Nintendo revealed a new trailer for Monster Hunter Stories 3 in its Direct. The new video shows more details about the game and the story. In the comments, some say: This is the real competitor to Pokémon.
What was revealed? Nintendo unveiled another trailer for Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection. The game is set to release in 2026 for Nintendo Switch 2 and will also be available for PS5, Xbox Series, and PC. The first part was released in 2016 in Japan for Nintendo 3DS, and a sequel was released in 2021.
Players explain in the comments under the YouTube video that Monster Hunter Stories is the “true” competitor for Pokémon on the Switch. One person writes, “The best Pokémon rival,” and another adds, “Forget Digimon, Monster Hunter is the real competitor for Pokémon!”
Players are reminded of Pokémon because you can also collect creatures
Why does this remind of Pokémon? In Monster Hunter Stories, you can hatch and raise creatures just like in Pokémon. These so-called Monsties hatch from eggs that you can find, and you can transfer their abilities to others.
Similar to Pokémon, you can find and collect many different Monsties in the game. Although there is no Pokedex, the passion for collecting is still awakened.
What else is known about the game? Become a Rider in Monster Hunter Stories by raising friendly monsters, known as Monsties, and building a relationship with them. Explore a world full of possibilities and shared battles with them. Capcom writes:
Two centuries after a conflict that divided the kingdoms, the drums of war are sounding once again. The Rathalos twins, long thought extinct, hatch from a single egg: an omen of destruction.
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