The day for tracking down mighty foes and slaying them with your closest friends has finally arrived, as Monster Hunter Rise launches today on Nintendo Switch.
In some ways, the Monster Hunter franchise is a bit of an odd beast; we tend to see a divide between players who find the prospect of jumping into the series hugely daunting (likely because there's an awful lot to learn and you need a decent amount of free time to enjoy it properly), and those who are absolutely smitten with anything and everything it has to offer, knowing the game and its mechanics inside and out.
It should be interesting, then, to see just how many of you lovely lot are thinking of trying out Rise on Switch. To mix things up a bit for this particular launch day poll, we're also asking whether or not this will be your first experience with the series, or whether you've played past titles, too.
So, off you go. Cast your votes below:
You can check out our full review of the game right here if you want to learn more about it before making your decision, or you can grab a physical copy here if you've already made up your mind.
Feel to expand upon your answers in the comments below.
Comments (123)
Yep
Yeah I'm getting it. Never played before but i slogged the demo out a bit and got use to the controls.
Can't wait.
No i'm not getting it right away, and i have played the other games before this one
Just waiting on HIM just waiting.
I'm not getting it right away Some time next month I might, In the meantime I need to brush up on my skills with world.
I’m glad people are excited, and it looks like it is going to do extremely well, but I personally have no interest.
I got screwed over on my preorder so both mine and my son’s copies aren’t getting here till Sunday.
Definitely getting it, though I may not have time to play it for a few days. Also fun fact, my rideable dog on the demo had the name "Onion".
Getting everything for monster hunter rise EXCEPT the game. Still waiting for my order of the amiibo and pro controller to be delivered...
Nah just could never get into these MH games.
Ended up deciding to get it digitally so started it up at midnight last night and have put probably close to 10 hours into it so far.
I'm on it, just not day one. My order is bundled with other games via snail mail from Amazon. Next month I'll be hunting.
I played a Demo and couldn't really get in to it so no thanks
Already have it and been playing all morning.
from someone who has played hundreds of hours of 3, 4u, Gu and about 800 hours on world, i will not be buying or playing rise, the frame rate in the demo was just unplayale for me. there is an interesting game under the muddy resolution and appauling frame rate, but I wo't be paying for the privelage. really smart of them to announce the pc port before the switch version is out, the only reason i can image for that is how badly it ran was too great of an issue so they had to re assure people that one day, it might not be so unplayable
Awaiting my copy to arrive. Admittedly mostly for the amiibo but I may as well try getting into it right?
I really do wanna try getting into this series more, at least one of the games.
No, I will wait for PC version instead.
Probably not unless I see it on sale for a price I can't reaist. I've played MH3 on 3DS. Had fun, but it's not something I want to sink hundreds of hours into.
I'm getting it. I finally got into the series with World, it was just too clunky before that game. Everything from playing online (which still wasn't great) to traversing the world (which felt really good) before World was just... Eh.
@thefoxystoat Yo, sweet avatar.
I've not played any of the series before so I'm unsure if it's for me, it does look good though
@Slowdive Dragon Dogma was amazing for me, hope you enjoy it. You will have a much easier time vs Ur Dragon online as Switch ver has a very small user, which mean its much easier to kill compared to insane health pool of PS4 ver or PC ver.
Pre-loaded it yesterday. Will be enjoying it later on. Story of Seasons is ready for tomorrow, as well.
Been playing Generations Ultimate to get back into the feel of the games, and I'm ready to hunt some monsters.
@AlexOlney
Hmm, is that it? Can’t you think of something more to say????
I was hoping to buy day one, but have had some unexpected expenditure this month. However, I will be picking Rise up at some point. It’ll be my first MH game, but I loved the demo.
Can't wait. I'm a casual player of some of the older games and my advice for new players is go slow. Don't worry about flashy combos or deep mechanics, just let it come naturally with practice. Enjoy the early game, and once you're killing monsters consistently then if you want, you can start looking up optimal builds and combos. This game is the perfect example of a marathon not a sprint.
