Adventure

Monster Hunter Stories 2: Wings of Ruin

Single PlayerCo-op

Critic · Metacritic

3.9

Users · RAWG

2021

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📅 Release Info

Release DateJuly 9, 2021

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🏷️ Game Details

Genres

AdventureRPG

Playable on

PCNintendo

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PCNintendo Switch

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About this game

Monster Hunter Stories 2: Wings of Ruin offers both RPG and Monster Hunter fans a unique new experience with a rich storyline featuring charming characters, challenging quests and friendly encounters with familiar monsters from the Monster Hunter series. Assuming the role of a young Monster Rider who can use a Kinship Stone to form strong bonds with monsters, players can gain experience and improve their skills to form deeper connections with these wonderful creatures. When ready, players can embark on memorable adventures filled with dramatic events and heartwarming friendships as the epic tale unfolds.

Pros & Cons

Pros

Collect, hatch, raise, customize, and ride familiar monsters.
Turn-based battles use attack types, switching, skills, and Kinship abilities.
Gene customization builds monsters for different roles and strategies.
Colorful art, expressive characters, and friendly monster designs.
Long campaign includes monster-filled areas, quests, and post-game activities.

Cons

Predictable story uses simple dialogue and broad emotional beats.
Progression repeatedly cycles through gathering, fighting, egg hunting, and hub returns.
Frequent tutorials, dialogue interruptions, and mandatory explanations.
Difficulty varies from easy main quests to sharper end-game encounters.

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