Monster Hunter Rise

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  1. 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.
  2. 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
  3. Sergiox
    May 3, 2021
    10
    Juegazo, increible como corre en esta pequeña consola, muy divertido, espectacular en todos los aspectos.
  4. 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
  5. 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!
  6. MrChameleon
    May 28, 2021
    10
    Superb Game running suprisingly good on the Switch. The use of the capabiities of the RE Engine on a Switch is genius!

    Gameplay is expected Monster Hunter-Goodness. Wirebugs are a little gimmicky but it really adds to just more gameplay. Which i like.

    Ten.
  7. MibusWolf
    May 29, 2021
    10
    I was doubting about buying this game for the Switch because I thought the graphics would be terrible but is maybe one of the bests Switch Games on Graphics and Fluidity of the controls, I consider it as a must to buy for this season on Nintendo Switch.
  8. DaScribbler77
    Jun 15, 2021
    10
    I've played Monster Hunter games for a long time with over 300 hours in each game I've played. This one brings in a lot of things that just boost the quality of life for the player in ways you won't want to be without. This game makes me not want to run around in World or Generations Ultimate because I won't have my wirebug. I don't want to play my favorite weapons in other gamesI've played Monster Hunter games for a long time with over 300 hours in each game I've played. This one brings in a lot of things that just boost the quality of life for the player in ways you won't want to be without. This game makes me not want to run around in World or Generations Ultimate because I won't have my wirebug. I don't want to play my favorite weapons in other games because the switch skills make such a difference.
    This all runs on the switch super duper fast compared to any of the previous entries. It's amazing, honestly!
    The only gripes I have are twofold -
    1 - The content is still being built up at this point. We all want to see our favorite monsters and additional areas brought in and that's going to take some time. I am sure this will no longer be a problem with a few updates.
    2 - The hunting is kind of not there any more. You don't have to hunt them down as much as you can just go to the icon on your map thanks to the cohoot. It is nice to know where they are, but these environments aren't huge so finding them isn't ever an issue.
    Still.. this is my favorite game and has already gotten 440 hours out of me since release.
    Hunt on!    … Expand
  9. Tokiro077
    Oct 6, 2021
    10
    A mon sens un des jeux à posséder d'urgence sur switch, visuellement incroyable pour la switch, gameplay fluide, rapide, exigeant tout en n'oubliant pas les débutants comme les joueurs vétérans de MH, un contenu gargantuesque. En conclusion le jeu monster hunter ultime! 10/10 mérité.
  10. Criticerty
    Nov 24, 2021
    10
    Lived up to the expectations that I had…Especially the graphics are top notch for the switch. Also both single player and multiplayer action is fun. Also the story for this franchise is decent for once.
  11. Sensou
    Dec 13, 2022
    10
    Like it better than World and might be equal to MHGU for me.

    My first MH game is MHGU and that's where my love for this franchise exist and grow. Then, I enter MHW but somehow it feels like a complete different game. Spent 30ish hours and still cannot get the feel of Monster Hunter in MHW. Then, I decides to enter MHR right away and it just feels like home for me. Definitely they get    Like it better than World and might be equal to MHGU for me.

    My first MH game is MHGU and that's where my love for this franchise exist and grow. Then, I enter MHW but somehow it feels like a complete different game. Spent 30ish hours and still cannot get the feel of Monster Hunter in MHW. Then, I decides to enter MHR right away and it just feels like home for me.

    Definitely they get back to the traditional formula but with QoL from World and it's just delicious. The combat especially is just wonderful, everything feels way faster and I love the adrenaline from the fast combat due to the addition of wire bugs (Insane!).

    The graphics is great to be honest remembering it being released for Switch and I never feel there's any important or significant compromises that can affect how you view the game. If you compare it to MHW, you are just nitpicking. Monster Hunter is always about gameplay, graphics is just a bonus for me.

    One thing that I just can't put this on top of GU is because the fact that you only have 1 village, Kamura. In GU you have 4 villages, well not big but it just feels nice as every village has a different theme and feel to it. On top of that, the amount of content in MHR probably only around 30-40% of MHGU. I spent around 70 hours in MHR and basically I finish all the missions (excluding Event, Rampage and Arena Quests). In GU, I've spent 135 hours and just barely play a little content of High Rank. Yes, I've just entered High Rank after 135 hours in the game.

    Last, one epic moment in Rise is when the OST of Proof of a Hero kicks in when fighting against Narwa and Ibushi make me feels invincible and aggressive all of sudden. Completely brilliant composer.

