I’m a sucker for Monster Hunter World, and I really enjoyed Wilds, but Monster Hunter Rise holds a special place in my monster-hunting, forever-grinding heart. The faster pace makes every hunt feel just slightly more chaotic, yet way more fun, and the excellent Sunbreak DLC only expands the roster of hunts with some more challenging elements, too. If you haven’t given it a chance, now is the best time, as Monster Hunter Rise and Sunbreak are available at their lowest price ever.
When it comes to the best RPGs, the usual suspects appear. Skyrim? Sure. Maybe even a dash of Fallout, too. Persona? Absolutely. Final Fantasy VII? Definitely. However, the Monster Hunter series’ focus on action typically leaves the games out of the running, and I think that’s wrong. Monster Hunter Rise is one of the best games in the genre, and even if you haven’t played any entries in the long-running franchise, this is a great starting point.
While Monster Hunter World emphasizes the length of the hunt, requiring thoughtful analysis and time spent looking for clues, Rise practically throws you into the action. Each monster exists in its own little ecosystem, usually seeing other monsters from different hunts popping in and joining the chaos, with territorial fights that could make your life easier – or harder.
