Monster Hunter Rise

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  1. Zethor
    May 25, 2021
    8
    This series has settled into a formula so straightforward and mind-numbingly expected that I can't get excited for any new Monster Hunter game anymore...but it's also Monster Hunter, so that formula happens to be incredibly strong.

    It's a strong advancement on much of the concepts World introduced, and sits as a great fusion of new and old. The game looks solid (though a bit cluttered    This series has settled into a formula so straightforward and mind-numbingly expected that I can't get excited for any new Monster Hunter game anymore...but it's also Monster Hunter, so that formula happens to be incredibly strong.

    It's a strong advancement on much of the concepts World introduced, and sits as a great fusion of new and old. The game looks solid (though a bit cluttered with the ridiculous hit effects), and there's plenty to love here. It's still a grindy MMO at heart, but a good one. Pick it up if you already like Monster Hunter, don't if you don't. This game won't change your mind on the series if you already dislike it.    … Expand
  2. Victoria22
    May 24, 2021
    7
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The Game does what it says it does unfortunately you can’t enjoy it without investing into the grind. You need to collect parts to upgrade to effectively process and if you don’t it’s going to be difficult. The game is a looting grind game but is made to fit into like an action rpg style with even minor story to boot which can be entertaining. It needs a special kind of person to enjoy it in its full glory.

    Fighting one monster can take in hour

    If you don’t own Nintendo online you miss a good chunk of content. Your fingers if you don’t have a good controller will probably get sore from long sessions. This is the most open game since the first games to new players.

    The combat is fast; keep those fingers moving. The monsters are interesting each different from the last. If you enjoy smashing buttons for long periods of time, hunting something from the deep for loot. This is for you.    … Expand
  3. Hyph
    May 18, 2021
    10
    This might be the #2 best switch game of all time. Next to BoTW...

    I bought Monster Hunter World for PS4 but got bored really fast. I was overwhelmed by all of the systems...I spent most of my time running in between areas of the map. My friends told me they were playing and I went "ughhh I cant believe you're playing that" Fast forward to buying RISE.....I saw enough review that I    This might be the #2 best switch game of all time. Next to BoTW...

    I bought Monster Hunter World for PS4 but got bored really fast. I was overwhelmed by all of the systems...I spent most of my time running in between areas of the map. My friends told me they were playing and I went "ughhh I cant believe you're playing that"

    Fast forward to buying RISE.....I saw enough review that I thought hmm I'll give it one more chance.

    The game is impeccable. The things I disliked about the previous monster hunter game have been changed with the addition of mounted movement (at anytime) and the wirebug (grappling hook)

    I simply cannot stop playing this game. If you like 3rd person action games...If you like RPGs at all this is a must buy. This is one of those moments in gaming history where any description I might give you wouldnt do it justice. Just buy it...give it a chance and let it wash over you. Enjoy    … Expand
  4. mistertraphouse
    May 15, 2021
    8
    Great game, as expected. I've been playing since 4 Ultimate and while I don't quite like Rise as much as World, it's still a great experience that I'd especially recommend to newcomers. It's perhaps the most fluid and accessible entry, and it feels quite a bit easier than World, Generations and especially 4 Ultimate. Give this game a shot, and you'll sink in dozens of hours in no time.Great game, as expected. I've been playing since 4 Ultimate and while I don't quite like Rise as much as World, it's still a great experience that I'd especially recommend to newcomers. It's perhaps the most fluid and accessible entry, and it feels quite a bit easier than World, Generations and especially 4 Ultimate. Give this game a shot, and you'll sink in dozens of hours in no time. Make sure to manage your money well!… Expand
  5. Onixxx95
    May 14, 2021
    10
    The game looks very good in both modes. Great for beginners. Delays incredibly. I recommend
  6. RafaCaldas
    May 13, 2021
    10
    excelente jogo! dinamico estrategico , e principalmente bem mais enxuto que os demais, uma delicia de jogar !
  7. greninjaX
    May 11, 2021
    10
    this is the most fun i've ever had with a monster hunter game. very fun game weather you're playing alone or online with friends. also, i became a cowboy
  8. Silenticon
    May 9, 2021
    9
    I have just hit the 300 hour mark and have to say the game is great!! Runs very smooth for it to be on the Switch. The gameplay is top notch for those that are looking for a good challenge, and don't mind a learning curve. Those that are returning from Monster Hunter World may find it to be easy but from what I am hearing from Capcom they plan on releasing more content that should be moreI have just hit the 300 hour mark and have to say the game is great!! Runs very smooth for it to be on the Switch. The gameplay is top notch for those that are looking for a good challenge, and don't mind a learning curve. Those that are returning from Monster Hunter World may find it to be easy but from what I am hearing from Capcom they plan on releasing more content that should be more challenging in the future!… Expand
  9. thepaidninja
    May 8, 2021
    10
    Down right the best monster hunter game for both new players and veterans, and it runs so smoothly on switch while looking beautiful!
  10. moskitto2411
    May 7, 2021
    10
    My very first Monster Hunter game. Well sort of. I tried World from a friend when the craze was high and the Generations Ultimate demo on Switch but really didn’t like it. When Rise was announced I initially was hesitant but it really looked interesting. I caved to Fomo and bought it digitally on release date. The first couple of hours were pretty jarring, a lot of information on systems,My very first Monster Hunter game. Well sort of. I tried World from a friend when the craze was high and the Generations Ultimate demo on Switch but really didn’t like it. When Rise was announced I initially was hesitant but it really looked interesting. I caved to Fomo and bought it digitally on release date. The first couple of hours were pretty jarring, a lot of information on systems, gameplay and getting used to the controls. But I understood more and more, got better and better and without noticing it I had played for 15 hours into the early morning, something that has not happened to me since BotW. And I wanted to continue to play the very next morning. And the next day. Needless to say the weekend was very unproductive. Once the gameplay loop clicks you are in a carousel of fun that just does not stop. Hunt after Hunt of incredibly animated Monsters for the next better weapon or armour, multiplayer with friends or solo hunts in arena for challenge. And just like that, 150 hours in a month since release are gone. And I didn’t even try any weapon apart from the hammer. I don’t have time to play this much, how did this happen? (I slept way less, worth it). And there is an update with more content already? And another one comes out in a few weeks? Please, I want my life back. Anyway, tl,dr: I’m a Monster Hunter fan now. Great.… Expand
  11. Bithoan
    May 4, 2021
    10
    I've been having a great time with this Monster Hunter. It feels optimal for the Switch, with different areas big enough to make you explore them but not too big to slow the game. The addition of the Palamute riding feels very good and makes the game more fast-paced, which is ideal for hunts on the go. Moreover, it seems that the game will get periodical updates, which is a huge success!
  12. PsAdicted
    May 3, 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
  13. Sergiox
    May 3, 2021
    10
    Juegazo, increible como corre en esta pequeña consola, muy divertido, espectacular en todos los aspectos.
  14. gabrieuum
    May 2, 2021
    10
    It is awesome, like all Monster Hunter. But this one it is even more beautiful, and the possibility to climb and jump with your dog it's very useful and makes everything faster and incredible. I'm loving every new aspect :) 10/10
  15. Kosama
    May 2, 2021
    10
    Combina MH World y uno anterior = bam MH Rise y le sumamos Waifus japonesas igual a GOTY jajaja
  16. LadyAux
    May 1, 2021
    8
    Monster Hunter Rise is one of those games that you either love or hate. With this particular version, it comes down to whether you are an old school fan or new school (MHW). Rise has quite a few new monsters and unique game modes to play with but on the flip side, a fair bit removed. While I enjoyed the new monsters, the wire bug mechanics and the ability to mount monsters, that wasn'tMonster Hunter Rise is one of those games that you either love or hate. With this particular version, it comes down to whether you are an old school fan or new school (MHW). Rise has quite a few new monsters and unique game modes to play with but on the flip side, a fair bit removed. While I enjoyed the new monsters, the wire bug mechanics and the ability to mount monsters, that wasn't enough to get me to love the game. Its main story is short and almost nonexistent at times. Hunts are easy, even playing solo. They are short and fast, catered mainly to the Switch. Designed to play with friends and get some fast hunts done while you are on the go. The game is visually a downgrade from World but also terrible even for a Switch game. I still had a good time with Rise though, its hard to fault its addictive, casual and fast gameplay. A hard game to review, so check out all my thoughts on it here: https://youtu.be/3r5s36KllA0… Expand
  17. juliocl
    May 1, 2021
    10
    Jogo incrível, com a mesma play de World e alguns truques para facilitar a vida no portátil - achei as soluções muito boas e eficientes! Gráficos bonitos para o console, mapas grandes e cheios de segredos e muitos monstros e equipamentos, claro! Super recomendo! Quase 50 horas de jogo e muita coisa a fazer e descobrir.
  18. birdmanthoth
    May 1, 2021
    10
    This is the best game on the Nintendo Switch by a long shot, I never got into monster hunter before i played it but didn't understand it that all changed with Monster Hunter Rise, this a very impressive game. Looks absolutely stunning on my monitor or even big 4K TV. The resolution doesn't stretch out like most switch games which look terrible on the big tv. This is the best game in theThis is the best game on the Nintendo Switch by a long shot, I never got into monster hunter before i played it but didn't understand it that all changed with Monster Hunter Rise, this a very impressive game. Looks absolutely stunning on my monitor or even big 4K TV. The resolution doesn't stretch out like most switch games which look terrible on the big tv. This is the best game in the franchise, I love the additions of the wirebugs and the paliomutes which hooked me in made the game more fast paced. I highly recommend this game if you own a nintendo switch, in less then a year this should release on PC. Capcom has done some black magic to make this game look and run so well on the switch, its 30fps on the switch and rarely drops a frame. I have Monster hunter world on the Xbox series x that runs at 60fps and still I'd rather play this game any day over any other monster hunter game. Amazing work Capcom and the developer you've made a master piece, this music is awesome and the cut scenes which i highly recommend putting Japanese Voice with English subtitles. In the first week I had sunk over 100hrs I am addicted!… Expand
  19. RicardoDavid
    Apr 30, 2021
    7
    Ugly graphics, annoying combat, lengthy tutorials.... and that's just starting. I bought this game because of the great reviews, but it seems those were bought.
    After googling I figured how to autofocus monsters, which was the most annoying thing about combat, so I adjusted my review.
  20. Mitchewix
    Apr 30, 2021
    5
    I found this game extremely boring and repetitive. There is no good story and the visuals are very sub-par.
  21. nibolet
    Apr 28, 2021
    4
    I bought this because of all the positive reviews, but never had I played any of the Monster Hunter series games. Oh boy, I couldn’t get past the first 4 hours. The controls follow a weird logic - too difficult to memorize, the hunter’s moves are stiff and slow, the game interface is far too crowded and the music is annoying. I really thought I would like this game as the concept is reallyI bought this because of all the positive reviews, but never had I played any of the Monster Hunter series games. Oh boy, I couldn’t get past the first 4 hours. The controls follow a weird logic - too difficult to memorize, the hunter’s moves are stiff and slow, the game interface is far too crowded and the music is annoying. I really thought I would like this game as the concept is really great, but in my opinion, it falls short in many aspects.… Expand
  22. iMustang
    Apr 27, 2021
    8
    This has been a difficult game to review since it's a game missing it's ending, but I did finish all objectives in Monster Hunter Rise. This game was an excellent introduction the Monster Hunter franchise for me, pulling me in almost immediately to the charming world and atmosphere Capcom has created. From the first monster I took on by myself, I was completely sucked in by the incredibleThis has been a difficult game to review since it's a game missing it's ending, but I did finish all objectives in Monster Hunter Rise. This game was an excellent introduction the Monster Hunter franchise for me, pulling me in almost immediately to the charming world and atmosphere Capcom has created. From the first monster I took on by myself, I was completely sucked in by the incredible music and the sounds of the hunt as I fought a powerful monster in an intense battle. From there it was an easy addiction as I always wanted to see what monster would come next, what areas it would live in, what it's movements and attacks would be like, and so much more that kept me coming back night after night for weeks straight. With such a charming town filled with fun characters and entertaining tasks to do, I never found myself getting tired of coming back to do things. If anything the game always made me feel like I didn't have enough free time to do everything I wanted in one sitting, which isn't a problem at all.