Got it! Also trying not to suck at it
Awful demo for beginners, they should really work on making it more accessible for new players. So it's a pass for me.
i will probably wait for the pc version, maybe by then i dont even wanna play it anymore
Tried the demo, couldn't get into it. I know people said the demo wasn't an accurate depiction of the game, but im not even sure if I have the time to get into a game like MH.
They had me at seamless world.
Awaiting delivery today, hopefully.
I'm picking it up next month. Outside of demos, it'll be my first full experience with the mainline series. I've played and beaten Monster Hunter Stories, but that's clearly a spin-off.
Not my kinda game, so I'm passing. I tried 3 on the Wii years and years ago and it really didn't mesh well with me. Too steep a learning curve and requires too much of a time investment to git gud. Even if I wanted to play it, things are way too hectic to make the attempt right now.
On my way to get my physical copy now. We had a bad storm yesterday in GA, and my amiibo won’t be at GameStop sadly. I’ll have to venture back out to get those.
@thefoxystoat I think your 800 hours in the 60FPS World is what's caused your issue cos I've never played it and Rise felt great to me in the Demo.
got it, my kid loves it. A bit too much explanatory text to take in all at once but maybe I'm just showing my age..
@TheBigK tell me about it, this game takes a lot of time and dedication..
No, because this game will eat up my time and I already have a ton of other games I prefer to play no matter how good this game is.
Seems too much of a time investment for me.
My poor farm in Olive Town.😂
I've played alot of previous Monster hunter titles, so this was a given for me. I preordered it the first day it went up in the eshop. Wanted the cute pre order skins.
I am waiting for the PC release. I am just not finished with world yet and i can play with more people on PC so imma wait for the updated version on pc
I votes yes I am getting it but waiting for the PC version.
I'm desparately trying to hold out for the PC release, but I think my gf will want me to play on Switch with her... plus, the wirebug mechanic is too cool... I can't believe I gotta wait a year for PC!! T_T
Yup, waiting for my delivery, but since the apocalypse, chances of them arriving in time (or at all...) are slim...
Not excited yet but I’ll be getting mine and the amiibo today.
ofc l will try it. I played many MH games. I'll keep playing it until it is boring.
I played Monster Hunter Stories and I'm planning on playing Stories 2, but I have 0 interest in the main series.
@The__Goomba Yeah, I've seen two analysis say its running at a steady 30fps, so these folks I see complaining must be World folks. Which is funny, because that game couldn't keep a constant 60fps for awhile after release.
Was very surprised to see the DLC code for the normal-looking partners in the physical box (was led to believe they were digital-only pre-order exclusives), so happily downloading that prior to starting. Unfortunately, Smyths decided (yet again) to not send me any of the other pre-order bonuses, so that's the only benefit for pre-ordering this game for me.
I've sunk quite a few hours into the demo (which was NOT very beginner friendly, mind you), but after I slowly started to understand combos and learn how to move around with the wirebug (which the tutorials did NOT teach super well), I really started to enjoy the game. I'll be buying it, just not day 1.
After playing the demo, 3 weeks ago, i was eager to wait and play this game. But, in the meantime time, i started to play mhgu and the game is so great, so much fun in the battles, so many styles, set costumes to choose from, so much bonus content, it’s incredible. Seeing mhrise will still need alot of dlc to be a complete edition, i think i will wait until next year for this one.
Mine is 2 drops away. If anyone want to to friend me then id be up for a game sometime. Friend code is in my profile. Thanks.
I had a go of the demo and it's not for me but I don't understand the comment about muddy resolution. It's one of the best looking games I have seen on the Switch so far.
As MH is a very grindy game, I didn't wanna burn myself out on the demo. I played it just long enough to see the new stuff. Now that the game has released, I'ma play the ***** outta this game. World left me feeling a little cold, but me and my wife spent many long hours in Generations Ultimate (my first MH, she started in 3.) Can't wait to go out hunting together again. =)
Nope. Have Monster Hunter Tri a shot in both its Wii & Wii U forms but came to the conclusion it just wasn’t for me. Still, I acknowledge its popularity and I wish the game success and its fans many hours of enjoyment.
As long as Capcom doesn’t forget about some of its classic franchises; playing back through some of their 16-but and arcade titles reminded me why I loved Capcom so much. Especially their music teams.
