Preview: Hands-on with Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection'
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Preview: Hands-on with Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection'
"Since its release, the Monster Hunter Stories franchise has progressively improved. What started out as a Nintendo 3DS title with basic graphics has transformed into an impressive Japanese role-playing game series, with the latest entry taking another step on the latest consoles. I had a chance to play it as part of Capcom's TGS by the Bay event. From the get-go, the new entry looks like the best one yet with visuals that feel like a playable anime."
"Players take on the role of the Prince or Princess of Azuria, who is the captain of the group. The protagonist is also the rider of a rare Rathalos, which are important creatures in this Monster Hunter spinoff. In the demo, the prince and his friend, Simon, are showing the ropes to the new recruit named Thea along with the prince's Palico, Rudy, who seems to be the new Navirou."
"The key is knowing the monster and countering with the rock to their scissor. The later entries add in more complexities, and that's included in Twisted Reflection. Players will be able to attack different body parts of the creature. The edge of a weapon will matter as blunt, piercing and slashing weapons also have advantages against certain enemies and their sections."
Monster Hunter Stories evolved from a basic Nintendo 3DS title into a polished Japanese role-playing game on current consoles, showing marked visual improvements. The newest entry presents anime-like, playable visuals and centers its campaign on the Rangers, a rider group dedicated to environmental conservation. Players assume the Prince or Princess of Azuria, captain and rider of a rare Rathalos, and meet companions including Simon, recruit Thea, and Palico Rudy. The demo frames a mission against Crystal Encroachment, an environmental corruption. Combat retains rock–paper–scissors choices of power, speed, and technical attacks while adding depth through body-part targeting and weapon-edge interactions like blunt, piercing, and slashing advantages.
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