Screenshots & trailers
What players say
Why the number is what it is: aspect mentions counted across 299 sampled Steam reviews (263 positive / 36 negative), recent and most-helpful. Plain keyword counting, fully reproducible; nothing here is written by a machine.
What positive reviews talk about
- Combat8% mention it
- Story & writing5% mention it
- Visuals & art4% mention it
What negative reviews complain about
- Story & writing14% mention it
- Controls & UI14% mention it
- Combat11% mention it
- Grind & repetition11% mention it
- Progression & loot8% mention it
Satisfaction by hours played
Same score, different games: see how sentiment holds up the longer people play.
Under 5h
55%
22 reviews
5-15h
87%
46 reviews
15-40h
87%
54 reviews
40-100h
89%
73 reviews
100h+
95%
104 reviews
Review sentiment over time
Weekly positive-review rate (green) and review volume (bars). Dashed lines mark significant patches; the amber line is the start of the current scoring window. Hover the dots to see what drove a dip or a jump.
How this score was computed
The VGC Score is a weighted blend on a press-comparable 0-100 quality scale. Steam approval rates are first calibrated (95% positive on Steam ≈ 89.5 quality, since Steam approval skews high). Press and tracked creator reviews each count ~2x a player review and share one cap against player evidence (creator buy/skip calls pool into an approval rate, calibrated like Steam approval); all-time sentiment is capped and halved (it's context, not verdict); reviews of the current build carry the most weight when a fresh patch anchors the window; and a 'typical game' prior keeps small samples from pegging the scale. Because press reviews and Metacritic user aggregates describe the launch build, their weight decays as the game ages (3-year half-life after a 1-year grace). That's how a game that launched rough can outgrow its old reception once updates win players over. Reviews under 2h playtime (the refund window), non-Steam activations, and free copies are downweighted.
| Component | Positive | Quality (0-100) | Weight (pseudo-reviews) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Press reviews (OpenCritic) | – | 87 | 86 |
| Creator reviews (5 tracked) | – | 94 | 4 |
| All-time Steam reviews | 83% | 77 | 1100 |
| Metacritic user ratings | – | 87 | 283 |
| Post-patch Steam reviews (trust-weighted) | 76% | 71 | 3000 |
| Calibration prior (typical game) | – | 72 | 50 |
Scoring window: since the last significant patch (Jan 22, 2024) · 300 reviews sampled · 28700 total reviews in window · weighted 212.2 up / 24.3 down · computed 2h ago · full methodology →
Press & Creators reviews (223)
Individual verdicts from outlets we track: scored reviews first, most trusted outlets first among them. The small badge is each outlet's trust score: how well its scoring history aligns with players.
- 75
“Monster Hunter Rise is an all-around fun action RPG with a very defined game loop, a mountain of stuff to customize, and a solid PC port now a year after its original release on the Switch.”
read full review ↗ - 90
- 80
“Monster Hunter Rise is something of a middle ground between Monster Hunter World and Monster Hunter Generations, and yet not something that incorporates best aspects of both titles. Rise is a great action game, that brings back some questionable mechanics, and for some reason completely forgets about some interesting old ideas.”
read full review ↗ - 70
“If you've never tried a Monster Hunter game before, Rise is the right choice to get you started. If you can overlook minor bugs, and the game will reward you with tens of hours of high-quality fun.”
read full review ↗ - 90
“Monster Hunter Rise is a perfect entry into the MH series, especially with the PC version enhancements.”
read full review ↗ - 90
“New mechanics, monsters and a gorgeous setting make Monster Hunter Rise a new high-water mark for the franchise. The Wirebug, Switch Skills, Palamute and carefully thought-out monsters shake things up enough to make the game feel fresh for hunters who have previously spent thousands of hours with the series, and while the package could be slightly intimidating for newcomers, it's arguably the ideal place to get started if you're serious about getting into the franchise. And, with a peerless four-player multiplayer experience, the new Rampage quests are a blast. After spending some serious time with the game, it’s very easy to say that Monster Hunter Rise is one of the strongest entries into the franchise to date, and another stone-cold classic for the Nintendo Switch.”
read full review ↗ - 90
“If you've wanted to try out a Monster Hunter game but were always discouraged by its complexity and systems, here's a title that might change your mind. With tweaked pacing and mechanics, Monster Hunter Rise feels more accessible than ever, yet it loses next to none of its complexity that the veterans of the series cherish so dearly. For newcomers and returning players, this is the title to rise above all others.”