It looks good so far. The front loaded text tutorials get annoying rapidly. Constantly have to confirm you want to exit the tutorial, barm pots.
Other than that it seems pretty good.
Nope, tried the 3DS games and it felt really monotonous.
yes and i can't wait to finaly play this amazing game in my birthday in early april(april 10th), Monster Hunter Rise is gonna be my second Monster Hunter game after Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate.
Especially with news that harder content is gonna come starting in February, I will be fine with this game as my go-to MH game over Generations Ultimate for now.
@thefoxystoat
https://youtu.be/iiVgTBROwNY
The real question should be whether you'll be playing with MH language option or you're a dirty casual.
I'm getting it, eventually. I'll either get it in a few months or just wait for pc if I have no desire to get it sooner.
Already getting it. Just waiting for my physical pre-order to land(a friend even got theirs BEFORE release day in fact XD ).
Based on past shipping experience with Canada Post I'd have expected it yesterday(based on the current location when tracking the shipment) but it seems like it's taking a bit longer than I expected this time around so I guess I've been spoiled in the past ^^;
Should get it on the 30th at the latest though.
Received it this morning I’ve never played a MH game before so I’m a bit nervous a lot of people have said to me that I won’t be able to get into the series but reviews I have read suggest it’s probably the most accessible in the series plus I got that great deal from shopto
No the series isn’t for me. This will have no problem crossing 10 million sold though.
Looking forward to getting back on the hunt on a Nintendo system. Had MH World for PC. It was fun, but I like having the ability to go big TV or portable when hunting the monsters!
Day 1 pick up from Best Buy.... silly work means I have to wait until tonight to play.
Does anyone have any suggestions if a 6 year old could enjoy this?
(She’s played a hand at Dark Souls with minor success, beat Kirby, Odyssey, Sunshine, and 3 temples in Link’s Awakening - language isn’t an issue for us but overly horrifying gore can be - she’s not scared of Dark Souls bosses but had nightmares from the cystipigs in Outer Worlds)
I pre-ordered it Thursday to get the trio of bonuses and have it downloaded & ready to go for when I get off of work today. I played demo #2 and even though it was SUPER challenging & I wasn't able to defeat the monster, I was very impressed with the game itself, with both the graphics & gameplay. Loved the wirebug mechanic & the dog/cat who are with you. This is my first MH game, I thought about getting MHGU but it seemed just too daunting & long for me to set aside time for. This seemed like a much more accessible entry point for me as a newcomer and like it'll be fun & enjoyable even for someone new to the series. From the demo though, I know one thing, I will not be using the big sword that is super slow to swing. I couldn't hardly land a single blow with any accuracy, I'll definitely be choosing a faster, lighter weapon when I start out. Maybe the twin blades. Excited to play tonight & hoping to play some multiplayer as well, if you can on a single system with multiple controllers, if so I'm definitely getting my roommates to play with me.
Monster Hunter is definitely one of my favorite series, so yep! I'm actually impressed with how good the graphics are; it's obviously not on the level of World, but I honestly don't really notice the downgrade.
Wirebugs and Switch Skills are both very solid additions, I really hope they have them in some form in future titles.
Even after second demo came out still the controls are awfull not intrested Hope it does well since i do love mh but not this one to be honest.
Yes! Getting! And I hope that Croco-duck monster has a really good set of armor and weapons to craft.
@Preposterous
I saw that MH language option in the demo and was intrigued. I might try it! Although I might prefer the Japanese voices given the very Japanesque setting and characters this time.
@AlexOlney Yep 3 letter post where’s the warning?
‘Hmm, is that it? Can you think of someting more to say?’
Yep. Already pre-loaded on my Switch.
Now getting the time to play it is another matter entirely, but I think I'll manage.
@thefoxystoat Monster Hunter Rise sticks to 30fps the vast majority of the time. MH4U and MH World were both dramatically more unstable at launch in terms of the performance.
If you're going to lie, don't do it about something that's so easily disproved.
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@GannonBanned There is little to no blood in Capcom. If monsters don't scare her, she should be OK. That's pretty impressive what she has beaten. I have a nearly 6 year old who can make some progress in Odyssey but still struggles with 3D Controls. 8 year old has way more success.
