Monster Hunter Stories Nintendo Switch Review!

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It’s been 8 years since Monster Hunter Stories released in Japan to critical acclaim and now Capcom have decided to bring it back, remastered on the NIntendo Switch and other platforms. Since we’ve already had Monster Hunter Stories 2 (And reviewed it) is it even worth considering this one? Let’s find out! #Monsterhunterstories #Nintendoswitch #Review
Monster Hunter Stories Switch Review 0:00
The Story, Gameplay & Controls 0:42
Do NOT Off The Cat 1:49
What do you do? 2:15
A More Simple Game 3:17
Ride on! 4:15
Special Moves 5:30
How to Fix The Camera 6:49
Switch Visuals Performance & Audio 7:57
Extra Goodies! 9:16
Price & Value 9:48
The Verdict 10:48
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@SwitchUpYt 27 күн бұрын

Hi SwitchUp Family - a couple of big reviews this week. If you missed Glen’s review of Shin Megami Tensei Vengeance check that out , this one is a remastered of the 3DS version of MOnster Hunter Stories. Let’s see how it holds up! Mark

@TheRealAero 27 күн бұрын

So I played this on 3ds (and had well over 200 hours 😅) and this game was incredible. I didn’t know how they’d pull it off but man did they. I truly hope we get a 3rd game with underwater exploration/combat. If you like monster taming games, get this game and the second one if you haven’t played that as well.

@SwitchUpYt 27 күн бұрын

YEah I agree - they nailed it mate. Mark

@chr1s415 27 күн бұрын

Dude underwater exploration would be amazing plus bring back the elemental changes and colors during kinship skills! The switch 2 is gonna be stronger so no excuses lol I need my water velocidrome!

@Fredrik7le 27 күн бұрын

I think i might give this one a shot 👍

@TheRealAero 27 күн бұрын

@@Fredrik7le it’s a very fun game

@TheRealAero 27 күн бұрын

@@chr1s415 hey I sure hope they do! A third game with a sizable roster would be great

@samlam4598 27 күн бұрын

I've been a Monster Hunter fan since Tri (Wii), but have never played this MH: Stories game. I bought it for my daughter on 3DS when it came out, and she loved it! She learned so much, too, that she has been coaching me on monsters behavior in the regular MH games, ha ha ha! Later, she bought for herself a copy of MH: Stories 2 AND a copy of MH: Rise + Sunbreak, and we've been hunting together since then. Good times!

@carlpieraccini2088 24 күн бұрын

I played tri when I was 11 never beat the bloody bear boss but I loved tri so much after finishing it on the wii u with a few friends back in 2014

@darylhodson4267 27 күн бұрын

As a Pokemon and Monster Hunter fan, this is a must have and fantastic series. Cannot wait to replay!

@SwitchUpYt 27 күн бұрын

Definitely - what do you think of the price? I thought it was quite reasonable! Mark

@chrisbarker1046 27 күн бұрын

The second in this series was such a unexpected joy that I even preferred it to Monster Hunter Rise.

@SwitchUpYt 27 күн бұрын

Definitely! Mark

@UnknownFilipino 27 күн бұрын

This game had the best amiibos which are now considered rare items and out of stock from retail stores. You've have to spend a lot in the 2nd hand market to get them.

@SwitchUpYt 27 күн бұрын

Oh I totally forgot to mention it does have Amiibo support. Mark

@bertieo.4379 27 күн бұрын

I got those amiibos on an impulse buy when they came out. I use NfC amiibo cards, much cheaper for the same effect lol. And yes I have not opened them.

@AkaiAzul 27 күн бұрын

So sad to learn the unique and amazing amiibos were not re-released. Or updated to include the newer amiibos for Stories 2.

