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Monster Hunter Stories - Nintendo 3DS
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- Prepare to embark on an RPG adventure unlike anything the Monster Hunter series has ever known.
- In Monster Hunter Stories, become a rider and bond with monsters to raise their potential and unleash powerful combos.
- Players can fly, swim and crash into new areas of the map; discover eggs to collect and hatch; and participate in turn-based battles with a party of multiple monsters.
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ASIN | B06ZXRH9KJ |
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Release date | September 8, 2017 |
Customer Reviews |
4.6 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #45,209 in Video Games (See Top 100 in Video Games) #366 in Nintendo 3DS & 2DS Games |
Product Dimensions | 0.6 x 5.4 x 4.9 inches; 2.4 ounces |
Type of item | Video Game |
Rated | Rating Pending |
Item model number | CTRPAAHE |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Item Weight | 2.4 ounces |
Manufacturer | Nintendo Digital Downloads / GameTrust |
Date First Available | April 12, 2017 |
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Prepare to embark on an RPG adventure unlike anything the Monster Hunter series has ever known. In Monster Hunter Stories, become a rider and bond with monsters to raise their potential and unleash powerful combos. Players can fly, swim and crash into new areas of the map; discover eggs to collect and hatch; and participate in turn-based battles with a party of multiple monsters.
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Customers like the graphics, saying it has amazing graphics, the chibi art style is very pleasing and adorable, and the stereo 3d looks great. They also appreciate the complexity, saying that the game is not super difficult, but difficult enough to have some challenges. They say the combat is simple enough to grasp, while random enough to keep them engaged. They appreciate the fantastic character customization, saying the characters are enjoyable. They find the appearance cute, charming, and super cool to see. Customers also mention that the tone is incredible, entertaining, and a wonderful little rpg to play.
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Customers find the tone of the game incredible, entertaining, and wonderful. They also say the combat is fun and challenging, with a fun turn-based battle system. Additionally, customers mention that the game has some depth to the gameplay and the overworld gameplay is open and varied.
"...for countless hours, I can easily confirm that this has to be one of the best titles that I've ever played on my 3ds...." Read more
"...Anyway, back to the actual review. It is a great spin-off...." Read more
"This is a terrific game.Probably, in my opinion, one of the best 3ds games to date. I've invested over 250+ hours in it.However...." Read more
"...All in all it's a very good game, but there are a lot of annoyances which I hope will be attended to with a patch...." Read more
Customers like the graphics in the game. They say the chibi art style is very pleasing and adorable. They also say the game is absolutely beautiful, with well animated, colorful graphics. Customers also mention that the game has a small mini game animation.
"...That's how beautiful and well animated they were...." Read more
"...Its different then some games I played. They also added a small mini game animation where you have to assist your monster by tapping A repeatedly,..." Read more
"...through tall grass you can SEE the monsters in the field, stunning graphics also. Now for my only bugaboo...." Read more
"...The stereoscopic 3d looks great, im so glad it was added to the game as games lately have had the 3d taken out as the system winds down...." Read more
Customers find the story engaging, simple, and solid. They also appreciate the end-game content and the potential for further development. Overall, customers say the game has a decent storyline and fun combat.
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"...The story is also nice...." Read more
"...The story is cool too. However your companion throughout is a bit irritating but shouldn't deter you from buying this game...." Read more
"...This game does have a fairly predictable story, but there isn't much tedium (yet, at least, as I type this I am at the Felyne island), and the..." Read more
Customers find the game not super difficult, but challenging enough to have some challenges. They also say the combat is simple enough to grasp while random enough to keep them engaged. They mention the battle system is deceptively simple, but as they progress it gets more strategic. Customers also say it's easy to get into and much easier than the regular Monster Hunter franchise.
"...As for the difficulty I think it is just right. The game is not super difficult, but difficult enough to have some challenges...." Read more
"...super cute, great voices; it has simple combat, yet it can still be challenging at times...." Read more
"...#34;Kinship Stone's" level increases is one of the most frustrating features of the game...." Read more
"...This game is so simple on the surface but has a lot of depth and potential which becomes evident when you try some online PvP battles...." Read more
Customers find the appearance of the video game cute, charming, and engaging. They also appreciate the in-game extras and crafting elements. Customers also mention that the battle animations are awesome and engaging, and the rider attacks are super cool to see. They find the games extremely varied and unique.
"...hunter, compared to the more traditional games, they all look extremely varied and unique...." Read more
"...attack as well. Then rider attacks. These are super cool to see and do a lot of damage and if used to finish off the enemy..." Read more
"I absolutely adore this game. The style is super cute, great voices; it has simple combat, yet it can still be challenging at times...." Read more
"...Some of them have useful abilities. Others just look really cool...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the quality of the video game. They mention that it has awesome monsters and activities to do, and is a solid JRPG. They also appreciate the open world with huge areas to explore. Overall, customers find the game to be doable and rewarding.
"...A lot of different monsters from all the MH games- Nice regions- Craft, various weapons, armors and items-..." Read more
"...I cant put this game down. It has a very solid Open world with huge areas to explore. If I had any complaint its that the areas look a bit Baren...." Read more
"This game under performed in Japan but I am not sure why. It is a solid JRPG that has a bit of the Pokémon collecting for monsters and a fun turn-..." Read more
"...Character customization, music, battle system, monster collecting, and the way you can interact with each different monster by riding them and..." Read more
Customers find the character customization in the video game very fantastic. They also say the story and characters are cute and enjoyable. Customers also mention that they get to customize their avatar, collect awesome monsters, and have almost 100%.
