In mid-June, precisely on June 14th, developers famous Capcom finally released the remastered version of Monster Hunter Stories (MHS).
This is a title that appeared several years ago and has now received an update.
It could be said that this title itself is one of the editions that has most succeeded in capturing the hearts of many gamers around the world. The reception from critics was also quite good, so it was only natural that it was finally remastered!
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Monster Hunter Franchise
The Monster Hunter franchise has indeed developed very widely. First released in 2004 for the platform Playstation 2, this game continues to release various sequels.
For the main series itself, up to now this line-up has produced up to five sequels. And the sixth installation, entitled Monster Hunter Wilds, is promised to be released in 2025.
But it doesn't just stop there. There are various portable versions and spin-offs that accompany the vast universe of this game!
And the total sales figures are also not insignificant, you know! Capcom stated that this game has sold more than 90 million copies, as of December 2023!
And of course, this doesn't include the various line-ups that have just been released and are about to be released, one of which is MHS Remastered.
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Monster Hunter Series Original
Before getting into the main discussion, it's a good idea to explain first about this one series! Yep, as the name suggests, the version that will be the main discussion this time is the remastered edition.
This means that MHS games have been released before, and this edition is a form of "refreshment". Of course, this is common practice in the gaming industry today.
The original edition of the MHS game was first released as a portable version for previous gen handheld platforms. made Nintendo namely 3DS. Targeted at the Japanese market, this Japanese version debuted in October 2016.
After approximately 8 years this game appeared on the market, Capcom is sure to bring back one of their flagship titles.
So what are the differences between the original and remastered editions? Is it worth buying again? So, for Vicigers who are curious, you really have to read the detailed review below!
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Monster Hunter Stories Remastered
So now let's move on to the main discussion, namely MHS Remaster. Like various games that get remastered, most of the elements of the old game will be retained.
The most striking difference is of course the porting access. In the latest edition, this game can be played on several previous and current gen platforms. such as Nintendo Switch, PC, and PlayStation 4!
Apart from that, the most striking aspect of this edition is also the graphics and FPS. With the current platform capabilities that can support this level 4K, of course the appearance will be more pleasing to the eye.
Meanwhile, in terms of the in-game itself, several new features are presented, such as a variety of new voice lines from various languages, a museum mode that displays developer archives, and of course the presence of new monsters!
This certainly keeps MHS Remastered fresh even though it was released almost a decade ago. And those interested in purchasing the special edition via pre-order will get even more new in-game content!
So, it's really important for you to know how much the price tag for this game is as soon as possible, especially if you are a Monster Hunter fan base. Guaranteed you won't regret it!
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So, that was the discussion about Monster Hunter Stories Remastered. And if you want to buy this game via Steam, make sure you top-up your Wallet only at VCGamers Marketplace yes!