    Overall it's a great MH game and I prefer this one over MHW. Will definitely purchase Sunbreak when its on sale (too expensive on Switch).    … Expand
  12. cchenders40
    Aug 28, 2022
    10
    The most refined monster hunter experience. This game took everything that world did right and just made the combat more fast pace, the hunting quicker with the addition of mounts, and made it all available on the most portable console. This game is a must for switch owners and monster hunter fans. This is probably the best monster hunter experience outside of iceborne. Definitely recommend this.
  13. Tynio
    Jan 18, 2022
    10
    Amazing graphics for such a small console, Portable mode looks very nice. The game itself is interesting and does not tire the player with its difficulty level.
  14. MajorPC92
    Mar 17, 2022
    10
    OHHHHHH my god this games is amazing, If you don't know this type of game, let's go it's a big pleasure.
  15. Zachu
    Mar 12, 2022
    10
    I've put 165 hours into this game and I can definitivley say it is best Switch multiplayer game. While I am a little biased because of my love for boss fights from any video game, this was my introduction into the franchise, which in turn has made me play the previous games in the series. What makes Rise stand out among it's predecessors, mainly 4 Ultimate and World, is it's wirebugI've put 165 hours into this game and I can definitivley say it is best Switch multiplayer game. While I am a little biased because of my love for boss fights from any video game, this was my introduction into the franchise, which in turn has made me play the previous games in the series. What makes Rise stand out among it's predecessors, mainly 4 Ultimate and World, is it's wirebug system. No longer are you an immobile piece of brocolli with the insane manuevurability of the wirebug. It acts as an enhanced combo tool allowing special moves for each of the 14 wildly different weapons, while serving as a extremley fun grappling hook like device for you to swing around from wall to wall. My biggest gripes with the previous games in the franchise is the movement. The key to make a fun 3-D game is movement, with the massive verticality the various stages provide for the player mixing tremendously well with the enhanced movement options, even further emphasized with the edition of a Palamute, an adorable ridable dog (who is endlessly customizable) to assist you on hunts much like the Palico, but with an emphasis on speed. Throughout gameplay I was frequently switching between the 2 depending on the hunt and weapon. Gameplay is where any series shines the most and monster hunter has perfected since 4U. The 14 weapons each play so different from each other it's staggering how they snappy, tight, and powerful each one feels. Hunter customization is the bulk of what's going to keep you going to fight new monsters, enhancing your armor and skills to max out your arsenal using the monster's parts you receive from carving it against more monsters. I never found it boring going back with friends to slay a monster for one specific part because each of these barborous beasts fight so differently with such creative movesets, and jaw-dropping designs. The flagship Magnamalo is my particular favorite from this game's amazing rouge's gallery, with Narwa following closely, a much better line-up than World's cast that left so much more variety to be desired. Must-play for the Switch, has a perfect difficulty curve but if you're not feeling it I promise it's because you're not playing the right weapon.… Expand
  16. LwestGG
    Mar 30, 2022
    10
    My absolute favorite game series and another banger added to the list of fantastic monster hunter titles. If you're a fan of action games and want a game to play with friends(or meet new ones) look no further as MONSTER HUNTER allows you to shred massive creatures to pieces and carve their @$$ up to make a fresh new coat and bigger stick to smack with.
  17. Major_PC_92
    May 19, 2022
    10
    OHHHHHH my god this games is amazing, If you don't know this type of game, let's go it's a big pleasure.
  18. 69minuteman
    Jun 29, 2022
    10
    Gore is BACK! what more do you ask for??
    Weapon balance + Engaging monsters + new weapon moves + 2 new zones + new town
    EASILY 200 Hours + game time. Let's go
  19. TODD17
    Jul 1, 2022
    10
    Absolutely great, every monster is intricately designed. And the cats are awesome.
  20. Jakap
    Jul 28, 2022
    10
    it's monster hunter, its all about monster hunting, to me this game is the true Masterpiece!
  21. lucinhagamer
    Aug 26, 2022
    10
    this game is flawless al the gameplay is very huge with so many good things to do
  22. Baxiie
    Oct 17, 2022
    10
    For people who are with Monster Hunter seriws longer time it's common knowledge Capcom always releases each title in pretty much two waves. Base game which focuses and experiments with various new features and mechanics followed by expansion (ultimate version) which builds on the base game eliminating major flaws while outlining the best aspects of the base game. Therefore, I'll judge itFor people who are with Monster Hunter seriws longer time it's common knowledge Capcom always releases each title in pretty much two waves. Base game which focuses and experiments with various new features and mechanics followed by expansion (ultimate version) which builds on the base game eliminating major flaws while outlining the best aspects of the base game. Therefore, I'll judge it in this fashion as "just a base game". And oh boy. This game truly delivers one of the best base game experiences. I'd say only 4th generation (Monster Hunter 4 and Monster Hunter X/Generations) had more memorable base game experience imho. Truly great base to build upon and fully recommended to try out on Switch as one of the best games on the system.… Expand
  23. ZYMROD
    Nov 26, 2022
    10
    Después de años jugando la saga MH, por fin se ve una evolución en cuanto a las mecánicas de juego. Que le han sentado de maravilla, convirtiendo el juego en una experiencia mas fresca y menos tosca.
  24. Trainer_100jin
    Jan 9, 2023
    10
    Haven't tried other MH games but it is a really good game for the new hunters. Could be a bit more overewhelming with all the weapons at the first beginning, but super fun if you really pick one of your favourite and get into it. Well worthed the time and price!
  25. Beatsaberzzz
    Feb 6, 2023
    10
    I have been a huge Monster Hunter fan for about 8 years now and was expecting another experience like the previous game Monster Hunter World but was pleasantly surprised by far more than that. The game is far more fleshed out in terms of Gameplay, Replayability, and Mechanics than all of the MH games combined. I'm not gonna spoil anything but all of these things combined makes it a blastI have been a huge Monster Hunter fan for about 8 years now and was expecting another experience like the previous game Monster Hunter World but was pleasantly surprised by far more than that. The game is far more fleshed out in terms of Gameplay, Replayability, and Mechanics than all of the MH games combined. I'm not gonna spoil anything but all of these things combined makes it a blast for veterans and newcomers alike which is a first for the franchise. Would recommend at full price but you would be a fool to pass this game up if it goes on sale.… Expand
  26. OmarVOOM007
    Jul 13, 2023
    10
    Gran juego de la saga, se ve increíble en nintendo switch, gran desempeño, buena historia, gran cantidad de monstruos, divertidos el juego online. Un gran recomendado para el catálogo de la consola.
  27. starwar
    Aug 8, 2023
    10
    Monster Hunter Rise on the Nintendo Switch is an absolute triumph, delivering an exhilarating and immersive hunting experience. The game's stunning graphics and smooth performance showcase the power of the Switch, bringing the vibrant world of monsters to life. The gameplay is addictive and rewarding, with an extensive array of weapons and armor to master. The introduction of WirebugMonster Hunter Rise on the Nintendo Switch is an absolute triumph, delivering an exhilarating and immersive hunting experience. The game's stunning graphics and smooth performance showcase the power of the Switch, bringing the vibrant world of monsters to life. The gameplay is addictive and rewarding, with an extensive array of weapons and armor to master. The introduction of Wirebug mechanics adds a new dimension to combat, allowing for thrilling aerial maneuvers and strategic attacks.… Expand
  28. TreasureOrTrash
    Sep 8, 2023
    10
    Treasure!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  29. rambo_ando
    Apr 4, 2021
    9
    The best Monster Hunter game I've played. A lot of great quality of life improvements.
  30. 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
  31. og_reset
    Mar 29, 2021
    9
    Monster Hunter Rise brings massive quality of life improvements to a series long known for clunky controls and unfriendly mechanics, making it one of the easiest entries to get into. Its predecessor MH World introduced the series to a massive new audience with bringing it to not one but three platforms, a first for the series. This put a heavy weight on whatever game would follow to meetMonster Hunter Rise brings massive quality of life improvements to a series long known for clunky controls and unfriendly mechanics, making it one of the easiest entries to get into. Its predecessor MH World introduced the series to a massive new audience with bringing it to not one but three platforms, a first for the series. This put a heavy weight on whatever game would follow to meet the lofty bar set. Rise not only meets this bar but aims to surpass its predecessor down the road in terms of monsters and variety.

