Monster Rancher 1 & 2 DX

 Switch
User Score
9.0

Universal acclaim- based on 70 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 62 out of 70
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 70
  3. Negative: 6 out of 70

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  1. psan
    Apr 27, 2022
    10
    For only $20 Monster Rancher is a steal. You just feel so pumped when you have a time limit to grow your monster and getting so attached to it, hoping they become the best fighter they can be. I already missed them so much this game made me cry.
  2. RgdhfEG
    May 12, 2022
    10
    Highly recommended as this is a wonderful collection of 2 fantastic games at a cheap price.

    Basically spent 100+ of hrs playing these nonstop and never get old. Still super fun!
  3. Nintendist
    Jun 30, 2022
    0
    the game has a big lack of content. the graphics are terrible, please fix that
  4. lucinhagamer
    Aug 25, 2022
    0
    this game is so bad. the story is easy and the gameplay is so boring, bad and the menus are ugly
  5. GRAFAIAI
    Sep 1, 2022
    0
    this is a very bad game with a gameplay so terrible, i really dont recommend
  6. WarzoneIsAwful
    Aug 21, 2022
    10
    Brilliant game with an absolutely massive amount of replayability. Highly recommended!

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Metascore
70

Mixed or average reviews - based on 23 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 10 out of 23
  2. Mixed: 11 out of 23
  3. Negative: 2 out of 23
  1. Starbit
    Apr 19, 2022
    60
    Monster Rancher 1 & 2 DX is a re-edition with some modern touches of two cult classics of the 32-bit generation. While some aspects feel outdated, this work holds quite well and it will bring a smile to the faces of fans of the original games thanks to its qualities around the in-depth development of creatures, their design, and the amount of content to explore.
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  2. ZTGD
    Mar 8, 2022
    65
    Monster Rancher was a product of its time and it has aged better than some. For those wanting a Pokemon equivalent, this game is not for you. This is more aimed at hardcore simulation fans who carry a nostalgia from that era of gaming. It is cool to have these games available again, but without the CD functionality it feels like a hollow gesture. I wish we could have used QR codes or something to that effect, that is what made Monster Rancher unique, and now it is just a really deep simulation with a nostalgic wrapper.
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  3. SECTOR.sk
    Feb 1, 2022
    65
    The endless circle of gameplay with other companions has closed, but it has not brought any more. The collection lacks a strong campaign, a good dose of the story or motivation.
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