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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

Rating 4.8 out of 5 stars with 5 reviews

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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.
  • Details
    • Genre: Role Playing
  • Key Specs
    • ESRB Rating: T (Teen 13+) (The overall rating of the game, based on its age-appropriateness, interactive elements, and types of featured content, as established by the Entertainment Software Rating Board (ESRB).)
    • ESRB Descriptors: Drug reference, Fantasy violence, Language, Suggestive themes (The type and severity of content in the game, such as the nature of its themes, humor, language, etc. These elements are part of a three-part guide established by the Entertainment Software Rating Board (ESRB) to determine a game's overall age-appropriate rating.)
    • ESRB Interactive Elements: Users Interact (The interactive or online features of the game, such as users' interactions with other players, location sharing, internet access, in-game purchases, etc. These elements are part of a three-part guide established by the Entertainment Software Rating Board (ESRB) to determine a game's overall age-appropriate rating.)
    • Compatible Platform(s): Nintendo Switch – OLED Model, Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch Lite
    • Software Format: Digital (Physical software requires a disc, cartridge, etc. be inserted into the gaming console or computer to download and/or operate the software. Digital software allows for downloading and/or playing the software on the gaming console or computer without a physical disc, cartridge, etc. Physical (Download Code Only) software is purchased in physical form with a code that allows for downloading and/or playing the software on the gaming console or computer without a physical disc, cartridge, etc.)
  • General
    • Brand: Nintendo
    • Model Number: 116927
    • Product Name: Monster Rancher 1 & 2 DX
    • Publisher: KOEI TECMO AMERICA
  • Game Details
    • Genre: Role Playing
  • Certifications Listings & Approvals
    • ESRB Rating: T (Teen 13+) (The overall rating of the game, based on its age-appropriateness, interactive elements, and types of featured content, as established by the Entertainment Software Rating Board (ESRB).)
    • ESRB Descriptors: Drug reference, Fantasy violence, Language, Suggestive themes (The type and severity of content in the game, such as the nature of its themes, humor, language, etc. These elements are part of a three-part guide established by the Entertainment Software Rating Board (ESRB) to determine a game's overall age-appropriate rating.)
    • ESRB Interactive Elements: Users Interact (The interactive or online features of the game, such as users' interactions with other players, location sharing, internet access, in-game purchases, etc. These elements are part of a three-part guide established by the Entertainment Software Rating Board (ESRB) to determine a game's overall age-appropriate rating.)
  • Compatibility
    • Compatible Platform(s): Nintendo Switch – OLED Model, Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch Lite
    • Software Format: Digital (Physical software requires a disc, cartridge, etc. be inserted into the gaming console or computer to download and/or operate the software. Digital software allows for downloading and/or playing the software on the gaming console or computer without a physical disc, cartridge, etc. Physical (Download Code Only) software is purchased in physical form with a code that allows for downloading and/or playing the software on the gaming console or computer without a physical disc, cartridge, etc.)
  • Requirements
    • Video Game Content Included: Full game
  • Other
    • UPC: 045496684242

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.

  • 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!
  • 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!
  • 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!

Q: Is there a way to share the game with another player locally?

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

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

A: 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.

Q: How many monsters can you freeze in the game?

A: You can freeze up to 20 monsters in the game.

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

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

Q: What is the new monster generating system?

A: 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.

Q: Can you play the game online with other players?

A: You can compete against monsters trained by other players online and even play against another player by sharing a Joy-Con.

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