    One thing that a lot of veterans of the series can tell you was one of the most aggravating parts of Monster Hunter is getting from point A to point B. Map traversal is usually a difficult ordeal that was tempered in World:Iceborne with the mount system and fast travel system, though still with some rough edges. Rise improves upon both of these systems with the palamute buddy and a fast travel system that's faster to use and easier to understand respectively. Another less than fun portion of games in the series is the gathering quests and small monster hunts, where you're tasked to scrounge the map for gathering nodes and less impressive beasts. Rise answers these long standing low points with simply marking them on your map, leaving the task to simply traverse the zone. Less exciting sub quests are also often relegated to being optional requests that can be tackled during more exciting quests. For example, one request is to slay 8 Kestodon, a small and very easy to kill monster. You can queue a mission to take down a mark in the desert and any Kestodon you see on the way will count to the request. This is true for any of the requests, so feel free to line them up and take them all down while working on your key quests.

    Rise also stands as a technical feat for the Switch, making incredible use of the RE engine and bringing the power of the hardware to bare. With so much going on that the player can lose track of things, the game continues to run at stable frames and shows no drop in visual quality. Obviously compared to World it may not look as realistic or detailed, but these factors would only matter in movies, not in an action game. The art style lends itself to the traditional Monster Hunter mesh of old-styled architecture mixed with bizarre and sometimes impossible industry, this time drawing from traditional Japanese designs.

    Monster Hunter is also a series known for testing out new gimmicks now and again, from swimming to mounting and taking down monsters. Some have stuck around, some have been remixed, and some have fallen to the side. Gone is World's slinger and having to dig around for ammo, softening monster parts and shooting them into walls. In exchange, Rise brings the wirebug, a constantly recharging resource used for traversal and unique new moves for each weapon. You're able to climb nearly any surface you see, recover quickly from attacks and reach airborne nuisances with a quick press and aim. It can take a while to get used to and even longer to master, but when you find the groove you'll feel the incredible power it puts in the player's hand. The traversal benefits alone are a welcome addition, and being able to customize your move set is a welcome return that I personally hope stays for good this time.

    One thing Monster Hunter has never been known for is story. You've heard it quite a few times, you arrive in a village and stave off all manner of dangers until you fight the big final beast and are named the hero, with a few changes here and there. World went to the next level with a more cinematic, if slower and more of a slog, story that required you to be by yourself for the beginning of each quest, leaving a very co-op unfriendly experience for a multiplayer game. Rise does have a sparse handful of cutscenes, but this time allows a full party to start the quest instead of individually viewing the cutscene, leaving and rejoining together. But Rise also suffers from a blatantly unfinished story and while Capcom has stated the upcoming updates will close off the story, right now it leaves a very unsatisfying tale.

