Monster Hunter Rise

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  1. 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.
  2. JaniFresh97
    Mar 28, 2021
    10
    Absolutely outstanding game. On of the beste on the switch. Great Graphics included. Anf theres more to come
  3. 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.
  4. Kakadu
    Mar 28, 2021
    10
    This is the best Monster Hunter game I have ever played. QoL improvements make it less tedious than earlier games. The wirebug gives is a great new addition that make the gameplay more fun. The graphics are stunning for a Switch game and the load times are surprisingly short. Absolute must play for any Monster Hunter or action game fan.
  5. 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.
  6. tayloben
    Mar 28, 2021
    10
    Amazing. Simply amazing. Previously only played a bit of MH: World and was dubious about this release but bucked abs preordered it. Put approx 10 hours in and while veterans I’m sure will relish in the new features, as a newcomer it is brilliantly accessible. A must play for switch owners.
  7. danielmmy
    Mar 28, 2021
    10
    This is the first time I have actually given the opportunity to learn how to play a MH game and honestly I only regret not giving the opportunity sooner. I'm using the charge blade for most of my play. After finally learning how to pull off the combos I can guarantee that the satisfaction and feeling of achievement were well worth the effort. The game looks beautiful on the switch and theThis is the first time I have actually given the opportunity to learn how to play a MH game and honestly I only regret not giving the opportunity sooner. I'm using the charge blade for most of my play. After finally learning how to pull off the combos I can guarantee that the satisfaction and feeling of achievement were well worth the effort. The game looks beautiful on the switch and the medieval Japanese scenary is gorgeous. The level of customization and possibilities is sometimes overwhelming, but amazing nonetheless. I am really loving this game so far. Strong goty candidate.… Expand
  8. HighRank
    Mar 28, 2021
    10
    It has everything I love about Monster Hunter: wonderful soundtrack, diverse native life, agility in combat, simple and objective storyline, epic battles and great monster design.
  9. arroutado
    Mar 28, 2021
    10
    Si en dos días le he metido 20 horas y todos mis conocidos incluso más, es porque el juego engancha cosa mala. Quita la paja del World de farmeo de huellas o ir andando a todos lados (ahora con un perro que además de ser más veloz no consume resistencia), y la mejora del online que puedes participar en las cacerías de tus amigos sin impedimentos por no completar la historia. El cordopteroSi en dos días le he metido 20 horas y todos mis conocidos incluso más, es porque el juego engancha cosa mala. Quita la paja del World de farmeo de huellas o ir andando a todos lados (ahora con un perro que además de ser más veloz no consume resistencia), y la mejora del online que puedes participar en las cacerías de tus amigos sin impedimentos por no completar la historia. El cordoptero y la montura es dios. El juego está buenísimo, poco se puede mejorar además de añadir contenido que ya anunciaron. 10/10… Expand
  10. Zandercole
    Mar 28, 2021
    10
    Absolute perfection... more accessible than previous MH titles. Armor and weapon redesigns are fantastically realized. The new wirebug system is incredibly fresh.
  11. Manu012
    Mar 28, 2021
    10
    Bueno pues para mí es un 10 si o si porque me encantó tiene la esencia de los MH de antes pero este es más frenético se podría decir los gráficos para ser de switch están brutales y todavía llevarlo en modo portátil ufffff juegazo gracias Capcom por traer un juegazo así a nintendo switch
  12. AbsoluteZer0
    Mar 28, 2021
    10
    Absolutely a lot of fun. Granted its a step down in terms of graphics from world but to me, personally, I never played these games because of their fancy graphics. Are they nice? Yes. But the next one on all platforms will be graphically intensive so I'm okay with this.

