Monster Hunter Stories spins the action-RPG series into a turn-based RPG, following a young Rider who befriends and rides monsters called Monsties instead of hunting them. Building relationships with a team of Monsties drives its strategic, story-focused battles.

Players explore a colorful world, hatch and raise Monsties from eggs, and battle using turn-based combat built around exploiting elemental weaknesses. Its friendlier, story-driven take on the franchise appeals to RPG fans and newcomers alike.