Nintendo DS · RPG / Simulation
Rune Factory 3
| System | Nintendo DS |
|---|---|
| Released | 2009 |
| Genre | RPG, Simulation |
| Developer | Neverland |
| Publisher | Marvelous Entertainment |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | Epic journey (20+ hours of adventure) |
| Series | Rune Factory |
| Legacy | Well-known · legacy score 7 |
Rune Factory 3 is a role-playing game released in 2009 for the Nintendo DS, developed by Neverland and published by Marvelous Entertainment. It blends RPG and simulation elements.
It landed about 5 years into the DS's life. Other notable DS releases from 2009 include The Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare: Mobilized and Scribblenauts.
It is part of the Rune Factory series; on the DS you can also try Rune Factory: A Fantasy Harvest Moon and Rune Factory 2. Neverland also made Hanjuku Hero for the DS.
Rune Factory 3 is a single-player game, so it's one to enjoy at your own pace.
Pick it if…
- you want to get lost in a long quest
- you have time for an epic journey (20+ hours of adventure)
Maybe skip it if…
- you want instant action rather than menus, story and grinding
- you are looking for something to play with friends
- you only have a few minutes at a time
What playing Rune Factory 3 is like
Role-playing games trade reflexes for strategy and story. You build a party, level up, manage equipment and travel across a large world, usually through menu-based battles.
Tip for newcomers: Retro RPGs can require some level grinding and rarely tell you exactly where to go next. Talk to every townsperson, save often and use a guide if you get stuck: there is no shame in it.
Rune Factory 3 cheats & codes
5 codes on file (Action Replay DS). Here are a few Action Replay DS codes to start with:
| Max Stats | 123C0506
0000FFFF
023C0508
FFFFFFFF |
|---|---|
| Max/Infinite Money (Select) | 94000130
FFFB0000
023C0510
05F5E0FF
D2000000
00000000 |
| Max Grass (Select) | 94000130
FFFB0000
123C0514
0000270F
D2000000
00000000 |
| Max Timber (Select) | 94000130
FFFB0000
122B0F62
0000270F
D2000000
00000000 |
| Water Can Never Decrease | 9209F4DA
00001240
2209F4D8
00000000
D0000000
00000000 |
Rune Factory 3 walkthroughs & guides
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Rune Factory 3 FAQ
When did Rune Factory 3 come out on the DS?
Rune Factory 3 was released for the Nintendo DS in 2009.
Who made Rune Factory 3?
It was developed by Neverland and published by Marvelous Entertainment.
Is Rune Factory 3 multiplayer?
No. Rune Factory 3 is a single-player game.
How long does Rune Factory 3 take to play?
As a role-playing game, Rune Factory 3 typically falls into the "Epic journey" category: 20+ hours of adventure. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.
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