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

    Overall Rise is just so much fun. I've been playing since the Freedom Unite days and The verticility, the maps, the monsters, the weapon designs, the village oh and the village theme is all so well bloody done. That music is incredibly well done. The sound design in this game is awesome. It's a nice mashup of MHworld, a little bit of a classic feeling while also being incredibly accessible to everyone. The Village feels alive. The colours are much more vibrant. The incredible setting of the Japanese inspired village and Haiku monster intros. The switch skills and wirebug techniques are also really well done and add a new layer to hunting. Definately up there with one of my favourites in the series.    … Expand
  13. Alphahunter
    Mar 28, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. MHR evoluiu muito bem em relação ao MHW, a adição do Cabinseto e do Palamute são para mim o maior destaque, a velocidade na caça e as possibilidades de deslocamento vertical trouxe uma dinâmica inédita para a série.… Expand
  14. KrauserII
    Mar 28, 2021
    10
    The best game in the series!

    World was a great game but playing it never felt like playing a Monster Hunter game, with Rise instead I feel teleported back in years when I started my journey on my 3DS with Monster Hunter 3 Ultimate, thank you capcom
  15. sunshinebob
    Mar 28, 2021
    10
    Best MH game to date. Finally are gone the unskippable cutscenes and the game is all about the gameplay. Sure the story of the MH games are not great, never has been and frankly, doesn't have to be. It's all about how detailed are the monster and how good the gameplay is. And the gameplay of the Rise is extremely well done. In previous games what people would do is just poke a monster hereBest MH game to date. Finally are gone the unskippable cutscenes and the game is all about the gameplay. Sure the story of the MH games are not great, never has been and frankly, doesn't have to be. It's all about how detailed are the monster and how good the gameplay is. And the gameplay of the Rise is extremely well done. In previous games what people would do is just poke a monster here and there until the big damage moves comes out and with the iteration of Wirebugs and how versatile they are and how much do they offer to every class the gameplay has changed a bit. You have multiple approaches before your high damage combos to the monster and multiple techniques to weaken the monster down instead of just poking. Slow weapon users can now jump out of the huge attack before the need of sheathing due to Wirebugs and the Palamute works great too and allows melee weapon users to sharpen their weapons on the chase of the monster. The gathering has been improved and doesn't take forever anymore. And the game looks very good considering it's on a weaker system. Really well done.… Expand
  16. Virgiglio
    Mar 28, 2021
    10
    The most accessible and dynamic franchise, mesmerizing combat, best switch game.
  17. Anr0
    Mar 28, 2021
    10
    Lo estoy disfrutando como un niño, es el primer gran juego del año de esos que llaman Goty, tecnicamente es una pasada jugarlo en la NS lite y la banda sonora me tiene enamorado.
  18. solmon
    Mar 28, 2021
    10
    the story must be better but, new action style of weapon, very useful wire bug, beautiful bgm and amazing visual on nintendo switch. what else?
  19. GetRaki
    Mar 28, 2021
    10
    Если в MH World я поигрывал между делом, то в эту часть залип конкретно. Видно что разработчики анализируют свои ошибки и исправляют их. Игра стала в разы динамичнее бодрее, дизайн приятнее. В общем отдаю 10ку
  20. termostat75
    Mar 28, 2021
    10
    I started the series with monster hunter freedom unite at psp I was really young back then now im 22 and I still feel the same excitement while playing
  21. kallerin
    Mar 28, 2021
    0
    After a few hours I put my opinion on it, I had a lot of apprehension about this opus and some were confirmed. Good gameplay but it's all, no difficulty and no content. I've been introduce to the series with freedom unite / portable 2nd G and i feel it like a game for child, too easy.

    For those who want to discover the series it may be a good entry point, but for a veteran it leaves a    After a few hours I put my opinion on it, I had a lot of apprehension about this opus and some were confirmed. Good gameplay but it's all, no difficulty and no content. I've been introduce to the series with freedom unite / portable 2nd G and i feel it like a game for child, too easy.

