Monster Hunter Stories

Game

Monster Hunter Stories

Metacritic81
User4.0/5· 22
2017
~8h avg playtime
ActionAdventureRPG

Platforms: PC, Android, iOS, Nintendo 3DS

Developer: Capcom · Publisher: Capcom, Nintendo

When a monster strikes, the fearful hide, but the brave? They ride. Venture into monster nests to collect eggs and hatch a wide array of species with uniquely powerful skills. Form teams, battle alongside them, crush opponents with combo attacks, and ride into the sunset a champion. Need more muscle? Then mix and match genes to create monsters with more abilities! When a monster infected by the Black Blight attacks your remote village of riders, tragedy will thrust you into an exciting yet dangerous world, where you must bond with monsters on your adventure. As the story snakes along, you'll encounter a wealth of side quests and hours of challenging turn-based battles where you must coordinate monster skills, rider skills and enemy attack patterns. The instinctive rock-paper-scissors combat system is a series first, a breath of fresh air for veterans and newcomers alike. It's the perfect entry point into the popular Monster Hunter universe and a game unlike anything else in the series! You can even battle other players online, locally, or via the StreetPass™ feature! A vast world filled with uniquely skilled monsters to hatch, ride, and fight beside Form a team of monsters and execute powerful combo attacks Every monster's genes contain a unique set of skills and attributes. Channel genes from one to another to customize your own monster! Varied side quests and challenging battles bolster hours of gameplay The first ever turn-based battles in Monster Hunter series history!

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Game Info

Main Story

~8h

Completionist

~14h

Players

Single & Multi

Online

Yes

Crossplay

Controller

Full support

Age Rating

Release

2017-09-08

Achievements

50 total
Secret Scroll of Bonds achievement icon

Secret Scroll of Bonds

In recognition of defeating the monster on the highest floor of The Tower of Illusion. You conquered the summit!

Ultra rare · Rarity unknown

A Mewing (?) Barrel achievement icon

A Mewing (?) Barrel

In recognition of saving at least 10 Barrel Felynes. Roll out the barrel...

Ultra rare · Rarity unknown

Monster Encyclopedia achievement icon

Monster Encyclopedia

For slaying every kind of monster. Filled with info about all sorts of monsters.

Ultra rare · Rarity unknown

Victor's Crest achievement icon

Victor's Crest

In recognition of winning at least 500 battles. For those who seldom know defeat..

Ultra rare · Rarity unknown

Silver Star Cup achievement icon

Silver Star Cup

For winning Silver at the Rider Arena. Good, but it's not Gold...

Ultra rare · Rarity unknown

Platinum Paradise Cup achievement icon

Platinum Paradise Cup

For winning Platinum at the Rider Arena. Now this really IS good!

Ultra rare · Rarity unknown

Friend of Reverto achievement icon

Friend of Reverto

In recognition of completing Reverto's Subquest and revisiting Reverto's house. Learning the Hunter's way...

Ultra rare · Rarity unknown

Cat's Powerstone achievement icon

Cat's Powerstone

In recognition of your visit to Koapni. A purrfectly pelagic powerstone.

Rare · 14.29% of players

Battle Gear Royalty achievement icon

Battle Gear Royalty

For acquiring a rarity 7 weapon or armor. A kingly achievement indeed!

Rare · 14.29% of players

Friend of Debli achievement icon

Friend of Debli

In recognition of completing the Debli Subquest and revisiting Koapni Village. Ya still don't boogie the Poogie!

Rare · 14.29% of players

Guild Emblem achievement icon

Guild Emblem

In recognition of your Gildegaran visit. A heavily guilded emblem.

Rare · 14.29% of players

Ancient Bingo Card achievement icon

Ancient Bingo Card

For achieving bingo in the Rite of Channeling. Magnify those Monsties!

Rare · 14.29% of players

Screenshots

DLC & Expansions

Same series