In Monster Hunter Stories you team up with cute variations of monsters and engage in turn-based battles, and as the name makes clear story-telling will be key; no doubt going beyond the limited tales shared in the main series games.
With an October release in Japan creeping ever closer the game’s getting a big push in the country, and we thought the latest trailer was simply too good to ignore. It showcases the diversity of characters and some visuals that truly make the best of the 3DS.
“In order to win battles, you have to pay attention to the monsters: they all have some habits, so by reading their movements you can tell which command to use. In the [Famitsu] interview, the developers explain[ed] that this is not a game of luck: for example, the Velociprey likes to use Speed. In order to perform well in battle, you really have to pay attention and memorise the habits of each monster.
You also have to take into account the type of weapon used, as your attacks change depending on which one you’re using. For example, Large Swords come with the Nagiharai special skill, while one-handed swords come with Shield Bash.
Next, we have Otomons: those are friendly monsters you can befriend as a Rider. They act on their own, but if the right conditions are met, you can perform a cooperation attack together. Once your bond is deep enough, you can use a “Ride On” technique, which greatly increases the abilities of the monsters. Finally, the Kizuna Stone allows you to use Kizuna moves, which vary depending on the monster.”
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