Monster Hunter Rise
Hunt monsters and turn their spoils into weapons and armor, using Wirebugs for aerial movement and special attacks and riding a Palamute between encounters without spending stamina.
- AI score · out of 10
- 9.3 / 10
About this game
Monster Hunter Rise builds its progression around hunting monsters and forging equipment from the spoils. Head into landscapes inspired by ancient Japan, choose a weapon and bring the results of your hunts back into your equipment plans. Returning to the village also lets you change weapons and approach the next hunt differently. Wirebugs add movement through the air and weapon-specific Silkbind Attacks, while Wyvern Riding lets hunters take control of large monsters. A Palamute carries you across the terrain without draining your stamina. For learning the basics, the Basic Training Quest covers movement, riding and combat; the detailed map can filter icons to help locate the things you want to find.
Collected in topics
Local co-op picks
Work together on the same screen or console, sharing objectives, decisions and the satisfaction of overcoming challenges.
Category: Occasion
Collected in series
Monster Hunter is Capcom’s franchise about encounters with extraordinary creatures. Its action games turn preparation, well-timed attacks and gathered materials into successful hunts and new equipment, while the Stories spin-offs explore companionship with monsters through turn-based adventures.
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A strong conceptual fit for hunters motivated by equipment goals and movement-driven combat options.
Turning hunt spoils into equipment gives preparation and combat a connected purpose. Wirebug movement and Silkbind Attacks may particularly appeal to players who want to explore new ways of positioning and using a weapon.
Strengths
- The hunt-to-forging loop gives equipment planning a concrete relationship with what you fight.
- Wirebug movement and weapon-specific attacks offer different avenues for practicing a chosen combat approach.
Weaknesses
- Players unmoved by gathering spoils for equipment may find the central progression less motivating.
Who it is for: Players who enjoy learning weapon behavior, planning equipment upgrades and using movement options during monster hunts.
View scoring basis
| Dimension | Review state | Score | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dimension Forging from hunt spoils provides a recurring equipment goal, which may suit players who like choosing what to work toward between outings. | Reviewed | 9.6 / 10 | Not provided |
| Dimension Wirebug movement and Silkbind Attacks may make positioning and weapon practice especially engaging for players who enjoy refining a combat approach. | Reviewed | 9.4 / 10 | Not provided |
| Dimension Landscapes inspired by ancient Japan may help players who value a recognizable regional theme connect with the hunting setting. | Reviewed | 9.2 / 10 | Not provided |
| Dimension Basic Training and detailed-map filtering provide concrete aids for learning actions and finding relevant map information, without establishing how quickly an individual will master them. | Reviewed | 8.8 / 10 | Not provided |
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Core information
- Developer
- CAPCOM
- Publisher
- CAPCOM
- Release date
- Mar 26, 2021
- Platforms
- Nintendo Switch
- Content kind
- Game
- Release state
- Released
- Region
- Worldwide
- Official website
- Not provided
- Offline minimum players
- Not provided
- Offline maximum players
- Not provided
- Online minimum players
- Not provided
- Online maximum players
- Not provided
- Categories
- Action · Primary genre
- Tags
- Online Co-opBoss-heavy3D GraphicsSolo-friendlyCraftingReal-time CombatThird PersonEquipment-driven ProgressionMain Story 100 Hours or MoreLocal Co-opFantasy
- Supported game languages
- Not provided
- Requires base game
- Not provided
- Standalone
- Not provided
- Age ratings
- Not provided
- Play modes
- Co-opSingle playerMultiplayer
- Perspectives
- Third person
Release editions
- Windows PCWorldwideJan 12, 2022
- PlayStation 5WorldwideJan 20, 2023
- Nintendo SwitchWorldwideMar 26, 2021
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Sources
- news.capcomusa.comSource revision: 1
- news.capcomusa.com