@chelseabighetty4722 27 күн бұрын

The speed at which I clicked on this video!! lol Your channel is where I decide if I will enjoy/buy a game. So pumped for this one and the 2nd in the series!! Great review. Thanks for all you do! 😊

@SwitchUpYt 27 күн бұрын

Haha thank you mate! Mark

@DarkAvenger563 27 күн бұрын

So excited to pick up my copy tomorrow. Im just hoping I don't get rained out; we've had some heavy storms in Florida. Fun fact, the US also got a physical release as a double pack! MHS 1 is in cartridge and they included 2 as a code.

@packers12to80 27 күн бұрын

I don't wanna here it😂, I'm in florida too and the high is like 96 today....I wish we were getting those storms. It's been miserable here already and it's only early june

@DarkAvenger563 27 күн бұрын

@packers12to80 I'd rather have the heat to be honest, almost didn't make it home yesterday. Emerald Hills basically turned into a lake.

@ridiculouslycoolguy 27 күн бұрын

Boo hoo. It snowed in my city a few weeks ago.

@DarkAvenger563 26 күн бұрын

@benpardoe2425 I think so. I was able to order mine through gamestop, and amazon also lists it here. Play Asia is probably your best bet, but that copy is only MHS 1, I believe.

@switchingitup_ 27 күн бұрын

Of course you guys have a review of the next game I am excited for. You know me so well, haha!! Thank you for the review, I am pumped for this one tomorrow. 🎉

@animenerd2007 27 күн бұрын

Have the traits been fixed? Can i moves the traits and abilities around like in the second game?

@juancimino296 27 күн бұрын

I loved MH Stories 2, its really underrated. I got about 150 hours and I enjoyed every second of it. Cant wait to get my hands on this one, bought a physical copy from Playasia.

@nicholasalexander9866 27 күн бұрын

I have at minimum 200 hours from the 3ds version so I’m hype to play this again. I just wished we could’ve somehow transfer our mons from the 3ds version to this game. I have a lot of eggs and dlc mons that I never used before. Hopefully the third game can somehow make that work.

@nicked_fenyx 27 күн бұрын

Really appreciate the review. I've been on the fence about this one. Looking at the review, I think I'll hold off. I never fully completed MH Stories 2, so if I want to scratch that itch I feel like that's the better game. Plus, with so many other releases this month... well, yeah. This will probably be a "wait for a sale, if I buy it at all" game. Thanks for saving me some cash.

@naseraltaee 27 күн бұрын

I’ve had this one pre-ordered since I enjoyed a playthrough on mobile several years ago and was excited for what additions were shown and spoken of ahead of release. I also think it’s very fairly priced, but I’d like to see what Mark and Glen have to say about it before I start my playthrough on Nintendo Switch. I also have Monster Hunter Stories 2 on Switch, so I’m planning to finish a playthrough of this game on Switch, then continue where I left off in Monster Hunter Stories 2.

@annaluizaferrugini7200 27 күн бұрын

I've played it on the 3DS and mobile, then I got MHS2 for Switch. This week I started a new playthrough with other profile, stopping right at the point we met someone from MHS. I'll go back to it after finishing the remaster, to get most of returning characters stories and feels. This game was gold for me.

@kennymorelandiii9406 27 күн бұрын

Great review and great video as always! Somehow I was completely unaware of this game and it looks pretty good! I'll probably wait until it goes on sale or i have a little more eshop coins to give a little discount. Just too big of a backlog currently that i can't justify grabbing it at the moment

@SwitchUpYt 27 күн бұрын

haha thank you mate - yeah I think most backlogs are insane right now. Mark

@shoked99 20 күн бұрын

Thanks for the review. I want to check out the series. I'm glad I can start with part 1 on Switch now.

@bkillinm 27 күн бұрын

I love how you take screen shots of your games at seemingly the perfect moments hahah I try to do the same thing 😂

@AaaaNinja 25 күн бұрын

I'm really looking forward to taking on the Tower of Illusion, which I still had not reached the top of yet on the 3DS but it was so much fun trying to unlock the next set of levels! Oroshi Kirin you will be mine! I have also learned a lot more since then. I didn't even know about amulets until 2 came out.

