Monster Rancher 4

 PlayStation 2
  • Publisher: Tecmo
  • Release Date: Nov 13, 2003
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Generally favorable reviews- based on 27 Ratings

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  • Summary: Mocchi, Suezo and Golem are back in Monster Rancher 4. The latest entry in the Monster Rancher series is comprised of a mass of new features including a multi-breeding and training program, full customization of training facilities, and a brand new interactive action/adventure element,Mocchi, Suezo and Golem are back in Monster Rancher 4. The latest entry in the Monster Rancher series is comprised of a mass of new features including a multi-breeding and training program, full customization of training facilities, and a brand new interactive action/adventure element, creating a new game that goes years beyond its predecessors. Along with a host of new features Monster Rancher 4 will bring back some of its fan's favorite elements including everyone's favorite characters, Mocchi, Suezo, and Golem! Monster Rancher 4 includes a multi-breeding and training program where you can breed and train multiple monsters simultaneously. Fully customize your training facilities with a variety of training equipment to select from. The more efficiently you plan out your training facilities the better you will be able to train your new monsters. [Tecmo]… Expand
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Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 14 out of 21
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 21
  3. Negative: 1 out of 21
  1. Into Liquid Sky
    100
    You'll get out of it what you put in. You can get into the game fairly quickly, but the real rewards come from investing time in the exploration and monster-developing aspects of the game.
  2. Armchair Empire
    87
    RPG fan or not, Monster Rancher 4 gives everybody a little taste of something.
  3. Game Chronicles
    85
    The innovative monster-creating facet alone will surely entertain for hours and leave a lasting impression on any newcomers to the series.
  4. GameCritics
    80
    I hate Monster Rancher. No other series turns me into such a complete vegetable, helpless to do anything but sit in front of my PlayStation 2 devoting hours upon hours the way this one does.
  5. GamePro
    80
    While the story line is relayed in a disappointing series of 2D images and conversation captions (no animated cut-scenes or voice acting), and even the fights don't push the PS2 to its graphical limit, the interactive gameplay is entertaining enough to make up for it.
  6. GameSpot
    74
    The series is definitely starting to show its age, at this point, and only a fan could overlook some of the game's shortcomings. In the end, however, the formula still works.
  7. Edge Magazine
    40
    With no real sense of connection with your monsters, or of engagement with the clumsily delivered plot, there is little here to help the game overcome its tendency towards charmless, chore-based repetition. [Jan 2004, p.106]
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  1. Positive: 12 out of 12
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 12
  3. Negative: 0 out of 12
  1. STRIDERLGN
    Oct 29, 2003
    10
    My bro got a deck of normal cards with monster rancher 4 monsters on it i am glad to see the return of my BATTLEROCKS!!! the other monstersMy bro got a deck of normal cards with monster rancher 4 monsters on it i am glad to see the return of my BATTLEROCKS!!! the other monsters look cool to with the multi training feature making a moster maxed out just became easier.… Expand
  2. ErikL.
    Oct 28, 2003
    10
    A great installment to the MR series.
  4. shootingstars99
    Aug 29, 2019
    10
    This is the best monster collection series, bar none, and has been for years. It's way better than Digimon, Pokemon, Neopets or the demonThis is the best monster collection series, bar none, and has been for years. It's way better than Digimon, Pokemon, Neopets or the demon collecting in the Shin Megami Tensei series of games. This game is an absolute blast! Being able to raise multiple monsters can be somewhat of a challenge at first, but the game is all about finding the balance between raising a strong monster, and raising the strength of your bond with said monsters.

    The battle system is creative, and learning which attack range is your monster's strong suit and maintaining distance and staying out of your opponent's optimal range is something akin to a fighting game. The tournament aspect of the game is really fun, and keeps the game from being just a pet raising simulator. The adventure mode is also a blast, it nets you new skills and traits, and also feels like a cool RPG dungeon crawler.

    Also, the disk reading system for creating new monsters to this day still blows my mind. Going through your CD and game catalog to see what monsters you end up with is super fun and a welcomed system to the game (If you own any other Tecmo games, you will probably find some sweet easter eggs if you pop them in)!

    This game does a bunch of different styles, and does them all just right, this a game you can come back to for years upon years and it still feels fresh.    … Expand
  5. Peter
    Nov 2, 2003
    10
    Hey all. I got to play a demo of this game and all i have to say is wow.The graphics are way better and the options you have (though limited Hey all. I got to play a demo of this game and all i have to say is wow.The graphics are way better and the options you have (though limited in the demo) for getting monsters in and combining them are much more open.I think this game is an excellent sequel.… Expand
  6. RayS.
    Mar 26, 2005
    10
    I like it very much..hope it will came out here in europe!!!
  7. JoeK.
    Apr 25, 2007
    10
    Great Game! I love how in boss battles there are team moves and i love riding the monsters I also really like how the the combinations Great Game! I love how in boss battles there are team moves and i love riding the monsters I also really like how the the combinations (Naga/Plant) have more varying features I suggest buying this game.… Expand
  8. iKen
    Apr 14, 2020
    8
    Played on PlayStation 2.
    Gameplay: GREAT.
    Story: GOOD.
    Graphic: GOOD.
    Music/Sound: GREAT.
    Dialogue: GOOD.

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#76 Best PS2 Game of 2003
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#83 Most Shared PS2 Game of 2003