    My only major complaint of this game is how they handled their cutscenes. Every monster has a cutscene before you face it for the first time... in the village, that is. If you face the monster for the first time in the hub you don't get these cutscenes at all, and with this being a multiplayer focused game that does present a sad problem. It's a little sad when you've already hunted a monster a few times with your friends, then go back to single player just to finally get it's cool introduction video. I could forgive this if the hub didn't have cutscenes at all, but they do have their own unique monster intros once you get to a higher hunting rank, so there was no reason for them to do things this way. Minor complaints include certain NPCs not telling you when you have new things to say, or dumping pages of tutorials on you right as you start your journey.

    But in the grand scheme of things, these really are minor complaints. The core experience here isn't story, it's an intricate battle of you (and sometimes friends) vs a world of monsters so you can have intense battles, then craft their remains into very cool looking armor. It may sound basic and barebones to an outsider, but once you get your hands on this game for a few hours it becomes impossible to put down. I'm so glad I gave this franchise a chance because it has completely charmed me, and I believe I'll be returning for every core entry going forward. I will happily await the free DLC that will be coming today and the following month. I look forward to seeing them end the story, since again, it's missing from the base game.    … Expand
  23. XV_
    Apr 25, 2021
    8
    The combat remains almost the same in regards to playability, you can choose between 14 weapons. Each of them has unique mechanics on which you have to take into consideration several factors like positioning, speed, and timing to get the most of them. This weapon versatility is one of the beauties that Monster Hunter has to offer in regards to gameplay, once you break the obtuse learningThe combat remains almost the same in regards to playability, you can choose between 14 weapons. Each of them has unique mechanics on which you have to take into consideration several factors like positioning, speed, and timing to get the most of them. This weapon versatility is one of the beauties that Monster Hunter has to offer in regards to gameplay, once you break the obtuse learning curve of its mechanics and tutorials, there is a lot to chew off for everyone. Sadly there are no new weapons and aside from some tweaks for the majority of them, they feel relatively the same as past installments.

    There are new tweaks that have changed the hunt experience, for starters, to advance through the main plot you're tasked to do 4 to 5 quests to advance to the next rank, so instead of the game forcing you to follow a set of specific quests you now can choose between 8 quests (just to say a number) and complete 4 of them.

    Rise introduces Rampage mode, and it uses a similar formula but it is more complex and has a more clear Tower Defense type of game structure. At first, I didn't prefer it that much, because as with everything else with Monster Hunter it's filled with new poorly explained mechanics, but once you get used to it you can have some fun with this mode, especially while playing co-op, you have to make a lot of installations management so doing it solo can overwhelm you pretty easy.

    Maps range from the typical forest with ruins to underground caverns in a volcano, excluding the arena and Rampage mode there are only five areas, each of them is designed with verticality and wirebug displacement in mind. In terms of offering something new, they feel somewhat common, Monster Hunter World gave us the standard five stages but they were exciting and different, the area selection in Rise not only has pretty regular areas but some of them feel as if they are expansions or recreations of past areas.

    Monster Hunter Rise features 34 large monsters to hunt. Of these 34 large monsters, only 11 are new (one of this is the Rampage one) and the other 23 are returning monsters from different generations. These new monsters are mostly based on Yokai or Japanese creature folklore and are pretty neat in design.

    After finishing the last monster battle, the story ends abruptly in a cliffhanger, it teases you with story bits and a monster that could easily be in the main game, and different from MH World this time around there are no more Elder monsters, no new weapon upgrades, just the ability to change the second color in your HR armor sets that frankly, it isn't that noticeable at all. With Iceborne and many updates after, we got layered armors, sadly, the only layered armors that we currently can have are tied only for amiibo or paid DLC. In MH World at launch you could get two versions of the same armor when reaching High Rank, here you only get one and that's all, more importantly, (and I know that this has been the case since the past games but that doesn't mean that it is a good thing), the armors for the returning monsters are basically the same as always, I would love to see new designs for each monster with each new installment, Rise has a Japanese theme so imagine all the missed potential.

