《符文工廠 藍海奇緣》（日文名：ルーンファクトリー オーシャンズ，英文名：Rune Factory: Oceans）是由NEVERLAND公司開發、Marvelous Entertainment在日本發行，北美則是Natsume Inc.，歐洲及澳洲則是由Rising Star Games負責，專為Wii與PlayStation 3平台推出的奇幻生活模擬動作RPG，於2011年在日本首發，歐美地區則以《Rune Factory: Tides of Destiny》為名發行。作為《符文工廠》系列的一部分，融合農耕、冒險、交友與戀愛等元素，但也嘗試引入全新的海洋探索與巨人戰鬥系統，是系列中風格相對獨特的作品。

在劇情設定上，玩家一開始扮演的是一名年輕人，主角可選擇阿澤爾（Azel，日文版名為アゼル）或索妮雅（Sonia，ソニア），兩人本是青梅竹馬，在某日突然被神秘力量傳送到陌生的島嶼「芬尼提亞群島（Fenith Island）」。奇妙的是，儘管兩人都到達這座島嶼，卻只剩下阿澤爾的身體，而索妮雅的靈魂則被困在其中，與他共用一副軀體。為恢復索妮雅的身體，解開這場異變的謎團，兩人展開一段充滿奇幻與溫情的冒險旅程。

故事圍繞著失落的巨人文明、古代機械、神祕生物與島嶼居民間的互動。需一邊經營生活，一邊探索海上迷霧與未知島嶼，並喚醒沉睡在各地的巨大生物「巨人優米爾（Ymir）」。這些巨人不僅是移動手段，更在劇情與戰鬥中扮演關鍵角色。本作強調人與自然、科技與神話之間的衝突與融合，在奇幻氛圍中保有符文工廠系列一貫的溫柔與人情味。

操作方面，融合農場經營、社交模擬與動作戰鬥三大要素。雖然仍保有耕作、釣魚、鍛造、烹飪等生活系統，但不像過往作品將農耕作為核心，而是將重心放在海上探索與迷宮冒險。需駕駛由巨人尤米魯操控的島嶼型船隻在廣闊的海域上航行，透過潛水、打撈與探索新島嶼來解鎖各種地城與資源。部分島嶼上可建立新的據點、發掘材料，甚至發現失落的文明遺跡。

戰鬥系統則採即時動作風格，可自由選擇使用劍、槍、斧、魔法等武器與技能組合，在地城中與怪物交戰。戰鬥節奏輕快，並有技能成長與裝備強化系統，提升RPG層次。優米爾也會參與戰鬥，面對巨大Boss時可操縱牠發動撞擊、翻滾或使用水柱攻擊。除單人冒險外，還能與NPC建立羈絆、發展感情，當好感度達一定程度後，便可展開戀愛並最終結婚生子，是系列一貫的浪漫要素之一。

美術風格延續符文工廠系列的溫馨奇幻氛圍，人物設計由系列插畫師深雪蘭丸負責，角色表情細緻可愛、背景色彩明亮柔和。音樂方面則由岩垂德行負責配樂，旋律溫暖悠揚，為遊戲增添豐富情感層次。聲優方面提供完整日文語音，部分版本支援英文字幕，讓玩家能更好地理解劇情細節與角色互動。

市場評價方面，在日本發售後銷量表現平穩，受到系列粉絲的歡迎。評論普遍認為其創新的海洋探索與巨人系統為符文工廠帶來新鮮感，同時保留戀愛、冒險與生活模擬的核心魅力。不過也有玩家指出，農場經營元素相對被弱化，加上海域地圖規模大但互動性偏低，使得部分探索顯得重複。控制方面在Wii平台上表現尚可，但由於支援PlayStation Move的PS3版本操作更為靈敏，部分玩家認為在PS3平台體驗較佳。

整體而言，這是嘗試將系列帶入海上與大規模冒險領域的嶄新作品。儘管在細節與平衡上仍有改進空間，但其溫馨劇情、豐富角色互動與幻想設定，仍令其在生活模擬RPG類型中保有獨特魅力。對於喜愛符文工廠系列、幻想冒險與輕鬆遊玩風格的玩家來說，這是值得體驗的作品，尤其是那些渴望在海風與日光下展開療癒冒險的玩家。

