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Listen, there’s no excuse for not having played Monster Hunter Stories or Monster Hunter Stories 2 and caught Monsties now, as Capcom basically released the best version of one game everywhere and the sequel went multiplatform. These are refreshing takes on the Monster Hunter and Pokemon formula. They’re worth playing. (Especially if you have Apple Arcade and free access to the original via the subscription.) So in case you are just getting started, here are our recommendations for Monsties to check out. 

There is a correct answer to this question and it IS the Great Poogie. Runners up include my chubby shark friend Zamtrios and the Good Old Rathian.  I hope they add a Seltas Queen you can tame one day too, I love that design. — Elliot

I really love Nargacuga, because it's just one of the cutest, strongest, and most intimidating Monsties in the Monster Hunter Stories games. However, I also kept Paolumu along as a friend for the longest time. It's so fluffy, puffy, and cute! But really, the execution is such that any monster you invest in can end up being viable for so long, which helps keep both entries in this new series engaging. I just hope that, if a third game appears, even more monsters get a chance to become our buddies. (They are friend-shaped sometimes, after all!) — Jenni

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Monster Hunter Stories 2 is an amazing game. So much so that it might be people’s first exposure to the spin-off series! Capcom’s attempting to rectify that while also bringing up its start with a Monster Hunter Stories remaster that is a definitive edition with everything anyone worldwide could want. While elements of it mean it can feel better suited for a younger audience and it isn’t as rich as the original title, the adjustments and additions make it feel even more like an anime romp. (Though watching the Monster Hunter Stories: Ride On anime based on it on Crunchyroll is still an option too!)

In a world filled with people who hunt monsters, you and your childhood friends Cheval and Lilia grew up in the blissful Hakum Village seeing them as Monstie friends. The dream was to become Riders, those who fought alongside Monsties like partners for the good of your village. The three of you even managed to befriend a newly-hatched Rathalos before becoming Riders! However, after the Black Blight caused a Nargacuga to become corrupted and go on a rampage at the village, killing Cheval’s mom and causing the Rathalos to disappear in the process, everything changed. Years later, Lilia’s following her own path, Cheval’s struck out on a course of revenge, and you’re left to become a Rider, face the Black Blight, and maybe save the world in the process. 

Clearly, it’s the sort of tale you’d find in any anime or manga geared toward kids searching for an action-packed coming of age story of friendship and redemption!

There’s a set sort of gameplay loop for each area in Monster Hunter Stories. You’ll roam around fairly contained locations, facing monsters while fighting alongside ones you’ve tamed. Resources can be gathered, either for crafting or quests. Monster Dens can be explored to get eggs for fresh Monstie allies. As you complete major quests with your most appropriate Monsties, you’ll get opportunities to explore more, deal with the Black Blight contagion, and befriend more creatures. 

Battles are all turn-based, with the player avatar and one monster out at all times. The attack type triangle means using power, speed, and technique moves in a rock-paper-scissor fashion to best opponents. Ones that retreat may lead you to a den with their eggs. You might also break off parts, based on the fight. Fights against other Riders means your Monstie only attacks the other human, while you attack their monster, all until one of the two sides’ three hearts drops to zero first. It’s all a very anime, or even anime RPG, approach. 

Part of the increased anime feel stems from Monster Hunter Stories being fully voiced. I went with the English voice acting, as it was shockingly solid. It really adds to the immersion and makes the whole experience feel more fleshed out. The game always had this vibrant essence with a plotline that wouldn’t be out of place in Shonen Jump, so now it just feels more appropriate and in line with those tales. 

This also pairs well with the crisper visuals. While some of the textures for environments don’t feel like they held up as well with the update, the character and monster models in Monster Hunter Stories look so vivid. They feel a bit more alive, with the occasional exaggerated features really adding to the personalities of every person and creature you encounter. 

The inclusion of Museum Mode in the Monster Hunter Stories remaster adds to it as well. It’s like looking through an art book for your favorite anime, especially in the characters and monsters sections. Both of them really show how certain features of existing characters were adjusted to make them fit into this world. Likewise, you can better see the consistency across the designs for different people to make certain characteristic pop, affiliations evident, and natures come through in expressions. 