    Sports sequels like FIFA 20XX are released yearly and for what it seems, their upgrades aren't as big as other genre sequels that take from 3 to 4 years in development, but being yearly developed, I think it is kind of justified. Monster Hunter Rise was in development for at least 4 years, in that amount of time, other sequels have been made that offer a lot of new content, so speaking only in new content, Why Rise has a free pass in terms of giving us new stuff? To me it is kind of unacceptable, this is a sequel to a now AAA property, Why does it feel more like an expansion with a full price tag?

    My time with Monster Hunter Rise has been a bittersweet one, it is undeniable that I have had fun while playing it with my friends since the first demo was released, however, it has a lot of issues inside and outside the game that I think I'm too old to overlook. For starters, this is a good game as any of the last games to enter, it is still filled with cumbersome and unclear tutorials that will easily overwhelm any newcomer, but once that bridge is closed, its new mechanics and QOL changes will take a lot of your days, in a good way. For veterans, I think this is a good time to think about what we deserve as consumers, are we really ok to accept a new sequel disguised as an expansion? What Capcom is doing here with Monster Hunter is basically giving us the same game over and over again with only the bare minimum of improvements to be passed as a sequel. I still love the franchise, but for the time being, I'm kind of done with it, unless the next installment looks like a true sequel I'm probably skipping it.    … Expand
  24. AdomThol
    Apr 24, 2021
    10
    I’ve put nearly 90hrs into this game and can honestly say it’s one of my favorite games of all time. The addition of the wirebugs and Palamutes easily makes the gameplay better than any previous Monster Hunter. Also, graphically one of the most beautiful games on Switch. With future free title updates the game will just continue to get better and better. Cannot recommend enough, my 2021I’ve put nearly 90hrs into this game and can honestly say it’s one of my favorite games of all time. The addition of the wirebugs and Palamutes easily makes the gameplay better than any previous Monster Hunter. Also, graphically one of the most beautiful games on Switch. With future free title updates the game will just continue to get better and better. Cannot recommend enough, my 2021 Game of the Year, no contest!… Expand
  25. LorenzoDameron
    Apr 23, 2021
    0
    A cada versão nova a Capcom consegue refinar ainda mais essa franquia. Em MHR toda a mecânica dos games lançados para os consoles Nintendo foi melhorado com algumas excelentes mecânicas do MHW. Para mim é o melhor Monster Hunter de toda a franquia.
  26. MHMeruem
    Apr 22, 2021
    8
    Loving the game so far. But once your done ravaging through multiple monsters, there's a a lacking feel to it, the games polished, aside from the hitboxes sometimes over extending, but combat is perfect, weapons have an undeniable weight on to them, the palicos and palamutes are so much more useful this time, meaning you dont feel alone in combat. Im hoping more from MH rise, because as ofLoving the game so far. But once your done ravaging through multiple monsters, there's a a lacking feel to it, the games polished, aside from the hitboxes sometimes over extending, but combat is perfect, weapons have an undeniable weight on to them, the palicos and palamutes are so much more useful this time, meaning you dont feel alone in combat. Im hoping more from MH rise, because as of now the game is definitely lacking in content, the game is too short.… Expand
  27. Thefatlard
    Apr 20, 2021
    10
    I have had a fantastic 85+ hours playing this with my girlfriend who is new to the monster hunter games.
  28. Hangedman84
    Apr 19, 2021
    10
    Barely forced myself to put down the gamepad. I want to say only one thing - this game is just a MASTERPIECE! And undoubtedly the best game I've ever played on NS!

    11 wirebugs out of 10!

    P.S. Anyone who rates this game below 8 is just plain imbecile!
  29. Vahl
    Apr 19, 2021
    7
    Not the best Monster Hunter game, but also not the worst Monster Hunter game. To me it felt kinda like Monster Hunter World-Lite, since the game was never released on Nintendo consoles. Which doesn't really hurt or help the game at all, but it also doesn't bring anything new to the table. Pretty much everything in this game is fine and dandy, but it lacks really anything to make it standNot the best Monster Hunter game, but also not the worst Monster Hunter game. To me it felt kinda like Monster Hunter World-Lite, since the game was never released on Nintendo consoles. Which doesn't really hurt or help the game at all, but it also doesn't bring anything new to the table. Pretty much everything in this game is fine and dandy, but it lacks really anything to make it stand out or feel unique from the rest of the series. It feels more like something to hold people over while Monster Hunter 6 is in development. Basically, if you have Monster Hunter World and you still enjoy it, feel free to skip this one.… Expand
  30. Vincilenti9
    Apr 19, 2021
    10
    Fantastic game. The story was cut short sure to covid and will be added in an update, of which there's 2 known massive updates coming for free very soon. The gameplay is fantastic, graphics are as good as it gets on switch
  31. gamingtime
    Apr 18, 2021
    10
    Retaining the best of MHW while adding new tastes to it. Certainly a master piece and I can't wait for the new updates to come!
  32. Same2H
    Apr 18, 2021
    10
    Very good bossfight game. Everything on a high level. I got 100hours and i liked everything of them.
  33. mad_Mo
    Apr 18, 2021
    9
    I've been playing for about ten hours now and can honestly say I think it's better than world. I invested about a total of 150+ hours on MH world between PS4 pro and my PC. And while the graphics are a bit behind it's next gen console brother the gameplay in Rise seems to click with me a lot more. Between the asthetic and and a bit of a return to the more classic formula (no slingshot orI've been playing for about ten hours now and can honestly say I think it's better than world. I invested about a total of 150+ hours on MH world between PS4 pro and my PC. And while the graphics are a bit behind it's next gen console brother the gameplay in Rise seems to click with me a lot more. Between the asthetic and and a bit of a return to the more classic formula (no slingshot or literally glowing path showing you the way) it feels like a more genuine successor to MH3U. Although it does keep some of the insanely welcome quality of life improvements like infinite whetstone. So if you're either returning to the universe or it's your first outing there's no way to go wrong here. Really solid game.… Expand
  34. ultraviper
    Apr 18, 2021
    8
    Awesome game. The only thing keeping this from being a 10 for me is the low framerate.
  35. Pinha31
    Apr 16, 2021
    10
    Tenia bajas las expectativas para este monster hunter pero termino sorprendiéndome enormemente, desde mi punto de vista es el mejor monster hunter que se ha hecho y lo mas impresionante es la forma tan natural en la que corre en switch, sin pantallas de carga entre zonas, a una tasa de frames super estable, le he metido al rededor de 30 horas y estoy muy fascinado y emocionado por seguirloTenia bajas las expectativas para este monster hunter pero termino sorprendiéndome enormemente, desde mi punto de vista es el mejor monster hunter que se ha hecho y lo mas impresionante es la forma tan natural en la que corre en switch, sin pantallas de carga entre zonas, a una tasa de frames super estable, le he metido al rededor de 30 horas y estoy muy fascinado y emocionado por seguirlo jugando. Sin duda es un obligado si tienes un switch y un muy buen monster hunter incluso para primerizos ya que se simplificaron y mejoraron muchas mecánicas del juego.… Expand
  36. ALEX58
    Apr 16, 2021
    9
    Excellent jeu, graphisme sensationnel et map magnifique. Un peu plus simple que les ancien mh sur console nintendo mais très bon malgré tout avec des dizaines voire des centaines d'heures de jeu en perspectives
  37. Bnois
    Apr 15, 2021
    9
    No other Monster huner game could bring me into it's world, always clunky and hard to grasp.
    But this game is different. From the moment I started playing demo I knew I'd buy it and oh boy. Gorgeous graphics, top-notch animations and plenty of cats.
    It might have been perfect 10 if the game was released with all ranking levels, because after playing it for 70 hours I have nothing else to    No other Monster huner game could bring me into it's world, always clunky and hard to grasp.
    But this game is different. From the moment I started playing demo I knew I'd buy it and oh boy. Gorgeous graphics, top-notch animations and plenty of cats.
    It might have been perfect 10 if the game was released with all ranking levels, because after playing it for 70 hours I have nothing else to do there (and coming in to MH I was expecting at least 200+)    … Expand
  38. Starfree
    Apr 15, 2021
    9
    Definitely game of the year so far. My one complaint is that there are a few things behind a pay wall. Like cosmetic armor. But the game is nearly perfect. Best online servers for Switch and great story for single player.
  39. mochichote
    Apr 15, 2021
    10
    Have 96 hours in this game so far and i´ve been playing this game since monster hunter tri from wii, every single game that they have released, and being the hardcore fanboy of the saga that i am, i can tell you guys freely that BUY THIS GAME, is the best monster hunter ever P E R I O D. it has 10 years of polishing it, hunting alone or with friends is just beautiful, skip cinematics,Have 96 hours in this game so far and i´ve been playing this game since monster hunter tri from wii, every single game that they have released, and being the hardcore fanboy of the saga that i am, i can tell you guys freely that BUY THIS GAME, is the best monster hunter ever P E R I O D. it has 10 years of polishing it, hunting alone or with friends is just beautiful, skip cinematics, excelent pacing, the monsters ai, the grinding is super fair you have a sort of mount (yes mount!) the tokugawa feeling and the ninja jumping that gives ALMOST truly free roaming in the whole map

