My childhood returns.
Out of the gate I'll say this game holds up well but is smaller than Rune Factory 4:
Pros:
- Fun story
- Lovable cast of characters.

Notable things:
- You cannot tame boss monsters.
- You can only have one party member and if that party member is a villager they will leave when you take a request.
- The Crafting system is simplified. Additionally, you cannot craft multiple items at the same time.
- All of the English VAs have changed. Not good or bad, just different. Definite whiplash for old players though.

In spite of the old bits, it looks gorgeous and I adore getting to see my old beloved cast once more. Full glad am I to have this game on PC.

However... maaaybe wait for a sale? Depends. RF3 technically has about as much playtime as your average triple-A JRPG, but is definitely smaller than both 4 and 5 but... costs more... I guess? Idk.

My childhood returns. Out of the gate I'll say this game holds up well but is smaller than Rune Factory 4: Pros: - Fun story - Lovable cast of characters. Notable things: - You cannot tame boss monsters. - You can only have one party member and if that party member is a villager they will leave when you take a request. - The Crafting system is simplified. Additionally, you cannot craft multiple items at the same time. - All of the English VAs have changed. Not good or bad, just different. Definite whiplash for old players though. In spite of the old bits, it looks gorgeous and I adore getting to see my old beloved cast once more. Full glad am I to have this game on PC. However... maaaybe wait for a sale? Depends. RF3 technically has about as much playtime as your average triple-A JRPG, but is definitely smaller than both 4 and 5 but... costs more... I guess? Idk.