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Monster Hunter Stories demo coming August 10th in NA
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Panthalassic
Member
I hope it's good... Will probably try out the demo.
mrmickfran
Member
Oh yeah, forgot Nintendo was bringing this over.
FreedomFighter
Member
If this can come over before World, there's no reason to hold up XX.
Oh good. The reaction to MH Stories seems to have been pretty...nonexistent? So I'd like to try it for myself. Rock paper scissors battle systems in RPGs get on my nerves, see Fate Extra for example. So even though I'm definitely in on the premise and look of the game I hesitated on the preorder.
Also funny that MH is so consistent with early demos for even spinoff games. Here's hoping MHWorld gets one too.
Also funny that MH is so consistent with early demos for even spinoff games. Here's hoping MHWorld gets one too.
purseowner
Member
I played the JP demo way back, but forget - do saves carry over or anything?
NoKisum
Member
B-b-but XX would just be holding World back!
This is the hold up. For better or worse, the main audience is on 3ds, and the last thing Capcom is going to do is push a superior product on another system with a smaller install base and most likely large development cost when the inferior cheap one has yet to even drop.
There is a reason.
Capcom are completely incompetent, and think XX will interfere with World for some reason.
KirbYuuYuu
Member
Oh neat. We finally got a US release date. Don't know why they waited so long just to reveal it has the same EU date
Robin64
Member
Worth noting that save data will carry over into the full game if you decide to get it.
Looks like we're not getting the amiibos, mind.
The official website says:
The MHS ones did a lot more than that, these are just "other" amiibo, like the Smash line.
Looks like we're not getting the amiibos, mind.
The official website says:
The MHS ones did a lot more than that, these are just "other" amiibo, like the Smash line.
Velcro Fly
Member
Since amiibo are region free I wonder what would happen if you imported them and tried to use them.
Robin64
Member
Was wondering that myself. I know people who already nabbed them to use in Animal Crossing, because it got you this:
Soul of the Beast
Member
There's a PS4 version?
New trailer with the Japanese voices intact
Hope they keep it and dont remove them
and the cover with Amiibo logo at the end!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r46Jbq-ZNok
Hope they keep it and dont remove them
and the cover with Amiibo logo at the end!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r46Jbq-ZNok
Robin64
Member
Well yeah, it has amiibo support, it says so on the website. I posted about that above.
What that doesn't mean is that the MHS amiibo are coming.
Emperor_Uriel
Member
That'll probably be more towards October-December, depending on how early in 2018 MHW's release date ends up being.
finalflame
Gold Member
Is this supposed to be a proper RPG with MH combat?
Robin64
Member
It's a turn based rpg with Monster Hunter setting and monsters.
CharminUltra
Member
They got my attention.
finalflame
Gold Member
Dandy Crocodile
Member
I hope the functionality is still in the game, as I own all of the MH amiibo.
Glass Rebel
Member
Good, I hope a Yurop release ain't too far off. I've been interested in playing this but if the gameplay isn't up to snuff (i.e. babby's first RPG) I'll just wait for World for my MH fix.
Notorious_Roy
Member
It releases on 8-9-2017 in Europe.
Renegade Frost
Banned
The ps4 version of this chibi rpg?
I'll download the demo but I alredy know I'll buy the game.
Hoping for MH amiibo compatibility, considering how I already own all of them
Me too, I'm excited for this. I imported two of the amiibo because they just look so good.
Eolz
Member
Good to know, I'll be hopi.g on that demo. I just hope it's not one of those demos with a finite number of tries. I dislike seeing that.
I've been planning to import them I only hope the online play and and companion Amiibo functionality stay intact for the Western version.
Gonna have to hop on the set pretty soon then. I can imagine scalpers rolling through stock like a Plague of locusts. Thanks for this,
Glass Rebel
Member
👌🏼👌🏼👌🏼 dank u
Anyone else playing this? I'm not sure how much more to the demo I've got (just fended off the
), but these are my impressions thus far:
-Easily one of the best looking 3DS games out there, with a very vibrant art style and some strong animation work, the latter of which should come as no surprise for fans of the series. The 3D effect is also pretty nice, and from what I can tell, doesn't come with a significant penalty to the framerate. It is a bit smoother in 2D, so those that want something smoother have that option.
-Surprisingly robust production values, from solid CG cutscenes to a surprising amount of voice acting (albeit in a more elaborate use of the good ol' Monster Hunter gibberish, rather than any real language), as well as doing a good job of transplanting the monsters to a more cartoony art style while keeping them familiar. It is kinda funny that they're clearly using the Japanese names of monsters in this, as Rioleus is Rathalos' Japanese name, but gibberish is gibberish.
-The story and characters thus far seems like pretty typical shonen, but having the lore of the MH IP behind it might spice things up in the long run. Nothing offensive, but nothing transcendent either.