    those negative reviews they have no clue what they are talking about hahahaha.    … Expand
  40. Shadowsky101
    Apr 14, 2021
    10
    A great game. So much fun over many days. A must play for everyone.........
  41. 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
  42. 6v6g7mi
    Apr 13, 2021
    10
    A near perfect game but still below my expectations I was expecting it to be best monster hunter game but I still prefer mhgu instead of this
  43. scorp332211
    Apr 11, 2021
    5
    I know most people love Monster Hunter, but I really don’t. It’s fun for the first few quests but then gets very repetitive and boring. All of the hunts are basically the same. And there’s only a few different locations- most are just within 1 or 2 locales. There is lots of action, but again, it’s very repetitive. Just not my kind of game. I can only give it an average score. There are aI know most people love Monster Hunter, but I really don’t. It’s fun for the first few quests but then gets very repetitive and boring. All of the hunts are basically the same. And there’s only a few different locations- most are just within 1 or 2 locales. There is lots of action, but again, it’s very repetitive. Just not my kind of game. I can only give it an average score. There are a lot of better action games out there.… Expand
  44. churros
    Apr 10, 2021
    10
    Pros:
    + wall climbing
    + web swinging
    + creative monster designs
    + riding on a dog
    + pokemon snap like hunter notes
    + beautiful japanese setting
    + streamlined online play
    + fast loading times
    + stable frame rate
    + many quality of life improvements

    Cons:
    - too easy
    - useless items
    - quest starts with monster already displayed on screen
  45. Devo1987
    Apr 10, 2021
    8
    My review is going to be as unbaised as possible. Monster Hunter was a game i played when it first came out on the ps2 and loved it even if the old attack style with the analog sticks was...well unique. Monster Hunter World broke what i was expecting and gave me a fresh experience similar to how the original made me feel. Now comes rise. It took the old style and mixed with what WorldMy review is going to be as unbaised as possible. Monster Hunter was a game i played when it first came out on the ps2 and loved it even if the old attack style with the analog sticks was...well unique. Monster Hunter World broke what i was expecting and gave me a fresh experience similar to how the original made me feel. Now comes rise. It took the old style and mixed with what World change for the better. This game is technically unfinished so right now im a tad harsher on it til the updates are out which will eventually bring the real ending. As of right now even with taking it slow ive already experienced all the hunts and fight the current end boss. With my schedule i can only really play about 4hrs a night during the week. I have around 80hrs in. This feels short to me compared to all previous titles even with it being unfinished so my score could lower or raise with the last update. The current end boss fight is VERY underwhelming. It feels next to impossible to fail it and i was bored with it a third in of the fight. Xeno was a much more entertaining fight. My overall score at the moment is 8 due to the fact for me this title feels easier than the other titles and there isnt much left to due after the current last boss. The content ,while isnt small, feels so because of how fast you can challenge it all. And with the added verticallity they made the hit boxes of all hunts HORRIBLE in the air makes thing frustrating if you actually try to use the wire bug for the attack they added.
    Now for more of the posstives. I love the fact that you can actually craft all decorations now.The wire bug is definitely a little better than worlds sling and clutch claw. And they at least made most weapon designs varied like the old games.The palimute is a nice addition even if i hate the name. (Dont like palico ether should he what the buddy plaza cat leader calls them meowcenaries). The game is locked to 30fps and feels smooth even tho its just 30. Doesnt feel as jarring as youd think if you play on pc youd know lol and has very little to no drops. Then again its only 720p even when docked.

    All in all i hope these too updates meant to complete the game bring a lot to the table other wise i do not see this game holding most players (except the hardcore old school MH vets) interest for while like World did with the updates and expansion. Then again they could surprise me.    … Expand
  46. VReview
    Apr 10, 2021
    9
    MH Rise improves on all the things that made World annoying and brings new fun mechanics into the series.
  47. Ebabu08
    Apr 10, 2021
    10
    Instead if just praising this game I’m going to address the nay sayers.

    A lot of people are complaining about either the mechanics (which have not changed - the mechanics ARE MONSTER HUNTER!) or the quality of life changes (making it too easy) and there being less monsters than other games or not as difficult of monsters. It gets harder. Keep playing. And fear not about the monster count,    Instead if just praising this game I’m going to address the nay sayers.

    A lot of people are complaining about either the mechanics (which have not changed - the mechanics ARE MONSTER HUNTER!) or the quality of life changes (making it too easy) and there being less monsters than other games or not as difficult of monsters. It gets harder. Keep playing. And fear not about the monster count, DLC will be aplenty on this game they already said that.

    Generally the people that rate this game low are simply horrible at video games and can’t stand a learning curve. they aren’t interested in actually having to put effort into a game and to learn some basic concepts. What I’m trying to say nicely is stupid people aren’t usually intelligent enough to understand the game and that’s ok. They have games like Kirby or yoshi that play the game for you.

    The new people to the series are complaining Things like Sharpening your weapon mid battle or having to sheathe weapons to use items is clunky and annoying. It’s a trademark of the series, it’s not poor design - it’s like getting used to flying a plane on GTA or something - you’ll get it down. Like dark souls (which is way harder) it just clicks eventually. What feels unintuitive becomes intuitive.

    AND

    SERIOUSLY THO FOR THOSE WHO BOUGHT IT: If you don’t like the game at first you may have not wasted your money. You have 14 (I think?) other weapons both melee and ranged to try and they are very different from each other. I think it’s kinda more tactical and immersive because after all you don’t have four hands lol. You can’t hold a sword/shield, and grab a potion out your sack while rolling to dodge all at the same time so you learn to time your heals and you keep well aware of your surroundings, especially what your hunt is doing. I think anyone who initially played this series... they had to Give the game a chance, the feeling of finally killing a hunt is tremendous (I had a 35 minute straight fight and I’m not even that far in the game, and when it died not only did it feel amazing - I got to upgrade all my stuff with the supplies I carved). Also! hunting with people online is sooooo fun. I play entirely on a switch lite currently and it’s perfectly smooth. It feels more comfortable than My regular switch and 90% of MH games are portable hand helds anyways. Not like that’s anything new.

    I give the game a 9.2/10 but a 10 on metacritic to balance out the children that complained about the mechanics or the ones that only played for an hour or two and gave it a 5/10 because it wasn’t their easy shallow regurgitated game like most Nintendo games are.    … Expand
  48. Tuskone
    Apr 10, 2021
    10
    It feels a bit unfinished, the groundwork is amazing, the mobility, new monster designs and move set, it's all great. World only had 1 extra monster on launch compared to Rise though, so over time this entry can reach extremely high, with the inclusion of master/G ranks, doubling the roster, adding to and finishing up the main story.

    But overall it's a very decent entry.
  49. Flouch
    Apr 10, 2021
    9
    As someone who's never played Monster Hunter before, I'm deeply saddened that I didn't start sooner.

    Nothing beats that feeling of finally getting that one drop from a monster that you need for an upgrade. The grinding in Monster Hunter Rise is somewhat reminiscent of an MMO, but instead of having a grind that could take upwards of a week, it can only take an hour and yet still provide    As someone who's never played Monster Hunter before, I'm deeply saddened that I didn't start sooner.

