Monster Hunter Rise

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  1. kiwijinxter
    Mar 27, 2021
    10
    I have played every iteration of the Monster Hunter series since MH3 Ultimate on the Nintendo DS then 3DS (though I've not played MH World). MH Rise maintains the fun of monster hunting (it's most fun when hunting with other players) but adds two key things:

    1. Quality of life improvements e.g. it's quicker to collect materials along the way (it used to be painfully slow), the Palamute    I have played every iteration of the Monster Hunter series since MH3 Ultimate on the Nintendo DS then 3DS (though I've not played MH World). MH Rise maintains the fun of monster hunting (it's most fun when hunting with other players) but adds two key things:

    1. Quality of life improvements e.g. it's quicker to collect materials along the way (it used to be painfully slow), the Palamute speeds up travel, hold A to carve a fallen monster multiple times, etc.

    2. Fun new mechanics such as the wirebug which turns you into a bit of a mini Tarzan, and of course, the monster or wyvern riding capability, letting you control some monsters

    If you're new to Monster Hunter, my advice is to take it easy. Take your own sweet time at the beginning with the single player "campaign" which walks you through different quests which introduces you key aspects of the game. There is a whole lot to learn, however, you don't need to learn everything in order to enjoy the game. Just learn the basics, and I would say the key basic thing to learn is weapon handling - just pick ONE weapon (easier ones to pick up include sword and shield, dual sword, long sword - note easy to pick up doesn't mean easy to master!), and learn how to use it. (The next important thing is to learn how different monsters "behave" during hunts - it's the difference between success and failure in a hunt!) Your weapon is the main thing (other than armour next) that will carry you through your initial hunts. In fact, once you are familiar with the weapon system, you can immediately jump on multiplayer as well just to get a feel of hunting with other players. Monster Hunter is best played with others around the world - that's the fun of it!

    If you're a veteran of Monster Hunter, well, you don't need any advice. All that you knew is still there, but you get to enjoy the quality of life stuff that makes Monster Hunter Rise much more enjoyable since some of the terribly boring and painfully mundane mechanics have been taken out of the mix, letting you jump on multiplayer hunts immediately. That's not all though - there are new mechanics for you to learn too - the new Tarzan moves with the fun wirebugs, new Switch skills, etc. Hunting is still soooo fun!

    If you've played Monster Hunter World before this, you may find the mechanics in Rise just a slightly more "complicated" at times, but it's a perfect jumping on point because you're already familiar with hunts and weapons.

    As a result, I must say that Monster Hunter Rise is THE best in the Monster Hunter series and is a great time for new Monster Hunter players to join in the hunt, while returning or veteran hunters can continue enjoying the game with lots of new stuff - and helping new Monster Hunter players enjoy the journey.

    Jump in and enjoy the thrill of the hunt! Absolute 10/10!    … Expand
  2. BLI5T3R
    Mar 29, 2021
    10
    World was great but couldn't stand the time spent running around. MH Rise is a game changer! So many quality of life changes. No loading times, mount to travel, in town you can quick travel plus lots more. Great job Capcom!
  3. Sayari
    Mar 29, 2021
    10
    One of the best Action RPG games ever Very nice Combat system and great Monsters with amazing world
  4. Galohide
    Apr 6, 2021
    9
    I've been a Monster Hunter fan since the PSP days through the Wii & 3DS. Where World gave the series a much needed breath of fresh air Rise goes above this with new combat mechanics in the Wirebug.

    The game blends the goofiness of the Old World games and the refreshing quality of life changes that was introduced with World. Combat feels smooth and very responsive after you get used to    I've been a Monster Hunter fan since the PSP days through the Wii & 3DS. Where World gave the series a much needed breath of fresh air Rise goes above this with new combat mechanics in the Wirebug.

    The game blends the goofiness of the Old World games and the refreshing quality of life changes that was introduced with World. Combat feels smooth and very responsive after you get used to and master the wirebug. A healthy amount of weapons means you'll never get bored with plenty to choose from.

    Monster Hunter Rise is one of the best looking games on the Nintendo Switch with Capcom using a modified version of their RE engine. During my 30 hours of gameplay so far I've only experience minor frame drops in one part of a certain map which had a lot going in with 3 players + our companions fighting.

    One of the biggest cons for me and the reason why I can't give it a 10/10 is the story or lack of, with the game barely scratching on any kind of story apart from "There's a rampage happening." And it leaves you on a cliff-hanger where there was room for more storytelling.

