![]() ![]() The soundtrack makes liberal use of classical Japanese instruments (or rather, excellent samples) to bring the score to life. The game's music complements its Japanese-inspired aesthetic. All of these serve to make the stylized graphics look better than ever. While Rise looked good for a Switch game, the PC version improves the overall visual presentation with features that include HDR support, unlocked frame rates, as well as adjustable options such as anti-aliasing, ambient occlusion, texture filtering and more. With that said, Monter Hunter Rise on PC is graphically superior to its Switch counterpart. The game doesn't feel as expansive as Monster Hunter World. ![]() A smaller village makes it easy to visit the various vendors lining the street, but it does contribute to Rise’s overall lack of scope. The environments, though vast, are mostly empty and featureless, while the main human village feels tiny and constrained. But it’s clear that, underneath the 4K textures and post-processing effects, you’re playing a game originally developed to run on a less powerful platform (the Switch, in this case). I can’t say that Monster Hunter Rise is one of the best-looking games out there. Monster Hunter Rise review: Visuals and sound Cross-saves would have been a great feature, either way. I faced a similar situation when playing Monster Hunter World on PC after spending so much time on the PS4 version. But I sympathize with Switch players who have to start over from scratch. I didn’t play the original Rise beyond its demo, so starting the game from the beginning wasn’t an issue for me. If you sank hundreds of hours into the Switch version of Monster Hunter Rise, you’ll be disappointed to know that you cannot carry your save file over to the PC port. Still, I’m bummed that I have to play the entire story by myself. Thankfully, all items earned in Rise's multiplayer are available to use in single-player. Yes, making friends wait for you to finish watching a cutscene before they could join was frustrating, but it was a small price to pay. I’m not a fan of this approach, as playing the entire story with friends (or even random players) was one of Monster Hunter World’s most appealing aspects. By contrast, Rise has separate modes for single-player and multiplayer, as did the older Monster Hunters. Monster Hunter World incorporated its multiplayer component into the main narrative. Though some Rampages last longer than they should, they serve as a pleasant diversion from the standard monster hunts. ![]() You can also participate in Rampages outside of the story, and use earned items to upgrade your defenses and purchase powerful weapons. If the need arises, you’re free to fight monsters directly, as you would during a hunt. You can commandeer one of these weapons and shoot encroaching beasties, which is actually quite fun. There are ballistae and other automated missile launchers that keep monsters back. You have to defend and fortify the walls of Kamura against continuous waves of beasts. The aforementioned Rampage introduces a tower defense-style mini-game during the course of the story. Controlling a monster like a puppet is more fun than it should be. If the monster you’re hunting knocks over another monster, you can use the felled creature to attack your prey. You can also hop on the backs of trapped beasts and ride them head-first into natural and man-made structures to deal huge damage. After knocking a monster off its feet, you can tie it to the ground and land free hits. You can also use the hook to get to a more advantageous position to set up an attack.Įnsnaring monsters with the Wirebug is my favorite use of the tool. During combat, the Wirebug allows you to land on your feet if a monster swats you away, or lets you get to safety if you’re overwhelmed. Precise use of the Wirebug can have you darting around stages like a superhero. These often contain useful items used for crafting gear and hunting tools. As an exploration tool, you can use Wirebugs to reach what would otherwise be inaccessible areas. This grappling hook serves many functions, both in and out of combat. Another great addition is the Wirebug mechanic. ![]()
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