    Nothing beats that feeling of finally getting that one drop from a monster that you need for an upgrade. The grinding in Monster Hunter Rise is somewhat reminiscent of an MMO, but instead of having a grind that could take upwards of a week, it can only take an hour and yet still provide incentive to keep going.

    Excellent experience overall.    … Expand
  50. DrkAsDeath
    Apr 10, 2021
    1
    This is going to be an actual review of the game. Not the honey moon from all these morons. First off the game is good for about 5-6 hours. So if you wanna spend 80$ On something that’s that long, go ahead. After that you realize how little of actual difficulty spikes there is. You’ll soon want to get your money back. I beat the game and I died 4 times. When I mean beat the game. I meantThis is going to be an actual review of the game. Not the honey moon from all these morons. First off the game is good for about 5-6 hours. So if you wanna spend 80$ On something that’s that long, go ahead. After that you realize how little of actual difficulty spikes there is. You’ll soon want to get your money back. I beat the game and I died 4 times. When I mean beat the game. I meant beat every single mission possible. Solo... it took me 130 hours. And I wish I had my life back. I didn’t enjoy it but I forced myself to play it cause of how amazing this game is apparently. Difficulty spikes- absolutely none. A braindead mentally ill frog can beat this game no prob. Especially with the wire bug mechanic. Allowing you to rush in like a moron and swig and when your going to get attacked. Wirebug out. Rinse repeat. You win the whole game. The only times Ive died is because of the stupid stun mechanic. I wanted a more fluid difficult monster hunter game. What I got was a clunky mess made to annoy you instead of challenge you. When I mean annoying. Omg the whole game is just that, annoying and tedious. Nothing difficult at all... just adding stuff to prolong the fights. More rare things to take longer to get the armor and weapons you want. And so on and so fourth. Monsters running away- WHO THE HELL THOUGHT THIS WOULD BE A GOOD IDEA.... I’ve played every single mh game to date. Never have I seen monsters run away ever single 3 min. And if they do it’s only a small proportion to the map. Like the next zone. Noooope in this game the monster will run all the way across the map and then 30 seconds later do it again to the original spot. Repeat that 5-10 times a fight and you got yourself mhr. The rideable dogs- idk what their called. Nor do I care. Plz for the love of god fix their broken ai. I’m trying to get on them but their 50 yards away attacking something that is irrelevant. And once their next to you it’s a nightmare trying to get on them. Half the time when you hold down A they just sit there and do nothing. Waisting more of your time.

    Content- I have never seen a mh game with so little content. You’d think after all this time someone would understand that it’s ok to have difficult fights for veterans and easy fights for the braindeads. But naaaa. Only easy fights so that it’s available for EvEryOne.... because of inclusiveness. Content huh. What content? Same exact fights but in different arenas. Is not content. They scale up the difficult for each monster a single time. And call that content. No armor changes nothing.... Actually sad. What happens when you beat the game. Nothing. Because there is not endgame. Their actually is not ending for Christ sakes. Like ARE YOU KIDDING ME? monster hunter isn’t supposed to be a game where little content gets added every month. Like just give me the game I paid 80$ For. And then add the content little by each month. Not give us a half assed game and add on something that should have been in the game in the first place. AND $1.50 for a dam hair set. ARE YOU KIDDING ME. THESE PRICES ARE ROBBERY. Online- the online is the only good thing in this game. If you want to get a quest done. Or grind to weapons and gear but don’t want to spend 40 min grinding a monster you can make it where people can join you on your hunt. Which is really cool. Execpt for the fact that it makes the hunt completely trivial. Or you can get brain dead teammates who don’t understand what a health potion does. Or what armor even is. And died 3 times in a row ending the hunt and making it where you get no rewards. Because someone else messed up. Really? Why??? Punishing someone for something they didn’t do is retarded. I didn’t like it in the other monster hunter games and I hate it now. Hr999- I want to at least play the game to raise my hr so that something is progressing. But no... adding numbers is too difficult for the developers apparently. Adding 2 monsters in the hr999 update makes no sense. Why not just have the update bring more monsters. And already have the 999. Makes no sense. How are 2 monsters going to drastically change how the hr system works. Really makes you think....

    I don’t understand how anyone would give this a 5 and up. It must have been either the only monster hunter game they’ve ever played. Or complete fanboys of mh who do anything. For a broken mess of a game. As long as it has mh in the title. Or also idiots who don’t understand when their getting screwed over.    … Expand
  51. Dudule
    Apr 9, 2021
    10
    Amazin game beautiful world hard battle Boss . History good . Must bê play
  52. MadMaxxieXD
    Apr 9, 2021
    6
    I wish I could rate this higher but Rampage ruined this experience for me so much. Instead of being a separate mode, you keep getting forced into playing it with urgent quests blocking progression and the mode is trash. I play solo most of the time, and these missions are a chaotic nightmare alone, and unlike past game content balanced for group play, this mode is totally different from aI wish I could rate this higher but Rampage ruined this experience for me so much. Instead of being a separate mode, you keep getting forced into playing it with urgent quests blocking progression and the mode is trash. I play solo most of the time, and these missions are a chaotic nightmare alone, and unlike past game content balanced for group play, this mode is totally different from a hunt, it's tower defense and badly done tower defense. It's so sad too because I love the bulk of the game but again I hit a wall blocking me from the actual game play I bought MH for, because it's gated by a ridiculous defense quest stopping a monster from breaking a wall while you frantically try to place turrets and position them. Not what I signed up for. If they had made it a separate, optional mode, this would have been an 8 or 9 game for me but I can't express how much this has tarnished the experience.… Expand
  53. Samsoom
    Apr 9, 2021
    10
    Perfect game its only way too easy compared to the previous games but hopefully it get harder and more challenging with the upcoming updates !
  54. asalamdsp
    Apr 9, 2021
    10
    Might be the best Monster Hunter yet. Excellent set of monsters, excellent weapon and armor designs, great new improvements to the weapons, all the new monsters are excellent, just all around a great new installment. Graphics are excellent for a Switch game and performance is super smooth. Haven't obsessively played a Switch game like this since Hades.
  55. eSKAone
    Apr 7, 2021
    10
    Really cool what Capcom did with gameplay. Impressive what they achieved graphics wise. And the overall natural animations, the cute voice-over, and the adorable interactions between you and your buddies are the perfect sauce for this dish. On handheld the 30 fps are perfectly fine (on a big screen I get a headache, like with every low fps game). I believe Switch games are optimized forReally cool what Capcom did with gameplay. Impressive what they achieved graphics wise. And the overall natural animations, the cute voice-over, and the adorable interactions between you and your buddies are the perfect sauce for this dish. On handheld the 30 fps are perfectly fine (on a big screen I get a headache, like with every low fps game). I believe Switch games are optimized for handheld first, and that's the right choice for me. I love it… Expand
  56. Christiansw
    Apr 8, 2021
    10
    This is a great game!. I am new in the franchise (started with MH4U for 3DS). I have been playing MHW (PC) in recent years and I can say this MHR is as great as MHW and even better for beginners with the quality of life improvements Capcom included in this release. I am surprised how great this game looks and plays on the N Switch.
  57. abowman
    Apr 8, 2021
    10
    It so refreshing for a AAA game to not only work out of the gate, but be excellent in just about every category. After attempting to play outriders and dealing with issue after issue, coming back to this game is a breath of fresh air.

    I was worried that after playing MHW that I would be disappointed with them going back to Nintendo, and boy was I wrong. If you enjoy MH games, this a    It so refreshing for a AAA game to not only work out of the gate, but be excellent in just about every category. After attempting to play outriders and dealing with issue after issue, coming back to this game is a breath of fresh air.

    I was worried that after playing MHW that I would be disappointed with them going back to Nintendo, and boy was I wrong.