    For those who want to discover the series it may be a good entry point, but for a veteran it leaves a taste of not finished or released too early, we'll see what's gonna be with few update, but i'm very disappointed    … Expand
  22. flioh
    Mar 28, 2021
    10
    30 Hours in and not even close to the end the hub quests, this is easily the best monster hunter game in the series with its amazing art style/graphics, new monsters and heaps of quality of life changes that were missing from MHW. This game is the perfect merge of World and double cross and that's not even mentioning the traversal of the map which is just so fun. It feels like breath of30 Hours in and not even close to the end the hub quests, this is easily the best monster hunter game in the series with its amazing art style/graphics, new monsters and heaps of quality of life changes that were missing from MHW. This game is the perfect merge of World and double cross and that's not even mentioning the traversal of the map which is just so fun. It feels like breath of the wild on crack, you're able to go wherever you want and take any route as you can climb practically every wall and cliff in the game. The combat in the game is phenomenal as the new wire bug moves often allow for closing the distance on monsters in a very satisfying and extremely fun way, with switch skills that also change how a weapon can fundamentally work. So far this game has been a blast in every possible way and you need to pick this game up if you have been a fan of ANY previous installment. Ichinose has done it again.… Expand
  23. Jeabus
    Mar 28, 2021
    7
    It's Monster Hunter. Like every game before it. But now it feels like it's Hamstringed by the hardware of the system it's exclusive to instead of being a visually overdone like Monster Hunter World.

    Feeling small, incomplete, and as previously said is visually "meh" but I guess playing on more than 1 system has spoiled me and makes me look down upon hardware that's outdated on arrival.    It's Monster Hunter. Like every game before it. But now it feels like it's Hamstringed by the hardware of the system it's exclusive to instead of being a visually overdone like Monster Hunter World.

    Feeling small, incomplete, and as previously said is visually "meh" but I guess playing on more than 1 system has spoiled me and makes me look down upon hardware that's outdated on arrival. I'm just not impressed by Xbox360 graphics in 2021. They could have instead stylized it within the limits of the hardware.... but instead it just looks meh and feels like a small Monster Hunter game that REALLY isn't worth the full retail asking price. If it was a $30 game it would be worth it easily. But for $60...? I'd rather use that money to buy something on Steam and order Chinese Food.

    They could have done worse, but they really could have done better especially for the asking price. but I guess that's the current Nintendo Switch thing of asking too much money for too little of a product where in the past companies were self-aware wasn't worth it.    … Expand
  24. SirSalabean
    Mar 28, 2021
    10
    As a long time monster hunter player I’ve seen the series evolve with time. After playing World and it’s Iceborne expansion I didn’t think they could achieve a better product however Rise incorporates the best features from world and the older games while combining them with new engaging ways to play. The theme and story of this game are far more interesting with it also being one of theAs a long time monster hunter player I’ve seen the series evolve with time. After playing World and it’s Iceborne expansion I didn’t think they could achieve a better product however Rise incorporates the best features from world and the older games while combining them with new engaging ways to play. The theme and story of this game are far more interesting with it also being one of the most beautiful and expansive games in the Switch. The only negative I have to say is that there isn’t more of it, however there’s plans in place for free updates that will add monsters and expand the game. This is a must buy for any fan of the series or any switch owner.… Expand
  25. Dt_
    Mar 28, 2021
    10
    Phenomenal game adding on to what was originally done with World. The addition of Wirebugs and the bestest of boys is just a cherry on top. Not to mention Capcom’s post-launch updates for MH games have never ceased to make the game even greater. This is the beginning of what I believe to be the best Switch game to date.
  26. Inuyasha1
    Mar 28, 2021
    10
    Companion 'Palamute'
    presence is wonderful.
    And in Monster Hunter World, the character's movement speed was very slow. However, Monster Hunter Rise has a fast character movement speed and a cool attack speed. It's the most fun of all monsters so far, but my character is also strong, so it's fun. Above all, it overcomes the limitations of the Nintendo Switch. This is the first    Companion 'Palamute'
    presence is wonderful.

    And in Monster Hunter World, the character's movement speed was very slow.
    However, Monster Hunter Rise has a fast character movement speed and a cool attack speed.
    It's the most fun of all monsters so far, but my character is also strong, so it's fun.

    Above all, it overcomes the limitations of the Nintendo Switch.
    This is the first time a game has such great graphics on the Nintendo Switch.

    동반자 '가루크' 간지나고 멋있습니다.
    존재감이 훌륭합니다.

