fan too. And honestly im just happy RF series are back to life and we will be just getting more games! And also Hasihmoto (Producer) confirmed in interview that they will for sure make RF6 in future!

@Ashesamazing 2 жыл бұрын

@@ShanFindsPixels I’m excited for a new game. I’d like to see the mini things you can do like in 4 where you could pick up birds an throw them at townspeople!! That was something I loved cus it was random. I also loved how people who have small dialog with you looked at items around their rooms or around town. I found that super fun.

@ZerotrojanWars 13 күн бұрын

Finaly I found you ! I love this reviewer

@zyadtarik2165 2 жыл бұрын

I am not a life simulator gamer but after watching your review in this game you encourage me to experience it

@xtranathor8143 2 жыл бұрын

Your review score+feelings makes sense, and I'd definitely agree with it! Wow, Elden Ring has changed you! What an exciting time for your game playthroughs! Do you plan on going back to any older games and playing them on a higher difficulty?

@koopaslayer7598 2 жыл бұрын

Yes! I was looking forward to this review. I have put about 12 hours in so far and I'm really enjoying the game so far. It was a little slow in the first few hours but after getting farm dragons It really opened up for me I love the large farms on farm dragon. Kinda wish it released on Playstation also so it would run a little better but it doesn't ruin the game for me I still enjoy it alot.

@ircha 2 жыл бұрын

I'm 70 hours in and I love it ✌️

@altezzachic 2 жыл бұрын

What a great review chicky, very in-depth I love watching your channel and reviews as you are very honest, I’ve never played Rune Factory this one is my first and am enjoying it Would you consider on doing some tips and tricks videos ?? I was able to get some tips from your review 😊 keep up the great work you do, always look forward to your videos 😁PS putting the crafting stations outside is a good tip 😊 Take care

@valkyriedarquese 2 жыл бұрын

playwithjosh is a good channel for tips and tricks for RF5, he even has a video for beginners :)

@ircha 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks 😁 🤗

@DaddyGamerDiaries Жыл бұрын

Player satisfaction comes in so many different varieties. I cannot wait to play this after I'm doing with my current Switch playthrough.

@angeluztb 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Ircha! Love your reviews as always! Just wanted to point out that you can get your own house in RF5.

@ircha 2 жыл бұрын

I heard 😁👍 I'm gonna try to get that 😎

@Metalkake 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the thorough review 😊🙏

@goldenturnip8281 2 жыл бұрын

I don't know about you guys but I am just appreciating the fact that Rune Factory still lives. The original developers ceased operations almost a decade ago but look, we have Rune Factory 5, releasing a Rune Factory game that needs a little overall improvement is much better than not reviving the series at all, performance issues and graphics are just minuscule inconvenience to me, I AM ENJOYING THIS GAME AND I LOVE IT!!

@ircha 2 жыл бұрын

👍👍

@JohnnyYeTaecanUktena 2 жыл бұрын

A major inconvenience that i would hold against the game is the fact that you can not skip the time to a later one when needing a specific time for a event as it literally takes 48 min to go from day to night while 4 took 24min so the waiting did not feel as bad in 4.

@lauraackermann5961 2 жыл бұрын

@@JohnnyYeTaecanUktena Yeah the time is long af, playing for almost 50 hours and im only at the end of summer

@JohnnyYeTaecanUktena 2 жыл бұрын

@@lauraackermann5961 it took me about 72 hours to get to the end at my first go as i was just doing side stuff but still early summer year 1 is when i beat it even after doing the side stuff. Like the game is long but it doesn't feel long because the days are long 48min un paused per day yet most of that is just waiting around because you have nothing better to do as you wait for a event to become active. Like i wish that they used Rune Factory 4's time 24min per day as at least the waiting would not feel as long hell going the story of seasons friends of mineral town route was very nice every 10min in game was 5 seconds pass irl Though people would complain about the time passing by so fast that Rune Factory 4's time management system would be good however people would complain about that one being too fast as well and to those people i say get better at time management. Honestly 24min is more than enough to socialize with everyone within the day and or do other stuff such as watering your crops or using your monsters to help out so you can be social if that was the problem or just not have farms to big to handle if you don't know how to manage them Again good game but 48min per a day cycle is just too long maybe for a easy mode it is fine but they really need to shorten it the higher the difficulty goes as that would be fine or at least add a option to skip a few in game hours while you wait hell friends of mineral town let's you skip time and that system it has is fast enough already

@ShadowBasch Жыл бұрын

Nice, definitely going to get this at some point!

@HilmiK 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the review. You've persuaded me to finally get this game despite its flaws! Cheers~

@htookoko4447 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you. I couldn't decide whether to play this or not since RF series is totally new to me. Now Im gonna buy it asap.

