US EditionReview: Rune Factory: Guardians Of Azuma (Switch) - A Bold Reinvention That Pays Off
- Marvelous released Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma, an action RPG launching June 5, 2025, on Nintendo Switch and PC set in a Japanese-inspired land called Azuma.
- The game follows an amnesiac Earth Dancer tasked with restoring Azuma’s blighted land after a catastrophic Celestial Collapse disrupted the gods and elemental balance fifty years prior.
- Players manage four seasonal villages by rebuilding structures, assigning villagers to jobs like farming and mining, exploring smaller open landscapes, and engaging in fluid combat with strategic NPC allies.
- Guardians of Azuma features fifteen romance options available to any gender, a fully voiced cast, and a story with semi-dark twists, all enhanced by Eastern-inspired music and expressive character designs.
- Though it is not without minor performance issues and some contentious design changes, the game delivers a fresh and complete Rune Factory experience praised for its engaging story and balance of farming, combat, and social systems.
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Review: Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma (Nintendo Switch)
It took me a while to get into the swing of Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma. I’m told that’s common with this series, but I still couldn’t shake the feeling I was playing it incorrectly. That’s partly on me for being a relative newbie to Rune Factory, but also partly on Marvelous (XSEED) for creating a game that assumes players know more about it than some will. But let’s not start there. Let’s start at the beginning where you pick the male or …
Rune Factory: Guardians Of Azuma Review
When a game draws from a mix of genres, there’s always an element of risk; games that spread themselves too thin can end up with something of an identity crisis, leaving you feeling both burnt out on too much content and hollow from none of the game’s ambitions having been realised to their full potential. Having not played a game in the Rune Factory series previously, but having always been curious about a franchise promising action, adventure,…
Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma Review – A Budding Evolution - Lords of Gaming
Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma marks the latest chapter in Marvelous’ beloved hybrid series, blending action RPG, life simulation, and farming gameplay into a cozy, immersive experience. Published by XSEED Games, this title introduces a fresh twist to the franchise with the addition of village-building and management mechanics that elevate the series to new heights while retaining its signature charm. After sinking 50 hours into the game on Ni…
The first reviews and ratings for the new Rune Factory are here and draw a pretty positive picture.
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