8) Monster Hunter Tri/ 3 Ultimate Image via Capcom This January, Capcom confirmed that the game had already shipped 1.4 million units worldwide, proving that a franchise spinoff can also be this big. Just like its predecessor, it gives a more cartoonish/anime-style characterization, making Monster Hunter more vibrant than ever. Wings of Ruin introduces the monsters in a more colorful way. Though its aesthetic differs from the mainline Monster Hunter games, the experience it brings to the table is very organic.
Here, the player takes on the role of a rider tasked with guarding the Rathalos egg. The sequel to the original spinoff Monster Hunter Stories game, Monster Hunter Stories 2: Wings of Ruin, was just released last year for Switch and PC.
9) Monster Hunter Stories 2: Wings of Ruin Image via Capcom The issues, along with its unique concept and lack of a leveling system, kept the game from going mainstream still, it established its niche following. Though during its release, fans were still not engaged with the game compared to the newer Monster Hunter titles because several technical issues plagued it. These OG games paved the way for the following games in the series, sparking the cult following that Monster Hunter is known for.Īll these versions of the OG Monster Hunter introduced the signature RPG setup of the series, including the monster-slaying quests and its loot system. The classic Monster Hunter game was released in 2004 for PS2, and its enhanced versions, Monster Hunter G in Japan (PS2 and Wii) and Monster Hunter Freedom for PSP, were released in 2005. Ranking tenth on our list is the original game that started the franchise, Monster Hunter. 10) Monster Hunter/G/Freedom Image via Capcom
MONSTER HUNTER RIDERS ALL MONSTERS SERIES
Our list below ranks the games based on the gameplay, features, and overall impact on the series and community. Monster Hunter’s legacy is filled with good and great games, but some did better than others. The loot rewards also bring an incentive for players to complete side quests, giving them various items, weapons, and resources that players can use to strengthen their characters further.
Though what makes slaying more exciting are the quests players could complete along the way, spicing up the Monster Hunter experience. The franchise comprises action RPG titles, which let the players take the mantle of a Hunter who slays monsters of all sizes across the different areas introduced in each game. It is now regarded as Capcom’s second best-selling franchise, behind Resident Evil. Last March, Monster Hunter listed a massive achievement of selling over 80 million copies worldwide from all of its games. The franchise has accomplished some extraordinary feats in its nearly two decades of existence. It grew its audience by releasing games for various platforms through the years, beginning with the release of Monster Hunter in 2004 for PS2. The Monster Hunter series has established itself as one of the most popular game franchises.