Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma Now Available on PC

Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma is now available for the PC. With this, players can now begin their adventure in this truly bold reimagining of the beloved series. It transports them to the eastern lands of Azuma for the first time in the history of the series.

The Standard Edition of the game is available for $59.99. Then there's the Digital Deluxe Edition, priced at $69.98, and in addition to the game has the "Seasons of Love Bundle" and the "Festive Attire and Dark Woolby Bundle." Finally there's the Super Digital Deluxe Edition that's being offered at $79.98. It has everything in the Digital Deluxe Edition and adds a digital soundtrack as well as digital art book.

A New Adventure

Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma offers a new storyline and takes players to the eastern lands of Azuma. It has become the battleground in the cataclysmic event known as the Celestial Collapse.

The eastern setting provides a welcomed change of scene in the Rune Factory franchise. Indeed, the imaginative Japanese-inspired aesthetics give life to Azuma with its festivals, events, and monsters, providing beauty in a backdrop of devastation. Different regions are steeped in seasonal themes, showing off Azuma’s variety and hinting at its past prosperity, making the task of restoration even more poignant.

Rebuilding the Community

It’s not all fights since there’s also the old-school village sim element. Players are tasked with rebuilding entire communities from the ground up, luring villagers back, and eventually reviving the gods of nature. This township revival system promises to add depth to the gameplay, extending beyond the mere farming elements of its predecessors.

Romance and friendships are back too. There are fully voiced scenarios for gamers to engage with their preferred partners. The protagonist’s gender can be chosen at the start, and throughout the journey, players can befriend or romance a host of characters.

Overall, Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma offers an intriguing narrative reminiscent of early Rune Factory entries while at the same time feature fresh mechanics, a new setting, and enticing character interactions.

Get Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma on Steam now.