Monster Hunter Stories

Remastered monster raising RPG with tactical turn based battles

Capcom returns to its creature collecting spinoff with a polished take that emphasizes bonding with beasts over slaying them. You play as a rider who nurtures monsters through the power of Kinship Stones, exploring wild regions to locate dens, nab eggs, and bring them home to hatch into battle ready allies.

Fights use a classic turn based system with a rock paper scissors triangle that rewards reading enemy behavior. Power beats Technique, Technique beats Speed, and Speed beats Power. Both rider and partner monster act each turn, so choosing the right option in tandem can swing momentum. Your toolkit also includes familiar weapon classes such as Great Sword, Sword and Shield, Hammer, and Hunting Horn, letting you apply the attack types through different gear.

Progression shines thanks to the Transmission Ceremony, which lets you transfer Bond Genes between creatures. Tweaking abilities and stats this way gives real control over team composition, encouraging experimentation to craft builds that match your preferred approach.

This remaster goes beyond a visual touch up. Sharper graphics are paired with expanded English and Japanese voice work, lending more personality to cutscenes and character moments. The standout extra is Museum Mode, an in game gallery with more than 200 previously unreleased pieces of concept art and music. Some entries include commentary, offering a neat peek into design choices and the soundtrack’s evolution. The package also folds in content added after the original release, including the monsters Teostra, Rajang, and Kushala Daora, plus post game challenges like the Tower of Illusion and themed customization items.

There is a notable caveat: the narrative itself has not been expanded. Even so, the improved presentation, archival goodies, and complete content rollout make this an inviting return trip for veterans and a welcoming entry point for newcomers who want strategy driven monster rearing with plenty to collect and optimize.