-Combat is fine, if simple. It's a rock-paper-scissors system that rewards you for picking a strength and punishes for picking a weakness, though the whole rider aspect does open up a bit more depth with a kind of chain system that can lead to a super move that features a signature maneuver for that monster. Not a lot to elaborate upon here, but again, things could possibly open up more later.
-This thing devours your 3DS battery. Capcom is definitely tapping into every ounce of the hardware here, but make sure that you've got a charger nearby.
-Good news: progress will carry over to the final game, as well as unlocking a special bonus for those who import their saves.
Thus far, I'm pretty positive on it. It's definitely not looking to be the deepest RPG out there, but it's a pleasant experience that does justice to its source material and seems like a solid title at the end of the day. This is definitely on my radar now as a purchase, though having Metroid: Samus Returns out a week later is pretty brutal.
Nargacuga in the cave
-Easily one of the best looking 3DS games out there, with a very vibrant art style and some strong animation work, the latter of which should come as no surprise for fans of the series. The 3D effect is also pretty nice, and from what I can tell, doesn't come with a significant penalty to the framerate. It is a bit smoother in 2D, so those that want something smoother have that option.
-Surprisingly robust production values, from solid CG cutscenes to a surprising amount of voice acting (albeit in a more elaborate use of the good ol' Monster Hunter gibberish, rather than any real language), as well as doing a good job of transplanting the monsters to a more cartoony art style while keeping them familiar. It is kinda funny that they're clearly using the Japanese names of monsters in this, as Rioleus is Rathalos' Japanese name, but gibberish is gibberish.
-The story and characters thus far seems like pretty typical shonen, but having the lore of the MH IP behind it might spice things up in the long run. Nothing offensive, but nothing transcendent either.
-Combat is fine, if simple. It's a rock-paper-scissors system that rewards you for picking a strength and punishes for picking a weakness, though the whole rider aspect does open up a bit more depth with a kind of chain system that can lead to a super move that features a signature maneuver for that monster. Not a lot to elaborate upon here, but again, things could possibly open up more later.
-This thing devours your 3DS battery. Capcom is definitely tapping into every ounce of the hardware here, but make sure that you've got a charger nearby.
-Good news: progress will carry over to the final game, as well as unlocking a special bonus for those who import their saves.
Thus far, I'm pretty positive on it. It's definitely not looking to be the deepest RPG out there, but it's a pleasant experience that does justice to its source material and seems like a solid title at the end of the day. This is definitely on my radar now as a purchase, though having Metroid: Samus Returns out a week later is pretty brutal.
Thank you for this post. I thought that I had to wait..going to download this now lol.
Spukc
always chasing the next thrill
Loved it at first then turned it off and deleted it after the first fight.
What the hell was that?
I guess I'll post it here, but just started the demo & this is gonna sound a bit nit-picky, but was anyone else annoyed by the fact there's a sound to indicate when you can press A to advance the text in either a cutscene or when talking to a character?
It just gets annoying having to hear it over & over and it kind of takes me out because instead of letting a conversation just happen, it has to give me an audio cue of "OKAY, THIS PERSON STOPPED TALKING, YOU CAN LET THE NEXT PERSON TALK" when the arrow is enough to tell me I can press A.
Imagine if they did this with Ace Attorney, giving you a sound every single time a character finished their sentence instead of just giving you the down arrow like every other game.
It just gets annoying having to hear it over & over and it kind of takes me out because instead of letting a conversation just happen, it has to give me an audio cue of "OKAY, THIS PERSON STOPPED TALKING, YOU CAN LET THE NEXT PERSON TALK" when the arrow is enough to tell me I can press A.
Imagine if they did this with Ace Attorney, giving you a sound every single time a character finished their sentence instead of just giving you the down arrow like every other game.
moozoom
Member
Been playing for a few hours - yes the demo is long - and loving it. Don't really understand why it flopped or why there seems to be no interest for this title as it has great production values.
If you except the weird pop up of Npc's in the village, the game is really beautiful and in 2d mode the antialiasing make the cel shaded visuals really shine.
Personally i like the combat, it's quick and you soon learn the different strategies depending on the monsters - and exploring caves for eggs and completing quests has been fun so far.
Day one purchase for me, hoping the amiibo will have some functionality as I have 3 of them - if not well they are still nice on a shelf.
If you except the weird pop up of Npc's in the village, the game is really beautiful and in 2d mode the antialiasing make the cel shaded visuals really shine.
Personally i like the combat, it's quick and you soon learn the different strategies depending on the monsters - and exploring caves for eggs and completing quests has been fun so far.
Day one purchase for me, hoping the amiibo will have some functionality as I have 3 of them - if not well they are still nice on a shelf.
Sammy Samusu
Member
Dying to play this game.