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August 17th, 2009, 10:11 GMT · By Andrei Dobra

Rune Factory 2: A Fantasy Harvest Moon Hints LXXI (DS)

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Rune Factory 2: A Fantasy Harvest Moon is a role-playing video game that features heavy simulation aspects. It was developed by Neverland and published by Marvelous Interactive and Natsume for Nintendo's hugely successful DS handheld video game console. It was first launched in its native Japan on January 3, 2008, and reached North American shores on November 18, the same year. As of yet, the game hasn't been released in Europe or in other territories.

The title focuses on delivering a fantasy farm-simulation experience and is part of the very successful Harvest Moon video game franchise, which has sold extremely well on the Nintendo DS in all of its iterations. Rune Factory 2 is, of course, the sequel to the first Rune Factory, which has gained critical acclaim for the introduction of the basic Harvest Moon recipe into a fantasy setting and letting players explore the open world of the game.

The title stays true to the Harvest Moon recipe, as in ten seconds, ten in-game minutes will pass, a trademark of the series. The player can go on to grow crops, but wielding the farm tools can decrease their stamina. The classic mechanic of buying animals has now been replaced by the task of defeating monsters in dungeons, similar to a lot of RPGs present on the Nintendo DS.

Gamers can also befriend some of the monsters, and receive, in exchange, help in battle or sellable goods that can produce a bigger profit for them. The fighting mechanics are similar to the Super Nintendo Entertainment System or Game Boy Advance version of The Legend of Zelda games. An upgrade system is also present in order for the player to improve his/her farm equipment.

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Name – Skill – Ingredients

Salted R.Trout – 19 – Rainbow Trout;
Fried Crucian Carp – 19 – Crucian Carp;
Fried Veggies – 20 – Carrot, Oil, Cabbage, Green Pepper, Onion;
Risotto – 20 – Onion, Tomato, Toyherb, Rice, Oil.

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Comment #1 by: Princess of Magic on 18 Aug 2009, 11:07 UTC reply to this comment

I luv Harvest Moon games! They're so cool. I think that HM boy&girl is e.zier than HM rune factory 2. Cuz in HM boy&girl, the town is very peaceful and free from monsters. I'm totally scared of Padova Mountain and Blessia Island in rune factory 2. Even the music is ScaRy....!! Well anyway, The game is still fun. I wanna marry Rosalind cuz she's pretty and rich. Love yall Harvest Moon fanz! ^_^

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