    Overall Monster Hunter Rise is shaping up to be my favourite game in the series and a must play on the Switch. I'm excited to see what they'll be bringing to the game in future updates.    … Expand
  5. tayloben
    Mar 28, 2021
    10
    Amazing. Simply amazing. Previously only played a bit of MH: World and was dubious about this release but bucked abs preordered it. Put approx 10 hours in and while veterans I’m sure will relish in the new features, as a newcomer it is brilliantly accessible. A must play for switch owners.
  6. Hvssgh
    Mar 28, 2021
    9
    Buen juego, la verdad anteriormente intente meter en esta saga con el MHGU y no pude pero con este ya llevo unas 20 horas, estan buenisimas ojala le metan mas cosas en el futuro.
  7. LimonPie
    Mar 28, 2021
    9
    Excelente juego, vale el precio , gráficos buenos , buena jugabilidad, excelentes monstruos , lo único malo es que si lo juegas en modo portátil, vas a tener que poner a cagar muchas veces la nintendo, ya que consume mucha batería. 9/10
  8. Weskeladd
    Mar 28, 2021
    9
    This game may be short on cutscenes/monster introductions, but it is basically like Generations which had a few and was great. I could say this is game is a hybrid of Generations and World, in that, the hub area and quest setup is similar to Generations whereas the monster and weapon animations/designs are akin to World.
  9. Spartan77
    Mar 28, 2021
    10
    El mejor MH hasta la fecha. Mejora en todos los aspectos de las entregas anteriores.
  10. KizuVR
    Mar 28, 2021
    10
    What a beautiful game ! Been playing monster hunter games since Freedom 2 and the franchise improved a lot since then !
    Rise just feel incredibly fun and satisfying to play, they took the best parts and strengths of the games and weapons and made it even better.
    The new skills with silk bind feel surprisingly natural to use. The extra mobility is just excellent. Returning monsters, new    What a beautiful game ! Been playing monster hunter games since Freedom 2 and the franchise improved a lot since then !
    Rise just feel incredibly fun and satisfying to play, they took the best parts and strengths of the games and weapons and made it even better.
    The new skills with silk bind feel surprisingly natural to use. The extra mobility is just excellent.
    Returning monsters, new moves, secrets, features, ect : everything is just so nicely put together!
    And the Rampage quests are just super fun with a group a friend !
    Monster Hunter Rise is an excellent game !    … Expand
  11. hugz445
    Mar 28, 2021
    10
    A fantastic game the takes all of the improvements of Monster Hunter World and combines it with the style and flavor of older games.
  12. Novasway999
    Mar 29, 2021
    10
    Es mi primer Monster Hunter y me esta encantando. Nunca me gusto la temática y el modo de juego de los Monster Hunter, pero la libertad y la facilidad de movimiento que hay en este juego me ha enamorado. Y si a todo esto le añades diseños de monstruos increíbles, zonas espectaculares y que se pueda jugar en una Nintendo switch hace que sea perfecto. Sin ninguna duda la compra de este juegoEs mi primer Monster Hunter y me esta encantando. Nunca me gusto la temática y el modo de juego de los Monster Hunter, pero la libertad y la facilidad de movimiento que hay en este juego me ha enamorado. Y si a todo esto le añades diseños de monstruos increíbles, zonas espectaculares y que se pueda jugar en una Nintendo switch hace que sea perfecto. Sin ninguna duda la compra de este juego es obligatoria.… Expand
  13. Wresters
    Mar 29, 2021
    10
    El mejor juego de switch del año y en mi opinion, se disputa el primer puesto dentro de los mejores monster hunter junto al mh4u. La mecanica de frenesi es muy entretenida y innovadora para la saga y el cordoptero habre un mundo de posibilidades para atacar a los enemigos desde cualquier pocicion. Los mapas son mucho mejores que en world, estan tan bien conectados que parece un unico mapaEl mejor juego de switch del año y en mi opinion, se disputa el primer puesto dentro de los mejores monster hunter junto al mh4u. La mecanica de frenesi es muy entretenida y innovadora para la saga y el cordoptero habre un mundo de posibilidades para atacar a los enemigos desde cualquier pocicion. Los mapas son mucho mejores que en world, estan tan bien conectados que parece un unico mapa compacto, repleto de varios niveles de verticalidad interconectados de forma muy natural, al contrario que en world que aunque no habia zonas de carga, las diversas areas continuaban sintiendose demasiado ajenas unas de las otras, perdiendo esa inmersion , que en rise no sucede ya que para ir a un mismo sitio existen infinitas rutas. El juego esta estupendamente optimizado y en la version portatil los graficos son inpresionantes, sin sufrir ni la mas minima caida de fps en las mas de 30h que llevo jugando. El online tambien funciona perfectamente , no hay caidas del online ni lag, incluso si juegas con gente de otras regiones. GOTY… Expand
  14. alfa127
    Mar 29, 2021
    10
    Excellent game. Great gameplay, very good graphics, without a doubt one of the best that Capcom has done
  15. KINGTUTT52
    Mar 27, 2021
    10
    Only played MHW before this. After only about 5 hours of Monster Hunter Rise, i can already say that it’s better than World. Masterpiece
  16. Emreg
    Mar 27, 2021
    10
    I've been playing Monster Hunter games since the days of the PSP and this series has definitely went from strength to strength with each new releases however with Rise the step up seems more than ever now in the gameplay department.