    그리고 Monster Hunter World에서는 캐릭터의 이동 속도가 매우 느렸습니다.

    그러나 Monster Hunter Rise는 빠른 캐릭터 이동 속도와 시원한 공격 속도를 가지고 있습니다.

    지금까지 모든 몬스터헌터 시리즈 중 몹들이 가장 강하지만, 캐릭터도 강해서 재미 있습니다.    … Expand
  27. BayEzio
    Mar 27, 2021
    10
    This game is one of the best in the series. The wirebug and palamutes are incredible.
  28. DonPanchito
    Mar 27, 2021
    10
    Simplemente es lo que estaba esperando, e adorado mucho la saga, en especial la tercera gen. Y al saber que MH Rise sería eso que tanto quiero. Quedó satisfecho, que es cierto que se ha simplificado la recolecta de materiales pero son solo detalles minúsculos comparado con sus aciertos. Dificultad más fácil?. Eso siempre a Sido así, cualquiera que allá jugado la saga sabe que el rango G esSimplemente es lo que estaba esperando, e adorado mucho la saga, en especial la tercera gen. Y al saber que MH Rise sería eso que tanto quiero. Quedó satisfecho, que es cierto que se ha simplificado la recolecta de materiales pero son solo detalles minúsculos comparado con sus aciertos. Dificultad más fácil?. Eso siempre a Sido así, cualquiera que allá jugado la saga sabe que el rango G es lo difícil de verdad. Que siga la caza!!!. Sin nada más que agregar, hasta aquí mi reporte Joaquín.… Expand
  29. wanderlei2
    Mar 27, 2021
    10
    This game took everything that was great with World and put it in classic Monster Hunter.

    This is the better game.
  30. eriestmo
    Mar 27, 2021
    10
    I love this game!! Better graphics!! Better story!! And it’s only for Nintendo Switch. Thanks Capcom!!
  31. LeesanJP
    Mar 27, 2021
    10
    The game is just beautiful to watch in a big TV and amazing to play with the pro controller.
    The RE engine uses the power of the switch to a degree that I didn’t think was possible. The art direction is amazing, the village sounds and looks gorgeous. If u liked MHWorld u are gonna like this even more, the loading times are super short (comparing it with PS4 MH) the dog riding and the    The game is just beautiful to watch in a big TV and amazing to play with the pro controller.
    The RE engine uses the power of the switch to a degree that I didn’t think was possible. The art direction is amazing, the village sounds and looks gorgeous. If u liked MHWorld u are gonna like this even more, the loading times are super short (comparing it with PS4 MH) the dog riding and the silkbind insects made the farming and exploring a treat. I played all the games since MH3 and I can say that the old slow pase super hard farming is dead like it or not.
    I will recommend Rise to everybody who liked World, to old players, and to new players. Amazing game , can not wait for all the updates that capcom have prepared.    … Expand
  32. 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.
  33. Benjy5045
    Mar 27, 2021
    10
    This is by far 1 of the best looking games on the Nintendo switch I honestly don’t have any complaints about it. In my opinion this the best monster hunter game of all time and it will only keep getting better with future dlc this is a must buy if you own a switch!!!
  34. Dingding123
    Mar 27, 2021
    5
    Honest to goodness there are tons of positive reviews for MH Rise and I get it. But there are a number of relevant issues with the game on release. That's a terrible sign, and one that doesn't bode well to its overall potential compared to other games in the MH series.

    In previous MH titles players could use literally any controller available for their respective systems. Now that    Honest to goodness there are tons of positive reviews for MH Rise and I get it. But there are a number of relevant issues with the game on release. That's a terrible sign, and one that doesn't bode well to its overall potential compared to other games in the MH series.

    In previous MH titles players could use literally any controller available for their respective systems. Now that the fancy new bug-grapple is in, the GCN controller and possibly others are out. The real culprit is the button mapping, as there's also a new "ride monster" button (note: any other attack button also lets players ride monsters!) that must be mapped at all times, leaving GCN players no way to map every button they need in order to play the game properly with their controller of choice.

