Monster Rancher 1 & 2 DX

 PC
User Score
8.8

Generally favorable reviews- based on 156 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 130 out of 156
  2. Mixed: 11 out of 156
  3. Negative: 15 out of 156

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  1. rosao
    Apr 26, 2022
    10
    Woah so much fun and addictive! I couldn't put down the game for months. We all need the revival of new Monster Rancher games in the future!
  2. giante
    May 10, 2022
    10
    Spent all the time raising the monsters your just so attached to them, and the moment they get stronger and win the fight - woahhhh. dat feeling of accomplishment - simply amazing
  3. greenwayfinder
    Jan 8, 2022
    0
    **** sucks like a giant dog turd **** sucks like a giant dog turd **** sucks like a giant dog turd **** sucks like a giant dog turd

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Metascore
61

Mixed or average reviews - based on 7 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2 out of 7
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 7
  3. Negative: 1 out of 7
  1. Hey Poor Player
    Dec 28, 2021
    60
    Nothing comes easy in Monster Rancher 1 & 2 DX. These are fairly poor ports of two pretty good games, with the best part of them stripped out. I still had fun revisiting these games after so many years, and players able to overlook the poor interface and lack of guidance can still definitely find a good time here, but you’ll need to work for it.
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  2. Checkpoint Gaming
    Dec 14, 2021
    60
    For fans of the series, or for players looking for a slightly more involved grind during their commute than the usual mobile fare, Monster Rancher 1 & 2 DX offer a heap of monster-rearing pleasure. However, this pair of titles is truly a product of its time: a lack of tutorials, janky graphics, and a set of opaque gameplay systems reliant on heavy grinding might prove too high a barrier for the average creature collector. Pick this up only if you’re prepared for a nostalgic romp through the highs and lows of late nineties game design.
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  3. The Mako Reactor
    Dec 13, 2021
    75
    Monster Rancher 1 & 2 DX on PC manages to bring two PlayStation classics to a modern system, but the release lacks the polish it needs in features to be an easy recommendation at the asking price. Once some of the PC-specific control issues are addressed, it will be worth checking out. If you're new to Monster Rancher, this is a nice way to get into the series assuming you're ok with some dated mechanics and visuals, but are willing to try something unique.
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