Travis Bruno of Capsule Computers writes:
“When it comes to the Rune Factory series, Marvelous has found themselves on something of a tipping point for the franchise. The beloved by many series that saw players managing a farm all while venturing out to slay monsters and dive into dungeons was innovating in the same day all while talking to and romancing villagers has been delving into the past as often as it has created new entries, with their latest release actually being a remastered version of their third game following the earlier and more innovative, if less well-received, Rune Factory 5. Now, carefully presenting itself both as a spin-off and continuation while looking to try and change things up more than ever Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma modifies nearly everything that fans of the franchise might be familiar with in an attempt to appeal to a broader audience, but did they manage to still deliver the core detailed aspects that fans have loved over the years?”