"...Character customization, music, battle system, monster collecting, and the way you can interact with each different monster by riding them and..." Read more
"This game is so incredible! I'm loving the story, the characters are enjoyable and there are so many monsties to find and explore...." Read more
"...But anywho-It’s a fun twist on a Monster Hunter game, the characters are fun and the story engaging...." Read more
"...The story and characters are very cute and it is fun to play...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the tacticalness of the video game. Some mention that some of the monsters have useful abilities, while others just look cool. They also say that there are lots of missions, DLC available, and the ability to change the abilities and stats of your monsters. However, some say that it's not very tactical but fun to play so far, and that the combat is turn based but does require some strategy.
"...Some of them have useful abilities. Others just look really cool...." Read more
"...eventually tackle Elder Dragons. The combat is turn based but does require some strategy. The rock-paper-scissor attack..." Read more
"...You get to ride/fly on your monsters and nickname them at birth. Lots of missions. DLC available...." Read more
"...But it seems rather pointless." Read more
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However, no game is perfect (unless it's Okami...) and this game is no exception to that rule. As amazing as this game is, there is one major gripe that I have when it comes to assessing more content in this game. And it has to do with your monsties. Don't get me wrong, I ADORE the egg hatching feature, and love how exhilarating it feels to narrowly avoid battling a monster, while running away with an egg in hand, but the fact that some monsties simply cannot even be played with or even placed in your party until your "Kinship Stone's" level increases is one of the most frustrating features of the game. To put it into more simple terms, imagine playing a pokemon game, and finally catching either a shiny, or legendary pokemon. Naturally, you'd be ecstatic, but as soon as you get to the pokemon center and access your PC, the game tells you: "You will not be able to use this pokemon until after you beat the elite four..." That's basically how this monsties feature works, and it's infuriating. I hatched a pink rathian egg, and I literally (not exaggerating) had to play another 3 1/2 to 4 hours straight of storymode gameplay (with no sidequest) just to unlock her, and be able to use her in my party. Now I understand that you don't want someone to start off the game with an overpowerd fatalis, or elder dragon, or something of that nature, but the fact that I can't even use some of the monsties even from my amiibo, is absurd.
For that reason, I would take a whole point away from this game and give it say, a 9/10. However, that's not how amazon's rating system is scaled, so since I can't give it a 4.5/ 5 I'll just give it a 5 since this game is still amazing despite it's flaws. And some helpful tips regarding the game: doing sub quest is essential if you want to obtain more money ingame/ Be sure to equip various helpful items to your "battle pouch"/ and lastly, a certain shady looking Melynx in a fortified town that shall not be named, for fear of tipping off the authorities will purchase felvine (or in other words catnip) off of you for a premium. Your welcome.
Anyway, back to the actual review. It is a great spin-off. I know lots of people compare it to pokemon but honestly the only similarity is that you get to collect and battle with monsters. The mechanics are very different! If you like the idea of having your favorite monster as your companion then MHS is a great start for you. The mechanics is a turn based rpg in the form of rock, paper, scissors. Players that have played or watched videos would understand, but what I mean by rock, paper, scissors is that you literally have to guess what style/color to attack the monster with to figure out its weakness, move set and pattern, which I quite enjoy. Its different then some games I played. They also added a small mini game animation where you have to assist your monster by tapping A repeatedly, or L R repeatedly, and/or spin the circle pad repeatedly to help win the surprise attack against the opponent. Overall the mechanics feel familiar but add a nice new varition and I am pretty much in love with it.
The story is also nice. The story can kind of start off a little typical where you are from a small town and will later get the approval to travel and save the world. Not going to spoil anything but I do like where the story is going. You do not only get the story of your character traveling but know the story of your companion Navirou (you will meet early in the game) as well. So it makes you connect with your companions which I also like.
As for the difficulty I think it is just right. The game is not super difficult, but difficult enough to have some challenges. I believe since this game has a more trial and error aspect to figure out the monster's attack pattern it can sometimes be a little discouraging for some. My friend and I play the same games and have pretty much the same experience. MHS is on the easier side for me whereas for my friend it proves to be a bit diffcult. So the game can bring a nice surprising challenge if you are looking for it. Honestly I think once you figure out a monsters attack pattern you are pretty much set for the rest of the battle.
Overall, great purchase. I do not once regret it and thankfully I gave it a chance regarding the late dlc. The game itself was worth it more than a few monsters I could get in the game later. It is a game I have not been able to put down for the past week. Unfortunately, I have yet to battle anyone online, but I feel like that will become a greater challenge of guessing what attack pattern they go for. I say if you like turn base rpg and is looking for something new yet familiar with mechanics I definitey recommend this game. I also recommend it for the VERY adorable monsters if that is a winning point for you (:
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El juego llego nuevo y en buen estado,
Lo único que mejoraría es la manera en que lo envían, sigue siendo un sobre con poca protección sin mas y siempre que pido un juego no se si lo tendré que regresar porque me han llegado rotos, para mi son importante los estados.