    Rise brings nothing but improvements across the board to the gameplay of the Monster Hunter series and a slew of much requested quality of life improvements. Whether the free updates with new monsters and quests will lead it to live up to its predecessors awaits to be seen, but what is there is a fantastic experience for new and old players and one of the best experiences on the Switch. It's lackluster story keeps it from a perfect score, but with so much of the game exceeding expectations, it remains a stellar vanilla entry in the Monster Hunter series.    … Expand
  32. Afenger
    Jul 10, 2021
    9
    Monster no nome, na jogabilidade, nos gráficos, tudo isso na magnífica tela do Switão Ceifador em modo portátil, o game se comporta de forma bem fluida, recomendado ao extremo!
  33. kylemccoy131
    Aug 15, 2022
    9
    Rise takes the best aspects of its predecessors builds upon them in the best way possible. The fluidity of the wirebugs adds mobility while the same heft is still felt behind each weapon. Not to mention there are new "switch skills" that add more variety to each of the already extremely varied (and all viable) 14 weapon types. This is the first MH game I've played where I can't decideRise takes the best aspects of its predecessors builds upon them in the best way possible. The fluidity of the wirebugs adds mobility while the same heft is still felt behind each weapon. Not to mention there are new "switch skills" that add more variety to each of the already extremely varied (and all viable) 14 weapon types. This is the first MH game I've played where I can't decide which weapon to main as they're all great! The rampage mode is a nice change of pace and the wyvern riding is a significant upgrade from the previous mounting feature. Also the dango cutscenes are cute as heck.
    *2022 update: rampage get boring after a while, knocking off a point    … Expand
  34. zasham
    Mar 29, 2021
    9
    I'm now about 20 hours in. Only negative thing for me is, that you don't have to search for the monsters anymore, since they are automatically shown on the map. Hope there will be some "Hard(core)" mode at some point to "fix" this.
    Otherwise a near perfect MH. Graphics top (for the few who really care), not so clunky controls anymore.. In all many small things which makes the experience    I'm now about 20 hours in. Only negative thing for me is, that you don't have to search for the monsters anymore, since they are automatically shown on the map. Hope there will be some "Hard(core)" mode at some point to "fix" this.
    Otherwise a near perfect MH. Graphics top (for the few who really care), not so clunky controls anymore.. In all many small things which makes the experience very round.    … Expand
  35. Gohax
    Feb 6, 2023
    9
    Monster Hunter Rise

    Wow this game is so much fun I have around 100 hours on the game and I still can’t stop but there are some problems in the game Pros: -The music is next level -The gameplay and the movement is just addicting I cant stop using the wire bugs and riding the palamute -The map design is superb and the fact that everything around the map such as beetles and    Monster Hunter Rise

    Wow this game is so much fun I have around 100 hours on the game and I still can’t stop but there are some problems in the game

    Pros:

    -The music is next level

    -The gameplay and the movement is just addicting I cant stop using the wire bugs and riding the palamute

    -The map design is superb and the fact that everything around the map such as beetles and bugs are all so useful for your hunt just shows how far the team went in terms of making the player travel more around and looking everywhere to find all kinds of secrets and power ups

    -The weapons are similar to the way they were in world but so much better the devs just took the weapons and made them so much better plus you can change your skills and the wire bug skills are just wow

    -The new monsters are super cool I really liked the whole yokai design

    -The armors look fantastic and real as if they were really made by the monsters you hunt

    -The new rampage mode had me worried at first but I got hooked I found myself just doing the rampage missions non stop
    The new armor skills they added and the whole re work they did in comparison to world is just superb

    Cons:

    -Although good the gameplay is clunky at some moments

    -the game is beautiful but the switch is still a very weak console and I sometimes found myself in a cave or near a lot of monsters and the fps drops just made me want to turn the game off

    -the lack of end game because of the pandemic is just awful again I know that the team is not at fault here and they are releasing the missing content at the end of April but the game as Is right now is missing a lot of monsters and an ending to the hub story plus the village story just feels weak and short

