The soft moonlight settles over the rolling hills like an iridescent curtain and the stars are winking down from their lofty perches. In the distance there's a figure, rapidly descending from the heavens, interrupting the serenity of the night. Fortunately, a dragon softens the fall and our hero lands on the earth uninjured. Strangely, however, his memory is gone and the only thing he can recall about his life is his name. Under the auspices of the dragon, the hero comes to live in a castle and is designated Prince of the land, so he begins his life anew by developing his new kingdom, cultivating the land and making the difficult decisions that come with leadership. While out exploring his new home, the Prince encounters a huge, terrifying monster. He swiftly vanquishes this massive foe, but as the monster falls, a girl lies in its place. How could a monster transform into a girl? What is the truth behind the mysterious events that follow? Don the role of the Prince, and live his adventurous life as you draw closer to the secret buried in his lost memories.Return to the popular spinoff from theHarvest Moon series and become the mysterious hero or heroine of Rune Factory 4. As the newly appointed Prince or Princess, it's your choice to fulfill your royal duties by becoming the town's protector or taking a more rural approach by cultivating your own fruits and vegetables and assisting the townsfolk. Either way, you can always choose to embark on some daring dungeon adventures. You'll need to arm yourself, so peruse from the castle's vast armament of swords, spears, staffs and more, and bring along some magic to help you vanquish dangerous foes. In your day-to-day life, and in your quest to unravel the secret of your past, you can develop friendships with certain monsters and townsfolk, woo a spouse by speaking sweet words and offering gifts and possibly one day have a child. From romance and mystery to adventure and danger, Rune Factory 4 features a rich storyline that will keep you coming back for more.