It’s also great to see how Monster Hunter Stories really acts as a director’s cut of sorts in the remaster. This is because this version included some of the past Japanese updates that weren’t present worldwide. Extra monsters are great, and I was really happy about Kushala Daora. The Tower of Illusion does seem to help with replay too. And yes, in the Switch version the original Japanese 3DS amiibo still work. 

However, the downside to the Monster Hunter Stories remaster is that it is coming after the stellar sequel. The story felt as thought it was stronger and had more widespread appeal, andthis original outing does still feel like it skews toward a much younger audience. Especially with the constant handholding throughout the entire first region in the game. Enemy encounters still don’t feel as satisfying, and messing with genes via Stimulants isn’t as fun or prevalent as in the sequel. Locations also feel smaller. There is definite value in playing the first game! We can see the foundation that was forged here and it’s novel for its cartoonish nature. I’d just recommend taking some breathing room and not going from the sequel to the original, or you may feel disappointed.

Monster Hunter Stories remains a vibrant anime romp through a world that fuses Monster Hunter elements with Pokemon-esque creature collection and training. It can feel a bit dated compared to the sequel, and the direction may make it more welcome to younger gamers. However, it’s a colorful, entertaining romp and this iteration feels like the definitive release. 

The Monster Hunter Stories remaster is available on the Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, and PC. Other versions of the game can be found on the 3DS and iOS devices via Apple Arcade.

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It’s a big year for Monster Hunter as a series, as we’ve not only started to see more Monster Hunter Wilds news, but both Monster Hunter Stories and Monster Hunter Stories 2 are heading to more platforms. To learn more about the latest remaster and port, Siliconera got a chance to talk with Producer Yoshihiro Akira and Art Director Takahiro Kawano about the games getting a new chance at fresh audiences.

Jenni Lada: Monster Hunter Stories is about eight years old now. What sorts of challenges did that pose when preparing it for the Switch, PS4, and PC?

Yoshihiro Akira: Because Monster Hunter Stories was an older title, it took a lot of effort to bring it to current platforms. Programmers had to decipher the source code to develop the game. The biggest problem we faced was the interface. The Nintendo 3DS version had two screens, including a touch screen, and even the mobile version was designed for touch controls. We have rebuilt the controls based on the interface of Monster Hunter Stories 2: Wings of Ruin so that Monster Hunter Stories can be played comfortably on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, and Steam.

In addition, in order to allow players who have played the game in the past to enjoy it again, we created a fully voiced version of the game to deepen immersion in the scenario, which was well received, and a Museum mode containing design artwork to help s fall in love with the series even more.

It was already confirmed that Title Update 1.20 and 1.30 will be included in the Monster Hunter Stories Switch, PS4, and PC versions. Will any other quality of life features inspired by the sequel appear in the game?

Akira: The interface was rebuilt based on the controls of Monster Hunter Stories 2: Wings of Ruin. In addition, we have incorporated features to make it easier to play based on our experience with Monster Hunter Stories 2: Wings of Ruin, such as gathering materials while riding your monstie and the Quick Heal.

How deep into the archives did you go to prepare its Museum Mode, and which piece of insight into its development are you most excited to have preserved for people to see?

Akira: Fortunately, the archives were well organized and preserved at the time, so it made things a lot easier. If you visit the Museum after playing the story, you will have a better understanding of the character design ideas that sadly did not make it into the game and the images that were created to design the maps, allowing s to enjoy the Museum mode even more.

In particular, the map images will give you a better understanding of the many wonderful designs that were used to create the world of Monster Hunter Stories. Please also take a look at the comments made by the staff at that time!

How will the amiibo-exclusive monsters be handled for the Monster Hunter Stories remaster, given the amiibo for the 3DS game never appeared outside Japan?

Akira: The amiibo functions will be carried over as is. The Monster Hunter Stories 2: Wings of Ruin amiibo can also be used to acquire content. What you can get though....you will have to wait and see!

Likewise, how will the Monster Hunter Stories 2 amiibo bonuses be handled on the PS4?

Akira: It is not possible to obtain this with the PlayStation 4 version.

Which monster design for Monster Hunter Stories and its sequel are you most proud of? Likewise, which Monstie do you wish you could have included in the series?