    in conclusion the game although lacking at some areas is such a fun experience even after I finished my build and every mission in the game I still want to come back and play more so my final score to monster hunter rise is a 9 out of 10 I really recommend this game for veterans and new comers alike    … Expand
  36. xiekaidream
    Sep 17, 2021
    9
    新猎人过了村任务怨虎龙啦， 虽然太刀依然玩的云里雾里， 各种支线也不知道去哪完成， 但是总算感受到了单人和线下联机打猎的乐趣， 和风音乐和画风真是太棒了
  37. FluffySpartan
    Nov 6, 2021
    9
    after 370 hours gameplay i can say its a good game and i love it. only negative point i could made is not enough content in the end, im spoiled from monster hunter generations ultimate.
  38. vodkaffee
    Jan 24, 2022
    9
    I played MH4 on the ds and some demos on the wii u but never had good internet connection nor a good plataform to play it on.
    Now that MH has eliminated the separation by areas i can say i finally get the game and is realy good.
    This would be a 10/10 game of the year over Shin Megami Tensei V buuuut, it has +100 dlc, and the tutorials are HO-rrible, besides that, buy this game now
  39. ThBBoy
    Mar 31, 2021
    9
    Posiblemente el mejor MH. Tiene todas las mejoras que se incluyeron en el World para hacer el juego más “ágil” en general, pero con un estilo mucho más directo, perfecto para una portátil. El único punto negativo es la dificultad del modo historia, que es bastante baja, pero como metan contenido que suponga un reto, sobre todo para los veteranos de la saga, acabará siendo un MH de 10.
    PD:    Posiblemente el mejor MH. Tiene todas las mejoras que se incluyeron en el World para hacer el juego más “ágil” en general, pero con un estilo mucho más directo, perfecto para una portátil. El único punto negativo es la dificultad del modo historia, que es bastante baja, pero como metan contenido que suponga un reto, sobre todo para los veteranos de la saga, acabará siendo un MH de 10.
    PD: Brutal el diseño de Magnamalo.    … Expand
  40. CraziMad
    Mar 30, 2021
    9
    This is definitely the best outing for Monster Hunter. So many improvements on the “old” Monster Hunter formula that existed before Monster Hunter World. This version brings a lot of improvements from World, while introducing its own original ideas that all add up to a fast paced extravaganza in hunting the best monsters in the series. This is the best entry for newcomers as well, so thereThis is definitely the best outing for Monster Hunter. So many improvements on the “old” Monster Hunter formula that existed before Monster Hunter World. This version brings a lot of improvements from World, while introducing its own original ideas that all add up to a fast paced extravaganza in hunting the best monsters in the series. This is the best entry for newcomers as well, so there really isn’t any downside to this entry. Start here, folks!… Expand
  41. Parkerx87
    Oct 13, 2021
    9
    Best Monster Hunter i have ever played, looks amazing on the Switch. Must Buy.
  42. 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.
  43. 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
  44. MatthewDavisMed
    Nov 30, 2021
    9
    Nintendo fans who have been striving for a new Monster Hunter game will surely get a lot outta this fantastic installment full of new monsters, and fun new mechanics!
  45. 3vg69
    Mar 27, 2021
    9
    One of the best Monster Hunter games in this 5th generation, portable, with many content and more in the free updates
  46. 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.
  47. PandaBass
    Dec 14, 2021
    9
    At first I was kind of disappointed because the village quests are really easy. Usually this isn't a big deal but the whole point of MH games is having hard bosses that force you to keep updating your gear. Here you barely need to grind for gear to finish the village quests.

    Once I got to the HUB quests though, the experience was really good. The hub even has a lot of jew monsters to    At first I was kind of disappointed because the village quests are really easy. Usually this isn't a big deal but the whole point of MH games is having hard bosses that force you to keep updating your gear. Here you barely need to grind for gear to finish the village quests.

    Once I got to the HUB quests though, the experience was really good. The hub even has a lot of jew monsters to fight! This game is definitely worth it and definitely recommendable for those who are willing to put some time into the game.    … Expand
  48. 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.
  49. Koyb0417
    Jun 8, 2021
    9
    Wait for this to come in steam gamers.
    Its worthy of being patient!
    Monster hunter rise is my first monster hunter game and it made me start mh world too.
  50. 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
  51. Imakeokreviews
    Mar 31, 2021
    9
    This game is great! I really cant think of anything bad about it. it's just pure fun.
  52. Nierusuki
    Mar 27, 2021
    9
    The game is beautiful, there are less content than MHWorld at launch but they're already working on new monsters. The scenery is beautiful and interactive, you can climb almost anything. The monsters feature returning fan favorites and new beautiful monsters.
    And the most important thing, twin waifus.
  53. Dom007
    Mar 28, 2021
    9
    Unlike MHW (which I got bored of quite quickly) this one is actually quite a lot of fun and definitely worth playing.
  54. VReview
    Apr 10, 2021
    9
    MH Rise improves on all the things that made World annoying and brings new fun mechanics into the series.
  55. derVogela
    Apr 4, 2021
    9
    It is a pretty good game and just like the other mh games it has a pretty good multiplayer.
  56. Ablearcher
    Mar 31, 2021
    9
    I am loving this game with a big fat exception, however it's hard for me to knock points off for this exception as it may be just because how much I played the older games. The problem I have is how easy the game is. I've yet to fail a quest due to carting and I've actually only carted in total 3 times. For people new to monster hunter this is a perfect game. For veterans it may be tooI am loving this game with a big fat exception, however it's hard for me to knock points off for this exception as it may be just because how much I played the older games. The problem I have is how easy the game is. I've yet to fail a quest due to carting and I've actually only carted in total 3 times. For people new to monster hunter this is a perfect game. For veterans it may be too easy. Still. It's a beautiful and fun game with fun new mechanics.… Expand
  57. 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
  58. 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.
  59. 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
  60. 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.
  61. PolygonDavid
    Mar 28, 2021
    9
    It's a Fan Game cuz it is like old Monster Hunter Game. But at all there are new and good stuffs and it's more easy to learn than older MH Games.
  62. 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
  63. Shinyscyther
    Sep 14, 2021
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Edit: For now i must put it in a 9 because with all the previous updats it still lacks a good post game loop, which is a shame

    Is the perfect Monster Hunter, keeps what world made right to help people with its quality of life integrations, and brings some of the level style of old monhuns an integrate them perfectly. Besides, the wirebug creates a new dimension both for mobility and diversification of each weapon gameplay, creating different approach for each weapon in a more natural way that what they tried to do with styles previously. And Palamutes join the fray to make the travel a lot smoother.