@juancimino296 27 күн бұрын

Also I totally agree with the camera changes you suggested. MHS2 has the same issues and not only does it make playing unconfortable but it also makes it seems as if the fps constantly drop.

@maverickhuntermeta4954 27 күн бұрын

5:37 That snapshot capture though.

@SwitchUpYt 26 күн бұрын

You know it! Mark 😂

@smgofdvld 27 күн бұрын

This art style reminds me of rune factory I want to pick up a non digital copy but I’ll have to see we have Smt v coming up and right now I’m playing the trails games so yeah it’s not a good time 😅

@Vulcanfaux 27 күн бұрын

Oh the one question I had wasn't touched on, does it still have amiibo support?

@emacsterm2949 27 күн бұрын

Already pre-ordered it! Thanks for the review!

@whitewolf3051 26 күн бұрын

So did I, a while back, hoping that the Zelda content was included. I hope at least the “school” uniform is still included.

@BuiBaoNguyen 27 күн бұрын

I played MHS 1 & 2. Very fun game, especially if you like collecting monsters and over the top skill effects.,

@MrAllansito 27 күн бұрын

I loved, literally loved MH stories on the 3DS, enjoyed countless hours of gameplay and conquered everything the game had to offer! Unfortunately I don’t see any new addition to the “remastered version” to make me want to buy the game full price again. Anyway I also recommend this game 110% to anyone that hasn’t played it yet!

@Makoto03 27 күн бұрын

Great review. I loved MH Stories 2 and was curious about this remaster of the first game.

@vegetaps2253 23 күн бұрын

Does anyone know if it has crossplay between ps4 and switch??

@Specs89-ob1rn 17 күн бұрын

You sir earned new fan😁

@jess2109 27 күн бұрын

I've always wanted to try a Monster Hunter game but have been intimidated by them. This seems like the perfect one to try first with its more limited scope and linear story. Price isn't too bad either. Thanks for the review!

@kevinphelps5807 26 күн бұрын

totally forgot this one was even coming out. Here in the states it has a physical release as Monster Hunter Stories collection with both 1&2 (though it appears 2 is just a download code and not on the cart) Of course it would come out the same day as SMT V Vengeance!

@CmdrDudge 26 күн бұрын

I've played all the traditional Monster Hunter games since Unite released on the PSP. My kids have played this on their 3DS and the sequel on switch and I'm super tempted to actually give these a try.

@jesssealey6552 27 күн бұрын

I'm seriously considering buying civ 6 on Switch, but I'm worried about its performance, can anyone tell me how it is in handheld?

@jaydenmoon1165 27 күн бұрын

Great review - dropped 150+ in MHS 2 - cannot wait to get this from play-asia

@timseyer6769 27 күн бұрын

What I love most about this game (3ds version anyway) is that you actually learn how the monsters act and while that is not strictly necessary it feels so cool when you go from no chance to total obliteration.

@SwitchUpYt 27 күн бұрын

A very good point

@Fakeditto 8 күн бұрын

When you said you can change the X/Y axis you have no idea what that means to me, a lot of games nowadays do not offer the ability to change the X axis and that is how I prefer to play. Thanks for letting me know I am def picking this up!

@fixedevening4623 23 күн бұрын

I never noticed the change in artstyle of Mhs and its sequel until now

@SwedePotato314 26 күн бұрын

I’m played this on 3ds and again on my Samsung tablet. NOTHING and I mean nothing will change my excitement over this games release. I genuinely love this series and have happily sunk hundreds of hours into and plan to do so again. I cannot wait for tomorrow!!!

@thelonemask 20 күн бұрын

One thing he forgets to mention is that this version includes the free postgame dlc that was never released outside of Japan, such as getting access to elder dragon monsties.