    From the gorgeous visual style to the ridiculously wholesome setting of the Japanese inspired village, you feel like it has taken the series above and    I've been playing Monster Hunter games since the days of the PSP and this series has definitely went from strength to strength with each new releases however with Rise the step up seems more than ever now in the gameplay department.

    From the gorgeous visual style to the ridiculously wholesome setting of the Japanese inspired village, you feel like it has taken the series above and beyond what was established in World. The combat with the added Switch Skills and wirebug techniques have brought the action to a whole new level in Monster Hunter Rise, with a strong monster roster and fast paced, frantic fun in the Rampage quests they have added in the game, you won't want to put this game down. A definite 10/10 from me and my new favourite game in the series.    … Expand
  17. STerry
    Mar 28, 2021
    10
    Monster Hunter Rise brings a few new mechanics but doesn't really change what makes the series great. It is hard to rate any of the games less than 10. If you like the Monster Hunter formula you will likely enjoy this entry.
  18. AbsoluteZer0
    Mar 28, 2021
    10
    Absolutely a lot of fun. Granted its a step down in terms of graphics from world but to me, personally, I never played these games because of their fancy graphics. Are they nice? Yes. But the next one on all platforms will be graphically intensive so I'm okay with this.

    Overall Rise is just so much fun. I've been playing since the Freedom Unite days and The verticility, the maps, the    Absolutely a lot of fun. Granted its a step down in terms of graphics from world but to me, personally, I never played these games because of their fancy graphics. Are they nice? Yes. But the next one on all platforms will be graphically intensive so I'm okay with this.

    Overall Rise is just so much fun. I've been playing since the Freedom Unite days and The verticility, the maps, the monsters, the weapon designs, the village oh and the village theme is all so well bloody done. That music is incredibly well done. The sound design in this game is awesome. It's a nice mashup of MHworld, a little bit of a classic feeling while also being incredibly accessible to everyone. The Village feels alive. The colours are much more vibrant. The incredible setting of the Japanese inspired village and Haiku monster intros. The switch skills and wirebug techniques are also really well done and add a new layer to hunting. Definately up there with one of my favourites in the series.    … Expand
  19. wanderlei2
    Mar 27, 2021
    10
    This game took everything that was great with World and put it in classic Monster Hunter.