    The maps are enormous, smartly designed and full of places to explore, the new monsters are incredibly original and even the older ones have adjusted movesets that fit them perfectly in the speed pacing of the combats.

    I belive it can get a little easy for most veterans, but they havent even removed the HR limiter yet, so there is room for dificulty development, and beyond that, the game still is super fun to play and has a lot of things to do.

    Hope this game become the new standard for following monster hunters of how the gameplay and design choices must be. Amazing game, and a perfect Monster Hunter.    … Expand
  64. 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.
  65. 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
  66. FunkyBoi
    Jun 2, 2021
    9
    Amazing gameplay. The monsters are well designed, the weapons feel satisfying to wield, and the pacing is excellent, even when grinding for materials. There's a steady, underlying sense of progression that permeates the entire experience, whether it be improving one's gear or improving one's gameplay, which made the game feel fulfilling throughout. Although the story and characters were aAmazing gameplay. The monsters are well designed, the weapons feel satisfying to wield, and the pacing is excellent, even when grinding for materials. There's a steady, underlying sense of progression that permeates the entire experience, whether it be improving one's gear or improving one's gameplay, which made the game feel fulfilling throughout. Although the story and characters were a little barebones and cliche, the strength of the core gameplay loops kept me thoroughly hooked all the way to the credits, and an extra 120+ hours beyond that. The music is fantastic, especially some of the monster-specific themes, and the UI is incredibly intuitive to navigate. Monster Hunter Rise is quite a complex game, and although the in-game tutorials were well-spread out and quite informative, there is still quite a bit of onus on the individual to go the extra mile and do some out-of-game study in order to explore the full extent of the game's systems and weapon mechanics. I wholeheartedly recommend this game to anyone who enjoys mechanically deep, action RPGs.… Expand
  67. Jaovitu
    Jun 5, 2021
    9
    I love it. They removed boring things from previous mh games such as whetstones, paintballs, pickaxes and etc, implemented wirebugs which i love and maintained the scaling for hub quests (it was soo bad when you had to do such long hunts to kill monsters because they were meant for a full party) and also i love the new monsters designs, specially because they are based on japanese mythsI love it. They removed boring things from previous mh games such as whetstones, paintballs, pickaxes and etc, implemented wirebugs which i love and maintained the scaling for hub quests (it was soo bad when you had to do such long hunts to kill monsters because they were meant for a full party) and also i love the new monsters designs, specially because they are based on japanese myths and are very well done. Unlike a lot of people, i was not disappointed with the 3.0 update and don't think the game lacks content, specially considering there will be something like an iceborne expansion in the future with everything people think is missing. Imo rise is great for a base game, it delivers more than 200 hours of good content and tbh i have yet to feel bored playing. I think the only problems are the lack of unique apex equipment and i think they should've developed more the characters storywise… Expand
  68. egomaster666
    Jul 19, 2021
    9
    I think the pace of the game is very slow for beginners but as long as you continue playing and growing up with your character there are a bunch of opportunities you can farm more materials and increase the possibilities to continue developing power and skill in the game, I wish there would've been a system to tell you which weapons are better suited for beginners because I ended up likingI think the pace of the game is very slow for beginners but as long as you continue playing and growing up with your character there are a bunch of opportunities you can farm more materials and increase the possibilities to continue developing power and skill in the game, I wish there would've been a system to tell you which weapons are better suited for beginners because I ended up liking something that was very advanced for my first hunting sessions.… Expand
  69. LeXTReC
    Nov 25, 2021
    9
    The graphics are awesome in first place, nothing surprising because the engine RE works good on switch This is my second try to enter the Monster Hunter franchise and wow, this game is pretty fun. In some moments it will be a bit furstrating, mostly when a monster begans to escape, but with the time you will feel okey with that and just adapt to the mechanics

    The reason of why im not    The graphics are awesome in first place, nothing surprising because the engine RE works good on switch This is my second try to enter the Monster Hunter franchise and wow, this game is pretty fun. In some moments it will be a bit furstrating, mostly when a monster begans to escape, but with the time you will feel okey with that and just adapt to the mechanics

    The reason of why im not giving it a 10 is because I feel the game can improve in other aspects like making the spaces where monsters appear more big. But at all, really good game.

