Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection

In a world threatened by ecological collapse and renewed conflict between Azuria and Vermeil, an egg hatches into twin Rathalos—an event tied to a disastrous civil war from 200 years earlier. You play a Rider who sets out with a trusted Rathalos to uncover the truth behind the crisis.

Explore large regions on monster mounts, using their abilities to traverse terrain and reach new areas. Search monster dens for eggs, hatch them into companions, and restore habitats by releasing monsters into the wild.

Build a team of monster partners and customize their abilities by transferring genes between them. Battles are turn-based, with attack types, enemy patterns, monster parts, and a gauge you can deplete to interrupt powerful attacks shaping your strategy.

Players who enjoyed the game often praise its strategic turn-based battles, the collection and customization of monster partners, and quality-of-life changes to building teams. Some also highlight the story, characters, visuals, and battle animations. Reactions to the story and combat difficulty vary, while a recurring complaint is that the game returns players to before the final battle rather than offering a full post-story world to explore.