@ircha 2 жыл бұрын

Hope you like it ☺️

@GeminiSunrise06 2 жыл бұрын

So honest! Great review! Glad you get over technicals issue. I didnt play rf5 that much (not even 10h) but it's not the game fault. I just have gamer fatigue of some sort. For bachelor i kinda lean toward the same guy as you but i'm also curious about the sneaky tired guy and the furry muscular one 😅 it's rare i'm interested in many at a time. Even girls seems really fine and a hard choice! They kinda nailed npc. In the end i was obsessed with rune factory frontier and ocean, kinda miss that simplicity from those.

@ircha 2 жыл бұрын

Good luck with your gaming fatigue ❤️ I like several NPCs too 😁

@jocelynbastien2973 2 жыл бұрын

As a new Switch Oled owner I'll be going on Patreon to give you money because your content is authentic and no bullshit, thank you!

@ircha 2 жыл бұрын

Omg wow thank you!! Just you saying that is enough ❤️✌️

@strawberrymoonphased 2 жыл бұрын

So I just went out and bought Rune Factory 4 and 5 on switch. Looking forward to playing them~Was lucky to get number 4 new, there were only six new copies left in the country!

@Jaysson83 2 жыл бұрын

Great review I been thinking about getting this game😅

@user-li8sr9zo9l 2 жыл бұрын

For the furniture thing, if you break furniture and then place another one as close as you can to where it was at and then leave and re-enter your room, that should respawn your furniture and have them a lot closer together.

@flowerpixel 2 жыл бұрын

So glad you love the game. I was worried! Despite the ugly landscapes, I don't think enough people notice the monster models. They're so beautiful. Good luck with Martin. He's my number one too. It's a testament to how much people love rune factory to say we love this game in spite of its technical flaws. It has soul and it's charming

@HollowKnight778 2 жыл бұрын

Was waiting for this review for a long time.

@ircha 2 жыл бұрын

Sorry it took me so long 😁✌️

@DanielZeal 2 жыл бұрын

I'm a huge Story of Seasons and Stardew Valley fan, but I've only ever played Rune Factory 2 on the DS. I didn't play it for very long, but RF5 looks really cool. I'm ready to give the series another chance.

@codecthelios 2 жыл бұрын

Finally this review is out. I usually wait for your review before I even consider a game like this.

@ircha 2 жыл бұрын

That's so nice! Thank you 😁😁

@lucastperez 2 жыл бұрын

I felt so represented here. I love Rune Factory (and Harvest Moon) so much. The first Rune Factory I played was the frontier, and I remember that at some point my Nintendo Wii got really weird and slow, and to even change the tool I was using with the ring menu I had to wait like 10 seconds, but I still played hours and hours of that game. And after that, Rune Factory 5's performance issues are nothing to me, maybe even nostalgic 😂. I want so much for this game to be good, and I am loving it so far. I agree 100% with everything was said here, not impressed at first hour, sinked hours later, and wish it would not stutter so much but anyways incredible game. The only thing I think I did different was playing on hard since the start, and the game felt easy anyways, but sometimes I wandered my way off and got one shot lol.

@keblin86 2 жыл бұрын

Looks so good and deep, so much to do! An RPG Levellers dream! I hope it comes to PC one day but I seriously doubt it :( Not sure I could handle the drops in performance

@411sponge72 2 жыл бұрын

Does anyone know if there have been any updates addressing the performance issues?

@xLadyDushi 2 жыл бұрын

I love the game too! I have the physical deluxe version too

@miruku6939 2 жыл бұрын

Agree to this. I have so many qualms on farming games, but my ENJOYMENT hits 9/10 whenever I play. And Rune Factory will always be special to me.

@davidbonhote2660 2 жыл бұрын

Ircha Gaming, just like with Majora's Mask dlc in Breath Of The Wild, you are a friggin' LIFESAVER....girl!! I had bought Stardew Valley, but haven't started it yet! Now that I've seen your review for RF5, it looks sooooooooooo much WAAAAAAAY better with the graphics as well as the overall gameplay!

@ChristyMichelleLorenzo 2 жыл бұрын

Love the video!!! The gameplay looks so much fun but I also hate the performance D: and it's sad I can't customize my character v.v

@ircha 2 жыл бұрын

Christy 😍 ❤️

@ChristyMichelleLorenzo 2 жыл бұрын

@@ircha Love you!!!!

@Shananons 2 жыл бұрын

This review is pretty spot on to my feelings. I wish that the game ran better and stuttered less, but overall I love the game. I have sank about 120 hours into it so far. Took me about to the 10-20 hour mark to get passed the stuttering though (well I'm mostly over it, still wish it ran better).