    Furthermore, maybe you're not an otaku or a shogun from the medieval time period and don't thoroughly enjoy listening to long-winded Japanese lyrical music on repeat. The game's audio in its start menu, hubworld and village exclusively offer this and little else - a stark difference to every previous installment's largely instrumental and iconic soundtracks. The equivalent of a Japanese nursery rhyme is included as well for the meal system, and it's there every time you forget to skip it. Dr. Seuss makes a cameo introducing players to their new hunting areas. Muting the audio and skipping every cutscene feels criminal after having listened to the in-game soundtracks on repeat since MH:Tri for the Wii. What on earth happened here?

    Then there's the multiplayer: everyone gets a dog to both hunt with and traverse on (wouldn't 250+ lbs be hard to lift for a dog? Nitpicking, granted) as well as a short-range bug grapple hook with a per-use cooldown that can be integrated into weapon attacks and combos and lets players go virtually anywhere in the game. Collecting items is way faster as players can collect most items while sprinting and without stopping - ON their new dogs! And thanks to said dogs plus the removal of the zone system a la World the game's overall pacing is vastly quickened, albeit at the cost of making the experience more frantic and less immersive.

    These changes are all somewhat interesting and stay fresh when questing with another player...but when 4 dogs, 4 players, 5+ velociprey, a Kulu-Ya-Ku, a Barroth and a partridge in a pear tree are on screen at once and characters talk over eachother whenever a monster so much as scratches its own dong "a bit messy" serves as a euphemism at best. Conversely, everyone spread out across all four corners of the map while doing their own thing is hardly a multiplayer experience. Winning aside, the game can become largely unplayable for those that keep getting their actions interrupted back-to-back by the 10+ entities on screen. Later on in ranks this will change as monsters become larger (except when targeting weak spots!) but for the average 3-4 player quest it is an utter eyesore and chaotic in arguably the worst way imaginable: a stark contrast to the crisp and polished gameplay of the vast majority of MH titles in the past.

    Despite all of this it's a mostly solid game, and hopefully patches will improve it. That being said, it deserves nothing close to the scores of past MH games, at least for a $60 title on launch. Most of its new features and design decisions are objectively experimental and niche, leaving the experience at the moment on the nose rather than on point like the rest of the MH series.    … Expand
  35. Worded
    Mar 27, 2021
    10
    It's a Goty 2021. That's all. ;) don't cry sonyer. You'll can play this game too. Only have to buy a Nintendo Switch or PC whit great components bc u need eat graphics, REALISTIC graphics. (JUST JOKE). Anyway, great game, a lot of gameplay time to enjoy te world of this game.
  36. TrashPanda_
    Mar 27, 2021
    10
    Perfect game, new features just awesome. I just have a blast playing this gem!
  37. Enriquezs
    Mar 27, 2021
    10
    Es un gran juego aunque los pocos monstruos se compensan con las grandiosas mecánicas
  38. Vecter
    Mar 27, 2021
    10
    Finally, the ultimate MH. Perfect gameplay, Excellent artistic direction, practical lobby, good balance and customisation of weapons. Thx Capcom, you did it right!
  39. ChocoJunky
    Mar 27, 2021
    10
    A nice mashup of original Monster hunter and MHWorld. Excellent sound and music with great care on details. The town feels alive, the maps are colorful, clean and super fun the explore. I think they really nail it for both old and new hunters.
  40. 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
  41. paulkato02
    Mar 27, 2021
    10
    Basically a beautiful polished new generation Monster Hunter game.

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  42. Emreg
    Mar 27, 2021
    10
    I've been playing Monster Hunter games since the days of the PSP and this series has definitely went from strength to strength with each new releases however with Rise the step up seems more than ever now in the gameplay department.

