The Rune Factory series combines the fun and rewarding gameplay of Harvest Moon with the fantasy and excitement of an action-RPG, offering Harvest Moon fans and traditional RPG players the best of both worlds.

The people of Sharance and their horned Univir neighbors are embroiled in a bitter conflict. An age-old hatred between humans and monsters divides them. Micah is an adventurer with an unusual secret: he's half monster! He'll have to unite the humans and the Univir in time to stop the growing evil force that threatens to destroy them both!

Rune Factory 3 introduces a number of exciting new features to the Rune Factory series: befriended villagers will now join you in battle and lend you their unique skills, players can transform the main character into his monster form to unleash a savage new arsenal of fighting moves, and the game's new multiplayer mode lets up to three players work together to conquer unique dungeons packed with rare items and fearsome monsters.

"We can't wait for Rune Factory 3 to hit stores next month so players can experience this thrilling new chapter in the Rune Factory saga," said Hiro Maekawa, President and CEO at Natsume. "It's loaded with content: great new characters, more than a hundred challenging quests, and an all-new multiplayer mode! It's one of the deepest and richest RPG experiences you can find on the DS!"

Rune Factory 3: A Fantasy Harvest Moon, rated E 10+, will be available in North America for $29.99.