Monster Hunter Stories 2: Wings of Ruin
Mild overall intensityWhat's in it
Turn-based, stylized combat against fantasy monsters using swords and elemental attacks; no blood, gore, or human injury shown.
The plot centers on a doom-bringing dragon, monsters being consumed by an elder dragon, and a villain who wants to destroy the world out of disillusionment with humanity.
Fighting and defeating wild monsters and beasts is the core battle mechanic, and players steal monster eggs to hatch companions.
Who can reach your kid
What it is
This colorful spinoff of the Monster Hunter franchise plays out as a turn-based RPG. The player becomes a Rider, a character who locates and hatches eggs to form bonds with beings known as Monsties, then battles wild monsters with them using a combat system built on rock-paper-scissors mechanics. Encounters are stylized without blood, take place across a vivid fantasy setting, and the plot centers on a mission to halt a dragon capable of destroying the world. Others can join through optional internet-based cooperative play, which may involve chatting by text or voice, and nothing inside the game can be bought with real money.
How it's framed
The narrative casts its central struggle as a courageous journey rooted in the connections shared by humans and monsters and the defense of the world against destruction. Battling monsters comes across as ordinary play instead of viciousness, while forming friendships with creatures and nurturing them sits at the heart of what the player does. Weightier moments in the story, including the loss of a character and a villain's anguish, carry a gentle and optimistic mood.
Details
- Developer
- CAPCOM Co., Ltd.
- Publisher
- CAPCOM Co., Ltd.
- Released
- Jul 8, 2021
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