read full review ↗ - 90
“Monster Hunter: Rise is a must-buy for all fans (because it is THE best game in the franchise). And since it is very beginner-friendly, it should convince even the most inexperienced players. The series spectacularly returns to mobile consoles.”
read full review ↗ - 90
“Despite these minor hiccups, Monster Hunter Rise is an epic experience that no Switch owner should be without. It manages to reach the vast majority of high expectations of both long-time fans and newcomers alike, and even pushes those boundaries with the exceptionally fun Wirebug mechanic and a superb cast of old and new monsters. While small room for improvement still exists, Rise continues to refine the formula even further giving RPGamers a hunting experience that can only be compared to other entries in the same franchise. And while veteran hunters will certainly enjoy everything Rise offers, newcomers will find that Rise provides a more welcoming experience than any other game in the series. Coupled with the Switch’s ability to play on-the-go, Monster Hunter Rise retains its Master Rank in the arena of co-op action RPGs.”
read full review ↗ - 90
“If you are even remotely interested in having a fun, engaging experience, dust off your Switch and prepare yourself. Monster Hunter Rise is an adventure that will sink its fangs in deep and not soon let go.”
read full review ↗ - 75
“There are still moments where Rise leaves me in awe, like when a player jumps over a barrier I assumed would be blocked by an invisible wall. There is still a thrill in the heat of battle being interrupted by a fight between monsters.”
read full review ↗ - 90
“Monster Hunter: Rise is everything you need from a Monster Hunter game. It mixes good things from the past 20 years and it improves the gameplay to reach the perfect balance. Monster Hunter: Rise satisfies both new and old fans with its formula that brings us enjoyable hours.”
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RPGamer
Seasoned Gaming
Paste Magazine
SpaceNerd.it…and 211 more tracked reviews.
Patch history
- *Addendum* Notification of Patch Ver.16.0.2.0Jan 22, 2024significant · resets scoring window
- Bonus Update (Ver.16.0.0.0)Jun 7, 2023significant · resets scoring window
- Notification of Patch Ver.15.0.1.0May 31, 2023significant · resets scoring window
- Title Update 5 (Ver.15.0.0.0)Apr 19, 2023significant · resets scoring window
- Free Title Update 5 Digital Event – April 19th!Apr 12, 2023significant · resets scoring window
- Title Update 4 (Ver.14.0.0.0)Feb 6, 2023significant · resets scoring window
- Title Update 4 TrailerFeb 1, 2023significant · resets scoring window
- Free Title Update 4 Digital Event – February 1st!Jan 26, 2023significant · resets scoring window
- Notification of Patch Ver.13.0.0.1Dec 9, 2022significant · resets scoring window
- Title Update 3 (Ver.13.0.0.0)Nov 23, 2022significant · resets scoring window
- Title Update 3 TrailerNov 20, 2022significant · resets scoring window
- Notification of Patch Ver.12.0.1.1Oct 14, 2022significant · resets scoring window
- Kamura Hunter’s Hub #15 – Title Update 2’s New Armour Skills Overview!Oct 7, 2022significant · resets scoring window
- Title Update 2 (Ver.12.0.0.0)Sep 28, 2022significant · resets scoring window
- Title Update 2 TrailerSep 15, 2022significant · resets scoring window
- Notification of Patch Ver.11.0.2.0Aug 26, 2022significant · resets scoring window
- Title Update 1 (Ver.11.0.1.0) is Now Available!Aug 9, 2022significant · resets scoring window
- Title Update 1 Digital Event – New Content Overview!Aug 9, 2022significant · resets scoring window
- Kamura Hunter's Hub #13 – Sunbreak Launch and looking ahead to Title Update 1!Jul 21, 2022significant · resets scoring window
- Notification of Patch Ver.10.0.3.0Jul 8, 2022significant · resets scoring window
- Free Title Update Ver.10.0.2.0Jun 28, 2022significant · resets scoring window
- Notification of Patch Ver.3.9.1.0Mar 9, 2022
- Update: Free Title Update Ver.3.9.0.0Feb 24, 2022significant · resets scoring window
- Free Title Update Ver.3.9.0.0Feb 17, 2022significant · resets scoring window
- Notification of Patch Ver.3.6.1.1Jan 21, 2022