@ircha 2 жыл бұрын

😉👍

@drescythe1531 2 жыл бұрын

The game really is nice. I just wished it was a bit harder. Even on hard mode things are still easy to kill. I'm close to winning fuuka over. She reminds me of the girl from Chrono trigger when they went to the past. She was my favorite character.

@epicrunner 2 ай бұрын

Love your honesty!

@JayEdom Жыл бұрын

I’m just still in the first spring it’s gonna be a cool journey crazy how one minute there is basically 2 seconds

@guyvandermire4146 2 жыл бұрын

The only video games containing simulation elements that I have ever played are Actraiser and Actraiser's spiritual successor Smelter, although to be precise, the elements featured in those two games are more akin to the real time strategy genre than to the simulation genre. Nevertheless, I feel that there are also elements of the simulation genre contained within them. I figured since the games in the Rune Factory franchise have action role playing elements contained within them that Rune Factory 5 might be a good jumping in point for a newbie like me to the genre. That way I can say that I have stuck to playing only hybrid games that combine two genres into one. If someone asks me if I have played or if I play simulation games, I can tell them that I have never played a simulation game, but I have played several games that combine the simulation genre with other genres. Likewise, if someone asks me if I have ever played a video game within the real time strategy genre, I can say the same. For those reading this comment who are not aware of what I am referring to I will point out a few things. The Rune Factory games combine the farming sim/ life sim subgenre with the action role playing genre. The action role playing genre is one that I am very experienced with and fond of. Actraiser and Smelter both combine the real time strategy and two dimensional platforming genres into one game. The two dimensional platforming genre is one of my most played and one of my favorite video game genres. I purchased physical copies of both Rune Factory 5 and Rune Factory 4 Special for the Nintendo Switch. I most likely will unseal Rune Factory 5 first and keep Rune Factory 4 Special sealed for now. If I really get into the franchise I may unseal it later on.

@anthonydelorenzo6481 4 ай бұрын

Just picked this up on sale for $20 after enjoying some time in Harvestella. This is my first rf game. Can’t wait to start…was a tough choice between this and rf4 special…hoping I made the right choice!

@jayziego 2 жыл бұрын

I love your accent. Your accent and voice is very pleasing to hear.

@Morgaine76 2 жыл бұрын

Hi, guys. Hi, Irene. The answer to this question is most likely slapping me across the face repeatedly, but I need to know, how do I spread the fertilizer on the soil? Or do I just need to keep the fertilizer box full? Help.

@mightygoodgaming2219 2 жыл бұрын

Great review. I can't wait to play this game. Hey what happened to neighbor gaming?? I've not seen a video from him in forever. I really enjoyed his videos

@ircha 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks 😁 hehas quit youtube I think? We talk on the phone weekly, he's doing good 👍

@eggegg8181 2 жыл бұрын

@@ircha I’ve been thinking about neighbour gaming lately too! Glad to know that he’s doing well!

@yakumorisuke9403 2 жыл бұрын

They kept everything that was amazing with RF4, and fixed the awful RNG elements - I'm so happy with it. Some of the menu systems feel like they could be updated a little - and WHY can't we get a combined all-your-crafting-together table in the late game??? - but this was definitely a case of 'if it ain't broke' actually working out. You're right about the graphics though, and while I think I lucked out on performance, as it's been much better for me than you've described, it's not perfect either. I'm still really happy!!!

@anaiusoakuin5642 2 жыл бұрын

I pretty much have all the same complaints as you. I’m disappointed by the performance issues but still very much enjoying my time playing it. One thing that bothers me is that the music and sfx overshadow what little voice acting there is so I had to turn down the music to hear it better. The camera can definitely be wonky as well so I turned off all of the auto camera settings so that I can manually control it 100% of the time. Definitely hoping they’ll patch out the performance issues, although I think they already did some since it came out in Japan first. Idk how much better they can get it. We’ll just have to wait and see I suppose.

@ircha 2 жыл бұрын

Agree with you ✌️

@briejeweled 2 жыл бұрын

Have you tried Grow Song of the Evertree yet??

@Merslotten 2 жыл бұрын

Couldn’t agree more! Performance is rough but I am having so much fun I don’t mind it. Def buy!

@toliteas 2 жыл бұрын

Totally picked up this game and it’s fun!

@milenamiller6947 2 жыл бұрын

Ircha, I adore you! Gonna get it, it is on sale now! wow)

@traceacex 2 жыл бұрын

They managed to turn around the Olive Town or w/e Story of Seasons, so I have a lot of hope in the coming months they'll be further fixing the performance bugs.

