Monster Hunter Rise

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

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

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

    Fighting one monster can take in hour

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    11 wirebugs out of 10!

    P.S. Anyone who rates this game below 8 is just plain imbecile!
  29. Vahl
    Apr 19, 2021
    7
    Not the best Monster Hunter game, but also not the worst Monster Hunter game. To me it felt kinda like Monster Hunter World-Lite, since the game was never released on Nintendo consoles. Which doesn't really hurt or help the game at all, but it also doesn't bring anything new to the table. Pretty much everything in this game is fine and dandy, but it lacks really anything to make it standNot the best Monster Hunter game, but also not the worst Monster Hunter game. To me it felt kinda like Monster Hunter World-Lite, since the game was never released on Nintendo consoles. Which doesn't really hurt or help the game at all, but it also doesn't bring anything new to the table. Pretty much everything in this game is fine and dandy, but it lacks really anything to make it stand out or feel unique from the rest of the series. It feels more like something to hold people over while Monster Hunter 6 is in development. Basically, if you have Monster Hunter World and you still enjoy it, feel free to skip this one.… Expand
  30. Vincilenti9
    Apr 19, 2021
    10
    Fantastic game. The story was cut short sure to covid and will be added in an update, of which there's 2 known massive updates coming for free very soon. The gameplay is fantastic, graphics are as good as it gets on switch
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Generally favorable reviews - based on 122 Critic Reviews

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  1. Positive: 118 out of 122
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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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