Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection Reviews
Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection is a lovingly intrepid take on the series' conventions. There's a palpable whimsy to its character-driven moments and punchy, elephantine vigor to its action that rivals the greats. All series fans need to give this a go, even if you were repulsed from the spinoffs before.
Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection represents the evolution that the spin-off series needed to stand on the same level as the main Monster Hunter titles and in many aspects, it even surpasses them. With its perfect combination of a compelling story, a gorgeous art style, and addictive, highly refreshing gameplay, the game delivers an exceptional JRPG experience. It sets a new standard for creature-collecting games within the genre, and many titles that focus on gathering and raising creatures should look to it as a reference and learn from its design.
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My experience with Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection is an odd one. I love the vast majority of the gameplay it offers, but having played a clearly inferior version on Nintendo Switch 2 really soured me on its otherwise incredible visual presentation. The story and its characters are better than you'd expect if you've played or even glanced at previous Stories games, but it's not the sort of tale you'll be reminiscing about once you put the game down.
Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection isn't just the evolution of the series, but of the genre. It's in-depth systems, memorable story, and plethora of Monsties to hatch will draw in Riders and Hunters alike.
Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection continues the spin-off series' success with style, brutal battles, and tons of monster hunts.