In my preview of Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection, I expressed that I was less excited for it because it wasn’t a “mainline” entry in the series on the Nintendo Switch 2. It’s weird that a sentiment of wanting would come from so deep in the heart, because it’s not like I didn’t want Monster Hunter; I just wanted a more traditional experience.
However, those sentiments quickly faded when I started playing Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection, not simply because, jokes aside, I’ve quite liked the Monster Hunter Stories series, but because of just how much bigger, faster and more interesting the newest entry dives into things. It genuinely feels like Capcom took the best parts of both the main series and this RPG spin-off and combined them for the penultimate experience.
I mentioned it in my preview, but the story puts players in the role of the Prince or Princess of the land of Azuria, who, as a child, witnesses the birth of twin red... Read more