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Monster Hunter Rise

Monster Hunter Rise

Released: 3/26/2021

RISE TO THE CHALLENGE AND JOIN THE HUNT! MONSTER HUNTER RISE, the newest entry in the critically acclaimed action-RPG series, is coming to Nintendo Switch! Battle fearsome monsters and use your rewards to craft a huge variety of epic weapons and armour. Set in the ninja-inspired land of Kamura Village, MONSTER HUNTER RISE invites you to explore lush ecosystems and battle fearsome monsters to become the ultimate hunter. Set half a century following the devastation of the last calamity, hunters must face a new and terrifying monster who has reared its head and threatens to plunge the land into chaos once again. - Hunt solo or team up with friends to go on quests and take down massive monsters with your choice of weapons.* - Brand new gameplay systems such as high-flying ‘Wire Action’ and your canine companion ‘Palamute’ will add exciting new layers to the already robust combat that Monster Hunter is known for. - Set in a world inspired by ancient Japan, explore lush ecosystems freely with no loading between areas. - Learn the ways of the hunter, uncover the secrets of old and defend the world from certain doom. - You’ll always be ready for the next hunt. Play at home or on the go with the power of Nintendo Switch.

RISE TO THE CHALLENGE AND JOIN THE HUNT! MONSTER HUNTER RISE, the newest entry in the critically acclaimed action-RPG series, is coming to Nintendo Switch! Battle fearsome monsters and use your rewards to craft a huge variety of epic weapons and armour. Set in the ninja-inspired land of Kamura Village, MONSTER HUNTER RISE invites you to explore lush ecosystems and battle fearsome monsters to become the ultimate hunter. Set half a century following the devastation of the last calamity, hunters must face a new and terrifying monster who has reared its head and threatens to plunge the land into chaos once again. - Hunt solo or team up with friends to go on quests and take down massive monsters with your choice of weapons.* - Brand new gameplay systems such as high-flying ‘Wire Action’ and your canine companion ‘Palamute’ will add exciting new layers to the already robust combat that Monster Hunter is known for. - Set in a world inspired by ancient Japan, explore lush ecosystems freely with no loading between areas. - Learn the ways of the hunter, uncover the secrets of old and defend the world from certain doom. - You’ll always be ready for the next hunt. Play at home or on the go with the power of Nintendo Switch.

RISE TO THE CHALLENGE AND JOIN THE HUNT! MONSTER HUNTER RISE, the newest entry in the critically acclaimed action-RPG series, is coming to Nintendo Switch! Battle fearsome monsters and use your rewards to craft a huge variety of epic weapons and armour. Set in the ninja-inspired land of Kamura Village, MONSTER HUNTER RISE invites you to explore lush ecosystems and battle fearsome monsters to become the ultimate hunter. Set half a century following the devastation of the last calamity, hunters must face a new and terrifying monster who has reared its head and threatens to plunge the land into chaos once again. - Hunt solo or team up with friends to go on quests and take down massive monsters with your choice of weapons.* - Brand new gameplay systems such as high-flying ‘Wire Action’ and your canine companion ‘Palamute’ will add exciting new layers to the already robust combat that Monster Hunter is known for. - Set in a world inspired by ancient Japan, explore lush ecosystems freely with no loading between areas. - Learn the ways of the hunter, uncover the secrets of old and defend the world from certain doom. - You’ll always be ready for the next hunt. Play at home or on the go with the power of Nintendo Switch.

Critics
88
Steam
84
Metacritic
83

Score Breakdown

87.9

Critic Average

176 reviews

84

Steam User Score

128,087 reviews

83

Metacritic User Score

1,226 reviews

Disparity Breakdown

Steam Disparity
+4.4
Metacritic Disparity
+4.9
Combined Disparity
+4.6

Average of both sources

Review Timing

54 early (31%)58 launch window (33%)64 late (36%)

Review summary

Updated Oct 19, 2026

Based on 176 scored critic reviews, critics give this game an average score of 87.9/100. Critics score this game 4.4 points higher than Steam users and 4.9 points higher than Metacritic users.

How these comparisons are calculated
Sources behind this summary(5 recent of 176)+
  1. Terrence JohnsonviaZTGD
    Feb 8, 2023·Late review
    90/100View review
    Steam 83.6/100 · +6.4 ptsMetacritic 83/100 · +7.0 pts
  2. Adrián RegasviaNaviGames
    Feb 3, 2023·Late review
    85/100View review
    Steam 83.6/100 · +1.4 ptsMetacritic 83/100 · +2.0 pts
  3. Marc-Antoine Bergeron CoteviaGeeks & Com
    Jan 27, 2023·Late review
    75/100View review
    Steam 83.6/100 · -8.6 ptsMetacritic 83/100 · -8.0 pts
  4. Rizwan AnwerviaWhatIfGaming
    Jan 26, 2023·Late review
    90/100View review
    Steam 83.6/100 · +6.4 ptsMetacritic 83/100 · +7.0 pts
  5. Use a Potion StaffviaUse a Potion
    Jan 25, 2023·Late review
    95/100View review
    Steam 83.6/100 · +11.4 ptsMetacritic 83/100 · +12.0 pts