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- Platform: PlayStation 3
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What secrets lie in this vast new land? And who is the sinister masked stranger who threatens to destroy it? With the aid of the giant golem Ymir and a colourful cast of characters, Aden and Sonja will cross vast oceans, discover dungeons packed with riches, fertile islands ripe for planting, and battle fearsome monsters! At the end of their journey lies the key to undoing their curse…and saving their newfound home.
The brash Aden and cheerful Sonja are two friends enjoying life in their peaceful island town until they’re struck by a mysterious curse: they awaken to find that they’ve been transported to a strange new island, and that both of their souls are now trapped in the same body.
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What secrets lie in this vast new land? And who is the sinister masked stranger who threatens to destroy it? With the aid of the giant golem Ymir and a colourful cast of characters, Aden and Sonja will cross vast oceans, discover dungeons packed with riches, fertile islands ripe for planting, and battle fearsome monsters! At the end of their journey lies the key to undoing their curse…and saving their newfound home.
The brash Aden and cheerful Sonja are two friends enjoying life in their peaceful island town until they’re struck by a mysterious curse: they awaken to find that they’ve been transported to a strange new island, and that both of their souls are now trapped in the same body.
- Harness the power of the towering golem Ymir
- Cross dangerous oceans and fight gargantuan monsters
- Raise islands from the depths
- Tons of activities to master
- Start and run a farm
- Fish for food or in competition
- Cook delicious recipes that both aid combat and improves relationships
- Craft items
- Compete in numerous festivals
- Explore dungeons packed with dangerous monsters, valuable treasure and powerful bosses
Please note: This is the PAL version of the previously released NTSC version called Rune Factory: Tides of Destiny
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15 of 15 people found the following review helpful
By TV
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Fun:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Rune Factory oceans(also known as Tides of destiny in the USA)is the latest in the Rune factory series.
NO SPOILERS!
Pros:
Same quality story line.
Villagers have real character.
Excellent weapons/fighting.
Take 3 monsters to fight with you.
Real use for monsters in farming (you'll grow attached to your little guys).
Cant knock yourself out cooking/crafting when low on RP.
Great game length/replay value.
Very easy controls.
+ YOUR CHARACTER CAN JUMP (big rune factory addition).
(For those who played RF Frontier and didn't lie the dreaded Runeys the system was removed, so no worries in oceans.)
Cons:
No monster riding (but can take 3 to fight with you).
R stick not used for camera (instead press L1 to center camera behind character, not a big deal really).
Slightly less involved farming than previous titles.
In all this, after RF3 on the DS, is my favourite Rune factory ever!
NO SPOILERS!
Pros:
Same quality story line.
Villagers have real character.
Excellent weapons/fighting.
Take 3 monsters to fight with you.
Real use for monsters in farming (you'll grow attached to your little guys).
Cant knock yourself out cooking/crafting when low on RP.
Great game length/replay value.
Very easy controls.
+ YOUR CHARACTER CAN JUMP (big rune factory addition).
(For those who played RF Frontier and didn't lie the dreaded Runeys the system was removed, so no worries in oceans.)
Cons:
No monster riding (but can take 3 to fight with you).
R stick not used for camera (instead press L1 to center camera behind character, not a big deal really).
Slightly less involved farming than previous titles.
In all this, after RF3 on the DS, is my favourite Rune factory ever!
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
By b0bulat0r
Amazon Verified Purchase
Fun:
5.0 out of 5 stars
For anyone who has ever played any of the Rune Factory or Harvest Moon Games before much of this game will be familiar to you,
However Oceans has alot of changes with it that really separate it from the rest of the series. (3 Monsters in battle, Using spirit magic to grow crops, The Ability to Jump)
New players will be able to fully understand the game and appreciate it and returning players will see Cameo's of previous rune factory characters.