@gabi-saint 27 күн бұрын

Thank you for the review! I've played it first time on mobile and it was a relatively dreadful experience but I absolutely loved the game. I'm so excited to play it on switch now!

@Nedwig747 27 күн бұрын

Monster stories 2 is still on my back log, will definitely need to finish that first before picking this one up!

@jemmadavies3226 25 күн бұрын

I’ve got the 2nd one, but think I’ll be picking this one up as well

@Murasakitsuyukusa 27 күн бұрын

Great review as always, can't wait to play this. Too bad about Nintendo-exclusive content, but hopefully they'll add it to the Switch version down the line as free DLC or something.

@colleennoble1756 23 күн бұрын

this looks great i would love to buy it, im going to see if there is a demo

@SwedePotato314 26 күн бұрын

I adore this series and already preordered it but I do wish we were getting a physical copy in the US. I know they’re doing a double release physical of 1 and 2, but I’m not paying $60 for one new game and one I already own. I did see a region free physical of MHS 1 on playasia but I’m not waiting for it to get shipped.

@gingersbeer1 27 күн бұрын

Perfect I love monster hunters!!! Thank you 🎉❤

@SwitchUpYt 27 күн бұрын

You're welcome - they nailed it this time around. Mark

@melaniapina6368 27 күн бұрын

I think I played the demo for this game back in the day, on my beloved 3ds ❤️ looks good on Switch! I didn’t remember those cute pigs though!

@realityxaidan5088 25 күн бұрын

I discovered this series with the sequel on the Switch and thought it was super fun and a nice chill game. I’m excited the first one is more of the same!! 🥳

@paulblyth9793 27 күн бұрын

My eldest loves Monster Hunter so really wants this one

@bwittykatt 16 күн бұрын

Such an amazing game! I loved the first MHS and I’m so glad they continued the series. Hoping they keep the series going

@brycamp3237 26 күн бұрын

I have it on the 3Ds and I never finished it. I will definitely be picking this up tmrw and this time I will finish the game.

@AnarickTheDevil 25 күн бұрын

Also helps that this remaster has the dlc that never released outside of japan.

@jesssealey6552 27 күн бұрын

Not sure about MH stories, might play the 2nd one's demo to see if it appeals and if so maybe both might be worth investing in. Thanks for the review SwitchUp!

@calvinmatthews1527 27 күн бұрын

As a veteran of both the series & RPGs, this seems right up my alley. Definitely getting when I have the money. And whatever problems it has, it's a 1000 percent better than that "remaster" of Tales of Symphonia Bandai Namco had the gall charge $40 for last year.

@SwedePotato314 26 күн бұрын

Do monster hunter stories amiibo work on this?

@xcrack6364 27 күн бұрын

can't wait to play it. Got it loaded and ready.

@snakeshadowcollectibles6835 27 күн бұрын

Favorite game that I had on the 3DS, I can't wait to revisit it!

@borrellipatrick 27 күн бұрын

Had this game on 3ds and loved it. The HD version that hit mobile is not compatible with the device I have (who knows if it'll get a fix), so a Switch version is up my alley.

@Ser-Smiley 27 күн бұрын

Ugh fiiiine... i'll get this too. I'll get both MH Stories games. 😌 When i have the money for it that is. 😂

@SwitchUpYt 27 күн бұрын

Yep I know that feeling mate! Mark

@NetBattler 26 күн бұрын

I've been playing stories 2 demo and man I would definitely buy it soon and this remaster

@terencecaron2922 19 күн бұрын

I dont know if a day one patch changed things but my physical version runs way more at 60 than 40 especially combat. I enjoy the game way more than MHS2 because it runs great and resolution is clean, no blurry outlines/aliasing. Just an amazin work they did, environments did age but monsters/characters have clearly been redone. worth every penny

@Luzhong_editz 19 күн бұрын

Plaued this game alot in the 3ds,u first 3ds game and it made me an mh fan so this is nice

@user-gx6pi3ek8l 27 күн бұрын

i have a modded 3ds , should i play it on 3ds or buy the remaster ?