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

    From the gorgeous visual style to the ridiculously wholesome setting of the Japanese inspired village, you feel like it has taken the series above and beyond what was established in World. The combat with the added Switch Skills and wirebug techniques have brought the action to a whole new level in Monster Hunter Rise, with a strong monster roster and fast paced, frantic fun in the Rampage quests they have added in the game, you won't want to put this game down. A definite 10/10 from me and my new favourite game in the series.    … Expand
  43. 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
  44. TruNoodlez
    Mar 27, 2021
    10
    Absolutely love it, if you enjoyed world then you will love this too. Everything feels so much smoother and faster pace than world too which is great because it cuts down on a lot of the tedious things from world. Overall if you’re thinking about getting it just go ahead and get it, worth every penny with lots of free content coming down the road soon!
  45. ElisDad84
    Mar 27, 2021
    10
    One of the best games on Switch hands down, my favorite actually, and the best Monster Hunter to date! The graphics, gameplay, music are all top notch quality that you’d expect from the Monster Hunter teams at Capcom. This game is amazing in every sense of the word! Do not hesitate to buy it! 10/10, 2021 Game of the Year!
  46. M4jin
    Mar 27, 2021
    10
    My first MH game and my god its gorgeous!Was a bit rough to learn the mechanics but once i did...smooth sail!
  47. NorwayGamer
    Mar 27, 2021
    5
    I played the demo of this game, and what instantly stood out to me in a very negative way, were the sub-par visuals. Grainy textures, boring lighting, and overall lack of deatil in the world.

    There's nothing in this game that couldn't be done equally good or maybe even better on the Ps3 or Xb360. But that isn't a knock against Capcom, as they're trying their best with the hardware they    I played the demo of this game, and what instantly stood out to me in a very negative way, were the sub-par visuals. Grainy textures, boring lighting, and overall lack of deatil in the world.

    There's nothing in this game that couldn't be done equally good or maybe even better on the Ps3 or Xb360.
    But that isn't a knock against Capcom, as they're trying their best with the hardware they have to work with - the Switch is simply horribly outdated, and the visuals hurt the experience to a degree that makes it a deal-breaker.

    The gameplay unfortunately feels uninspired and boring, there's nothing new or exciting here. I would rather recommend Monster Hunter World.

    I'm being generous giving this a 5/10    … Expand
  48. Danthereddevil
    Mar 27, 2021
    10
    Amazing game, highly recommend to any one on the fence about this great game franchise. Graphics are superb as well as how smooth the game runs.

    Gameplay takes a massive step up from previous entries thanks to the amazing wire bug and also switch skillsmassively improve the 14 weapons moves
  49. praveenkg29
    Mar 27, 2021
    10
    The best iteration of monster hunter yet. Silkbind, wyvern riding, quality of life improvements and amazing diversity in monsters. Can't wait for the end game DLCs! One of the best switch exclusives yet!
  50. hma1480277
    Mar 27, 2021
    10
    I played it for around 40 hours completing the main missions and some side quests. After playing past iterations I can only say that this game is impressive. Graphically it is 10/10 taking into account that it is just a Nintendo Switch game, and how limited the system is. The load times are impeccable, even faster than walking to the location, and faster than past MH games. The battleI played it for around 40 hours completing the main missions and some side quests. After playing past iterations I can only say that this game is impressive. Graphically it is 10/10 taking into account that it is just a Nintendo Switch game, and how limited the system is. The load times are impeccable, even faster than walking to the location, and faster than past MH games. The battle system is incredibly fun. The only somewhat negative thing is that the game is too short, but this will be fixed in the following patches, since CAPCOM has confirmed new monsters and quests. I loved this game, and I don't remember being so addicted to a game in the past two years. I wish more companies would follow the example set by CAPCOM with this game. Pretty impressive.… Expand
  51. Melopahn
    Mar 27, 2021
    2
    Ive given 3 monster hunter games a try and Rise will be the last, no matter what advertising says was improved these are daed to me. I would describe monster hunter games as the series that is "like that other game, but intentionally tedious and frustrating.

    Sound/music - What is in the game is acceptable, but annoying and repetitive. Song clips are short bursts of 30-40 seconds of    Ive given 3 monster hunter games a try and Rise will be the last, no matter what advertising says was improved these are daed to me. I would describe monster hunter games as the series that is "like that other game, but intentionally tedious and frustrating.