    This is the better game.
  20. ElisDad84
    Mar 27, 2021
    10
    One of the best games on Switch hands down, my favorite actually, and the best Monster Hunter to date! The graphics, gameplay, music are all top notch quality that you’d expect from the Monster Hunter teams at Capcom. This game is amazing in every sense of the word! Do not hesitate to buy it! 10/10, 2021 Game of the Year!
  21. Vecter
    Mar 27, 2021
    10
    Finally, the ultimate MH. Perfect gameplay, Excellent artistic direction, practical lobby, good balance and customisation of weapons. Thx Capcom, you did it right!
  22. hma1480277
    Mar 27, 2021
    10
    I played it for around 40 hours completing the main missions and some side quests. After playing past iterations I can only say that this game is impressive. Graphically it is 10/10 taking into account that it is just a Nintendo Switch game, and how limited the system is. The load times are impeccable, even faster than walking to the location, and faster than past MH games. The battleI played it for around 40 hours completing the main missions and some side quests. After playing past iterations I can only say that this game is impressive. Graphically it is 10/10 taking into account that it is just a Nintendo Switch game, and how limited the system is. The load times are impeccable, even faster than walking to the location, and faster than past MH games. The battle system is incredibly fun. The only somewhat negative thing is that the game is too short, but this will be fixed in the following patches, since CAPCOM has confirmed new monsters and quests. I loved this game, and I don't remember being so addicted to a game in the past two years. I wish more companies would follow the example set by CAPCOM with this game. Pretty impressive.… Expand
  23. Max007
    Mar 29, 2021
    10
    Definitivamente el mejor monster hunter creado, me ha encantado todo... Música espectacular, gráficos espectaculares siendo de switch, jugabilidad totalmente fluida, tiempos de cargas cortos, un gran acierto el canyne, increíblemente bueno el coordoptero(cable bicho) te mueves mucho más fluido por el mapa, una pasada que no haya zonas con tiempo de carga totalmente abierto, una pasadaDefinitivamente el mejor monster hunter creado, me ha encantado todo... Música espectacular, gráficos espectaculares siendo de switch, jugabilidad totalmente fluida, tiempos de cargas cortos, un gran acierto el canyne, increíblemente bueno el coordoptero(cable bicho) te mueves mucho más fluido por el mapa, una pasada que no haya zonas con tiempo de carga totalmente abierto, una pasada poder subir alas montañas o donde te de la gana, el juego gana una verticalidad brutal. Mucho mejor recolectar mineral de un solo golpe enves de perder tanto tiempo recolectando setas, mieles, mineral etc.. Todo un acierto también el mapa que te muestran los enemigos, la fauna, los materiales etc.... El online va de 10. Vienen actualizaciones gratis.... El sistema de creación de armaduras y armas está mejor organizado, y tu equipamiento, la aldea kamura está muy bien organizada, no tienes que investigar huellas ni nada para desbloquear información de los enemigos, esta como antiguamente. ... Etc. Así podría seguir pfff.. Este juego se merece ser goty, lo han hecho increíblemente bien Capcom.… Expand
  24. JaniFresh97
    Mar 28, 2021
    10
    Absolutely outstanding game. On of the beste on the switch. Great Graphics included. Anf theres more to come
  25. Benjy5045
    Mar 27, 2021
    10
    This is by far 1 of the best looking games on the Nintendo switch I honestly don’t have any complaints about it. In my opinion this the best monster hunter game of all time and it will only keep getting better with future dlc this is a must buy if you own a switch!!!
  26. lalahand
    Mar 27, 2021
    9
    Best action game on switch. However, the story part is poor. I like MHW better where there is a connection between missions.
  27. AWSL
    Mar 29, 2021
    10
    the best game on nintendo switch except Zelda ,it's really a masterpiece in the truest sense of the word.
  28. Necrid
    Mar 28, 2021
    10
    No jugué world, pase del MH 4 de 3DS directamente a este, y que juegazo está hecho, mecánicas nuevas, animaciones modificadas, miles de posibilidades, que buen juego
  29. Manu012
    Mar 28, 2021
    10
    Bueno pues para mí es un 10 si o si porque me encantó tiene la esencia de los MH de antes pero este es más frenético se podría decir los gráficos para ser de switch están brutales y todavía llevarlo en modo portátil ufffff juegazo gracias Capcom por traer un juegazo así a nintendo switch
  30. TrashPanda_
    Mar 27, 2021
    10
    Perfect game, new features just awesome. I just have a blast playing this gem!
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  1. Ninty Fresh Magazine
    Dec 3, 2021
    95
    Monster Hunter Rise is absolutely phenomenal. It will be a worthy contender for GOTY but could easily be discussed as Game of the System. [Issue #4, p. 49]
  2. CD-Action
    Nov 19, 2021
    90
    I’m impressed by how well the developers thought this game through. Rise simultaneously improves the formula used in World and makes Monster Hunter more friendly towards newcomers. It makes great use of Switch’s nature and by clearly separating the multiplayer from the single-player campaign, it ensures you’re going to have fun regardless of the circumstances. Apart from one subpar mode (which imitates a tower defense), it’s an amazing game. [06/2021, p.42]
  3. Checkpoint Gaming
    May 29, 2021
    90
    Rise has taken note of the franchise’s most successful elements, and refined them into the best Monster Hunter yet. By continuing the streamlining that Generations and World started, Rise has focused on making the actual hunting the most engaging it has ever been.
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