Monster Hunter Stories 3 Twisted Reflection Review: Gotta...

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Not gonna lie, Capcom’s gorgeous third turn-based Monster Hunter spin-off might be the best one yet Review Monster Hunter Stories 3 Twisted Reflection Review: Gotta Hatch Em All Capcoms gorgeous third turn-based Monster Hunter spin-off might be the best one yet Director Kenji Oguro Key Credits Ryozo Tsujimoto (Producer) , Daisuke Wakahara (Lead game designer) 4 / 5 Reviewed by Dave Aubrey 9th Mar 2026 / 3:00 pm It doesn’t matter how old I get, I’ll always be compelled to catch ‘em all.

Whether it’s in Pokémon , Shin Megami Tensei, or now in Monster Hunter Stories 3, completion beckons me. There’s nothing nicer than having a filled Pokédex, or Monstiepedia, or whatever the equivalent is, and even if I rarely get all the way there, I’m always going to do what I can to catch ‘em all and be the best there ever was. (yes, really)

If you’re on a similar journey, then you should know that Monster Hunter Stories 3 is one of the biggest and most epic-feeling of any similar monster-catching adventure.

The Details

You are the Prince (or Princess) of Azuria, a flourishing land filled with verdant pastures and friendly wildlife. One day you are approached of the competing kingdom, Vermeil, with grave news of the Crystal Encroachment that threatens to swallow the land, monsters, and people living there.

Azuria’s time of peace hasn’t prepared it for a metaphysical blight, and Vermeil’s struggle against it has hardened its rulers, who are now intent on taking land and resources if it means survival. Thus, you and your band of Rangers – Riders that strive to maintain the balance of nature – venture across the world to find the source of the Crystal Encroachment for yourselves, and the truth behind the two competing kingdoms.

Why This Matters

It’s a classic tale with few surprises, but it makes for a grandiose and epic backdrop to what you’ll actually be doing for most of your MHS3 journey: raiding dens for eggs. Catching ‘em all truly is the name of the game, and to do that, you’ll need lots and lots of eggs.

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