Monster Hunter Stories
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Strong
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"Monster Hunter Stories is an excellent adventure that channels the colourful world of Capcom's storied series into a joyous JRPG. It suffers from performance issues on non-New 3DS hardware, but it's still full of personality, beautifully presented and fun to play, with combat that's easy to grasp but engaging throughout. Longtime MonHun fans will appreciate Stories as a thoughtfully-made spin-off, but the gameplay template and tone are so different that you don't need to be familiar with — or even enjoy! — mainline Monster Hunter to have a great time here. Regardless of whether you've been hunting Hornetaurs since the beginning or couldn't tell a Felyne from a Fatalis, Stories is yet another charming 3DS RPG that's well worth your time."
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Monster Hunter Stories lets you catch ride and battle creatures called Monsties in a wide open world. You start by taming a wild animal-like partner then build a team through breeding training and combat. The story involves exploring diverse regions solving conflicts and competing in contests. Combat blends real-time movement with turn-based attacks letting you adapt strategies based on your Monsties' traits. Single-player mode dominates but local multiplayer lets up to four players join forces for battles and races. The game stands out for its deep creature customization and lighthearted tone compared to the darker Monster Hunter titles. Fans appreciate the ability to mix and match hundreds of Monsties creating unique lineages. With over 150 creatures to collect and a 30-hour main story it balances exploration with progression. Returning players note smoother mechanics and better visuals across PS4 PC and Switch. Community guides often highlight the breeding system as a key hook for repeat playthroughs.
Game Modes
Single player, Multiplayer
IGDB Rating
83.3
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