Rune Factory: Tides of Destiny introduces two new protagonists, Aden and Sonja, who are trapped in one body due to mysterious circumstances. They find themselves on a strange new island with no way to get home. You must play as Aden and befriend the locals while exploring the oceans on your newly found Golem to find the truth and restore Sonja back to her body. Besides exploration and fighting, you can perform various activities such as farming, cooking, crafting, and fishing.
Rune Factory: Tides of Destiny is the second game in its series to be released on the Wii and the first on the PS3, with many new enhancements. One of the newest additions is your Golem, which you will use to explore the ocean surrounding Fenith Island. The combat has been updated, adding new weapons such as Dual Blades and Katanas. You can unlock up to 4 farms, one for each season. Nearly the entire game is now voice acted, and you can play as a Male or Female protagonist, with an option to marry one of 4 male choices in the end.