Monster Hunter Rise

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6.8

Mixed or average reviews- based on 1095 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 725 out of 1095
  2. Mixed: 70 out of 1095
  3. Negative: 300 out of 1095
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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
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#10 Best Switch Game of 2021
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88

Generally favorable reviews - based on 122 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 118 out of 122
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 122
  3. Negative: 0 out of 122
  1. Ninty Fresh Magazine
    Dec 3, 2021
    95
    Monster Hunter Rise is absolutely phenomenal. It will be a worthy contender for GOTY but could easily be discussed as Game of the System. [Issue #4, p. 49]
  2. CD-Action
    Nov 19, 2021
    90
    I’m impressed by how well the developers thought this game through. Rise simultaneously improves the formula used in World and makes Monster Hunter more friendly towards newcomers. It makes great use of Switch’s nature and by clearly separating the multiplayer from the single-player campaign, it ensures you’re going to have fun regardless of the circumstances. Apart from one subpar mode (which imitates a tower defense), it’s an amazing game. [06/2021, p.42]
  3. Checkpoint Gaming
    May 29, 2021
    90
    Rise has taken note of the franchise’s most successful elements, and refined them into the best Monster Hunter yet. By continuing the streamlining that Generations and World started, Rise has focused on making the actual hunting the most engaging it has ever been.
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