Monster Hunter Stories (2024) Reviews
The remastered version of Monster Hunter Stories definitely opens up the world of the original game to new players. It does seem a bit odd why this was released after Monster Hunter Stories 2 given the plot similarity, however it was probably the second's success that enabled this remaster to happen. It is absolutely worth a place in the Nintendo Switch library because of the sheer amount of fun had collecting monsties and helping NPCs out with their wide-ranging problems. Not everyone will care about the extras, but the fully voiced dialogue adds to the immersion level. Let's hope the Switch successor leads to a third Monster Hunter Stories title, this time with significantly changed story and new areas to explore.
Monster Hunter Stories is as if Monster Hunter and Pokemon had a baby, but it is repetitive and lacks any true upgrades to the visuals besides the resolution up compared to the 3DS release.
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As someone who enjoyed Monster Hunter Stories when it came out on 3DS seven years ago, I'm happy it has a new home on Switch, even if it's not a full remake. It's well worth diving into if you missed it the first time around, especially since the relative simplicity makes it a decent entrypoint for a younger audience into this world and genre (especially since it has so much voice acting). If you are looking for something more complex, you can always try Monster Hunter Stories 2 or just go on hunts in one of the many other available Monster Hunters.
For something a little more lighthearted than what you'd get from the mainline series, Monster Hunter Stories is quite good. The change to a more Pokémon-style RPG system works, and the improvements over Nintendo's series makes it stand out in a positive way. The improvements in the presentation are very welcome, and while the story is fine, the pacing of the gameplay makes the game easy to pick up and understand without much fuss. It's a solid game that should be experienced by both light RPG and Monster Hunter fans alike.
Monster Hunter Stories is a charming and adorable monster-catching experience. Become engrossed with its characters, hatch some Monsties and have a blast in the humorous world and its weirdly addictive gameplay. Definite recommend!
Monster Hunter Stories is a fun and lighthearted RPG that explores a new side of the series, with engaging gameplay and an enjoyable story that makes it a must-try for fans of the series.
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This iteration of Monster Hunter Stories received a lovely visual upgrade and it delivers a fun-filled and emotional story with supremely rewarding monster hunting at the forefront. I'm very happy that we can now play it on modern consoles. 🐱
To experience Monster Hunter Stories again after years made me realize that time was generous and preserved the experience very well. Despite being unable to cover up the frustrations of a problematic, sometimes monotonous, pace, the remaster justifies its existence on current platforms and keeps the spin-off on the podium of the best monster collecting games, and can serve as a great appetizer until the arrival of Monster Hunter Wilds in 2025.
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With the exclusivity now over, everyone can enjoy the game. It's a great entry point for those unfamiliar with the series and who prefer a more paced, turn-based game. I hope that this way Monster Hunter will gain even more fans.
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Outside of egg farming being annoying, I’d say nothing about Monster Hunter Stories is inherently “offensive” but rarely is it truly amazing. The simplicity gets in the way of that, but I’d still argue that isn’t an issue. If you could only afford one of the two Stories games, I’d probably recommend its sequel. It’s quite impressive though to see how much they got right on the first go, and it shows just how flexible the Monster Hunter franchise can really be. If you have a younger sibling or child interested to start checking out family-friendly games in this genre outside of Pokémon, you won’t find one with as much polish as this one.
With the Monster Hunter Stories Collection, we get a lovingly designed turn-based RPG that impresses with two polished games. With a playing time of just under 35 hours per game, we are also offered an exciting story that provides an exciting, action-packed adventure for young and old alike.
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Monster Hunter Stories is the entry point to a new way of playing a long-running and well-known franchise. It's a charismatic turn-based RPG that doesn't shy away from the roots that made Monster Hunter famous. It's a must for anyone who likes RPGs, Monster Hunter and monster taming.
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Capcom has revitalized the original Monster Hunter Stories by releasing it on PC and making it compatible with the Steam Deck. While it may appear lower-budget compared to its successor, its excellent combat system and engaging RPG elements make it an enjoyable experience.
Monster Hunter Stories is a fun spinoff that holds its roots close ot its heart. Dozens of new ideas were thrown in together to create a fun new take on the Monster Hunter series. With new content, voice acting, and higher framerates, the rerelease of Monster Hunter Stories is one worth your time.
Monster Hunter Stories is a solid RPG made better by a top-class remastering effort. The work in bringing the game over to new hardware shows how much the original 3DS release punched above its own weight. Some of the game’s more innate problems like combat frustrations are still there, but ultimately I would say it's still one well worth your time. It's an especially solid RPG for beginners and fans of the series itching to see it in a new light.
Monster Hunter Stories is a great monster-catching RPG and a high-quality addition to PC, PS4, and Switch. The experience is still captivating and worth checking out for any player interested in the genre.
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If it weren’t for the prevalence of strange control issues, Monster Hunter Stories on PC would be an easy recommendation for fans of Pokémon or other creature-based RPGs. Without those issues, it is a charming and smart RPG with some fun, unique ideas and smart design.
The game as a whole is enchanting, but some mechanics could have been polished to make it even better.
Monster Hunter Stories is a great addition to the series and a good place to start with Monster Hunter.