Monster Hunter Rise (for Nintendo Switch) Review
The excellent Monster Hunter World is a tough act to follow, yet Capcom has risen to the challenge with Monster Hunter Rise. With Rise, Monster Hunter jumps to a new console and engine, delivering what is easily one of the most accessible, innovative, and enjoyable games in the long-running franchise. Rise includes the series' classic, action-RPG elements and behemoth boss fights, and all of World's gameplay improvements. But Rise streamlines things even further by trimming legacy fat and adding enjoyable new features. Its monster roster is somewhat limited, and its end game is sparse, but the $59.99 Monster Hunter Rise brings enough new to the table to make the Nintendo Switch game an easy Editors' Choice pick.
Old Weapons, New Tricks Monster Hunter Rise, like the games that came before it, is an action-RPG that tasks you with slaying giant, snarling beasts. However, its most noticeable and substantial change from previous versions involves Wirebugs. These handy insects expel ...
Monster Hunter Rise takes what World introduced and runs with it, delivering a game that streamlines the gameplay and beefs up your kit for maximized man-versus-monster action.
New, fluid movement and attack skills radically expand combat and exploration; Superb skill customization that encourages experimentation; Graphics top the Switch’s previous Monster Hunter installment; Japanese aesthetic and locales make Rise stand apart from previous games
Not enough new monsters; Visual effects can often obscure action, especially in multiplayer; Lacks Master Rank difficulty