@Stories-ji7lz 25 күн бұрын

remaster, you'll have more content

@Ghost_in_the_Hell 27 күн бұрын

My physical copy os on the way from Japan 😁😁

@darkrage5758 27 күн бұрын

I’m probably going to get tbd physical from play Asia as I got 2 physically and all the mh games physically so I just makes sense

@GeminiSunrise06 26 күн бұрын

I can't wait to play this gem a bit tomorrow and more on sunday 🥰

@icecreamcake5381 27 күн бұрын

Loved this game on the 3ds ❤

@kevinbuchanan67 27 күн бұрын

This looked mind blowingly good on my lil 3DS

@heySeunji 27 күн бұрын

Game is solid experience, i always been a fan of turnbase mechanics but seeing it in Monster Hunter is pretty new, i played this on Android Device way back then & will bought it again just to add on my Monster Hunter Game collection along with MHS2 now whats next capcom 🔥💯.

@MrJimithee 27 күн бұрын

Looks nice, if a little light and fluffy... To be honest, watching the combat just made me want to play Xenoblade 3 again. But I'll wait for Marks review (!)

@SwitchUpYt 27 күн бұрын

Oooof it's in progress. Mark

@ErenTheWarcriminal 27 күн бұрын

"Most adults will wanna do something that changes the age rating of the game" 🤨🤨🤨

@satan7481 27 күн бұрын

Is it in the pokemon way or doom way🤔

@SwitchUpYt 26 күн бұрын

Yeah he's so damn annoying lol I think most adults will be planning his swift demise! Mark

@ladylovedies4922 26 күн бұрын

I absolutely loved MH Stories 2. But it looks like it is very similar to this one. Is there any difference between the two, does anyone know? I dont want to play a virtually identical version of MH 2...

@ppbunt 27 күн бұрын

I've actually played this on mobile, but I'm not a huge fan to be honest. But it seems to be a decent game for fans of the genre.

@jcapo5 26 күн бұрын

I just hope we get more from the franchise. They are a great example of what Pokémon could be

@AkaiAzul 27 күн бұрын

You forgot to mention (or didn't realize) that if you find all 100 poogie pigs, you'll be rewarded with your own unique as a monster pal for combat. It's not strong per se, but it's the fastest for map travel!

@SwitchUpYt 27 күн бұрын

Ahhq I didn't know haha! Mark ❤

@SilverShion 27 күн бұрын

C'mon Capcom. If you can still make good RPGs , then do what you should do. Breath of Fire.

@SwitchUpYt 27 күн бұрын

Ohhhhh man I'd love a complete remake of Breath of fire 3. Mark

@borrellipatrick 27 күн бұрын

Wish that Mega Man X: Command Mission was included with the MMX Legacy Collection. Would've been the perfect curio title to include

@maverickhuntermeta4954 27 күн бұрын

@borrellipatrick along with Megaman Xtreme 1 & 2, and Megaman Maverick Hunter X.

@Aethelhart 11 күн бұрын

Really disappointing that it doesn't include the Zelda content, but nit a deal breaker. This is definitely high on my wishlist.

@TheInternetIsDeadToMe 27 күн бұрын

I’m always slightly worried about any game on switch that requires you to vigorously move the analog stick.

@Jahranimo_ 27 күн бұрын

Wow so it sounds like I should try and get that MHS 1&2 physical edition? Sounds great.

@ryangillott7081 27 күн бұрын

I have no proof of this, but seeing as the remake isn't getting a physical edition, it's probably just going to be the second game physically and the first one digital

@FTChomp9980 27 күн бұрын

@@ryangillott7081 There is aphysical for the 1st game in Japan u can pick it up on PlayAsia.

@dukemon6163 27 күн бұрын

@@ryangillott7081 It's actually the first game on cartridge and the second one is a voucher.

