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It has been almost a year since Monster Hunter Stories is launched in Japan, and now we are finally getting an English release! It is already available on both Android and iOS for $19.99 (RM76.99), while if you want to try out the game before purchasing it, a free demo – Monster Hunter Stories: The Adventure Begins is available as well.
Check out our gameplay here:
Set its story in a world where large monsters roam and everyone hunts to live, you will be playing as Monster Riders who don’t hunt but instead form bonds with monsters. Using mysterious artifacts known as Kinship Stones, you can befriend countless Monsties (the monsters that form kinships with Riders) and ride on them as you explore the exciting world.
Here are the 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 favourites to challenge other players.
- New features for the smartphone version
New improvements include beautiful high-resolution graphics, improved user interface, and a new auto-save feature!
- Story
The story begins in a forest near the village of Riders. 3 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 names 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 later, the hero receives a Kinship Stone from the Village Chief and officially becomes a Rider. Cheval and Lilia both left 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!
I always wanted to play Monster Hunter Stories on my mobile ever since it is out in Japan, but as it was in Japanese, I couldn’t truly understand the story. But now, with the news of English version getting released, we can finally fully enjoy the game on our mobile!
Don’t miss it out if you are looking for a great premium RPG to spend your time on and especially if you are a fan of the Monster Hunter franchise!
