Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak

Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak

June 29, 2022

AdventureRPG Nintendo SwitchPC

The world of Monster Hunter Rise gets bigger and deeper with this massive expansion featuring new monsters, new locales and more! A new adventure in a distant land Renowned as the "Fierce Flame of Kamura” since the events of Monster Hunter Rise, you must set sail to uncover the cause …

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Alexander Cope Windows Central Jun 2022
90.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

85.0

"Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak is a fantastic expansion that doubles down on what made the original game great with new techniques to master and new monsters to hunt. A must-have for Monster Hunter fans and action game enthusiasts in general."

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Antonello Bello Everyeye.it Jun 2022
88.0 /100

"As anticipated in the introduction, Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak is an excellent DLC, an ambitious expansion that enriches the basic experience."

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Ben Moore Easy Allies Jun 2022
90.0 /100

"Sunbreak is an absolutely huge expansion that makes Monster Hunter Rise even more impressive than it already is."

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Dave LeClair Tom&s;s Guide Jun 2022
90.0 /100

"Sunbreak is a thrilling Monster Hunter Rise expansion that builds upon the excellent base game by adding new creatures and fun-filled offensive and defensive options."

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David Morgan Prima Games Jun 2022
80.0 /100

"Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak is a great companion to even out the base game&s;s experience. It never reaches the mountain highs of Iceborne, but jumping in for just a few hunts or basking in the grind has never been smoother."

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David Rodriguez Hobby Consolas Jun 2022
86.0 /100

"Monster Hunter Rise Sunbreak elevates the possibilities of the base game with an expansion full of content and improvements that further sharpen the refreshing gameplay we already knew. Although there could be more new monsters, this expansion is a must-buy …"

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Diego Cinelli IGN Italy Jun 2022
85.0 /100

"From Yokai to creatures of the darkest Western legends: Sunbreak expands the world of Rise consistently - and not just through monsters. The techniques available to players multiply, in one of the most layered hunting experiences ever."

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Dominic Leighton TheSixthAxis Jun 2022
90.0 /100

Graphics

80.0

Gameplay

95.0

Story

70.0

"Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak is a nigh on perfect expansion, bringing meaningful gameplay change, charming new cast members, and most importantly, more monsters to hunt. It is, for those in the know, absolutely unmissable."

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Dom Peppiatt VG247 Jun 2022
100.0 /100

Graphics

96.0

Gameplay

99.0

Story

88.0

"If you grit your teeth and pay out for the DLC, you won’t be disappointed: Sunbreak is an essential expansion for any Monster Hunter fan, and – paired with Rise – may well be the best entry point for anyone …"

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Eric Hauter Gaming Nexus Jun 2022
95.0 /100

Graphics

88.0

Gameplay

78.0

Story

75.0

"Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak adds more of everything that fans want – more quests, more environments, more endgame content – all couched in the same great gameplay that made Rise one of last year&s;s best titles. Enter aware of the …"

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Eugene Sowah Daily Mirror Jun 2022
80.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

90.0

Story

70.0

"Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak does a great job of building upon some of Rise’s gaming mechanics. Some may find it a shame or even weird that the heavily advertised Rampage didn’t receive any updates, however, Sunbreak is huge and feels …"

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Francesco De Meo Wccftech Jun 2022
90.0 /100

Graphics

90.0

Gameplay

93.0

Story

88.0

"With its huge number of new and returning monsters, new gameplay mechanics, and great refinements to the formula, Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak is the massive expansion that the latest entry in the series deserved to get. While the jump from …"

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Frank Montes Generación Xbox Jun 2022
90.0 /100

Graphics

90.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

70.0

"Capcom has given in the right place, to squeeze each of the qualities of Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak and has carefully polished the necessary aspects so that you feel that this adventure, despite knowing what it is, offers us the …"

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Greysun Morales Game Rant Jun 2022
70.0 /100

Graphics

50.0

Gameplay

50.0

Story

50.0

"Monster Hunter Rise&s;s Sunbreak expansion is jam-packed with content, but does it live up to Iceborne?"

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Jae Lee ZTGD Jun 2022
90.0 /100

Graphics

75.0

Gameplay

80.0

Story

60.0

"Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak offers new content that is not only impressive in scale but also in its quality. While there are some notable elements like difficulty in searching for multiplayer games and afflicted variations being a bit over tuned …"

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Jason Faulkner PlayStation LifeStyle Jun 2022
85.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

90.0

Story

75.0

"However, don’t expect anything revolutionary. Sunbreak builds on a firm foundation and caters to those who conquered the base game. However, I see those who played tens of hours of Monster Hunter Rise feeling a bit weary when they boot …"

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Jason McMaster GamesBeat Jun 2022
90.0 /100

"After spending over 60 hours with the new expansion, I can say that it’s one of my favorite game expansions in recent history. If you are a fan of Monster Hunter Rise, then you should consider playing the new content. …"

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John Carson IGN Jun 2022
78.0 /100

Graphics

78.0

Gameplay

72.0

Story

76.0

"I’ve had a great time with Sunbreak overall. The lack of new monsters plagues the early hours, but there’s plenty to love if you keep at it. The added flexibility of the Switch Skill Swap system is a freeing and …"

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Jordan Middler VGC Jun 2022
80.0 /100

Graphics

75.0

Gameplay

78.0

Story

82.0

"Monster Hunter Rise Sunbreak is an excellent expansion that will please those Hunters desperate for something new."

