With the streamlining of some of the most annoying aspects of the Monster Hunter experience and some excellent additions to the formula like Wirebugs and Switch Skills, Monster Hunter Rise reaches the heights of the best entries in the series with ease. While not all of the changes and new features have been for the best, like Rampage Quests, their general quality level, and the amazing PC port, do make the game one that's worth playing for both long-time fans of the series and newcomers.
Pros: Deep and rewarding combat, with 14 different weapon types. New traversal options that make exploring maps fun. The overall streamlining makes the game very easy to pick up and play. A wealth of visual and performance options.
Cons: Village Quests feel more like tutorial quests. Rampage Quests can be annoying. Talisman system makes optimal character customization more frustrating than it should be. Visuals, while decent looking, are not on the same level as Monster Hunter World's.