@UndeadEggmiester 27 күн бұрын

Honestly I've never played these games yet but I've heard good things about them.

@SwitchUpYt 27 күн бұрын

They are way better than modern pokemon imo

@tdotran 27 күн бұрын

I loved the 2nd title without playing the 1st one. This will be “pick it up later” game for me. Have a wonderful day guys!

@SwitchUpYt 27 күн бұрын

Thanks mate - appreciate it! Mark

@joset814 27 күн бұрын

I now it will not happen but i Will love a final Fantasy explores remake on the Switch

@edwinhoenselaar428 27 күн бұрын

Who here saw the thumbnail and thought it was Jibanyan from yo kai 😂

@MrSkullMerchant 27 күн бұрын

Me 🤣

@fikuo2811 27 күн бұрын

This game doesn't have a lot of polygons or high-res textures but still looks better than Pokemon SV, which I think shows what Game Freak needs most is good art direction.

@kevindawley54 26 күн бұрын

The price is great. 30 bucks in the US. But i got it for 23 on play asia. Sadly forgot to use the code... 😢

@AnarickTheDevil 25 күн бұрын

Came to $24 total thanks to the code and having 6 bucks from their loyalty program.

@Specs89-ob1rn 27 күн бұрын

Will Zelda dlc really be left out or is that a rumor?

@whitewolf3051 26 күн бұрын

Really *hope* it’s a rumor. The school uniform better still be included.

@Specs89-ob1rn 17 күн бұрын

Just found out it’s true sadly... there goes my anti fatalis build

@whitewolf3051 17 күн бұрын

@@Specs89-ob1rn Ah dang it, please say at least the school uniform is still there. Well, the at least gave us Simone's clothes, the sweetheart's clothes, and scrivener clothes as well.

@dariuswalker738 27 күн бұрын

I love your content and yes I started watching your channel because of Zelda (BoTW) content. I’d love to see you work on some other games in the same genre and style though. I’d like to see you do a play through of Immortals Fenyx Rising. Also, I would be happy to watch videos of non-nintendo switch games if you have other gaming systems or even PC / Mac / iOS / iPadOS.

@RratedSuperstar1988 27 күн бұрын

Ok ok ok, you’ve sold it to me! Never played a MH game before

@davidvidya9657 27 күн бұрын

It performs way better than MHS2 despite coming out later. I wish MHS2 got a performance update long ago...

@matthewlasalvia7026 27 күн бұрын

It sucks that there is no Zelda DLC like in the 3DS release.

@SiobhanR28 27 күн бұрын

I'm ready for the hunt 😈🎉

@SwitchUpYt 27 күн бұрын

Woop woop - grabbing that physical? Mark

@jakebrown8745 27 күн бұрын

NGL i was really hoping they'd bring back the female voice for Navirou from the anime lol

@I_was_a_Bullfrog 27 күн бұрын

This and Kingdom Hearts on Steam are giving me a hard time in making me choose

@ralpheid905 27 күн бұрын

If I haven’t played any of the 2 is it recommended to play the first or second one? Which one is considered better? Tbh at most I would have time to play of them.

@tatu9805 27 күн бұрын

They are both kind of the same game

@lucidragon5260 26 күн бұрын

I would personally recommend the first one. The story is better and the combat feels more complex. I also prefer the first one's endgame tower over the second one's Elder Lair. That said, unless they updated it in the re-release, if you want to min-max your monsties and put hundreds of hours in, the second one with its quality of life updates is much better. They are both good games though, so you won't go wrong with either!

@phamuelbeesnuts1995 27 күн бұрын

Still wondering if I should pick this one up 🤷‍♂️

@SwitchUpYt 27 күн бұрын

I guess it depends on your current backlog haha - Mark

@phamuelbeesnuts1995 27 күн бұрын

@@SwitchUpYtI’ve made my decision - I’m getting it. I have about 20 games in my backlog and a following 30 in my wish list 😂. This looks too good to miss