They keep improving the learning curve to start the game. And with co-op, if you go that route, most MH players tend to be more helpful than be d**** about other players.
2 copies in my hands, me and my partner both are fans so this is going to be fun again.
@XCWarrior True about the Mh comunity, they are great.
Unless you play World, that game got too popular for it's own good and sure the good players are still there but there are some elitist and toxic players too sadly.
Let's hope Rise will be free from that, like in the good o'll days.
It looks really good but I think it would be too hard for a filthy casual like me. I tried the MHGU demo on switch before and it didn't resonate with me so it put me off. Loved the previous stories game though, so i'll be getting MHS2 for sure.
@Nintendo_Pone golden rule number 1, Monster Hunter demos were always trash, always compared to the game itself.
@Rayquaza2510 No it wasn't MHG and MHU4 demos were pretty good and gave online play also so don't know what your talking about.
@iaLgan For someone who knows how the game works the demos are fine.
Not for new players, they never were.
Ii’ve played mh3 ultimate on wii u and 3ds and mh generation on switch and i will eventualy buy rise when my backlog détresse or my itch to slay giant monstres rise!
Started playing. Game should be great, but makes a bad first impression. Shame they couldn't hit 720p undocked; it looks blurry even on a Switch Lite. And somehow we still have tiny, hard-to-read text on Lite even after it's been out for ages. And after MHW it's surprising to see them go back to 3DS-era pacing that infodumps 40 different mechanics through written tutorial before you've even had a chance to swing a weapon.
I'm sure I'll get used to the resolution and catch up on all the mechanics, but boy is it a rough start.
@Rayquaza2510 That's true. Forgot about new players My bad.
My pre order didnt arrive today unfortunally. Both MH rise and olive town arrives on monday. No biggie, got my copy of kingdoms of amalur the other day, so got plenty to play 😊
@iaLgan no probs
@turntSNACO blurry?
I mean I am someone that dislikes blurry games, on PC I always use native resolution and sometimes I even skip certain settings that makes a game look blurry.
And on the Switch I avoid blurry games, except Witcher 3 but I play that in handheld only.
I know Rise does not run at native resolution (960x540 in handheld) in handheld, but on my regular Switch it looks good, and while you see the lower resolution in docked more on my 1440p monitor, I have seen much worse looking Switch games.
I mean opinions differ, but Rise looks surprisingly good on the Switch so I don't get where that blurry part comes from, if it were docked I would agree because it looks blurry (like most Switch games) on our 4K TV.
Also the UI/Text runs at native 720p handheld, 1080p docked.
I am more surprised about the World comparsion, because after playing Rise for a good 7 hours now I do not agree with that.
I played Generations Ultimate few days ago with few friends, and World too because there is a fest going on there (again) and Rise feels much more like World than the old games, it is not 100% like World but it's nearly 90% of it in my opinion mechanics wise, so I find that claim strange.
I want to try it, but I never have the patience for the tutorial levels in this series, and I hate the BBQ Spit mechanic.
So I never end up being able to get into it.
Almost finished Xenoblade Chronicles..... Then i want to buy Monster Hunter or Bravely Default 2. Can't decide.
@FoxMcCloud Get Bravely default If you liked ff games this one is for you. But than again you did play Xenoblades which is close to MH so hmz. Still go with Bravely
Maybe later.
I bought Generations Ultimate half a year ago and there's something about the series that is a bit "off" for me personally. I think it's just a bit too silly and (dare I say?) childish for me to really stomach.
And I've played a lot of MH clones on my Vita (Toukiden series, Soul Sacrifice Delta, God Eater series and Freedom Wars).
The gameplay is actually quite good in Generations Ultimate, even if it's a bit more clunky/slow than the Vita games, but I'm still not really hooked yet.
I think I might wait for the Ultimate edition of Rise.
@iaLgan Thanks, i’ll keep that in mind 😏
@Rayquaza2510 I don't think I've played anything at less than 720p in a couple years now, so it really stands out to me. It bums me out that a Switch exclusive (as opposed to a PC port like Witcher or Doom Eternal) isn't designed to run at the highest resolution. Same with Xenoblade.
