Monster Hunter Rise

Monster Hunter Rise

March 26, 2021

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RISE TO THE CHALLENGE AND JOIN THE HUNT! MONSTER HUNTER RISE, the newest entry in the critically acclaimed action-RPG series, is coming to Nintendo Switch! Battle fearsome monsters and use your rewards to craft a huge variety of epic weapons and armour. Set in the ninja-inspired land of Kamura Village, …

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Álex Pareja IGN Spain Mar 2021
85.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

95.0

Story

30.0

"One of the best games of Nintendo Switch. Very agile with a new vision of classic hunts."

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Andrea Gonzalez Destructoid Mar 2021
90.0 /100

Graphics

95.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

70.0

"Monster Hunter Rise on PlayStation 5 is a fantastic port that is worth the wait for eager fans who could not experience it before."

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Ben Moore Easy Allies Mar 2021
90.0 /100

"The thrill of the hunt radiates strongly in Monster Hunter Rise, which does so much to honor the series&s; respected legacy."

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Chris Carter Destructoid Mar 2021
90.0 /100

"Like a lot of Monster Hunter games, I slowly started to get more and more acclimated to Rise until I hit a positive tipping point. Once it clicked, it was hard to go back to the old ways, before the …"

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Cristian M. Villa Areajugones Mar 2021
90.0 /100

Graphics

40.0

Gameplay

45.0

Story

35.0

"Monster Hunter Rise is the return of the Capcom franchise to the Nintendo ecosystem, and it does so by offering a great experience for the player. Whether you&s;re both a veteran and a novice, Monster Hunter Rise drinks and feeds …"

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Diego Cinelli IGN Italy Mar 2021
80.0 /100

Graphics

75.0

Gameplay

90.0

Story

65.0

"Monster Hunter Rise adds interesting elements to the basic formula of the series, also managing to present its contents to new players in a gradual manner. Yet it can&s;t help but seem, in a sense, an unfinished game."

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Diego Perez Attack of the Fanboy Mar 2021
80.0 /100

"It&s;s sad that the Sunbreak expansion is being held back for a later release, but Monster Hunter Rise is still absolutely worth your time in its base form."

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Dominic Leighton TheSixthAxis Mar 2021
90.0 /100

Graphics

92.0

Gameplay

88.0

Story

70.0

"Monster Hunter Rise remains one of the best action-RPGs of recent years, and the PS5 release is a perfect example of what should be going into this kind of port."

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Greysun Morales Game Rant Mar 2021
90.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

92.0

Story

86.0

"Even though the difficulty isn&s;t what die-hard fans might be looking for, there&s;s no denying that Monster Hunter Rise is the most accessible title in the series to date. Its systems and mechanics will be confusing for brand-new players at …"

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Hirun Cryer GamesRadar+ Mar 2021
80.0 /100

Graphics

65.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

45.0

"Monster Hunter Rise is a great adventure, providing fascinating new tools like the Wirebug and walking a fine line between arcade and fast-paced HD gameplay. The Rampages are a neat new addition when used sparingly, but a reliance on online …"

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James Billcliffe VG247 Mar 2021
80.0 /100

Graphics

65.0

Gameplay

70.0

Story

30.0

"While it does feel like a smaller package in terms of grand story presentation, the new additions and quality-of-life fixes make it less grindy to play, with greater flexibility in exploration, navigation, and resource collection adding to the portable possibilities."

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Jason Faulkner PlayStation LifeStyle Mar 2021
85.0 /100

Graphics

80.0

Gameplay

90.0

Story

70.0

"Fans who love Monster Hunter exclusively for the hunts will likely welcome the raised emphasis on taking on major monsters as quickly as possible. However, Rise is missing some of the worldbuilding of Monster Hunter: World, which will make it …"

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Jason Guisao Game Informer Mar 2021
78.0 /100

Graphics

72.0

Gameplay

84.0

Story

66.0

"Fighting different beasts is always a blast. However, the time you spend outside of combat pales in comparison to your epic encounters"

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Josh Brown VGC Mar 2021
90.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

80.0

Story

75.0

"Post-game updates will ultimately decide whether this is a sure-fire classic or simply a solid stepping stone to something greater, but even at launch, Monster Hunter has never felt better."

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Josh Wise VideoGamer Mar 2021
80.0 /100

Graphics

90.0

Gameplay

75.0

Story

65.0

"It&s;s difficult not to be bowled over as you watch a feline chef and his staff caper through a culinary ritual of song."

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Kirstin Swalley Hardcore Gamer Mar 2021
90.0 /100

Graphics

20.0

Gameplay

20.0

Story

20.0

"There&s;s no series quite like Monster Hunter, and Rise further sets itself apart as a shining beacon of how to make some of the best action combat available."

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Martin Robinson Eurogamer Mar 2021
100.0 /100

Graphics

95.0

Gameplay

92.0

Story

88.0

"With smart additions that move the series forward, this is the most accessible, deepest and simply very best Monster Hunter to date."

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Mick Fraser God is a Geek Mar 2021
95.0 /100

"Monster Hunter Rise on PS5 is a fantastic experience - especially for newcomers or fans who have been unable to get stuck in until now."

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Mike Minotti GamesBeat Mar 2021
80.0 /100

"Instead, Rise is all about hunting monsters. Which, you know, seems appropriate for a franchise named Monster Hunter. Capcom has done a great job bringing this series to Switch, and new features like the Palamute and wirebug make this a …"

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Paulmichael Contreras PlayStation LifeStyle Mar 2021
80.0 /100

Graphics

35.0

Gameplay

68.0

Story

55.0

"Monster Hunter Rise is a solid RPG that will require dedication to conquer. Once you figure out your play style and get comfortable with the game’s many systems, it’s fun to gear up, grab some food, and proceed to take …"

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Richard Wakeling GameSpot Mar 2021
90.0 /100

"Monster Hunter Rise&s;s renewed focus on fully-fledged action represents the series at the peak of its powers."

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Rich Stanton Eurogamer Mar 2021
90.0 /100

Graphics

20.0

Gameplay

20.0

Story

20.0

"Monster Hunter: Rise is arguably the greatest entry in Capcom&s;s flagship series, and a game that simply never stops giving."

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Sayem Ahmed Telegraph Mar 2021
90.0 /100

Graphics

80.0

Gameplay

92.0

Story

55.0

"New mechanics, monsters and a gorgeous setting make Monster Hunter Rise a new high-water mark for the franchise. The Wirebug, Switch Skills, Palamute and carefully thought-out monsters shake things up enough to make the game feel fresh for hunters who …"

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Sergio Solórzano SVG Mar 2021
90.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

60.0

"You might actually like Rise better than World, as it brings back some of the strategic variety while building on more recent quality-of-life updates. It&s;s a shame that the Switch holds the game back in small ways, but this is …"

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TJ Denzer Shacknews Mar 2021
90.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

90.0

Story

78.0

"Monster Hunter Rise was beyond anything I expected. The tried and true grind of Monster Hunter&s;s giant beast battles is alive and performing exceedingly well for the Switch’s hardware. Its formula is also thoughtfully augmented with Palamutes, Wirebugs, and Wyvern …"

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Tom Marks IGN Mar 2021
80.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

90.0

Story

40.0

"Monster Hunter Rise mixes classic Monster Hunter ideas with some of World&s;s best improvements and a whole bunch of clever new mechanics of its own."

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Tony Polanco Tom&s;s Guide Mar 2021
90.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

90.0

Story

65.0

"Monster Hunter Rise shines on PC, thanks to updated graphics and higher frame rates. It is the definitive edition of an already-fantastic title."

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