Stuart Cullen
TechStomperMonster Hunter Stories (Xbox) review - Solid Side Story
Published 1/15/2026
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3DS / Android / iOS - 10/8/2016
Monster Hunter Stories
Monster Hunter Stories is a role-playing game spin-off of the popular Monster Hunter franchise, but features a drastically different gameplay focus. Unlike previous titles in the franchise, Monster Hunter Stories lets players take on the role of a Rider instead of a Hunter, and are able to take part in a traditional turn-based battle system. Major changes and additions featured in this title include hatching eggs and befriending monsters, battling alongside them, executing special kinship techniques, and customizing monsters' abilities and appearance
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- Marvelous, Capcom
- Publisher
- Nintendo, Capcom
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80
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25
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60–90
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Score range is 21–30 points
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The critic average is 80 across 25 scored reviews, with a 30-point spread. That suggests a mixed critic response rather than a single clear read.
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90–1003 reviews · 12%
80–8915 reviews · 60%
70–796 reviews · 24%
Below 701 review · 4%
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Richard Walker
Xbox AchievementsMonster Hunter Stories Review | XboxAchievements.com
Published 11/14/2025
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Read originalNathan Lee
RPGFanRPGFan Review - Monster Hunter Stories
Published 11/1/2017
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Read originalRemington Joseph
CGMagazineTitle: Monster Hunter Stories (3DS) Review – An All-New Way to Go Monster Hunting
Published 10/12/2017
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85
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Read originalJames Galizio
RPG SiteMonster Hunter Stories Review | RPG Site
Published 10/1/2017
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Read originalSamantha Lienhard
MonsterVineMonster Hunter Stories Review: Raise Monsters in a Vibrant World
Published 9/26/2017
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Read originalCody Perez
Game RevolutionMonster Hunter Stories Review – Gotta Hatch ‘Em All
Published 9/19/2017
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70
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Read originalRiley Little
Game RantMonster Hunter Stories Review
Published 9/19/2017
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Read originalJudi Azmand
COGconnectedMonster Hunter Stories Review – Cute, Adorable and Packs a Punch
Published 9/17/2017
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86
+6 vs critic avg
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Read originalPramath
GamingBoltMonster Hunter Stories Review – Your Turn To Hunt Monsters
Published 9/16/2017
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