    Sound/music - What is in the game is acceptable, but annoying and repetitive. Song clips are short bursts of 30-40 seconds of music that you're going to be hearing through an entire 30-50 minute hunt.

    Story - Like all monster hunter games the story exists because other games have story. It is inconsequential and skipping everything the game will let you skip won't impact the game in any way. You're doing some random story about a rampage but you go hunt random monsters that are just living life. The fact that I can't just skip all of the story despite it being useless is baffling but whatever the core design of Monster hunter is developers saying "hahahaha that'll piss the players off".

    Visual/Graphics - Monster hunter has alwasy skimped on visuals and graphics to allow them to put out more product more quicky, however it actually has impact in a game thats all about timing hits and dodges in clunky combat. The lack of smooth frame rates and character movements will result in you missing an enemy and getting hit by their move. The end result is that the combat ends up being slower than most early gaming JRPGs. Its somethiing you can learn to play around but it would work much better if it just worked as you see it rather than having to learn the little nuances that conflict with your senses.

    Gameplay - This is what really matters and where Monster hunter baffles me endlessly. Every aspect of interacting with the game as a player sseems to be made intentionally annoying, not difficult, annoying. Tutorial menu/blurb, push a to close, "Are you sure?" - default selection of "No", move cursor... select yes. Talk to the same person again cause you just want to upgrade your weapon. Oh hey another annoying menu pop up with the tedious multi click requirement. Loading times have been improved but are still annoying. The tutorial/introductory zone "shrine ruins" features 3 large monsters to fight. Of course you can't just grab the quest for all 3 monsters go to the shrine ruins and explore everything and hunt the monster... That would be fun and make sense. You have to select each monster one at a time, load in hunt that one monster, leave, turn in the quest, select the next monster you already guaranteeably encountered (cause they are all in the zone every time you go), go back to the zone, repeat everything you did the previous time, repeat all of the above again for the 3rd monster... and so on.

    While what i'm describing should already sound like a form of torture... it gets worse! The monsters you are hunting run away... all of them. What does this add to the game? More tedium, delays and annoyance. It isn't more realistic (if something you're hunting IRL runs away that **** is gone). It isn't more fun to stop the fight move locations and start the same fight again. You can't lock on to something like in a good game, you can choose which large monster you're hunting, and tap R to focus the camera on it (for a nano second) then its back to flailing wildly, so as a player you constantly have to just tap R prior to unloading your combo, again this isn't because its more challenging, more realistic, more fun its just another little frustration that works better in every other game its in. Hit boxes for yourself and monster are just atrocious, sometimes the hit registers normal and does normal damage sometimes you hit the armored part of the animal and do less damage, visually though you hit the same spot 4 times and it just said F-You 1 of them. Monsters get the same benefit, sometimes you're no where near the visual of their move but you're getting hit all the same because F-You thats why. Ive seen the swing of a monsters claws hit a player in front of them and hit me who is about 2 feet behind them sharpening my weapon.

    Sharpening your weapon is another insanely frustrating thing, its literally a "must do" function roughly every 20-25 swings of a weapon, which comes very quickly. Usually in one of the 20 encounters you'll have with the monster prior to them running away to delay the fight you'll have to sharpen for every single one.

    At the end of everything all i can say is that I am shocked and amazed that monster hunter still exists. The only thing Monster hunter truly excels at is making other games look amazing. Games with real monster targeting are incredible, games with varied high production sound tracks are incredible, games with tight controls and well constructed combat are incredible. Games that push the graphics and programming of a system hardware are incredible. Games that take the time to polish the UI to make the game accessible and user friendly are incredible. Monster hunter is none of these things.    … Expand
  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. kiwijinxter
    Mar 27, 2021
    10
    I have played every iteration of the Monster Hunter series since MH3 Ultimate on the Nintendo DS then 3DS (though I've not played MH World). MH Rise maintains the fun of monster hunting (it's most fun when hunting with other players) but adds two key things:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Jump in and enjoy the thrill of the hunt! Absolute 10/10!    … Expand
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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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