Monster Hunter Stories 2: Wings of Ruin

"This sequel is very similar to the first chapter in terms of feel and structure, but that does not mean that it is not a valid and better game: those who have enjoyed the first will surely love Monster Hunter …"

"Monster Hunter Stories 2 is a fun, anime-inspired ride that gets better the further you delve in. It has a huge roster of Monsties to tame, a simple to learn but difficult to master combat system, and an insanely addictive …"

"Expand and improve what was seen in the first installment, with greater visual maturity and small modifications in battles. Extremely deep, its superb turn-based combat and depth will hook you if you are able to get into its replay and …"

"Monster Hunter Stories 2: Wings of Ruin is a beautifully presented JRPG with a plethora of fun things to do and deep systems I happily got lost in – but a few issues leave it short of being flawless."

"What Monster Hunter Stories as a whole truly offers is an expansive look into the Monster Hunter universe through a more welcoming lens. It’s not as deep (in ways that both hurt and help its case), but that’s by design. …"

"Monster Hunter Stories 2 is a solid and thoroughly entertaining turn-based RPG. As long as you can put up with some bad jokes and relatively low difficulty, there&s;s a lot of fun to be had here."

"‎Monster Hunter Stories 2: Wings of Ruin is, in short, an interesting proposition for both Monster Hunter and Pokémon players. Capcom seamlessly fuses both concepts into a product with a greater emphasis on the story not so prominent in both …"

"Cute and approachable, but with enough bite to satisfy."

"Monster Hunter Stories 2 turns out to be a good JRPG that will delight fans of the saga, especially those willing to turn a blind eye to its undeniable ease and a narrative held back by avalanches of fetch quests …"

"Monster Hunter Stories and Stories 2 are coming to new platforms to offer two great classic RPG adventures. The first game improves on a technical level, although it feels aged next to its sequel. There&s;s not too much new content, …"

"Overall, Monster Hunter Stories 2 is a fine game. It does nothing offensive while still having some great mechanics thrown in. The story is decent, the combat is fun, but can get a little long in the tooth and the …"

"While the overall structure of the game hasn&s;t changed, the formula worked and didn&s;t need any major shifts. But when compared to the first Stories — which already holds up really well — the small and large enhancements to every …"

"Monster Hunter Stories 2: Wings of Ruin is a mixed bag. Hatching and maxing out your Monsties is a lot of fun, but the battle system in which you spend most of your time eventually wears out its welcome. While …"

"Monster Hunter Stories 2: Wings of Ruin is a much-improved sequel. For the most part, it&s;s everything you enjoyed in the first game, but with a plethora of updates, including improvements to combat and exploration. There is just something about …"

"The PS4/PS5 port of Monster Hunter Stories 2: Wings of Ruin looks a bit lackluster on both graphical and technical standpoints compared to what was done to the remaster of the first episode. The sequel taking inspiration from Pok&a;#xE9;mon to …"

"Monster Hunter Stories 2 is a much friendlier introduction to the complex franchise, anchored by excellent turn-based RPG combat,"

"Monster Hunter Stories 2: Wings of Ruin doesn&s;t shake the genre up or do anything incredibly unique, but it&s;s a massive JRPG with lots to do. It&s;s a solid entry for the sub-series and is recommended for those looking for …"

"Those looking for an easygoing yet surprisingly deep JRPG will be taken with Monster Hunter Stories 2, even if some of its more notable flaws are harder to forgive. But once you look past those, you’re left with a wondrous …"

"Hatching Monsties and battling alongside them against bigger monsters is very fun and pulls its weight more than the lackluster story"

"Wings of Ruin may not make a hardened hunter of you, but nor does it want to. It would rather bring you along for its own wondrous ride."

"Capcom&s;s new Monster Hunter spin-off is a solid JRPG for those who enjoy collecting and raising monsters."

"Monster Hunter Stories was one of the most brilliant spin-off decisions in the series and this sequel does its best to improve upon what the original started and does it well."

"A beautifully realised old school JRPG whose only downfall is its story of all things."

"Fans of the greater franchise will absolutely get a kick out of this, and it&s;s a great time to dive into something like Monster Hunter Stories 2: Wings of Ruin."

"Monster Hunter Stories 2: Wings of Ruin is the perfect example of a game I didn’t know I needed."

"Monster Hunter Stories 2: Wings of Ruin deserves to find a sizable audience. It&s;s full of charm and boasts depth that can immerse the committed or be dabbled with by those eager to simply experience the story. As a blend …"

"A combination that longtime Monster Hunter fans and turn-based RPG fans ought to see for themselves, though the grind might leave some more action-craving adventurers wanting."

"While the Nintendo Switch version holds the game back compared to the PC one, the game itself remains a blast from beginning to end, offerings tons of content and a unique take on the Monster Hunter formula."