Monster Hunter Stories 2: Wings of Ruin - Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch Lite [Digital]
Customers are saying
Customers are enthusiastic about the gameplay in Monster Hunter Stories 2: Wings of Ruin. They praise the game's charm and accessibility, noting that the combat system is easy to learn but offers strategic depth. Players who enjoyed previous Monster Hunter games will find much to appreciate. The turn-based RPG elements are seen as a positive addition to the familiar monster hunting experience.
Features
A new adventure awaits you in this second installment of the turn-based RPG series set in the world of Monster Hunter. Become a Rider, and form bonds with friendly monsters known as Monsties to fight alongside them as you take part in an epic story
You play as the grandson of Red, a legendary Rider. The story begins with a fateful encounter with Ena, a Wyverian girl who has been entrusted with an egg with the potential to hatch into a legendary Rathalos which could wreak havoc if awakened to its destructive power
Embark on a journey which will test the bonds of friendship in a changing world, and discover the truth behind the legends of old
For up to 4 players
Specifications
- ESRB RatingE10+ (Everyone 10+)ESRB DescriptorsCrude humor, Fantasy violence, Mild languageESRB Interactive ElementsIn-Game Purchases, Users InteractCompatible Platform(s)Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch LiteSoftware FormatDigital
Reviews
Rating 5 out of 5 stars with 6 reviews
- Gameplay (4)
- Overall Performance (3)
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The first RPG in the Monster Hunter series returns! Monster Hunter Stories is an RPG that takes the world of Monster Hunter and expands upon it in new and exciting ways! No longer are you hunting monsters, but raising them! In this deep story featuring heroes known as Monster Riders, you will live alongside monsters and form lifelong bonds with them. The first installment of the Monster Hunter Stories series returns, fully voiced in Japanese and English, with additional features such as a new museum mode where you can listen to music and view concept art, allowing you to dive even deeper into the world of Monster Hunter Stories. As the hero of the story, you were born in a village of Riders who raise monsters for a living. You’ll overcome trials and tribulations as you grow as a Rider, and leave your village to embark on an adventure. Your destination: the world of Hunters, who make their living by hunting monsters. Although their lifestyles are vastly different, you must learn to live and work together with Hunters, and in turn, bring the world of Hunters and Riders ever closer. Things take a dark turn as a calamity known as the Black Blight appears, threatening the entire world and upending peaceful lives that were taken for granted... Both Riders and Hunters alike will be put to the test in order to challenge this threat. The keys to saving the world are the Kinship Stone and its hidden power, along with the truth of the “Legend of Redan,” which describes the long-kept secret of the Riders’ origins! Along your epic journey, you will discover the true meaning of Kinship, which grows as your bonds deepen! A story of friendship and triumph await you—ride on into the world of Monster Hunter Stories!

In Monster Hunter Stories players embark on a journey into a colorful world where mighty monsters roam and people make a living by hunting them. Nestled within this land lies a hidden village where the locals follow a different set of customs. Here, Monster Riders form bonds with Monsties instead of hunting them. Unlike Hunters, Riders forge bonds and harness the power of kinships stones, allowing them to explore the vast and exhilarating realm together. Fight together in thrilling battles, hatch Monstie eggs, and customize your companion to suit your style. In Monster Hunter Stories 2: Wings of Ruin the story of the Riders continues when Rathalos begin to vanish across the world. Players assume the role of a new Monster Rider who is the grandchild of the illustrious Rider Red. Together with the mysterious Wyverian Ena and the self-proclaimed Felyne hero Navirou, players embark on a sprawling adventure that spans numerous destinations. As players hatch, train, and live alongside their Monsties, they will encounter numerous new allies, foes, and challenges on their path to unravelling the prophecy surrounding the Wings of Ruin.
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