Rune Factory 4 Has 3D Anime Movies

I dont mind. I think the 3D effect the 3DS has is absolutely gorgeous. The only game I tried was Rayman 3D though, so I cant say anything about other 3DS games.

The update mentioned in the article is actually several weeks old now, and was added at the start of October.

It not only confirms 3D-support for the opening, but also for all anime movies in the game.

Here’s the translation I posted on gamefaqs 2 weeks ago:

“Hello, producer Hashimoto here.

From October the company name has been changed, and there’s been a change in attitude, but were working eagerly as before. Now, as we haven’t given much information beyond the first reveal, I’d like to let you know the current state of “Rune Factory 4″.

Beyond the game sections, a 3D opening is already complete, and in-game animation scenes are pretty much complete too.
This time we’re creating all anime movies to support 3D, so it’s taken a bit of work, but we believe you’ll experience exciting animations like you’ve never done so before.

As for the important game portions, the system has been mostly completed, so from here we’ll be increasing our precision as we continue developing it. We’d like to make it into something with even more satisfying content than “Rune Factory 3″.

There will be some more time before further information, but please wait just a little longer.

Hashimoto Yoshifumi.”

The new update added on the 21st talks about how they’re preparing for the next reveal, and how the games “Doki Doki System” will make you say “What? We’re really going to do that!?”

I’m somewhat interested to see this. 2D animation doesn’t have simulated depth quite like 3D polygonal animation does, so s3D anime will either be underwhelming or very interesting. I’m wondering if the s3D just gives depth to different layers of artwork, or if the artwork itself was drawn twice in two different angles. I doubt the latter due to the difficulty and time involved, but it would be nice to see.