Monster Hunter Stories 2: Wings of Ruin offers both RPG and Monster Hunter fans a unique new experience with a rich storyline featuring charming characters, challenging quests and friendly encounters with familiar monsters from the Monster Hunter series. Assuming the role of a young Monster Rider who can use a Kinship Stone to form strong bonds with monsters, players can gain experience and improve their skills to form deeper connections with these wonderful creatures. When ready, players can embark on memorable adventures filled with dramatic events and heartwarming friendships as the epic tale unfolds.
About the story
A new adventure awaits you in this second installment of the turn-based RPG series set in the world of Monster Hunter! Become a Rider and form bonds with friendly monsters known as Monsties to fight alongside them as you take part in an epic story. You play as the grandson of Red, a legendary Rider. The story begins with a fateful encounter with Ena, a Wyverian girl who has been entrusted with an egg with the potential to hatch into a legendary Rathalos which could wreak havoc if awakened to its destructive power. Embark on a journey which will test the bonds of friendship in a changing world, and discover the truth behind the legends of old.
Platforms
Switch PC PS4 XONEGenres
Adventure Role-playing (RPG)Themes
Action
Languages: English and 14 more
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Media
Critic Reviews
XGN.nl
By Chris BoersThis game could easily be dubbed a Pokémon clone. The gameplay differs greatly from the main series, but easily holds its own. Sporting five very different zones, a compelling story and gameplay that should be immediately recognizable, this game fits all new hunters-to-be. Graphics are adequate and load-times are abundant but pretty quick thanks to the SSD drives and power of modern consoles.
Console-Tribe
By Luca SaatiMonster Hunter Stories 2: Wings of Ruin is a solid and fun JRPG, a good alternative to the main series. Its vibrant and colorful art style still holds up well. The game improves on its predecessor but inherits some limitations in side missions and exploration.
RPGamer
By Sam WachterWhile the story won’t wow anyone, it is sincere in its approach that it’s hard to be disappointed in it. Monster Hunter Stories 2 is great for monster-taming fans, and those who don’t mind a slow-paced game in a gorgeous and inviting world.
NookGaming
By Isaiah ParkerMonster Hunter Stories 2: Wings of Ruin proves the age-old rule that, sometimes, bigger really is just better. A more mature storyline coupled with an improved art style and deeper gameplay makes this the definitive Monster Hunter RPG. It keeps just about everything good about the original game and makes it even better, all while sacrificing none of the charm. If you’re a fan of the monster collection genre, then this will almost certainly appeal to you in many ways. If you’re a fan of Monster Hunter, it may just make all of your dreams come true.
Gameblog
By Geralt de ReevesThe PS4/PS5 port of Monster Hunter Stories 2: Wings of Ruin looks a bit lackluster on both graphical and technical standpoints compared to what was done to the remaster of the first episode. The sequel taking inspiration from Pokémon to the Monster Hunter formula is still pretty good to this day, and you should get it if you don't have a PC or another console. We however think that 40 euros is quite expansive considering the overall quality of the port.