Takahiro Kawano: The Monster Hunter Stories series features monsters from the Monster Hunter franchise, and while we rarely design new monsters, we did create original monsters for the final bosses of both games. I can't go into detail about this due to spoilers, but please check them out for yourself! A monster I’d like to introduce to the series would be a very large monster like Lao-Shan Lung. It would be difficult to incorporate it into an RPG style game, but I’m sure it would be fun if we could make it happen.

What would you like to potentially do in, say, a Monster Hunter Stories 3 if given the chance to make it?

Akira: I think the core being a Monster Hunter title that is easy to play for those who are not good at action games and those who like turn-based RPGs will remain the same. It would be nice to be able to evolve the series in such a way that we can keep the strong elements and change things that need to be changed.

The Monster Hunter Stories remaster will come to the Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, and PC on June 14, 2024. It is also available on the 3DS and mobile devices. Monster Hunter Stories 2: Wings of Ruin releases on the PS4 on June 14, 2024, and it is available now on the Switch and PC.

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Brace yourself, because I might make you feel old. Monster Hunter Stories turns eight this year, ahead of the Switch, PS4, and PC remaster. A lot’s happened since then, like mobile ports and a sequel. After going through the introduction, it still feels like a fresh spin-off that involved Capcom taking a chance to try new things.

For those who missed it the first time around or the sequel, the world of Monster Hunter Stories involves people people who are riders. They take monster eggs from nests, go through hatching ceremonies to bond with the creatures, then right and fight alongside them as trusted friends. This first installment involves a young rider who is just coming of age and taking their first steps in the role, while also dealing with a world-threatening plight affecting monsters called the Black Blight. 

In these earliest moments, the main thing I noticed is how much fresher Monster Hunter Stories looked with this remaster. Capcom always ensured it was a bright, colorful game that managed to make certain monsters seem cuter than their traditional forms. It’s very much an anime-style romp, giving us a chance to live Pokemon-like dreams with elder dragon beings that would normally crush us and pick their teeth with our bones. Things are especially crisp and seemed even more vivid now, with the early textures, areas, and characters rendered well. 

I also began to better appreciate just how cartoonish this original Monster Hunter Stories is. It relies so heavily upon the same sorts of story beats and character backgrounds as popular anime series geared towards kids. Combined with the even more vibrant world, it feels even more like a cartoon itself. It’s a good thing, especially since from my past encounter with it I recall it getting more complex. The inclusion of full voice acting, including dual audio, helps with that immersion. 

As with the actual gameplay experience, I didn’t get to spend as much time going through the Museum Mode for the Monster Hunter Stories remaster yet. However, what I have see helps show exactly how true-to-life the actual game is compared to the original concept art and designs. I mainly looked at some of the character designs, but seeing the progression and reading the developers’ thoughts seems as insightful as ever.

Even after just returning to Monster Hunter Stories, the remaster is starting to make me appreciate this spin-off series even more.It really dared to do something different. Getting to check development art and re-experience it makes me appreciate what Capcom started. 

The Monster Hunter Stories remaster will come to the Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, and PC on June 14, 2024. It is also available on the 3DS and mobile devices.

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Now that Monster Hunter Stories HD release is on the way, Capcom is reintroducing some of the monsters appearing as Monsties like Nargacuga. Two videos show what to expect when finding or exploring alongside the character.

First, there’s a teaser showing what it is like when a Nargacuga Monstie hatches from an egg in Monster Hunter Stories. This can also help a player with identifying the character. The egg shown has a pink and purple tiger-print pattern. A standard Nargacuga hatches from that egg. (A Green Nargacuga also appears in this title.)

The other video shows the Nargacuga Ride Action in Monster Hunter Stories. When you ride on it, you can temporarily become invisible. This allows you to sneak past other monsters in the field and avoid battles. The standard and green Nargacuga Monsties are the only ones with this ability in the original release.

As a reminder, this isn't the only Monster Hunter Stories game to feature this character. It also appeared in the sequel. That one added the standard, green, and Silverwind versions of the monster.

Monster Hunter Stories will come to the PS4, Switch, and PC via Steam on June 14, 2024. It is also available on the 3DS and mobile devices.

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Capcom announced that Monster Hunter Stories 2: Wings of Ruin will come out to the PS4 on June 14, 2024. In addition, it was announced that the Monster Hunter Stories HD remaster will release on the same day.

