Monster Hunter Stories 2: Wings of Ruin Reviews
Overall, Monster Hunter Stories 2 provides a great way to hunt alongside favorite monsters from the franchise in a charming world with an interesting story to discover.
Monster Hunter Stories 2 is fun, charming, and accessible. It still has some usual flaws, but it could entertain both casuals and hardcore RPG fans.
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Monster Hunter Stories 2: Wings of Ruin is a worthy sequel to the Nintendo 3DS game. With more powerful hardware, this new adventure is fully realized.
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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Masterful storytelling, building on the successful elements from the first game and amplifying the diversity available in gene mechanics all help make Monster Hunter Stories 2 a top-class RPG for Nintendo Switch. Aside from the poogies' absence and minor issues, there is no doubt that both returning and new fans will dive into monster hunting being impressed by the attention to detail in game design and execution that makes it accessible and highly enjoyable. It is a must buy game, and it can only be hoped that one day there will be another released to make it a trilogy.
In fact, I went into this expecting little more than a second-tier spinoff from the “real” Monster Hunter, and I’ve walked away with it being one of my favourite JRPGs of the year, in a year that has included Bravely Default 2, NieR, Atelier Ryza 2, and Scarlet Nexus. That is some incredible company to be in.
Monster Hunter Stories 2: Wings of Ruin is a charming and enjoyable little RPG that is geared toward Monster Hunter fans who are looking for something with a slower pace. The story and tone may be a tad childish for some, but it works well for the characters. The strong core combat system buoys some lackluster dungeons and a generic story. It's a chill RPG for Monster Hunter fans and a pretty good introduction to the franchise for newcomers, especially younger children who may be frustrated by a traditional Monster Hunter title.
That said, Stories 2 might end up being the game I get the closest to a "perfect game" in. There's plenty to play with here, and honestly I'd like to double back and check out the original to fill in some of the gaps in the story. This JRPG July is off to a pretty good start.
Monster Hunter Stories 2: Wings of Ruin is a top-notch RPG with a challenging battle system and varied world. Once I started playing, I couldn't put it down as it continued to capture my imagination with its enjoyable exploration and heartwarming story.
This game could easily be dubbed a Pokémon clone. The gameplay differs greatly from the main series, but easily holds its own. Sporting five very different zones, a compelling story and gameplay that should be immediately recognizable, this game fits all new hunters-to-be. Graphics are adequate and load-times are abundant but pretty quick thanks to the SSD drives and power of modern consoles.
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While the story won’t wow anyone, it is sincere in its approach that it’s hard to be disappointed in it. Monster Hunter Stories 2 is great for monster-taming fans, and those who don’t mind a slow-paced game in a gorgeous and inviting world.
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.
Monster Hunter Stories 2: Wings of Ruin accomplishes exactly what a solid sequel should. Everything from the graphics to the game mechanics has been upgraded or tuned in various ways to create a smoother yet new experience. Improved fidelity, stronger ease-of-play, more cohesive maps, and battle adjustments make Monster Hunter Stories 2 a more modern feeling game while unabashedly still being a proper Monster Hunter AND RPG experience.
Monster Hunter Stories 2: Wings of Ruin continues what was started in the first game, and elevates it to new heights. What was once a side attraction could well become the staple, as Wings of Ruin is simply an excellent RPG.
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.
Monster Hunter Stories 2: Wings of Ruin offers a captivating experience for RPG fans. Its arrival in the PlayStation catalog represents a valuable opportunity for players who enjoy the concept of collecting creatures, a subgenre that has traditionally been more accessible to Nintendo console owners. Furthermore, people with a sense of completionist will find a lot to collect here, be it monsters, equipment or clothing.
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An ideal game to delve into the monster hunter franchise that will help us get to know each one of them, their weaknesses or what parts we can remove from them. Ideal for JRPG lovers and young people since the difficulty is quite affordable
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Monster Hunter Stories 2 is the perfect cozy game for any Monster Hunter fan, or any cozy game fan, for that matter. It is wholesome, simple, and fun. An incredible story would have made this game even better, but it is still an excellent experience regardless.
The Monster Hunter Stories Collection for PlayStation delivers around 70 to 80 hours of pleasant gameplay with fine round-based combat and a motivating character system. The remastered version of part 1 increases the experience by some nice visual improvements and benefits a lot from the totally new voiceover. It’s not on eye level with current productions, but that does not affect the atmosphere too much. The second part Wings of Ruin is still the better game with a richer world and a more complex combat system. But if you already played it on a PC or Switch, you do not experience much new. In total, the Monster Hunter Stories Collection is a rich compilation of two games, you should play if you like the Monster Hunter series and round based combat.
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