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Monster Rancher 1 & 2 DX - Nintendo Switch – OLED Model, Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch Lite [Digital]

ESRB Rating: T (Teen 13+)
SKU: 6492520
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The full experience of “Monster Rancher” and “Monster Rancher 2” in one package! Enjoy “Monster Rancher” and “Monster Rancher 2” to the fullest! [The DX features] ・All save slots available from the beginning! ・Freeze up to 20 monsters! ・Exclusive monsters from different countries added to the game! (“Monster Rancher 2”) ・Added the "Fast Forward" mode that allows you to skip through some scenes and "Training Records" to keep the record of your previous actions! [“Monster Rancher” and “Monster Rancher 2” Features] ● Raise, train, and battle just like in the original! You can acquire, train, and battle with all kinds of monsters just like in the original “Monster Rancher” games. On the Nintendo Switch, you can train monsters anytime, anywhere, and also take advantage of the online features of the game. ● Compete against monsters trained by other players Download monsters raised by breeders all over the world and play against them. You can even share one of your Joy-Con with another player to play against each other. ● Evolving from the original series Based on the feedback from the series fans, some of the most requested improvements have been incorporated into the game, making it more comfortable to play while maintaining the fun of the original. ● The New Monster Generating System! One of the most unique features of the original game, which allowed players to acquire monsters by importing CDs,has been replaced with a new music database that can be used to generate monsters by searching CD titles! This is your chance to raise the rare monsters that you couldn’t acquire before!​ A Nintendo Switch Online membership may be required for online play. Please check the game detail page on Nintendo.com for membership requirements. KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD. All rights reserved.

Features
  • Raise, train, and battle just like in the original!

    You can acquire, train, and battle with all kinds of monsters just like in the original “Monster Rancher” games.

  • Compete against monsters trained by other players

    Download monsters raised by breeders all over the world and play against them. You can even share one of your Joy-Con with another player to play against each other.

  • Evolving from the original series

    Based on the feedback from the series fans, some of the most requested improvements have been incorporated into the game, making it more comfortable to play while maintaining the fun of the original.

  • The New Monster Generating System!

    One of the most unique features of the original game, which allowed players to acquire monsters by importing CDs, has been replaced with a new music database that can be used to generate monsters by searching CD titles!

Specifications
  • ESRB Rating
    T (Teen 13+)
    ESRB Descriptors
    Drug reference, Fantasy violence, Language, Suggestive themes
    ESRB Interactive Elements
    Users Interact
    Compatible Platform(s)
    Nintendo Switch – OLED Model, Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch Lite
    Software Format
    Digital
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Rating 4.8 out of 5 stars with 5 reviews

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  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Nostalgic

    When I saw the game was released, I bought it and received the game digitally after 10 mins. I love the game and you can increase the speed to 2x for loading times.

    Posted by ryandlp

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Monster Rancher 1&2

    As awesome as the originals (except no disc swapping, which was really fun)!!

    Posted by Corry

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Nostalgic

    Great game. It was a fantastic remake and love that I can now play I've if my favorite series on the big screen again.

    Posted by Gemstone

  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Love it

    Must have for monster rancher fans!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    Posted by Applesauce

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    good

    both games are fun to play. Game is fun brings back memory.

    Posted by kullninja

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Questions & Answers
  • Is there a way to share the game with another player locally?

    You can share one of your Joy-Con controllers with another player to play against each other locally.

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  • What are some of the improvements made based on fan feedback?

    Some of the most requested improvements based on fan feedback include making the game more comfortable to play while maintaining the fun of the original.

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  • How many monsters can you freeze in the game?

    You can freeze up to 20 monsters in the game.

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  • Do you need a Nintendo Switch Online membership to play online?

    A Nintendo Switch Online membership may be required for online play.

    This question and answer was generated by AI based on customer and product data.
  • What is the new monster generating system?

    The new monster generating system allows players to generate monsters by searching a music database for CD titles, replacing the original system of importing CDs to acquire monsters.

    This question and answer was generated by AI based on customer and product data.
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