The Kamura Maiden Ena Outfit will be available as a pre-order bonus for Monster Hunter Stories 2, and players with a Monster Hunter Rise save file can access the Kamura Garb Layered Armor. A Deluxe Edition of the game will be available as well, and it includes a new outfit for Ena, layered armor for the player, various Navirou outfits, and two sticker sets.

The King and Queen Navirou outfits based on the Rathalos and Rathian monsters will be available as pre-order bonuses for Monster Hunter Stories HD, and players with a Monster Hunter Stories 2 save file will unlock the Mahana Rider Navirou outfit.

You can take a better look at the PlayStation 4 reveal trailer for Monster Hunter Stories 2: Wings of Ruin here:

The announcement of the release date for the HD remaster of Monster Hunter Stories appeared on the latest Capcom Highlights broadcast. The re-release was originally announced on the latest Nintendo Direct Partner Showcase in late February 2024 with an unspecified Summer 2024 release window.

Monster Hunter Stories 2: Wings of Ruin will come to the PS4 on June 14, 2024, and the game is immediately available for the Nintendo Switch and Windows PC via Steam. The Monster Hunter Stories HD remaster will come out for the PS4, Nintendo Switch, and PC via Steam also on June 14, 2024.

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Capcom has announced a new series of digital broadcast events where it will reveal details on its games and post-release content. The Capcom Highlights streams will run on two separate days in March 2024.

The first stream on March 7, 2024, will focus on the titles Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess and Dragon's Dogma 2. However, just like the Monster Hunter 20th Anniversary program, there will be no new details on Monster Hunter Wilds. Capcom will instead give the spotlight to the HD upgraded release of Monster Hunter Stories while showcasing new content for Monster Hunter Now, Street Fighter 6, and Exoprimal at the second stream on March 11, 2024.

As a side note, the streams will run in between the North American daylight saving changes. As such, the hours will remain the same in the U.S. and Canada, but people residing in other countries and regions will have to take note of the time change. For example in the UK, the first stream will go live at 11 PM GMT, but the second one will run at 10 PM GMT.

Here is the game lineup and schedule for the Capcom Highlights:

Day 1 - March 7, 2024 - 3 PM PST / 6 PM EST

• Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess - Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, PC
• Dragon's Dogma 2 - PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, PC

Day 2 - March 11, 2024 - 3 PM PDT / 6 PM EDT

• Street Fighter 6 - PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, PC
• Exoprimal - Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4 PC
• Monster Hunter Stories - Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PC
• Monster Hunter Now - iOS, Android

Capcom Highlights will be broadcast worldwide on March 7 and 11, 2024, in the U.S. time zones.

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During the latest February 2024 Nintendo Direct Partner showcase, Capcom revealed that the original Monster Hunter Stories will receive an HD port for the Nintendo Switch on Summer 2024. The game will also appear for the PS4 and PC.

The new upgraded release will feature full English and Japanese voiceover, as well as updated graphics. Content updates 1.20 and 1.30, which were previously exclusive to the Japanese release of the original title, will also be included in the rerelease.

Some of the new content added in these updates included expanded character creation options, increased monster storage, new side-quests, and plenty of new post-game content, like new monsters and new hatchable Elder Dragons, and new tournaments.

You can check out the trailer for the new rerelease of Monster Hunter Stories below. Footage appears at the 4:22 mark.

Additionally, the new museum mode includes a music gallery, as well as developer sketches and concept art of the title. Furthermore, Monster Hunter Stories will add for Traditional and Simplified Chinese, Korean, Russian, Brazilian Portuguese, Polish, and Arabic languages.

The new Monster Hunter Stories HD rerelease is coming to the Nintendo Switch, PS4, and PC via Steam on Summer 2024. The game originally released on the Nintendo 3DS in 2017, and it is also available on Android and iOS devices.

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It was announced on March 7, 2023, via the official Monster Hunter Twitter , that the iOS and Android mobile versions of Monster Hunter Stories are on sale. Both will be available for a discounted price of $4.99, down from their normal price of $19.99, until March 22, 2023.

Monster Hunter Stories is a monster-raising RPG spin-off of Monster Hunter. It was originally released for the Nintendo 3DS in 2016. Then was later ported to mobile platforms in 2018. It sees the player become a youth who can tame and fight alongside monsters. The player must find the origin of a disease known as the Black Blight that is driving monsters into a frenzy.

