Monster Hunter Stories

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  • Publisher: Capcom
  • Release Date: Sep 25, 2018
  • Also On: 3DS
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  • Summary: The World of Monster Hunter Stories
    In a world where large monsters roam, and people everywhere make a living hunting, there's a remote village of people who follow a different set of customs. They are the Monster Riders, a people who don't hunt but instead form bonds with monsters.
    Unlike    The World of Monster Hunter Stories
    In a world where large monsters roam, and people everywhere make a living hunting, there's a remote village of people who follow a different set of customs. They are the Monster Riders, a people who don't hunt but instead form bonds with monsters.

    Unlike hunters, they raise and live in harmony with monsters, forming inseparable bonds with them using mysterious artifacts known as Kinship Stones.

    The monsters that form kinships with Riders, known as "Monsties," possess incredible powers. By becoming a Rider, you too can befriend countless Monsties, riding them as you explore a vast, exciting world. Join the adventure and "Ride On!"

    Game Features
    - Recruit countless Monsties!
    Monsties, and the bonds you form with them, are the backbone of your adventure. Explore vast environments and dungeons to find monster dens, and bring back the eggs you find to hatch new Monsties!

    - Fight with your Monsties in Network Battles!
    Take your hero and the Monsties you've raised into battles with other Riders! Build a team of your favorites to challenge other players.

    - New features for the smartphone version!
    New improvements include beautiful high-resolution graphics, improved user interface, and a new auto-save feature!

    Story
    The story begins in a forest near the village of Riders. Three young friendsthe hero, Lilia, and Chevalstumble upon a shining egg.

    The trio perform a playful imitation of the Rite of Kinship, only to be shocked when it actually succeeds!

    The egg hatches, revealing a baby Rathalos, a flying wyvern also known as "the King of the Skies." The trio affectionately name him "Ratha," and take him back to the village.

    Days later, without warning, the village is beset upon by a monster infected by "the Black Blight." They manage to drive it away, but not before it devastates the townand leaves indelible scars in the hearts of Cheval and Lilia.

    A year passes...

    The hero receives a Kinship Stone from the Village Chief and officially becomes a Rider. Cheval and Lilia both leave the village, each on their own path. The hero, though separated now from childhood friends, partners up with the cheerful Navirou, and embarks upon a new adventure into the world of hunters.

    A story of friendship and triumph await youride on into the world of Monster Hunter Stories!    … Expand
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  1. TouchArcade
    Oct 3, 2018
    90
    I may have my nits to pick with Monster Hunter Stories, but the game is certainly quite a good JRPG all-around. It ranks fairly high even among the impressive JRPG library of the Nintendo 3DS, so in the increasingly dry traditional JRPG landscape that is today’s mobile gaming market, it’s a real blessing. It’s not as good as a mainline Pokemon release, nor will it keep you playing as long as a mainline Monster Hunter game, but I suspect fans of either looking for something to play on their phones or tablets won’t be unhappy with Monster Hunter Stories.
  2. KickMyGeek
    Oct 11, 2018
    85
    With a simplified aspect compared to all the titles of the Monster Hunter franchise, without denaturing the meaning, but by bringing a more cartoon style, more friendly to neophytes and a very typical Pokémon's philosophy, this touch port of Monster Hunter Stories is of a very high quality. The only regret: that the strategic side does not take precedence over chance in the fights that eventually become frustrating at times.
  3. 148Apps
    Oct 10, 2018
    80
    It may be a bit of a steep price point, but Monster Hunter Stories absolutely oozes quality and has plenty to keep you busy with.

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