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About Monster Hunter Stories
Monster Hunter Stories reimagines the Monster Hunter world as a turn‑based RPG where you raise monsters called Monsties instead of hunting them. The story follows a Rider from a village of monster caretakers who leaves to meet Hunters and confront the spreading Black Blight.
The complete edition adds full Japanese and English voice acting, a Museum with over 200 pieces of concept art and music tracks, and all post‑launch monster updates, delivering the full package in a single purchase.
01 / THE GUIDE
Strategic Turn‑Based Combat
Battles use a turn‑based system that relies on Power, Speed, and Technical attacks. Players must read opponent cues and select attacks that exploit those patterns, allowing heavy damage and victory in head‑to‑head encounters.
During combat a Kinship Gauge fills, unlocking skills and unique Kinship Skills for your Monsties. Managing this gauge adds a tactical layer that influences each turn’s options.
- Watch enemy animation cues before choosing an attack.
- Reserve Kinship Gauge for high‑impact skills when the opponent is vulnerable.
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Monstie Raising and the Rite of Channeling
Players can turn popular monsters such as Zinogre, Nargacuga, and Lagiacrus into Monsties. Field abilities let you explore, hatch eggs you find, and recruit these creatures into your party.
The Rite of Channeling is a ritual that awakens dormant abilities in your Monsties, letting you raise original Monsties and face stronger foes with new powers.
- Collect eggs in varied environments for a broader Monstie roster.
- Perform the Rite of Channeling after major battles to expand abilities.
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Story, Kinship Gauge, and the Black Blight
The hero, born in a Rider village, leaves to meet Hunters and confront the Black Blight, a calamity threatening the world. The plot explores the Legend of Redan and the secret origins of Riders.
Kinship grows as bonds with Monsties deepen, reflected in the Kinship Gauge used in battle and reinforcing the theme of friendship and triumph throughout the narrative.
- Advance the main story to unlock new Kinship abilities.
- Interact with Monsties between battles to raise Kinship.
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Museum Mode – Art and Music
Museum mode offers more than 200 pieces of concept art, including illustrations never seen before, and a collection of music tracks, some presented in surround sound for the first time.
The mode is reachable from the main menu at any time, allowing players to view art and listen to tracks without affecting gameplay progress.
- Visit the Museum after major story milestones for new content.
- Use the music player to compare original and remastered tracks.
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Online Multiplayer and PvP
Online features let you create a party from the Monsties you have raised and battle other players. The game supports player‑vs‑player matches, allowing you to test your lineup against others worldwide.
Additional online support includes Steam Achievements, DualShock and DualSense controller compatibility, and Steam Cloud saves, ensuring progress is retained across sessions.
- Experiment with different Monstie lineups before entering PvP.
- Enable cloud saves to keep progress when switching devices.
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