There are a few differences between the 3DS and mobile versions of Monster Hunter Stories. The 3DS version features amiibo . Meanwhile, the mobile port boasts some DLC content that the 3DS version of never got.

A sequel was released in 2021 called Monster Hunter Stories 2: Wings of Ruin. Released for the Nintendo Switch and PC, Wings of Ruin features more monster-raising adventures alongside some new features like multiplayer co-op battles.

You can play Monster Hunter Stories on Android and iOS mobile devices via App Store, Google Play, with the sale running until March 22, 2023. It is also available on the 3DS.

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Even more established games are heading to Apple Arcade. First, Monster Hunter Stories is immediately available on Apple Arcade for subscribers. This is the full version of the game with no extra purchases. In addition, eventually Layton’s Mystery Journey: Katrielle and the Millionaires’ Conspiracy will appear in the subscription service’s library.

Monster Hunter Stories is the tale of a Rider, their Ratha, and a journey around the world to make Monstie friends and protect people from strange occurrences. The recently released Monster Hunter Stories 2 for the Switch and PC is a direct sequel set years after its events and with some of the same characters.

Meanwhile, Layton’s Mystery Journey is a new Professor Layton adventure starring his daughter, Katrielle. Layton is missing, and she’s both getting caught up solving other mysteries while trying to find out what happened to him. While the Apple Arcade page for it is live, there's no estimated release window for it yet.

Both are part of an App Store Greats initiative for Apple Arcade. Classic games are being added to Apple Arcade for players. Another recent addition in this line is Game Dev Story.

Monster Hunter Stories is available on Apple Arcade, the Nintendo 3DS, and both Android and Apple iOS devices. Layton’s Mystery Journey: Katrielle and the Millionaires’ Conspiracy is available for the Nintendo 3DS, Nintendo Switch, and both Android and Apple iOS devices, with an Apple Arcade release on the way. Apple Arcade costs $4.99 per month and allows people to play games on Apple iOS devices and Macs.

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Capcom confirmed the time and date for its E3 2021 showcase and, in so doing, also revealed games and series like Resident Evil Village and Monster Hunter will be there. People will be able to tune in on June 14, 2021 at 2:30pm PT/5:30pm ET/11:30pm CET. Both the E3 Twitch and YouTube s will show it. So will the E3 homepage.

A Capcom E3 2021 showcase teaser is online now and confirmed its host and contents. Rachel “Seitzer” Quirico will be the host for the event. The two Monster Hunter games appearing will be Monster Hunter Rise and Monster Hunter Stories 2. The former is already available on the Switch, while the latter debuts in July 2021. Likewise, the July release Great Ace Attorney Chronicles will appear. While Resident Evil Village is already available on multiple platforms, it will have a presence during the showcase too.

Here’s the full teaser. The four games appearing showed up in its description. It is unknown if there will be additional titles announced during Capcom’s media briefing this year too.

The Capcom E3 2021 showcase will be held at 2:30pm PT/5:30pm ET/11:30pm CET on June 14, 2021. E3 2021 will run June 12-15, 2021.

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Monster Hunter Stories, the RPG based on the hunting game series that released last year on 3DS, is now available for smartphones as a paid app. A free demo is also available for players to try out.

Here’s its trailer:

And here's a trailer for the demo:

The World of Monster Hunter Stories

In a world where large monsters roam, and people everywhere make a living hunting, there's a remote village of people who follow a different set of customs. They are the Monster Riders, a people who don't hunt but instead form bonds with monsters.
Unlike hunters, they raise and live in harmony with monsters, forming inseparable bonds with them using mysterious artifacts known as Kinship Stones.
The monsters that form kinships with Riders, known as "Monsties," possess incredible powers. By becoming a Rider, you too can befriend countless Monsties, riding them as you explore a vast, exciting world. the adventure and "Ride On!"

Game Features

• Recruit countless Monsties!
  Monsties, and the bonds you form with them, are the backbone of your adventure. Explore vast environments and dungeons to find monster dens, and bring back the eggs you find to hatch new Monsties!

• Fight with your Monsties in Network Battles!
  Take your hero and the Monsties you've raised into battles with other Riders! Build a team of your favorites to challenge other players.

• New features for the smartphone version!
  New improvements include beautiful high-resolution graphics, improved interface, and a new auto-save feature!