Oceans is now my favorite of the Series, The Island that you live on in the game is beautiful and changes with the seasons. The characters in the game really grow on you and as your relationships with them develop I found myself wanting to know more about the characters and to get to the next friendship event, Like the other games in the Series Rune Factory Oceans lets you get married and have children and some of the Heart Events are really sweet and very well done.
The story although I found parts of it to be very predictable was really good, Unlike every other RF game where the main character has lost his memory this time around you are sent into the future, which makes a fresh change.
The Game has some amazing voice Actors and its beautifully done and overall highly addictive.
There are some features from other games in the series that I would have liked to see in Oceans but the new additions and changes more than made up for it, (being able to jump in this game was such a huge improvement for me personally).... Read more ›
However Oceans has alot of changes with it that really separate it from the rest of the series. (3 Monsters in battle, Using spirit magic to grow crops, The Ability to Jump)
New players will be able to fully understand the game and appreciate it and returning players will see Cameo's of previous rune factory characters.
Oceans is now my favorite of the Series, The Island that you live on in the game is beautiful and changes with the seasons. The characters in the game really grow on you and as your relationships with them develop I found myself wanting to know more about the characters and to get to the next friendship event, Like the other games in the Series Rune Factory Oceans lets you get married and have children and some of the Heart Events are really sweet and very well done.
The story although I found parts of it to be very predictable was really good, Unlike every other RF game where the main character has lost his memory this time around you are sent into the future, which makes a fresh change.
The Game has some amazing voice Actors and its beautifully done and overall highly addictive.
There are some features from other games in the series that I would have liked to see in Oceans but the new additions and changes more than made up for it, (being able to jump in this game was such a huge improvement for me personally).... Read more ›
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
By Emma Harding
Amazon Verified Purchase
Such a fantastic game. I've never really played Rune Factory before, but I've played Harvest Moon and was suggested this game. I am so in love with it, lots of different things to do, various missions both big and small and just a very cute game ^.^
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
By M.Thomas
Amazon Verified Purchase
Bought as a Christmas gift for my other half, who didn't stop playing it for the next several days. Can't really say much more than that.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
By Oxy :)
Fun:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Absoultly amazing, simply put, this is not the common RPG for people like myself ive played many RPGs such as the FF series dragons dogma, mass effect, blue dragon and so forth this is out of the ordinary.
You harvest and mine your way for materials with the creatures you take on your team (up to 3 to fight and more to harvest) as the seasons change as do the daily festivals in the game with hilarious cutscenes you build relationships with all villagers to get to really know thier story and even reveal more things to do in the game such as building a house, you go through the story crossing a vast wide ocean discovering new places leveling with whatever weapon you choose.
This really is an out of the ordinary RPG but with patience this game really does begin to shine.
The only cons i saw as this was my first in the series to play was that:
.the monsters really dont seem a huge help in allot of areas and strategy becomes key to crossing certain areas
.the story sometimes isnt very clear on what you must do, which usually means taking on new quests till something pops up.
All in all however 5 stars
You harvest and mine your way for materials with the creatures you take on your team (up to 3 to fight and more to harvest) as the seasons change as do the daily festivals in the game with hilarious cutscenes you build relationships with all villagers to get to really know thier story and even reveal more things to do in the game such as building a house, you go through the story crossing a vast wide ocean discovering new places leveling with whatever weapon you choose.
This really is an out of the ordinary RPG but with patience this game really does begin to shine.
The only cons i saw as this was my first in the series to play was that:
.the monsters really dont seem a huge help in allot of areas and strategy becomes key to crossing certain areas
.the story sometimes isnt very clear on what you must do, which usually means taking on new quests till something pops up.
All in all however 5 stars
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
By Iskander
Amazon Verified Purchase
Fun:
5.0 out of 5 stars
One of my best choices about JRPG in the last years.A really funny game that can bring you a lot of hours of fun in front of your TV.Rune Factory is not as spectacular as Final Fantasy,but all scenery,sound,story and characters will be remembered forever in your mind.A charming and very advisable game.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
By Emily
Fun:
5.0 out of 5 stars
I'm terrible at reviews really, but this game is absolutely amazing. The characters are engaging, the storyline fun and interesting, and the battle system (pretty much button mashing) is good, if a little repetitive.
