Fans have been waiting patiently for the now released monster hunting battle game and the time has finally arrived. The Monster Hunter Stories launch trailer dropped to announce the game’s arrival, bringing with it a closer look into what major differences players can expect with the new RPG. Check it out in the video below.

As seen in the Monster Hunter Stories launch trailer above, players will be able to explore the brightly colored and beautiful world in search of creatures to hunt, tame and ride. Players will take on more of a care-giving role, making the monsters a part of the characters daily life. Players will also get the chance to battle, however, the new mechanics add a new element to the franchise. Here’s what the official description has to say about the new features:

Prepare to embark on an RPG adventure unlike anything the Monster Hunter series has ever known. In Monster Hunter Stories, become a rider and bond with monsters to raise their potential and unleash powerful combos. Players can fly, swim and crash into new areas of the map; discover eggs to collect and hatch; and participate in turn-based battles with a party of multiple monsters.”

As stated above and seen in the Monster Hunter Stories launch trailer, players will also get to raise monsters from hatchlings and direct their cuddly or otherwise fearsome monsters into creatures they can ride into battle. New human adventurers and interesting worlds to explore will likely have fans logging many hours in this latest game. Fans can get their hands on a copy of Monster Hunter Stories for the Nintendo 3DS now!

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