Nice that it looks better docked, but again, Switch Lite. As for the World comparison, I wrote that after 20-30 minutes of game time. I'm sure it gets better, but the intro is a real tell-don't-show-fest. Totally possible I'm misremembering the early hours of World, but it definitely gives you a lot more action before dropping you in tutorial land.
I want to get it today, but I'm still really unsure if that's an option right now. I might have to order it and wait for it to get delivered.
Question for those familiar with the series... I am gonna be playing online with a friend and was wondering can start playing multiplayer as soon as you begin or do you have to play solo for a few hours to level up, design your character ... Would be great if you can do that together.
I'm in the minority, I'm not getting it but I have played past Monster Hunter games....I just didn't like them (expect Stories).
Hope everyone else has fun though!
First ever Monster Hunter. I’m a pushover for hype so I shelled out for the Collectors. Will be waiting by the door when I get home from work tonight. As for whether I’ll love the game? To be determined. I understand the MH series is an acquired taste and I’m not traditionally super patient to learn difficult mechanics. We shall see how that combo plays out 😃
Still waiting for my copy to delivery. It feels like I wasted my time preordering it if I'm being honest.
Hopefully my copy comes in soon. And this will be my 5th game in the series that I played.
Arrived in the post but can't play it today! Got the steel book + keyrings version for £35 from ShopTo and really excited to play it over the weekend 🔥
I'm swamped with work right now (good thing i guess), even if BOTW2 or MP4 were released today I'd still hold it until i have more time for them.
@The__Goomba i could cope with 30 fps in the 360/ps3 era but at this point no game i play runs at slower than 60 fps, any game that requires reaction just feels horrible at 30, so much so that i bet rise running at 60 will be a bit selling point of the switch pro.
@Ralizah worlds frame rate was fine for me , i played on pro with frame rate mode on mind you. in a game where you need to react to things around you, 30 just feels sludgey. and 4u came out in 2013, the same year as bioshock infinite , which ran at 30 on 360 and ps3. and oh yeah, 4u was on a hand held, and again i played it on a new 3ds , i had no frame rate issues. but also, that was 8 years ago, my standards are considerably higher for a new 'exclusive' monster hunter game in 2021 especially after world knocked it out of the park in terms of selling the maps as actual ecosystems, the rise demo honestly made me sad just seeing the old style of maps, nothing happening, a big dead world. no wonder the main selling point is the dog that lets you cut out the traversal, still after all my time in world i still enjoy walking around the maps they feel so vibrant
We tried, we really did. For hours we struggled to have fun with the horrific different controls. So we gave up. So no purchase for us!
@XCWarrior thanks! I’m really proud of her, I was like a Nintendo Bean Dad and before we bought the switch we did some play together on SNES, GC and Wii to get her familiar with games and how to play. She’s never beat Lt. Surge in Let’s Go, Pikachu even though we got it opening weekend, because she likes to walk around and play. She’s only ever logged 3 kills in Fortnite, because she likes to use her pickaxe then build and hide.
I don’t push her to beat games, which sometimes backfires as we’re playing through 3D World and she’ll wander off while I’m lining up a ground pound and change the camera angle and get me killed and go OH WHOOPS
Does anyone know how to grow items in this game? Is there a farm or garden like in other MH games or does this one not have it? Thanks in advance
Yup, getting it later this year. And it'll be my first Monster Hunter.
I have to many games to get involved in a game as complex as this. I am really excited for all the Monster Hunter fans though. I hope this is the best game is the franchise and everyone gets many hours out of it.
I play this series since the Wii times (Monster Hunter 3)
Played on 3DS and Generations Ultimate on Switch
Already pre-ordered Monster Hunter Rise
Got it digitally as soon as the clock turned.....still waiting for the switch to download the rest of the chunk....one a wired connection....on gigabit fiber.....why does the Switch suck so badly at doing internet? It's like my old Palm T3 with a wifi card in the slot....
I'm just a casual MH fan. I buy most of the games, play the low ranked hunts until I hit 3 stars or so, then lose interest.....but I try to play and learn all the weapon classes, so that's a big thing. I have fun with it. I get my money out of it, but I don't complete the games. And I play single player only (not thrilled the end game sounds like it requires multiplayer on this one, but I never make it to the endgame anyway.
