Monster Hunter Rise

But Why ThoArron Kluz

90/10

It makes numerous improvements in how it onboards new players, adds layers to its core combat loop that are difficult to imagine going without now, and does so while staying true to what makes the series so special.

Xbox AchievementsRichard Walker

91/100

A deep and colossal monster melee, Monster Hunter Rise is both enormously fun and uniquely rewarding. Snap it up.

Press StartHarry Kalogirou

9/10

Monster Hunter Rise is nothing short of brilliant. It builds off of the solid foundations of World and Iceborne in ways that feel meaningful and add more depth to an already staggeringly deep gameplay loop and progression system. Despite a few minor shortcomings, Rise is another rip-roaring success for both CAPCOM and Monster Hunter as a franchise, that demands the attention of fans and anyone interested by its ever-lasting appeal.

eXputerHuzaifah Durrani

Monster Hunter Rise is an excellent new entry into the series and a perfect starting point for newcomers to the genre.

XboxEraJesse 'Doncabesa' Norris

9/10

One area that blew me away though was the soundtrack. Every track in the game is great, both those that were orchestral and the ones with vocals.  You’ll be in town a lot and each area is musical bliss.  It’s not a genre of music I normally care for but it’s gorgeous and counters the way too cheery and cheesy mood of the game in a way I needed.  You have three choices for the dialogue, Japanese, English, and their own made-up one.  The last is the best choice I think, to match the weird place-in-time vibes of the setting.  The quality of the English voice acting is decent, but the lines are so...

Digital TrendsJosh Brown

“Post-game updates will ultimately decide whether this is a sure-fire classic or simply a solid stepping stone to something greater, but even at launch, Monster Hunter has never felt better.”

Playstation UniverseNeil Bolt

8.5/10

While not as technically impressive as its predecessor, Monster Hunter Rise succeeds as a follow-up by focusing on getting players into the hunt quickly and comfortably without compromising on challenge.

Pure XboxLiam Doolan

8/10

Monster Hunter Rise is another amazing mainline release in Capcom’s ever-expanding action-RPG series. It brings enough new ideas and mechanics to keep the hunt feeling fresh, and is even better with friends. The setback here is for original players, with no cross-progression features to carry over existing save files from the likes of Switch and Steam. As mentioned, there's also limited cross-play, meaning you can’t team up with your friends on rival platforms. Still, what’s here is a great game, and if you have ever wondered what all the fuss is about, Rise is a great entry point into the Mon...

Playstation LifestylePaulmichael Contreras

8/10

Monster Hunter Rise is finally launching on more consoles! We've spent some time with the PS5 port, so read on to see if Capcom's latest is worth your time.

RPGamerMohamed Lamine Coulibaly

Monster Hunter is a storied series that seeks new ways to innovate to be as accessible to veterans and newcomers alike. One such newcomer looks to see if Monster Hunter Rise has what to takes to find a new fan.

GameSpotRichard Wakeling

8/10

Sunbreak lacks fresh ideas and withholds its new monsters for far too long, but small changes improve upon Rise's spectacular monster hunting.

KeenGamerEnrique Faurie

7/10

The journey to becoming a true hunter is a long and arduous one, but the rewards far outweigh the risk. With an unending horde of rampaging monsters threatening you and your home, will you be the one to rise up to the challenge? Grab your buddies or go alone—the hunt is on.