@leoallan2225 Жыл бұрын

I probably wouldn't of bought it, but I liked Tides of destiny on PS3, and the graphics look a bit simular, and better than 4, so I said why not, and it seems like a fun game anyways! Great Review! 😊

@cutespooky 11 ай бұрын

I love RF4, but I am struggling so hard to get into 5. I'm trying to look past the performance issues, but it's hard when everything feels so bad :c

@LexMarston 2 жыл бұрын

The performance really brings the game down for me, but like you said, it's still Rune Factory, and that goes a long way. Nice review!

@ViolinChick5 2 жыл бұрын

I’m new to the Rune Factory series and got hyped for 5, so much that I bought it directly from Xseed. I played it for a few hours…then put it down and haven’t touched it since. Honestly, for me, the performance is shockingly bad for a $60-80+ game. I get that budget was a concern but I’m annoyed at pretty much every game that is poorly optimized for the Switch. It’s kinda inexcusable given that the Switch is over 5 years old, ya know? To be fair, I don’t have any fond memories of Rune Factory so I’m probably harsher than long term fans are. But honestly…gamers deserve more than this and it’s become a hot button issue for me that we as consumers are so quick to excuse bad performance in games.

@Panda_Roll 2 жыл бұрын

I'd recommend Rune Factory 4. It's a decade old yet beautiful and full to the brim with content and was the most successful of the series for a reason.

@DulyDullahan 2 жыл бұрын

I second getting RF4S! It has a longer story, better post game content and even NG+ that carries over your levels and money. Not to mention the performance is smooth as butter AND it’s only $29.99. Just a heads-ups that the graphics looks outdated because it was ported from the 3DS! Also I’m quite harsh on RF5 too and I’m a veteran RF player 😂

@ViolinChick5 2 жыл бұрын

@PandaRoll & Camillia3ds Thanks to you both for the recommendation! I have Rune Factory 4 Special for the Switch but haven’t played it yet (my backlog is huge). Sounds like I need to try that first. I do have a 3ds too so I might pick up the original RF4 if I like Special.

@Panda_Roll 2 жыл бұрын

@@ViolinChick5 Honestly if you have the switch version you won't need the original. They're the same game but with extras in the special for your marriage partner.

@Mac_Omegaly 2 жыл бұрын

@@Panda_Roll Absolutely if you haven't played RF4S grab it. I managed to get the standard edition for $20. (After getting bored of Animal Crossing.) RF4S a breath of fresh air, despite the graphical presentation. The fact that you can play it, and know just how much of a time investment each day will be, and not having to worry about grinding away at making bells just until the next real world month arrives. Honestly I have been hoping that the problems with RF5 would have been addressed by the launch of the translation. And according to my sources, the version we got is improved over the original Japanese release... And it's still this slow and choppy. I put the game on the backburner and do plan to get back to it, but I hope that another patch will be released to improve things a little again. (While patiently waiting and not spoiling the soundtrack CD yet.)

@danandtab7463 2 жыл бұрын

I can't wait to grab this one. Seems analogous to the Story of Seasons that we all got last year.

@metalmayhem76 2 жыл бұрын

Looks like a fun game 🙂 another great review.

@ircha 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you 😘

@gnarleytarley3870 2 жыл бұрын

My first life simulator was Harvest Moon a Wonderful life for the GameCube that was a beautiful game, I love the genre, this game has impressed me, the fights seem a little easy at time (but that's me coming from ELDEN ring as well) but the NPCs are beautifully made, have good personality and it just adds so much!, I do wish more voice lines were used at least during cut scenes, but still maybe if we get this game to do well Rune Factory 6 will make that happen!

@JimHamiltonIII 2 жыл бұрын

I completely get the notion of scoring a game "lower," but assigning a "higher" score due to the notion of "enjoyment." There is anime that I watch, and for particular series I'll mentally score them a 7 or 8 out of 10 (plot, characters, animation, whatever). But I'll have enjoyed the show so much I'll have scored it as a subjective matter a 9 or even a 10 out of 10. So, "as an anime," it's a 7, but "for me," it's a 9. RF5 is definitely the same way. As a game, it has technical issues, mostly regarding performance. But the various gameplay loops are engaging and addicting, So in that way I agree with Ircha's perspective. Great video!

@ircha 2 жыл бұрын

Yeah! I felt that was the correct way to describe it 👍

@geekomnata 2 жыл бұрын

Could you please help me to choose. Rune Factory 4 or Rune Factory 5? I know that rf4 has much better performance but I've never played RF so i need to choose which one I need to start with.

@spreadwuvokay 2 жыл бұрын

@ircha 2 жыл бұрын

5!!!