The demo was ok, but I'm looking forward to seeing the town and the early quests....most of my fun happens there!
I wanted to buy it today but the store closest to me didn't have it. I'll have to travel a bit further and buy it at Game Park (Russia's version of Game Stop).
@Ralizah MH world had like 20fps frame rates on base PS4 as well as I can remember. It never felt playable until I got X1X. Heck, even on XSX with unlocked fps it STILL chugs frequently. That engine is a flipping mess. Yeah it has performance mode where it basically strips out all the foliage and looks like a PS2 game all over again.
@VoidofLight Don't worry, it'll give you dozens more hours to put into moving things from the left side of your island to the right side of your island. I hear that's all the rage these days.
I'm waiting for a sale. I like monhunter but I never loved it. I don't do well with repetitive games unfortunately.
@Cikoltan same for me
My last plunge was Monster Hunter Stories on 3DS and I even got those Amiibos for the as well of which those prices are Scalping prices now.
@NEStalgia (Got it digitally as soon as the clock turned.....still waiting for the switch to download the rest of the chunk....one a wired connection....on gigabit fiber.....why does the Switch suck so badly at doing internet? It's like my old Palm T3 with a wifi card in the slot....
One biggest reason I went Physical and that was for the SteelCase as well.
Have played a few hours of it now. It's great, of course, just like most of the games in the series. I think the worst change from earlier games is that you see the monsters on the map all the time. Searching for the monster in the beginning of a quest added suspension, and gave the games a much better pace. Now it's just start the quest, run (or even ride) to the monster and fight, fight, fight. That, together with the stupid armour skill system from World makes it a little duller than it could have been. Most of the other changes are definitely for the better, so this is still a fantastic Monster Hunter game. 10/10.
Downloading it right now as well as Tales from the Borderlands. Love that game😌
@thefoxystoat World framerate fine?
I played world on PS4 Pro first, and even tried it at a friends house on his One X and in both cases the performance was a mess.
30fps of Rise is not ideal, but at least it's stable 30fps with most of the time good framepacing, the latter was a mess on consoles in World.
You know when I finally enjoyed the heck out of World? When they came with the PC port and I could play it at 60fps max settings, locked without any issues.
World on consoles was mess, One X had btw the better perfomance but still most of the time around 40~50fps, PS4 Pro was even worse than that.
If they at least gave the option for a solid locked 30fps I would not complain, higher framerates are only fun when stable otherwise it's kinda useless.
Being on a timer even with rise's 50min amount is a turn-off.
Never liked that, the clunky controls and the whole hunting and crafting loop
Lost interest after trying out the demos. The game looks fun, but it also feels difficult to get used to.
@Strumpan yeah, I prefer the old skill points system too. I used to love making mixed sets trying to figure out what skills I could unlock with charms and decorations. I also find the menus in Rise really confusing so far. Still Rise feels amazing to play. Everything feels faster. Being able to sharpen and drink potions while riding is awesome.
@QueenOfHearts38 find the Argosy trader on the island where you hire extra palamutes and palicos. You can multiply items and trade points for other items with her.
@teko thanks
@teko I think the riding and sharpening takes away some of the tension in a fight, like you can just pause the action any time. But I don't mind them putting it in the game, since it's optional. I can just go on quests with two palicoes instead. Overall the game is a bit too simplified for my taste, apart from the actual fighting which is really good. The focus on speed with the wirebugs also make the slower weapons like great sword and hammer stand out more, which is a very good thing. It's obvious they are trying to make it more like any other action game, which of course is a little sad, but I understand this is the future of the series since World sold so well.
My copy already arrived in the mail and I've been playing it on and off nonstop. The setting and art design is everything I've hoped for ever since missing out on Portable 3rd.
@Strumpan I agree; I miss a lot of the old-school mechanics. Even though I love platforming with the Wirebug, I still miss the slower pace of Classic MH.
Speaking of the map ruining the tension of the hunt, I'm thinking it would be fun to have a group where everyone goes HUD-less for a few hunts.
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