Monster Hunter Stories 2: Wings of Ruin Reviews

Monster Hunter Stories 2: Wings of Ruin is ranked in the 83rd percentile of games scored on OpenCritic.
Noisy Pixel
Heather De Boer
9 / 10.0
Jul 7, 2021

Monster Hunter Stories 2: Wings of Ruin is an amazing JRPG that offers an exceptional monster collecting experience combined with a great story. The added narrative doesn’t lose focus on what makes the Monster Hunter series so addictive and only enhances the experience. This game successfully built on the systems present in the original and improved them for a brand new adventure. While the performance can be questionable, I enjoyed every second of my time exploring the world with my Monsties by my side.

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9 / 10.0
Jul 7, 2021

Monster Hunter Stories 2 is not only a friendly way to ease into an otherwise imposing series. It’s also an example of a developer improving upon every flaw from the original game. The result is a game that is one of the best I’ve played so far in 2021.

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90 / 100
Jul 7, 2021

Monster Hunter Stories 2: Wings of Ruin is one of the great titles of this year and may be eligible to be a much-remembered JRPG. A good story where we do not play the role of a hunter as usual but rather a rider and a good turn-based system that will please fans of the genre is the cover letter of this second installment of the spin-off series Stories that seen what was seen is catching up with the main series.

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9 / 10.0
Jul 7, 2021

I fell in love with the first Monster Hunter Stories, and that led to a renewed interest in the Monster Hunter series as a whole. I never dreamed we’d be getting a sequel, let alone one that would improve on the original as much as Wings of Ruin did.

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9 / 10.0
Jul 7, 2021

Without a doubt, the new journey is a glorious and charismatic entry to the celebrated franchise. Despite the performance issues, I had a lot of fun with Monster Hunter Stories 2: Wings of Ruin. With an expansive universe, this spin-off is an excellent RPG adventure for the Nintendo Switch, recommended for anyone who loves turn-based battles or anyone looking for a captivating plot.

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9 / 10.0
Aug 6, 2021

Monster Hunter Stories 2: Wings of Ruin is most certainly a must play for those that aren't yet acquainted. Its engrossing charm, wit, character and adventure will inspire you to enamour yourself in its longstanding premise, tentatively convincing you to be the next Hunter.

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90%
Aug 11, 2021

Monster Hunter Stories 2: Wings of Ruin is a great JRPG that doesn't reinvent the wheel, but offers everything the best games in the genre should.

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Aug 29, 2021

Monster Hunter Stories was originally released on the Nintendo 3DS, and although it didn’t really take off over here, it’s back with its sequel – Monster Hunter Stories 2: Wings of Ruin. Was this a welcomed addition to the Switch library? Read on to find out.

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9 / 10.0
Jul 12, 2021

Monster Hunter Stories 2: Wings of Ruin improves on nearly every aspect of the original all while providing a charming story and plenty of Monsties to gather and fight alongside.

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9 / 10.0
Jun 18, 2024

The Monster Hunter gameplay with the added Pokemon style of collecting monsters and building a well-rounded team to help you along the way is an excellent way to experience the Monster Hunter franchise that I think is easily accessible as well to those that are put off by the more hectic and less forgiving nature of Monster Hunter in general. If you are a fan of Monster Hunter or even turn-based RPGs in general, I think Monster Hunter Stories 2 will be an excellent addition to your library.

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9 / 10.0
Jul 3, 2024

Monster Hunter Stories 2: Wings of Ruin proves the age-old rule that, sometimes, bigger really is just better. A more mature storyline coupled with an improved art style and deeper gameplay makes this the definitive Monster Hunter RPG. It keeps just about everything good about the original game and makes it even better, all while sacrificing none of the charm. If you’re a fan of the monster collection genre, then this will almost certainly appeal to you in many ways. If you’re a fan of Monster Hunter, it may just make all of your dreams come true.

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89 / 100
Jul 7, 2021

Monster Hunter Stories 2: Wings of Ruin is the perfect example of a game I didn’t know I needed.

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8.5 / 10.0
Jul 7, 2021

Hatching Monsties and battling alongside them against bigger monsters is very fun and pulls its weight more than the lackluster story

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8.5 / 10.0
Jul 7, 2021

This sequel is very similar to the first chapter in terms of feel and structure, but that does not mean that it is not a valid and better game: those who have enjoyed the first will surely love Monster Hunter Stories 2: Wings of Ruin.

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GamingTrend
David Flynn
Top Critic
85 / 100
Jul 7, 2021

Monster Hunter Stories 2: Wings of Ruin is a great and charming RPG with a similar, addicting gameplay loop as the main series. While the game drags a little in the middle, it's worth seeing through to the end and beyond.

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85 / 100
Jun 13, 2024

It's about time Monster Hunter Stories 2: Wings of Ruin made its way onto PlayStation. I'm a bit sad that there isn't a native PlayStation 5 port, but the current PS4 one is solid through and through. The smooth and high frame rates are a treat but the long load times leave more to be desired. If you're looking for a party turn-based JRPG as your next game on your PlayStation, then Wings of Ruin is definitely worth checking out.

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8.5 / 10.0
Jul 7, 2021

Following in the footsteps of its predecessor, Monster Hunter Stories 2: Wings of Ruin is confirmed as a solid and enjoyable JRPG, as well as a respectful spin-off to the main series from which it is drawn. The product boasts an incredible variety of arrows (both in terms of monsters and equipment), a more engaging story than the original and above all an attractive and less childish visual rendering.

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85 / 100
Jul 13, 2021

Monster Hunter Stories 2: Wings of Ruin is a great turned base JRPG ideal to everyone. It doesn't matter if you are new to the genre or the Monster Hunter series, this a game that you can pick up and have a lot of fun with it.

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8.5 / 10.0
Jul 8, 2021

Monster Hunter Stories 2: Wings of Ruin is even more enjoyable than the original. Small and meaningful improvement build on the same addictive formula and rewarding battle system, with an endearing story to boot that'll hook in any fan of the franchise. The current state of the Switch version is a shame, but if you can get past the problems, Wings of Ruin has a lot to offer.

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8.5 / 10.0
Jul 7, 2021

Monster Hunter Stories 2 is an interesting story and lots of content. The game will provide gameplay for several dozen hours of fun... And I hope to open a series of Stories – I'm happy to know more stories in this world.

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