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Kirstin Swalley Hardcore Gamer Jun 2022
90.0 /100

Graphics

60.0

Gameplay

70.0

Story

50.0

"With the inclusion of Sunbreak, Monster Hunter Rise is finally a complete package and it does not disappoint."

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Liam Richardson Rock, Paper, Shotgun Jun 2022
80.0 /100

Graphics

60.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

30.0

"A generous expansion that ramps up the difficulty for hunters looking for a challenge."

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Lloyd Coombes Daily Star Jun 2022
95.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

90.0

Story

70.0

"Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak is a triumph. Combined with the base game, it offers an ideal onboarding for newcomers and plenty of challenge for series veterans. It’s tougher than a Barroth, but offers the most rewarding action-RPG experience of 2022 …"

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Marc Magrini Attack of the Fanboy Jun 2022
80.0 /100

"Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak is a fantastic expansion to the original Monster Hunter Rise. It lacks some of the robustness of previous franchise expansions on launch, and there can be some frustrating moments found within. However, this is more than …"

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Mark Steighner Hardcore Gamer Jun 2022
82.0 /100

Graphics

75.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

70.0

"Although I personally love Monster Hunter World just a little bit more, Rise is a thrilling and engrossing game. Sunbreak does what it needs to do. It adds some awesome new monsters, sweetens gameplay, and folds in a new way …"

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Mick Fraser God is a Geek Jun 2022
100.0 /100

"Whether you&s;re hunting solo or with friends, Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak is an absolute joy to blast through."

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P-A Knutsson M3 Jun 2022
80.0 /100

Graphics

90.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

70.0

"Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak is a well-stocked expansion that builds on the base game. It&s;s new difficult monsters, a new city, and some new game mechanics. While it&s;s not a game-changing addition, the expansion is a must-have for fans – …"

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Richard Wakeling GameSpot Jun 2022
80.0 /100

"Sunbreak lacks fresh ideas and withholds its new monsters for far too long, but small changes improve upon Rise&s;s spectacular monster hunting."

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Rich Stanton Eurogamer Jun 2022
89.0 /100

Graphics

50.0

Gameplay

50.0

Story

50.0

"Monster Hunter Rise Sunbreak is more of the same for Rise fans, which is great, but the lack of truly &s;new&s; stuff is disappointing."

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Ryan Gilliam Polygon Jun 2022
80.0 /100

Graphics

78.0

Gameplay

68.0

Story

74.0

"With so many good brawls in Sunbreak, it’s frustrating that it falls victim to one of the biggest villains in AAA video games: bloat. I’d much rather see Sunbreak offer a shorter campaign with more of a focus on new …"

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Santiago Leguiza TheGamer Jun 2022
90.0 /100

Graphics

84.0

Gameplay

93.0

Story

91.0

"As you try to discover the true artifice of this situation, solving the mystery looming over Elgado is just part of what Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak entails for your adventure. Whether a newcomer or a veteran, you’ll find the classic …"

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Scott Baird DualShockers Jun 2022
70.0 /100

Graphics

60.0

Gameplay

60.0

Story

60.0

"Sunbreak is the ideal title for people who thought Monster Hunter Rise was too forgiving and that it gave the player too many options for evading the monsters. The Master Rank quests can be extremely punishing, but Sunbreak is intended …"

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Sebastian Hawden PlayStation Universe Jun 2022
90.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

90.0

Story

45.0

"If you don&s;t like Monster Hunter this expansion will not change your mind. However, if you do then this expansion is a must-buy. New Monsters and maps are a given but the updates to the switch skills, the follower system …"

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Steven T. Wright Inverse Jun 2022
80.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

90.0

Story

40.0

"Sunbreak is exactly what it needs to be: modern and fluid enough to attract new players, and tough enough to keep veterans coming back. Stick with it, and you&s;ll be rewarded for your effort. If you&s;re seeking a quick, low-stakes …"

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Terrence Johnson ZTGD Jun 2022
85.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

60.0

Story

50.0

"The new monsters were the highlight of my experience in Sunbreak, the new crab monsters were by far my favorite. Due to them scuttling about it made their movements unpredictable and made for a much more dynamic and thrilling fight …"

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Thomas Whitehead Nintendo Life Jun 2022
90.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

92.0

Story

45.0

"Sunbreak is a success in multiple ways, with enough that&s;s new or different to make it a must-have expansion for Monster Hunter Rise fans. New mechanics and content are enjoyable, the challenge is turned up, and it&s;s still an audiovisual …"

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Tom Marks IGN Jun 2022
70.0 /100

Graphics

60.0

Gameplay

55.0

Story

45.0

"Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak is an enjoyable expansion full of cool new monsters but not many new ideas."

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