Story

The story begins in a forest near the village of Riders. Three young friends—the hero, Lilia, and Cheval—stumble upon a shining egg.
The trio perform a playful imitation of the Rite of Kinship, only to be shocked when it actually succeeds!
The egg hatches, revealing a baby Rathalos, a flying wyvern also known as "the King of the Skies." The trio affectionately name him "Ratha," and take him back to the village.
Days later, without warning, the village is beset upon by a monster infected by "the Black Blight." They manage to drive it away, but not before it devastates the town—and leaves indelible scars in the hearts of Cheval and Lilia.

A year es...

The hero receives a Kinship Stone from the Village Chief and officially becomes a Rider. Cheval and Lilia both leave the village, each on their own path. The hero, though separated now from childhood friends, partners up with the cheerful Navirou, and embarks upon a new adventure into the world of hunters.
A story of friendship and triumph await you—ride on into the world of Monster Hunter Stories!

Notes on Multiplayer

• Multiplayer (Network Battles, etc.) is available only after a certain amount of game progress.
• Network Battles are only available against other players of the paid iOS version of this app.
• Network Battles are not available against players of the Japanese version of this app.
• Play in an area with a good connection to ensure the best online experience.
• You must sign in to Game Center to use multiplayer features.

Additional Notes

• To use this app, you must agree to the "Monster Hunter Stories End License Agreement" (link below) when booting the app for the first time.
  https://game.capcom.com/manual/MHST_mobile/global/en/rule.php
• This app features the same story as the handheld console version.
• Several handheld console features, such as certain collaboration contents, amiibo features, local Network Battles, and Street, are NOT available in this version.
• Deleting this app will also erase any stored save data.
• This app can only be ed with a Wi-Fi connection.
• Battle Party QR codes from the Japanese version will not work in this version.

Monster Hunter Stories is now available to on iOS and Android for $19.99. You can try out the demo on iOS and Android as well, and it has save data imports should you wish to continue on the paid version.

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Capcom unexpectedly released Monster Hunter Stories on iOS and Android in Japan and it is now available for 1,900 yen. There’s also a demo that lets you play the first chapter for free.

The above is a look at an introduction trailer for Monster Hunter Stories on smartphone.

The Monster Hunter Stories: Departing Chapter demo allows you to play the starting chapter, and it is now available in Japan for iOS and Android.

Monster Hunter Stories on smartphones is pretty much the exact same thing as the 3DS version that released in Japan in October last year and this past September in the West.

The iOS version of the demo will also allow players to go against each other in online battles.

While the game is mostly the same as the 3DS version, there are a few additions. Monster Hunter Stories on smartphone has higher resolution, an auto-save function, and controls that make it easier to play on smartphone.

Monster Hunter Stories is now available in Japan for Nintendo 3DS, iOS, and Android.

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The Tower of Illusion is a massive post-game challenge area in Monster Hunter Stories, where players can test their monsters’ mettle against the strong creatures that lie within. The Tower is being updated as part of the third wave of updates for the Japanese version of the game, which adds a new set of challenges.

Tower of Memories:

A new door opens in the Tower of Memories, that allow you to challenge every boss from the main quest and sidequests in a row.

Twinpeak Tower:

The new Riders that appear in the latest arc of the Monster Hunter Stories RIDE ON anime, the Black Riders, appear in this tower to challenge your character. Players will receive two extra quests (Battle Item Exchange, and The Mysterious Egg) as part of the DLC that will give players rewards that can  help with the challenges.

Monster Hunter Stories is currently available for Nintendo 3DS.

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Monster Hunter Stories’ The Legend of Zelda crossover DLC has been dated. People in North America and Europe will be able to get some rather familiar equipment and an iconic horse on September 28, 2017. This DLC will be a free for anyone who owns the Nintendo 3DS game.

Nintendo has released a trailer showing the extras in action. People will get a Master Sword for their Rider to wield and Link’s outfit for them to wear. Navirou will get Majora’s Mask. Epona will your roster as a Monstie, with the Kinship Skill Triforce Gallop. Since equipment can be upgraded in Monster Hunter Stories, you can keep improving the Link outfit to make sure it remains relevant.

Monster Hunter Stories is available for the Nintendo 3DS.

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