    If you enjoy MH games, this a no brainer purchase.    … Expand
  58. C0LLIDE
    Apr 8, 2021
    10
    Monster hunter as a series was new to me when I first got World. I was a newbie to the game and was just figuring out the basics, and now I have 170 hours on the game. I got hooked. I've completed the normal game and half of iceborne, I got a little board and the game wasn't appealing to me anymore. Until the the release of rise. The game was fast paced, beautiful and just downrightMonster hunter as a series was new to me when I first got World. I was a newbie to the game and was just figuring out the basics, and now I have 170 hours on the game. I got hooked. I've completed the normal game and half of iceborne, I got a little board and the game wasn't appealing to me anymore. Until the the release of rise. The game was fast paced, beautiful and just downright awesome! It had all the essence of world but instead with endemic life grappling hooks that also add new moves to my favorite weapons, and it also has tower defense, wyvern riding, AND A DOG! World was my entry game and rise got me to love the series even more. The game works incredibly on the switch and it's my new favorite game to waste time on. Also I've finished the game already and I'm working towards the perfect charge blade build!… Expand
  59. rickcrickett
    Apr 7, 2021
    9
    I picked this up as my second Monster Hunter game, i had MHGU but never really got into it. Overall it was a really fun game and i put alot of hours into it, however it felt very short and the ending was very abrupt. Still well worth the money and very enjoyable to play and i am hoping for a DLC soon, because i'll buy it instantly.
  60. RedHunter
    Apr 7, 2021
    1
    Это не monster hunter, игра безумно короткая, в ней нет endgame! Все квесты проходятся меньше чем за 100 часов, после этого в игре нечего делать! В игре нет мощных монстров типа Deviljho, Elder Dragons, и так далее. Ощущение, что это не полноценная игра, а Альфа версия, я играю в Monster Hunter с 1 части, с 2007, года и я в шоке, после MH4, MHCross, MHWI, как можно было выпустить такуюЭто не monster hunter, игра безумно короткая, в ней нет endgame! Все квесты проходятся меньше чем за 100 часов, после этого в игре нечего делать! В игре нет мощных монстров типа Deviljho, Elder Dragons, и так далее. Ощущение, что это не полноценная игра, а Альфа версия, я играю в Monster Hunter с 1 части, с 2007, года и я в шоке, после MH4, MHCross, MHWI, как можно было выпустить такую недоработанную и короткую игру? Множество скилов сломали, сделали бесполезными, многие украшения с 1 уровня подняли на 2 уровень, что не даёт собрать нормальный сет. Многие монстры из MHW, будучи слабыми ранее теперь сильнее многих мощных монстров. Древо оружий сломано, многие оружия с крутых монстров заканчиваются очень рано, и их нет смысла собирать, так как их урон маленький. Карт осень мало, всего 5, они очень маленькие, где новые карты? Почему вы не сделали открытый мир? В игру не хочется возвращаться, после провала MHW, вы не усвоили урок и сделали новую часть ещё хуже! Спасибо, я ненавижу вас Capcom, за то что вы угробили мою любимую игру!… Expand
  61. uway
    Apr 7, 2021
    10
    para veteranos y nuevos jugadores este mh es de lo mejor empecé la saga desde el monster hunter freedom ultimate luego el 3 portable ,4 ultimate ,generation , generation ultimate, llegue al world y...
    era divertido pero no me engancho como quería su mundo era muy grande para mi gusto le di una oportunidad a este y wow increíble las nuevas mecanicas la verticalidad fue lo mejor q pudieron    para veteranos y nuevos jugadores este mh es de lo mejor empecé la saga desde el monster hunter freedom ultimate luego el 3 portable ,4 ultimate ,generation , generation ultimate, llegue al world y...
    era divertido pero no me engancho como quería su mundo era muy grande para mi gusto le di una oportunidad a este y wow increíble las nuevas mecanicas la verticalidad fue lo mejor q pudieron hacer ya no estar dando una vuelta a todo el mapa para llegar a un punto q esta mas arriba me da gusto explorar los mapas simplemente volví a ser un niño disfrutando con su juguete nuevo si no fuera por el trabajo jugaría todo el día lo mejor y el gran punto a favor es lo q brinda la switch de poder llevarlo donde quieras
    muy recomendado    … Expand
  62. josegato
    Apr 7, 2021
    10
    Presentación: Increible arte y musica. La ambientacion del japones medieval es genial.

    Apartado Técnico: 30fps super estables. Muy buenos graficos considerando el tamaño de los mapas y mounstros. Lo más destacado que poca gente habla: los tiempos de carga son super rápidos!!!! Next gen rápidos. Jugabilidad: Hace lo que toda buena secuela tiene que hacer: mejora sobre lo propuesto    Presentación: Increible arte y musica. La ambientacion del japones medieval es genial.

    Apartado Técnico: 30fps super estables. Muy buenos graficos considerando el tamaño de los mapas y mounstros. Lo más destacado que poca gente habla: los tiempos de carga son super rápidos!!!! Next gen rápidos.

    Jugabilidad: Hace lo que toda buena secuela tiene que hacer: mejora sobre lo propuesto anteriormente. Las adiciones de los palamutes (perros) y wirebugs (habilidades al estilo hombre araña) hacen de este Monster Hunter una especie de versión TURBO.

    Conclusión: Un Juego imprescindible para el catálogo de Switch este 2021. De lo mejor del año!    … Expand
  63. FuzzyPenguin98
    Apr 7, 2021
    10
    My first monster hunter game and I love it. I will be looking forward to updates and playing more!
  64. 3Pac
    Apr 7, 2021
    5
    As a newcomer I wanted to like this game, but everything about it feels dated and convoluted ultimately sucking the fun out of it. The controls are some of the worst of any game I've ever played: clunky slow, actions that can't be cancelled really feel like they are from the PS2 era.

    Wayyyyyy too many mechanics to this game, most of which don't add anything enjoyable. Again, they feel    As a newcomer I wanted to like this game, but everything about it feels dated and convoluted ultimately sucking the fun out of it. The controls are some of the worst of any game I've ever played: clunky slow, actions that can't be cancelled really feel like they are from the PS2 era.

    Wayyyyyy too many mechanics to this game, most of which don't add anything enjoyable. Again, they feel like leftovers from the DS versions of the game. Interrupting a fight to sharpen your weapon, who would want to do that while managing like 20 other things? Or taking forever to sheath your weapon before you can actually run, why?

    I was convinced by veterans of the series that this would be a great time to jump in but this game simply doesn't hold up to the stream-lined standard of modern games controls and mechanics. It just feels like an outdated port    … Expand
  65. gamingDood
    Apr 6, 2021
    10
    This game is just incredible. Again a vast amount of improvements i didn't know i wanted or needed. This is game feels like how I remember MH Freedom Unite, which is incredible since that for me represents a childhood game I have invested 1000h+ into. Love it!
  66. alexisyuk
    Apr 6, 2021
    2
    It's Unfinished product.
    The story doesn't even end and a lot of bugs.
    Just let me Reminds me of the Anthem back then
  67. nashingo
    Apr 6, 2021
    10
    This is a technical milestone, i never thought a nintendo switch could execute a gem like this. I came from MHW on PC and the improvement on every aspect of the game is very helpful considering that this game was developed to be played on your home as on the go, i believe it 's a brave step ahead, that capcom give switch the exclusivity for a year, but without a doubt i think they put soThis is a technical milestone, i never thought a nintendo switch could execute a gem like this. I came from MHW on PC and the improvement on every aspect of the game is very helpful considering that this game was developed to be played on your home as on the go, i believe it 's a brave step ahead, that capcom give switch the exclusivity for a year, but without a doubt i think they put so much love in this game.
    There are a lot of different monsters to hunt, the different stages are cool and the music is so exciting .10/10    … Expand
  68. 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
  69. Leesan
    Apr 6, 2021
    10
    I don’t remember being so addicted to a MH game since MH3, I got bored of world really son and the online was the slowest thing ever. Now everything is faster and to the point. You don’t need to grind or farm until you are in the HR6 or so. Really excited for the April update, and future free updates after that. Minimum 30h to complete the main history pre April patch at least. It mayI don’t remember being so addicted to a MH game since MH3, I got bored of world really son and the online was the slowest thing ever. Now everything is faster and to the point. You don’t need to grind or farm until you are in the HR6 or so. Really excited for the April update, and future free updates after that. Minimum 30h to complete the main history pre April patch at least. It may seems like the game is short but is not, you move faster than ever, the first half of the game is super easy for veterans, and the loading times never go over 10 sec at most. The power of the switch is also on his peak here, really beautiful to watch and with lot of details and secrets everywere. Animations, art-style, and music are also a 10/10 for me.… Expand
  70. Tribalord
    Apr 6, 2021
    10
    Played the demo version only and honestly this my first monster hunter game ever. Loved the gameplay mechanics on the switchlite . Beautifully made from ground up for the switch. Played 30 hours on demo so gonnaa get the game soon
  71. PeinLankaster
    Apr 6, 2021
    8
    Хорошая часть серии, но до World ей далеко. Так как она портативная ей можно многое простить.
  72. DanCoz
    Apr 5, 2021
    10
    Best monster hunter game of all , the action is so much fun in this game!:)
  73. Ruffz
    Apr 5, 2021
    9
    The game is great, but I felt the rampage a little irrelevant since you can't grind good itens from this New mode, it's Just a refreshing way to play. Wirebug is incredible.
  74. kkongnyang
    Apr 5, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Good! Good! Good! 최고의겜!
    그냥 닥치고 해보면 빠 져 들 수 밖 에 없 는 겜    … Expand
  75. Lehug
    Apr 5, 2021
    10
    My first mh game, and rly love the pacing. Its just super fun to play. Im in the circle of hunting now.
  76. lexgamer
    Apr 5, 2021
    10
    One thing I noticed about the negative reviews, is that a significant number of them could easily have their complaints addressed if they just looked into the games options menu. And if not that, some are just wrong, such as, "It's too bad they took [X] out," where [X] is a thing that is in fact still in the game. Not counting those reviews, this would easily land in the 98-99 ratingOne thing I noticed about the negative reviews, is that a significant number of them could easily have their complaints addressed if they just looked into the games options menu. And if not that, some are just wrong, such as, "It's too bad they took [X] out," where [X] is a thing that is in fact still in the game. Not counting those reviews, this would easily land in the 98-99 rating range.

