Monster Hunter Stories (2024)

"An already amazing game gets a few upgrades, but most of all, it&s;s a deserving second chance at life for a title that may have been overlooked previously."

"Also considering the very low price to which this is proposed, the re-release of Monster Hunter Stories is certainly an unmissable opportunity to recover the first episode of the spin-off series and finally step into the shoes of Hakum&s;s Rider."

"If it weren’t for the prevalence of strange control issues, Monster Hunter Stories on PC would be an easy recommendation for fans of Pokémon or other creature-based RPGs. Without those issues, it is a charming and smart RPG with some …"

"For something a little more lighthearted than what you&s;d get from the mainline series, Monster Hunter Stories is quite good. The change to a more Pokémon-style RPG system works, and the improvements over Nintendo&s;s series makes it stand out in …"

"Outside of egg farming being annoying, I’d say nothing about Monster Hunter Stories is inherently “offensive” but rarely is it truly amazing. The simplicity gets in the way of that, but I’d still argue that isn’t an issue. If you …"

"Monster Hunter Stories may be the lesser game compared to its sequel, but that doesn&s;t mean it&s;s not worth playing. It&s;s a fun, lighthearted take on the monster collecting genre with a deep battle system and tons of Monsties to …"

"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, …"

"Capping all of that off are some lovely visuals. While still feeling limited by the game&s;s 3DS origins, Capcom has done a fantastic job of updating textures, and boosting the overall quality of environments for this re-release. When looking back …"

""Monster Hunter Stories is an acceptable videogame. It is fun and has all the main saga fundamental characteristics, adapted to a tactical RPG. However, in general terms it is the same game with new textures and a higher resolution than …"

"Monster Hunter Stories pays homage to the best in the franchise and keeps its spirit in its various mechanics. Because it&s;s a turn-based RPG, it features a grand story and strategic combat. With plenty of monsters to collect and raise …"

"Fans of Pokémon-style RPGs will find many hours of fun taking care of their Monsties and building a dream team, a kind of fantasy fulfillment for fans of Capcom&s;s original franchise. Unfortunately, the direction of this spin-off was quite off-putting …"

"The Monster Hunter Stories HD package will be received very differently depending on which platform you play on: on Sony consoles and PC, these Monster Hunter twist to the Pokémon formula has its right to be, and will mostly appeal …"

"Monster Hunter Stories is a solid RPG made better by a top-class remastering effort. The work in bringing the game over to new hardware shows how much the original 3DS release punched above its own weight. Some of the game’s …"

"Monster Hunter Stories is a great monster-catching RPG and a high-quality addition to PC, PS4, and Switch. The experience is still captivating and worth checking out for any player interested in the genre."

"While this remaster could have rebuilt some environments to feel less dated, there is still a charming approach to preserving the 3DS visuals, even if it usually conflicts with what I prefer for a remaster of an older game. Still, …"

"An already amazing game gets a few upgrades, but most of all, it&s;s a deserving second chance at life for a title that may have been overlooked previously."

"Absolutely delivers its own distinctive take on the popular series, though lacking some excitement"

"With the original Monster Hunter Stories title, Capcom created an entirely new style of gameplay in a familiar world that fans could come to grow and love. It was an attempt at something they weren&s;t sure would take off, but …"

"Monster Hunter Stories is the entry point to a new way of playing a long-running and well-known franchise. It&s;s a charismatic turn-based RPG that doesn&s;t shy away from the roots that made Monster Hunter famous. It&s;s a must for anyone …"

"The game as a whole is enchanting, but some mechanics could have been polished to make it even better."

"Monster Hunter Stories is a charming and adorable monster-catching experience. Become engrossed with its characters, hatch some Monsties and have a blast in the humorous world and its weirdly addictive gameplay. Definite recommend!"

"This iteration of Monster Hunter Stories received a lovely visual upgrade and it delivers a fun-filled and emotional story with supremely rewarding monster hunting at the forefront. I&s;m very happy that we can now play it on modern consoles. 🐱"

"If you&s;re a fan of the franchise and enjoyed Wings of Ruin but never got to play this one, then Monster Hunter Stories Remastered is absolutely worth your time."

"Monster Hunter Stories&s; Switch port brings quality of life changes, improved graphics, and improvements to one of the 3DS&s;s late life gems."

"As someone who enjoyed Monster Hunter Stories when it came out on 3DS seven years ago, I&s;m happy it has a new home on Switch, even if it&s;s not a full remake. It&s;s well worth diving into if you missed …"

"Monster Hunter Stories 1+2 is a very welcome package for lovers of the franchise dedicated to Monster Hunter. Now more polished, adjusted and graphically cleaned, it makes its dirty impression especially on PC, where the sixty frames per second fill …"

"With the Monster Hunter Stories Collection, we get a lovingly designed turn-based RPG that impresses with two polished games. With a playing time of just under 35 hours per game, we are also offered an exciting story that provides an …"

"Monster Hunter Stories is a fun spinoff that holds its roots close ot its heart. Dozens of new ideas were thrown in together to create a fun new take on the Monster Hunter series. With new content, voice acting, and …"

"With the exclusivity now over, everyone can enjoy the game. It&s;s a great entry point for those unfamiliar with the series and who prefer a more paced, turn-based game. I hope that this way Monster Hunter will gain even more …"

"Capcom has revitalized the original Monster Hunter Stories by releasing it on PC and making it compatible with the Steam Deck. While it may appear lower-budget compared to its successor, its excellent combat system and engaging RPG elements make it …"

"Monster Hunter Stories can show its age in how simplistic it often feels, but it&s;s still an enjoyable and charming JRPG that genre fans will enjoy."

"Monster Hunter Stories may be aimed at a younger audience than Capcom&s;s standard Monster Hunter games, but it still requires plenty of strategy when it comes to the turn-based fighting and reaching further in the game. If you&s;d rather collect …"

"As a collection, both Monster Hunter Stories games have received an excellent glow-up. The visuals both look great with enhanced graphics, and I loved the newly recorded voice lines for the characters. Hardcore series fans may be put off by …"

"Monster Hunter Stories is a fun and lighthearted RPG that explores a new side of the series, with engaging gameplay and an enjoyable story that makes it a must-try for fans of the series."

"Monster Hunter Stories, like its sequel on Switch, has some issues on the hardware; in this case the problems are more related to 3DS-era design hangovers and simplistic porting. Yet when you put these issues to the side, we still …"

"There are a couple of remasters almost every year these days. At the pace they’re going, it’s a win for everyone involved. In this new revamped release, monsties, adventure and the power of friendship are the names of the game. …"

"To experience Monster Hunter Stories again after years made me realize that time was generous and preserved the experience very well. Despite being unable to cover up the frustrations of a problematic, sometimes monotonous, pace, the remaster justifies its existence …"