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XSEED Games announced that Story of Seasons: Friends of Mineral Town has become the company’s fastest-selling title to reach 100,000 units on a single platform in North America, which was previously held by the first release in the renamed series on the Nintendo 3DS, Story of Seasons. The expanded remake of the 2003 Game Boy Advance farming/life sim reached the milestone on Nintendo Switch within one week after launching on 14 July 2020. We reviewed it here. The game achieved a 78 Metacritic score, and 96% positive user reviews on Steam.
Rune Factory 4 Special, the fantasy-themed spin-off of Story of Seasons, also achieved the same sales milestone in North America. The game launched for the Nintendo Switch 25 February 2020, taking less than 5 months to hit 100,000 units. Combining farming and dungeon adventuring and a host of additions for the remaster, it achieved a 81 Metacritic score. Our review is here.
If you’re a fan of a more traditional life sim game, then pick up the remake Friends of Mineral Town. It sees a variety of quality of life changes, as well as the ability to romance a character of the same gender for those who prefer it. If you’d rather have something closer to Stardew Valley, then Rune Factory 4 Special has the balance of farming and monster mashing for the more action-oriented farmer.
Beatrix
Undying Blue
An elite Society agent and contractor of the seal weapon Embrasque, Beatrix's ferocity when facing primal beasts is rivaled only by her insatiable hunger for glory.
Eustace
Earthrending Thunder
An elite Society marksman and contractor of the seal weapon Flamek Thunder, Eustace is efficient, laconic, and longs to live in a world of peace and quiet.
Fraux
Striking Strength
Pactbearer to The Devil, a primal seeking to create a new world order, Fraux is otherwise an ordinary skydweller whose heart, character, and temperament are filled with love and compassion.
Fediel
Darkness Personified
One of the Six Dragons, entities who exist beyond the confines of the natural world. Having dominion over darkness, she influences the very laws of nature.