    Like most everyone who loves Monster Hunter, I didn't like the series at first, it finally clicked in 4U, and bloomed into my favorite series in World, and now Rise is the new pinnacle of the series; this game is a master piece. Hunt, craft, repeat. And do it all with friends.    … Expand
  77. KNX2501
    Apr 5, 2021
    8
    Una versión mucho mas sencilla de lo que es MHW, con gameplay y estética que recuerdan al Monster Hunter de la PSP. El juego es bastante accesible para jugadores casuales.

    Mi única queja es la parte del tutorial, me parece demasiado tediosa, sería deseable que pudiera ser deshabilitada para los jugares con experiencia previa.
  78. Derpfishh
    Apr 5, 2021
    10
    Fantastic game, great new mechanics and monsters only played since 4u but this is my favourite yet.
  79. LeonardoGarciaB
    Apr 5, 2021
    10
    Nice game , excellent gameplay , un juego muy chulo y muy bien hecho , el cordoptero le dan a la cacería una versatilidad tremenda , juego de 10
  80. Tag1
    Apr 5, 2021
    5
    Wow switch overpower Just 9gb loading Is smart and frenetic action ...Great job capcom
  81. rambo_ando
    Apr 4, 2021
    9
    The best Monster Hunter game I've played. A lot of great quality of life improvements.
  82. BromeisterBryce
    Apr 4, 2021
    10
    Wow... This not only innovates on the Monster Hunter genre but makes it more appealing to a larger audience. It is both more approachable and more complex than past installments. Simply put, It is the most fun I’ve had with a game in years, much less monster hunters. This is an absolute must-have for all Switch owners and a major reason to get one. The future of the genre looks bright andWow... This not only innovates on the Monster Hunter genre but makes it more appealing to a larger audience. It is both more approachable and more complex than past installments. Simply put, It is the most fun I’ve had with a game in years, much less monster hunters. This is an absolute must-have for all Switch owners and a major reason to get one. The future of the genre looks bright and I look forward to it as a convert from casual enjoyer to vehement fan. Great job Capcom! Just wow!!!… Expand
  83. Natedog1985
    Apr 4, 2021
    0
    Worst game in the history of the franchise. Capcom what are yall smoking? Charge more and remove so much from the game? It's like a mobile port of a real game with seriously off hit boxes and so much lag it's impossible to play
  84. Mchelski
    Apr 4, 2021
    10
    Best game since generation, took the best things of world and make it better.
  85. derVogela
    Apr 4, 2021
    9
    It is a pretty good game and just like the other mh games it has a pretty good multiplayer.
  86. Eli62
    Apr 4, 2021
    10
    Basically everything good about the monster hunter series mechanically wise is here even the adept style in the dual blades (for better or worse) is still here and updated to new gimmick nicely, only problem is if your coming from MHWORLD then the graphics are not at that level or as smooth. Honestly I prefer this style as it's the way I believe monster hunter is always ment to be playedBasically everything good about the monster hunter series mechanically wise is here even the adept style in the dual blades (for better or worse) is still here and updated to new gimmick nicely, only problem is if your coming from MHWORLD then the graphics are not at that level or as smooth. Honestly I prefer this style as it's the way I believe monster hunter is always ment to be played in the original style. To be fair I've had more fun with this monster hunter then I thought I would, even weopns I never use are quite fun, and come on riding an armor plated battle dog with a warrior cat whom can kill dragons by your side while you genocide entire biomes of species and rip out there body parts to turn into a cowboy hat and Sword twice your body size that Frickin explodes on contact is just awesome. If you like monster hunter then you will most definitely love this game ❤️… Expand
  87. Lynno
    Apr 3, 2021
    10
    En comparación a los juegos anteriores, Monster Hunter Rise no deja nada que desear, las nuevas mecánicas están increíbles y realmente ayudan mucho a la jugabilidad y aumentan completamente el dinamismo del juego. Gran trabajo el de Capcom en esta nueva entrega.
  88. weasleye
    Apr 3, 2021
    10
    an absolutely perfect middle ground between what was already established in MH previous nintendo platform exclusives and what monster hunter world brought to the table on its multi platform release. Absolutely love the new pets, new skill system and retooled armor and weapon upgrades. The pace is quite a bit faster than any monster hunter that has come before which serves to keep thingsan absolutely perfect middle ground between what was already established in MH previous nintendo platform exclusives and what monster hunter world brought to the table on its multi platform release. Absolutely love the new pets, new skill system and retooled armor and weapon upgrades. The pace is quite a bit faster than any monster hunter that has come before which serves to keep things fresh while respecting your time as a player.

    Love this game and I have put in about 15-20 hours so far before writing this. I am also a veteran of the series owning all D.S. releases and putting in another 150 plus hours into generations on release and world. Trust me this game is the best possible jumping in point for new comers and a treat for veterans.    … Expand
  89. MMangia
    Apr 3, 2021
    10
    This game is absolutely fantastic. Already put 100 hours on it and waiting for all the updates. Thank you mommy capcom ❤️
  90. kinshan
    Apr 3, 2021
    10
    This might be the best Monster Hunter game ever. It takes the best of each series and implements it the best way possible.
    The wirebug is AMAZING and I can't really imagine playing any monster hunter game without it anymore.
    The game still doesn't have much content compared to older games, but they'll add more monsters in future patches (next one coming in a couple weeks, and the game    This might be the best Monster Hunter game ever. It takes the best of each series and implements it the best way possible.
    The wirebug is AMAZING and I can't really imagine playing any monster hunter game without it anymore.
    The game still doesn't have much content compared to older games, but they'll add more monsters in future patches (next one coming in a couple weeks, and the game just released), so we'll play this game for hundreds of hours for sure (also, this version is the one without the G-rank, so we can't compare it with mhgu or iceborne, since these were released years ago and they added a lot of content since the launching).

    Overall, 200% recommended    … Expand
  91. Agonistes
    Apr 3, 2021
    5
    I am unsure why so many people are rating this game a 10. Let me preface with I have been playing Monster Hunter since PS2 (the original). I have sunk several hundred hours into every game, so I could just be a jaded veteran (it certainly feels that way).