    Btw, the music is awesome !    … Expand
  70. GossMan
    Oct 13, 2021
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I'd give this game 9/10, it's an amazing game that provides the right amount of challenge for newcomers. The fights are more fast-paced compared to older titles and the monster attacks provide enough challenge to avoid without it being too hard or too easy, which is perfect for the player who is new to Action RPG or Monster Hunter series. However, the fight tends to be too easy for players who played older Monster Hunter titles but the fight is still fun and entertaining. The endgame monsters is quite a challenge for average players however, they deal a hefty amount of damage and have more complicated attacks. The reason why I decided to give it a 9/10 instead of 10/10 is the endgame in general.

    The endgame is quite repetitive for those who want to have the best of best gear loadout/build. You fight the same monster over and over again to get a "Talisman" you want which can be time-consuming depending on the skill you want for the loadout, The "Apex" variant of monster provides little to no purpose due to them not having unique gears which is quite a bummer. There aren't many monsters to hunt compared to older titles like Monster Hunter World: Iceborne or Monster Hunter Generations Ultimate but that I won't mind due to it still being a base game. The hunts after you hit endgame feel quite stale, you'll be fighting a monster in the same locale instead of fighting in a variety of locales that the monster can be in. Due to lack of difficulty as I wrote earlier, the hunts will lose their sharpness as they will become too easy for you after you play the game for a decent amount of time. It's a great game overall, the endgame bit too stale though.    … Expand
  71. wwwzzzzz
    Nov 16, 2022
    9
    must play god game.......................................................!!!
  72. Benane
    Dec 5, 2021
    9
    The Best Game i Played 2021the Graficks could better But for the Switch is this Game amazing
  73. briiiz
    Aug 8, 2022
    9
    本来没有预料到但是崛起相当的令人上瘾，相比于gu用超量的内容填满游戏，崛起完全可以评价说量太少了，虽然如此，但是崛起的设计是突破性的，翔虫的加入如此完美的链接了跑图和战斗，如果只考虑打怪，崛起绝对是最优秀的一作怪猎。但是无论是很不方便的小地图还是烦人的百龙夜行都是扣分项，而且部分地方回归了前代怪猎的机制，个人认为是把世界做出的前所未有的革新给砍了部分。
    曙光出来后可以说是让崛起成为了完全体，现在只继续期待后续更新了    本来没有预料到但是崛起相当的令人上瘾，相比于gu用超量的内容填满游戏，崛起完全可以评价说量太少了，虽然如此，但是崛起的设计是突破性的，翔虫的加入如此完美的链接了跑图和战斗，如果只考虑打怪，崛起绝对是最优秀的一作怪猎。但是无论是很不方便的小地图还是烦人的百龙夜行都是扣分项，而且部分地方回归了前代怪猎的机制，个人认为是把世界做出的前所未有的革新给砍了部分。
    曙光出来后可以说是让崛起成为了完全体，现在只继续期待后续更新了
  74. BeneGelato
    Jan 16, 2022
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. very fast positives list:
    -no handler
    -nice art
    -dango song
    -skip cutscenes
    -it has a dog
    -you can tokyo drift the dog
    -theres an okami collab
    -you can tokyo drift okami amaterasu
    -cats are useful again    … Expand
  75. albegres
    Feb 5, 2022
    9
    87/100
    I'm a new player of the Monster Hunter series and this game is incredibly addictive. Extremely recommended
  76. citricetam
    Mar 22, 2022
    9
    One point off for stupid AI design of small monsters. One point off for treating weapons with shields so unfairly (not including sword & shield). One point off for dividing the original game into three parts and advertising two of them as “free updates”. Taking 3 points off a 12/10 game, I give this game a 9 out of 10.
  77. FrostGaming
    Mar 14, 2022
    9
    Got 400 hours in this game, abd with the upcoming G-Rank expantion that number will go up to AT LEAST 1000! I honestly think rise is the most FUN game of the series, not the best one or the most challenging, just fun. Flying around with the wirebugs is such a nice change of pace and the best single gimmick of any MH game IMO.
    the endgame is lacking, but i would be lying if i said that    Got 400 hours in this game, abd with the upcoming G-Rank expantion that number will go up to AT LEAST 1000! I honestly think rise is the most FUN game of the series, not the best one or the most challenging, just fun. Flying around with the wirebugs is such a nice change of pace and the best single gimmick of any MH game IMO.
    the endgame is lacking, but i would be lying if i said that world's was any better, and at least it isnt al tedious and just straight up boring tempered monsters. The story is not very good, but no MH game has a good story since it is not the focus in the slightest. One of the best things about your MH is his goofyness and i was very sad to see it almost completely removed from the previous game in the series.
    The roaster is EXCELLENT, a lot of monster types and some of the best creature designs ever seen in the franchise makes any hunt different from the other! You will fight bird wyverns, elder dragons, flying wyverns, leviathans, fanged wyverns, fanged beasts, temnocerans and many more.
    Overall i have a few gripes with the game, like the complete failure that are solo rampages, and the lack of a good endgame, but would not vote it any lower nor any higher than this. 9/10 would hunt again    … Expand
  78. dankmeow
    Mar 16, 2022
    9
    Kill monsters, carve their bodies, make armor and weapons from the parts, repeat. The game play loop sounds simple but capcom has really refined the formula down. For first timers dont be discouraged as Monster Hunter made my head spin personally when I was playing my first one so don't be afraid of searching the internet for tips. There is a bit of a learning curve but once you are on theKill monsters, carve their bodies, make armor and weapons from the parts, repeat. The game play loop sounds simple but capcom has really refined the formula down. For first timers dont be discouraged as Monster Hunter made my head spin personally when I was playing my first one so don't be afraid of searching the internet for tips. There is a bit of a learning curve but once you are on the race track you are good to go.… Expand
  79. Oliver213
    Nov 8, 2022
    9
    my first monster hunter game ever. Great series with solid gameplay design. No wonder why Capcom dominates action game genre for years. Storytelling are below average line though. Wish they could work more on that in future releases.
  80. Screenhero
    Nov 11, 2022
    9
    The game can be very daunting at first while trying to understand the multiple mechanics and weapons that are available from the start. However, after understanding the basics you can enjoy a well-crafted game.
  81. Altidor
    Nov 30, 2022
    9
    Very good game, the best of his genre and one of best game for switch, Good grafics, good battle system.
  82. CouldBeYourName
    Aug 12, 2023
    9
    Not my favorite iteration of Monster Hunter but still pretty fun.
    Combat is mostly about using your wirebugs.
    Performance is okay.
    Overall a very solid game.
  83. ultraviper
    Apr 18, 2021
    8
    Awesome game. The only thing keeping this from being a 10 for me is the low framerate.
  84. huiboy
    May 2, 2022
    8
    Several hours in. Already with the price tag at 50% OFF