It's a game with a loooot of replay value.
It's a game with a loooot of replay value.
By Iosyn
Amazon Verified Purchase
Fun:
4.0 out of 5 stars
Hey folks.
For those of you coming from the harvest moon series and the early rune factory titles I think you'll find this a bit of a (pleasant) departure from the standard playstyle.
Personally I feel there's much less emphasis on farming and much, much more on the fantasy/monster taming/RPG side of things-- however I suppose that isn't entirely a bad thing.
Usually in this series you inherit a farm, or collapse infront of a farmhouse to be nursed back to health by the local waif, or something along those lines. Not so here.
First, you tame monsters-- then you have the monsters raise your crops. You won't be able to raise plants until a few days in, but despite this the game is paced very well, allowing you a few days to acclimatize, which is great for both new players and old as the gameplay has some rather hidden depths, however you want to play it.
The characters are cute and engaging, the crafting system is fleshed out well and frankly the game has a relaxing kind of atmosphere that seems to be able to blow even my stress away, which is saying something-- and what's more, it's fun. Like, really fun.
The only niggle I have is the voice acting. Quite a lot of it feels very wooden.
Gameplay: 4/5 a bit of a departure from what I'm used to in the series, but still fun in its own right.
Music: 3/5 Nothing spectacular, but adds a nice ambiance.
Style: 5/5 Cute as hell.
Overall Fun: 5/5 Looking forward to the sequel.
For those of you coming from the harvest moon series and the early rune factory titles I think you'll find this a bit of a (pleasant) departure from the standard playstyle.
Personally I feel there's much less emphasis on farming and much, much more on the fantasy/monster taming/RPG side of things-- however I suppose that isn't entirely a bad thing.
Usually in this series you inherit a farm, or collapse infront of a farmhouse to be nursed back to health by the local waif, or something along those lines. Not so here.
First, you tame monsters-- then you have the monsters raise your crops. You won't be able to raise plants until a few days in, but despite this the game is paced very well, allowing you a few days to acclimatize, which is great for both new players and old as the gameplay has some rather hidden depths, however you want to play it.
The characters are cute and engaging, the crafting system is fleshed out well and frankly the game has a relaxing kind of atmosphere that seems to be able to blow even my stress away, which is saying something-- and what's more, it's fun. Like, really fun.
The only niggle I have is the voice acting. Quite a lot of it feels very wooden.
Gameplay: 4/5 a bit of a departure from what I'm used to in the series, but still fun in its own right.
Music: 3/5 Nothing spectacular, but adds a nice ambiance.
Style: 5/5 Cute as hell.
Overall Fun: 5/5 Looking forward to the sequel.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
4.0 out of 5 stars
Great game
Fun rpg, nice monster raising system (capture monsters you fight by brushing their head and they join you in battle) only downsides are it takes about an hour when you start before... Read more
Published 2 months ago by Bemani247
4.0 out of 5 stars
Colourful and Enjoyable, but also becomes repetitive
Picked this up for a very reasonable price. This has some fantastic visuals and audio, and the game itself is straightforward to play. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Gareth
4.0 out of 5 stars
Interesting game
I have only played the game for a couple of hours, but it has already gotten my attention. This game is not for hard core players who wants action and violence or likewise. Read more
Published 5 months ago by Andreas Hansson
5.0 out of 5 stars
PS3 Rune Factory Oceans
I checked out the Japanese walk through and it looked fun. It's a series of games and it's always been good so I went ahead and ordered it. Read more
Published 9 months ago by Mrs. A. S. Telling
1.0 out of 5 stars
terrible
my advice is rent before you buy. ive played countless role players over the years the best still being shadow hearts, wild arms, dragon quest8 this game bored me to tears not a... Read more
Published 11 months ago by shamrock-films
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