- Publisher: Capcom
- Release Date: Mar 13, 2026
- Also On: PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X
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Summary:
Twin Rathalos born in a twist of fate. Their appearance sets the stage for a new tale of Riders and Rathalos to unfold.
Become a Rider, bond with monsters, and explore the vibrant world of Monster Hunter in this next evolution of the Monster Hunter Stories series.
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- Developer: Capcom
- Genre(s): Role-Playing, Action RPG
- # of players: No Online Multiplayer
- Cheats: On GameFAQs
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Score distribution:
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Positive: 28 out of 31
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Mixed: 3 out of 31
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Negative: 0 out of 31
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Mar 31, 2026Absolutely stunning visually, packed with cool ways to upgrade your monster game, and stands again as a more friendly inroad to the overall franchise.
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Mar 11, 2026It is hard to shake the feeling that Monster Hunter Stories 3 is going to slip under the radar, and that would be a real shame. This is not merely a charming sidestep for Monster Hunter fans. It is a confident, ambitious JRPG in its own right, with strong storytelling, smart systems, and a clear identity. For the first time, the spinoff feels every bit as essential as the main series.
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Jun 15, 2026Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection is the entry that finally won me over, hooking me early with an engaging family drama and the series' smartest idea, an ecosystem-restoration loop that has you nursing regions back to health so you can turn around and hunt those same monsters for parts. New stamina management and a bump in combat difficulty give the still-simplistic rock-paper-scissors combat a bit more punch, and the cell-shaded animation is frequently stunning on Switch 2 in both handheld and docked mode, which helps carry you through when battles become tedious. MHS3 is a marked improvement in almost every way.
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Mar 9, 2026Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection feels like it prioritizes story, characters, and combat in a way that makes the game feel even more like a JRPG. It’s another strong entry in a series of great Monster Hunter spin-offs for certain. I do wish there was a bit more diversity when it came to den design. And while combat is fun, it can drag on a bit. Still, it’s quite enjoyable and well worth your time.
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Mar 22, 2026Capcom has achieved a strong evolution over its predecessors, which are light years ahead of what is done here. The combat is fun, the story and visuals win you over, while the design works very well to keep you focused on the adventure.
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Mar 11, 2026Aside from the minor technical issues, I don’t have many complaints with Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection. It’s a big improvement over the already-enjoyable previous games, and while I can still see some room to grow, I think it’s worth appreciating the quality on display here. Capcom, as it turns out, hasn’t lost its knack for making great RPGs featuring dragons and/or dragon-like creatures. If you liked the previous games in the series, this is an easy recommendation. Those new to the franchise just looking for their next RPG fix might as well jump in here, as you don’t really need any prior experience to have a good time with this.
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Mar 9, 2026Monster Hunter Stories 3 tries to be an epic RPG, but it’s bogged down by so many systems and ideas that it starts to take on water as you progress deeper into it. The story wound up being a highlight, but even the streamlining of monster dens couldn’t solve the heavy-handedness of monster collection and enhancement. If you want to painstakingly tweak the dials on habitats and splice monster genes while dealing with an acquired taste of a combat system, you’ll find a better time than I did in this game. Maybe at the end of the day, the twisted reflection was a metaphor for the entire game.