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Fantasy Life
Fantasy LifeLive dozens of lives in a whimsical fantasy adventure
Rune Factory: Tides of Destiny
Rune Factory: Tides of DestinyShare a body, explore islands, and command a giant golem in a cursed adventure.
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Description

Embark on a dream-filled journey where you can craft, cast spells, fish, mine, battle and explore a vast fantasy world. The innovative Life system lets your choices shape both your character and the story around you. Meet colorful companions like dark paladins, pirate captains, and regal princesses as you pursue the life you desire, blending role‑playing, simulation and comedy in a kid‑friendly adventure.

Aden and Sonja, lifelong friends, awaken to find their souls trapped in a single body on a transformed Fenith Island. The familiar island has vanished, replaced by a strange new world filled with unfamiliar faces and a mysterious curse. Guided by a colorful cast and the towering golem Ymir, they sail across seas, uncover hidden islands, delve into dungeons, and battle sea monsters to unravel the curse and restore their home.

Pricing
Paid (One-time)
Paid (One-time)
Category
Life & Farming Sim
Action RPG
Best for
Fans of RPG simulators
Players who enjoy RPG‑simulation hybrids
Specifications
General
msrp
$59.99
$59.99
release date
2012-12-27
2011-02-24
Specifications
developer
LEVEL-5, Brownie Brown, h.a.n.d. Inc.
Neverland
publisher
LEVEL-5, Nintendo
Rising Star Games, Natsume Inc., Marvelous Entertainment
age rating
ESRB E10+, PEGI 7
ESRB E10+
multiplayer
Single player
Single player
critic score
75/100+88%
40/100
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • Deep variety of Life classes
  • Rich crafting and resource systems
  • Charming humor and colorful characters
  • Kid‑friendly yet deep gameplay
  • Innovative body-sharing mechanic
  • Expansive island and sea exploration
  • Diverse romance pathways
  • Robust crafting and farming systems
Cons
  • Repetitive grinding for some resources
  • Limited multiplayer options (single‑player only)
  • Graphics are dated by modern standards
  • Low critic score indicates mixed reception
  • Graphics are dated for a 2011 release
  • Single-player only limits multiplayer appeal
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