    Monster Hunter Rise is an okay Monster Hunter title. It is very short for a launch title and our group cleared every single piece of    I am unsure why so many people are rating this game a 10. Let me preface with I have been playing Monster Hunter since PS2 (the original). I have sunk several hundred hours into every game, so I could just be a jaded veteran (it certainly feels that way).

    Monster Hunter Rise is an okay Monster Hunter title. It is very short for a launch title and our group cleared every single piece of content in a little over a weekend of playing. This has never happened to us before in any Monster Hunter title.

    My biggest gripe is that they traded in the normal tactical essence of Monster Hunter for an action-combat buttonmashing festival. While I am sure many new players prefer this type of mindless combat over the older (albeit clunkier) style, it plays very unlike a Monster Hunter game.

    We went through every single Hub quest without ever needed to prep or practice a hunt. There were no butt-clinching moment of dodging right before fainting, or epic saves from team members. It was just go in, spam attack, wirebug away from big moves, wirebug back in, spam attack. It was a mindless experience.

    I know this is a Switch game, but MHGU had better textures and okay models. In MHR they went wiht amazing models and terrible textures. Many of the textures in the game are blurry, especially on NPC and PC models. I am still confused how MHGU had better antialiasing than MHR, which seems to have no antialiasing. Model lines are very jagged and hard.

    The sense of progression was muted since buttonmashing and wirebugs prevailed in every single fight. We didn't have a real sense of needing to upgrade armor/weapons. Near the middle of the Hub experience we ended up just making weapons more-so because they looked cool because it seemed irrelevant what our stats ended up being. No more prepping for elemental weakness or skills because it was absolutely not needed.

    They went insanely overboard with the Japanese theme. Way more thematic than previous games. If you're not a fan of Japanese culture/lore then it will get very annoying very fast since that's really all there is. It's not really a generic theme, it's more of an in-your-face Japan thing going on. For example, they renamed the Throwing Knife to Throwing Kunai. Not really a bad or good point, just thought I'd mention it.

    So far you might think I have nothing good to say about that game, but I did enjoy quite a few things.

    Palamutes are amazing, I really wish this was now retroactively in World and 4U/GU. Having double puppies is great. As a dog lover, it's amazing fighting besides these canines. The customization options are OUTSTANDING.

    The new monsters share the mechanics of old monsters, but a lot of them are interesting and fun to fight. I just wish they were actually a challenge. I really like this trend of visual differences, but keeping mechanics the same. It allows the devs to focus more time on creating a handful of truly unique monsters while retaining some nostalgia for older monsters while keeping them fresh at the same time.

    There's supposedly an update that is going to add the "harder" hunts later this month, so I might come back and update my review. If the game was harder and less reliant on cheesing everything with the wirebug I would have had a much better review of the game.

    tl;dr - This game should be called Monster Hunter Lite, it's very watered down and insanely easy. No point in prepping for hunts, or even upgrading equipment because every hunt is just a button-mashing fest where you jump in and out with the wirebug to dodge everything.    … Expand
  92. TheSlash994
    Apr 3, 2021
    10
    Only went 10 because 9.5 wasn't an option. I love the new wire bug and switch mechanics, they really help to round out certain weapons. As an insect glaive main I was disappointed to find some pretty significant nerfs when compared to mhw/iceborn. This feels more like the older games than world did but its a nice blend between the two styles. Some people may not be happy to hear that theOnly went 10 because 9.5 wasn't an option. I love the new wire bug and switch mechanics, they really help to round out certain weapons. As an insect glaive main I was disappointed to find some pretty significant nerfs when compared to mhw/iceborn. This feels more like the older games than world did but its a nice blend between the two styles. Some people may not be happy to hear that the game has been massively streamlined and simplified but honestly there is still plenty of complexity if you want to be a top player. The truth is, this just makes the game more accessible to newcomers and that's a good thing as far as I'm concerned. One thing that bugged me about this game as well as mhw was the general difficulty of the monsters, it's pretty low when compared with the older games. Iceborn tried to compensate for this by making everything hit like a truck but that's not exactly what I'm looking for. MH Rise is wicked fun and the gameplay loop is addictive as all heck, this is a Monster Hunter game that you don't have to sink 300 hours into just to learn all of the mechanics properly, this new generation of Monster Hunter games are really something special, pick it up and enjoy the ride.… Expand
  93. gustave154
    Apr 3, 2021
    10
    Best monster hunter for noobs that are new to the hunting genre of games. Fast mobility, easier progression of enemies and an overall feeling of excitement despite the dated graphics. Fun on the go as well as playing with friends, this will be the best game to join in the fun of monster hunting!
  94. Yoryoni
    Apr 3, 2021
    10
    Amazing game i love it, best monster hunter ever!!. If you like hunter as you used do it go for it its amazing!!
  95. SnowingSteak
    Apr 2, 2021
    10
    Best combat in the series mechanically speaking, most newcomer friendly, love the soundtrack and some of the best new monsters in years in both design and fight.
  96. KineticKyber
    Apr 2, 2021
    10
    Amazing game with interesting new mechanics!! Have put a lot of hours into this game and haven’t even beaten it! Just that much to do and have fun with in the game!
  97. ToothlessHawken
    Apr 2, 2021
    7
    It's an OK MH game not the best but not the worst, I have never played World, in turn I have never experienced the new skill system before rise, as someone who started with Freedom Unite, I despise the new system, it is WAY too simplified, every single one of my sets has the exact same 2 or 3 armor pieces, there is no diversity. Set building used to be like a 100+ piece puzzle, you'd plugIt's an OK MH game not the best but not the worst, I have never played World, in turn I have never experienced the new skill system before rise, as someone who started with Freedom Unite, I despise the new system, it is WAY too simplified, every single one of my sets has the exact same 2 or 3 armor pieces, there is no diversity. Set building used to be like a 100+ piece puzzle, you'd plug in hundreds of pieces of armor with your talisman and weapon, and when you eventually found the proper combination of what you wanted it would feel incredibly satisfying, it was challenging but rewarding. While the new system feels like a 9 piece jigsaw puzzle designed for children under the age of 10, you throw random **** together for 10 minutes and you'll somehow end up with a max dps meta set that tears through anything, there is no challenge, after about a week of playing I have every set I will need until the DLC drops, it isn't fun, it's ****ty game design.

    The endgame, frankly, is **** mainly because THERE ISNT ONE, after you beat the main story there is no reason to to do anything, World had tempered monsters, GenU had deviants and 4U had guild quests and aged texts, what does Rise have? rampage weapons are borderline useless in their current form and rampage quests don't even give anything outside of materials for rampage weapons.

    The story is fine, it's MH you aren't here for an engaging story, you're here to hunt monsters and look badass while doing so, and in that sense Rise is amazing, everything that world had is here in spades, combat has never been so fluid, the silkbind attacks are implemented well, though they can be a little iffy at times, the wirebug in general is amazing, the level of exploration capabilities is insane. I'm a tad miffed that as of right now the story ends in a cliffhanger, though I believe that will be changed in the first DLC, strange that it wasn't in in the main game, but we live in strange times, so I cant really blame the devs too much on that front.

    I love MH, have since 2009
    I don't want to hate rise, I truly don't
    Hell I put 90 hours into it before I came to this conclusion
    But it just isn't all here and that leaves me disappointed

    7/10, I'll probably play 4U or GU for my MH fix till the DLC drops    … Expand
  98. Vile-Okami
    Apr 2, 2021
    10
    Easily my favorite Monster Hunter yet. Adding the Wirebug and Palamute makes getting around the maps a ton of fun. Monster variety is much better than the previous outing, as well as armor and weapons.
  99. Kiibxaiim
    Apr 2, 2021
    10
    Lo de capcom rosa lo perfecto con está entrega de Monster Hunter Rise, es un amor a primera vista para un jugador de videojuegos senior.
  100. Kaitte48
    Apr 2, 2021
    10
    Best monster hunter gamr
    This game gives me what i want from monster hunter game forever the monsters are amazing and better than monster hunter world the gameplay is smooth and flexible and i love the Wirebug and switch skills
    PERFECT GAME
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Generally favorable reviews - based on 122 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 118 out of 122
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 122
  3. Negative: 0 out of 122
  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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