Rune Factory: Oceans (Japanese title: ルーンファクトリー オーシャンズ, released in the West as Rune Factory: Tides of Destiny) is a fantasy life simulation action RPG developed by NEVERLAND and published by Marvelous Entertainment in Japan,Natsume Inc. in North America, and Rising Star Games in Europe and Australia for the Wii and PlayStation 3. It was first released in Japan in 2011, and later localized for Western audiences under its new title. As part of the Rune Factory series, the game blends farming, adventure, friendship, and romance mechanics, while introducing a fresh twist with ocean exploration and giant-based gameplay—making it one of the more unique entries in the series.

The story begins with the player taking the role of a young protagonist, choosing between Azel (known as Aden in the Western version) or Sonia. The two childhood friends are mysteriously transported to an unfamiliar place known as Fenith Island. However, upon arrival, only Azel’s body remains, while Sonia’s spirit becomes trapped within him, forcing the two to share one body. To restore Sonia’s physical form and uncover the cause behind this supernatural event, they embark on a magical and heartfelt journey.

The narrative explores themes such as lost civilizations, ancient machines, mythical creatures, and the relationships between the island’s inhabitants. Alongside managing daily life, players must navigate the seas, pierce through mysterious fogs, and discover uncharted islands while awakening dormant titanic beings known as Ymir. These giants are not only essential for traversal across the vast ocean but also play crucial roles in both story progression and boss battles. The game touches on the harmony and tension between nature, technology, and mythology, all while maintaining the series’ trademark charm and warmth.

Gameplay-wise, Rune Factory: Oceans integrates three major elements: farming management, social simulation, and real-time action combat. While familiar life activities such as farming, fishing, blacksmithing, and cooking are still present, they are no longer the game’s central focus. Instead, the spotlight shifts to seafaring exploration and dungeon crawling. Players navigate the ocean aboard a moving island-ship controlled by Ymir, diving beneath the waves, salvaging treasure, and discovering new territories. Some islands serve as resource points or new settlements, while others contain ancient ruins and lost relics.

Combat is handled in real-time and allows players to mix and match weapons such as swords, spears, axes, and magic. The battles are fast-paced and supported by a skill and equipment enhancement system that adds RPG depth. Ymir also participates in combat during special encounters with massive enemies, where players can use it to ram foes, roll, or unleash geyser attacks. In addition to solo exploration, players can build relationships with NPCs, develop bonds, and—once affection levels are high enough—enter into romantic relationships, get married, and even start a family, continuing the romantic hallmark of the series.

Artistically, the game retains the soft and whimsical fantasy aesthetic typical of the Rune Factory series. Character designs were handled by longtime series illustrator Minako Iwasaki, known for her expressive and charming style. The environments are bright and colorful, capturing the feeling of a cheerful fantasy world. The music, composed by Tomoko Morita, is warm and lyrical, enhancing the emotional and immersive experience. The game features full Japanese voice acting, with certain versions offering English subtitles to help players follow the story and character interactions more closely.

In terms of market reception, the game performed moderately well in Japan and was well-received by fans of the series. Critics appreciated the innovative direction of adding ocean travel and giant-based mechanics, noting that it gave the series a fresh new feel while preserving its core strengths in romance, adventure, and daily life simulation. However, some players felt that the farming aspects had been downplayed, and the vast ocean map, while impressive in scale, lacked interactivity—resulting in some repetitive exploration. Control-wise, the game functioned reasonably on the Wii, but many players preferred the PlayStation 3 version due to its compatibility with the more precise PlayStation Move controls.

Overall, Rune Factory: Oceans represents a bold attempt to expand the series into large-scale, sea-faring adventure territory. While not without its shortcomings in terms of balance and polish, its heartfelt story, engaging character interactions, and imaginative setting ensured it maintained a unique charm within the life simulation RPG genre. For fans of the Rune Factory series, whimsical adventures, or relaxing gameplay experiences, this title remains a rewarding journey—especially for those yearning for a healing escape beneath sunlit skies and ocean breezes.