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Monster Hunter Stories 3 Demo: The Charm and Limitations of Traditional Turn-Based RPGsPlaying the Monster Hunter Stories 3 demo, I'll share my overall impressions of the game and an in-depth analysis of its combat system. Capcom's excellent game development capabilities and the RE Engine's 2D graphics implementation were impressive, but I'll delve into how the traditional turn-based combat might affect modern gamers' preferences. For which players will this game be the best choice?
1. 🎮 Monster Hunter Stories 3 Demo: First Impressions & Technical Review
· Monster Hunter Stories is a JRPG adaptation of Capcom's major IP, Monster Hunter, with the third installment set to be released soon.
· Playing the demo for the first time, the RE Engine's 2D graphics implementation felt fresh.
· I played in a 4K full upscaling FSR native environment, and both optimization and graphics were quite clean.
· Capcom generally makes good console games, and Monster Hunter Stories 3 also left an impression of being a well-made game.
· Playing the demo for the first time, the RE Engine's 2D graphics implementation felt fresh.
· I played in a 4K full upscaling FSR native environment, and both optimization and graphics were quite clean.
· Capcom generally makes good console games, and Monster Hunter Stories 3 also left an impression of being a well-made game.
00:05 - 01:27
1. 🎮 Monster Hunter Stories 3 Demo: First Impressions & Technical Review
· Monster Hunter Stories is a JRPG adaptation of Capcom's major IP, Monster Hunter, with the third installment set to be released soon.
· Playing the demo for the first time, the RE Engine's 2D graphics implementation felt fresh.
· I played in a 4K full upscaling FSR native environment, and both optimization and graphics were quite clean.
· Capcom generally makes good console games, and Monster Hunter Stories 3 also left an impression of being a well-made game.
· Playing the demo for the first time, the RE Engine's 2D graphics implementation felt fresh.
· I played in a 4K full upscaling FSR native environment, and both optimization and graphics were quite clean.
· Capcom generally makes good console games, and Monster Hunter Stories 3 also left an impression of being a well-made game.
01:28 - 02:46
2. ⚔️ Turn-Based Combat System Analysis & Personal Review
· While the game itself is well-made, I won't be considering purchasing the full version due to its traditional turn-based combat.
· Recently, turn-based combat tends to incorporate real-time elements to add a sense of impact, but this game follows a traditional style closer to the Persona series.
· Even in the very early stages of the demo, there were many elements to learn during combat, suggesting that more strategic depth will be required in the mid-game and beyond.
· For users who enjoy turn-based games and like to meticulously strategize over a single game, much like Persona, this will be an excellent game.
· However, with less emphasis on impact or stimulating elements, combat might feel tedious, and the reviewer already felt bored during the demo.
· Recently, turn-based combat tends to incorporate real-time elements to add a sense of impact, but this game follows a traditional style closer to the Persona series.
· Even in the very early stages of the demo, there were many elements to learn during combat, suggesting that more strategic depth will be required in the mid-game and beyond.
· For users who enjoy turn-based games and like to meticulously strategize over a single game, much like Persona, this will be an excellent game.
· However, with less emphasis on impact or stimulating elements, combat might feel tedious, and the reviewer already felt bored during the demo.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Combat Style | Traditional turn-based combat (similar to Persona series) Many strategic elements and deep |
| Pros | Suitable for users who prefer strategic thinking and deep gameplay Potential for various combinations and skill utilization |
| Cons | Lack of impact and stimulating elements Combat can feel tedious |
02:47 - 03:51
3. 🌟 Game's Appeal and Advice for New Players
· Beyond the combat system, the charming and cute graphics and familiar monsters from the Monster Hunter series add to the welcome.
· The enjoyment of the story is expected to be much better compared to Monster Hunter World or Wilds.
· Even if you haven't played the previous installments (1st and 2nd), there's no problem jumping straight into the 3rd, as modern games don't necessarily require playing prequels.
· The monsters themselves are from the Monster Hunter world, but it's perfectly fine to learn about them as you play.
· The combat animations are also quite numerous and well-made, making them enjoyable to watch.
· If you prefer traditional turn-based RPGs, it's recommended to play the demo first before deciding to purchase.
· The enjoyment of the story is expected to be much better compared to Monster Hunter World or Wilds.
· Even if you haven't played the previous installments (1st and 2nd), there's no problem jumping straight into the 3rd, as modern games don't necessarily require playing prequels.
· The monsters themselves are from the Monster Hunter world, but it's perfectly fine to learn about them as you play.
· The combat animations are also quite numerous and well-made, making them enjoyable to watch.
· If you prefer traditional turn-based RPGs, it's recommended to play the demo first before deciding to purchase.