Monster Hunter Rise PC is here. One of the best games for the Nintendo Switch to come out in 2021 is finally on a platform that can reach even more players and gamers. For many of us, we've been waiting for this release ever since MH Rise came out on the Switch, knowing from back then that it will follow in the footsteps of Monster Hunter World and release on PC as well a little less than a year later. Meanwhile, some people might be wondering what the heck is a Monster Hunter and may have just seen the game by chance. For those of you wondering what this game is all about and if it's a good game to get into, then this article is for you. Here are some of the Monster Hunter Rise PC Review Scores now out, for your reference.
Monster Hunter Rise PC Review Scores: 88 on Metacritic
Usually, PC ports end up being sad copies that are a far cry from their original versions on consoles. However, this trend has been changing over the past years, with PC versions ending up better than their original console versions. The same goes for Monster Hunter Rise, which made perfect use of the PC's stronger hardware to really add a lot of new features and improvements over its Switch version. If you're worried about the fact that Monster Hunter Rise was developed with the Switch's limitations in mind – worried that this fact will affect the final product's quality, then you can put those worries at ease. Well, of course, some of the Switch's limitations shaped the game's design, but you'd never feel like those game design decisions actually take anything away from the game itself. Add to this some quality-of-life improvements as well as graphical options and features, like screen filters that can turn your game into an Akira Toriyama film, and you've got a PC port that is way better than its already fantastic Switch version. As icing on top of the cake, Monster Hunter Rise on PC launches with all post-launch content of the Switch version so far.
These points gave perfect Monster Hunter Rise review scores from a couple of publications. There is also not a single negative review so far from any publications, which is a great thing. Let's go over some of these reviews.
One of the publications that gave Monster Hunter Rise a perfect review score is God is a Geek, whose review reads: “Coming from Rise on the Switch, which was already a fantastic game, it’s difficult to find fault with the PC port. Massively improved load times make jumping in and out of quests far smoother, improved textures enhance the visuals – though perhaps not to the degree you’d expect. A higher, sustained framerate also makes each hunt feel more dynamic and fluid. Graphical settings can of course be toned down if you’re playing on a less powerful machine.”
Screen Rant gave the game a 5/5 star rating, with a review reading: “The PC version of Monster Hunter Rise brings a number of performance and visual upgrades to the game, offering a far smoother experience than what is currently present on the Switch. Monster Hunter Rise was already one of the finest entries in the series in terms of gameplay, and it now looks and runs a lot better than it did before.”
There were also a couple more 100s and 10s, but let's move on to some of the less-than-perfect but nonetheless positive reviews of Monster Hunter Rise.
RPG Fan gave the game a 92/100 score, giving the game an 80/100 for its Story, and 97/100 for its Gameplay. Their review summarizes the pros and cons of the game: Fantastic quality of life changes, inspired gameplay touch-ups, incredible overall aesthetics, but lacking in endgame content, encumbered by a rather bland map design, and tedious rampages. The bottom line? “Monster Hunter Rise is a wonderful addition to the series and one of the best ways to lose a couple hundred hours of your life.”
Gamespot gave Monster Hunter Rise PC a review score of 9/10, “Superb”. Their review reads: “Monster Hunter: Rise is still a technical marvel on Switch, but the graphical and performance enhancements present in this PC port make it the definitive version of one of 2021's best games. It will even retain its portability if you're planning on picking up a Steam Deck later this year. For those who already own Rise on Switch, picking up the PC version will come down to how willing you are to replay the game from the beginning. For everyone else, it should be a no-brainer.”
In terms of negatives? We can only actually think of two things: That Monster Hunter Rise doesn't offer any form of cross-save or cross-play functionalities between the Nintendo Switch and the PC. This means you can't play the game with your friends who picked the game up on Switch and are skipping on the PC version, and vice-versa. Capcom broke hearts when they announced that this will not happen ever for Monster Hunter Rise, and it's a disappointing point that smudges the near-pristine reputation of the game. Hence, this makes it harder to justify buying the PC version when you've already dropped hundreds of hours on the Switch version. And, once you've transitioned from Switch to PC, it's kinda hard to go back to the Switch version, what with its lower resolution and frame rate. In any case, if you can afford it, we can say that the PC version is well worth a second purchase.
In terms of the most negative of the reviews, well, the lowest so far is a 4 star out of 5 rating by Windows Central, which is, in all honesty, not that low at all. Their review reads: “Monster Hunter Rise is a solid action game that features a superb combat system and lots of extraordinary creatures to hunt with your friends. The PC port improves upon the original game's foundations with higher frame rates and resolution to give players a more polished hunting experience.”
Conclusion: Is Monster Hunter Rise PC Good? Is MH Rise worth a second buy on PC? Yes. Yes it is.
And there you go, some Monster Hunter Rise PC review scores to convince you even more to buy this game. Hey, if you're looking for a game that will last you a long time, then you've got it here. Literal millions of hours have been spent playing this game last year by the millions of people who picked up the Switch version last year. It's your turn to contribute to that time sink (or continue adding to that time sink, if you've already got the Switch version.)
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