    + Fun fights
    + immersive world

    - fights feel a bit more boring than I remember it. Maybe difficulty and grandioseness of the game scales later -/+ more mechanics than I’m using now which is fine because it allows for both hardcore and beginner players to hop on. I just can’t help but feel there’s better ways to do what I do.
  85. UnknownMight
    Jul 31, 2021
    8
    - Weapon balance is a joke
    - the story is almost deliberately bad
    - gear balance is also a joke, many armor skills are just useless
    - skill balance is also bad, useless skills exists in contrast to skills that are the bread and butter to a weapon
  86. 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
  87. 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
  88. PeinLankaster
    Apr 6, 2021
    8
    Хорошая часть серии, но до World ей далеко. Так как она портативная ей можно многое простить.
  89. 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
  90. Phishion
    Jun 13, 2021
    8
    Good game, real combat feeling, I like the new combat system very much, but compared to MHW, there are many missing elements, and subsequent updates are also slightly insufficient
  91. 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
  92. charlix200
    Jun 24, 2021
    8
    Monster hunter rise is an improvement over World. The wirebug mechanic and wyvern riding are welcome additions to make the game more interesting and unique and I believe they should stay. The roster of monsters is more diversify than World and each monsters feels different. One of the few issues I have with the game is the lack of endgame content and how it a little too easy with some monsters.
  93. reliantcain
    Mar 31, 2021
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Monster Hunter Rise is the perfect balance between the QoL that made World the sales powerhouse that it was, mixed with the bright, over the top colors and weapons that GU was known for. While hunting styles are no more, switch skills and silkbind attacks have taken their place and even brought back some familiar moves that veteran hunters might remember.

    The setting is beautiful, map traversal is now more fun than ever with the additions of palamutes, gathering is a cinch, and there are plenty of secrets hidden around for those adept with the new wirebug mechanic added in this game.

    My biggest gripe with the game, however, is that upon finishing the high rank hub quests, the game ends rather abruptly; as though it was unfinished, and rushed to meet the March 26th release date. The weapon trees still have massive question marks at their end, talismans are a pain to farm for, and money seems to be the largest issue overall.

    I absolutely adore Monster Hunter Rise, but I feel as though it needed a bit more time in the oven.    … Expand
  94. Necrosizz
    Mar 27, 2021
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I would give an 8.5 if I could. I just completed the story (low rank) in about 6-8 hours of play time, and the only semi challenging monster for me was the last boss, and I still didn't cart. MHW was my first MH game and I have about 500-800 hours into it, so I have decent experience with the game, so maybe that's why it felt too easy. I'm also surprised how fast I beat low rank, but maybe that's because I'm not new, so take this review with a grain of salt.

    I think this game is perfect for beginners, but to fans of the series and gamers who enjoy a challenge, this is a letdown so far. Maybe it will change with high rank (I'll update this), and I'm sure the DLC will have more challenging monsters, but we'll just have to wait and see.

    Still a lot of fun, but I would love some more challenge.

    Definitely recommend it     … Expand
  95. Lemboghini
    Mar 30, 2021
    8
    If you enjoyed Monster Hunter World, this game doubles down on its design philosophy and you'll probably love this game. It's a fast-paced romp. If you liked the older MH entries and hoped this would be a return to form, it isn't. It's not definitely not a bad game, but it's not what I was hoping for.
  96. 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.
  97. 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
  98. 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
  99. 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
  100. AaronMitsu
    Nov 21, 2022
    8
    Bello ma non a livello di monster hunter world.
    Switch macchina arretrata.
    Gli attacchi fil di seta funzionano bene nelle meccaniche di gioco.
    Forse è ora di aggiungere un'arma nuova
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Generally favorable reviews - based on 122 Critic Reviews

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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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