

If the player and their monster both use the same attack type while the enemy is targeting someone and have the type advantage, they will unleash a Double Attack and prevent the enemy from retaliating altogether.

When an enemy monster is targeting someone and that character attempts to attack them, a Head-to-Head will occur which pits their two attack types against each other, with the dominant attack type prevailing in the exchange. Each category is stronger against one in particular in a rock-paper-scissors fashion: Power will win against Technical, Technical will win against Speed, and Speed will win against Power. Attacks for both the player and the enemy come in three types: Power, Speed, and Technical. During the player's turn, both the rider and their monsters will get to attack the enemy. Unlike most games in the franchise, Monster Hunter Stories features a more traditional turn-based battle system. The player will be able to explore different environments, encounter monsters in the field, battle them, collect items and steal eggs from monsters' nests. The player then has the ability to name their companion monsters, or "Monsties", ride them around in the overworld, and have them join the player in battles. The player assumes the role of a Rider who befriends monsters by stealing eggs and hatching them. Monster Hunter Stories features a completely new gameplay structure compared to the previous titles in the series.
MONSTER HUNTER RIDERS ANDROID SERIES
A similarly named anime series is a loose adaptation of this game, and a sequel for the Nintendo Switch and Microsoft Windows was released in 2021. The Nintendo 3DS version includes support with Amiibo figures, with a first set launching alongside the game, and a second set launching two months later. Later, a high-definition mobile version of the game was released on Decemin Japan and Septemworldwide.

The game was released in Japan on October 8, 2016, and in North America, Europe and Australia in September 2017. Major changes and additions featured in this title include hatching eggs and befriending monsters, battling alongside them, executing special kinship techniques, and customizing monsters' abilities and appearance. Unlike previous titles in the franchise, Monster Hunter Stories lets players take on the role of a Rider instead of a Hunter, and are able to take part in a traditional turn-based battle system. It is a spinoff title in the Monster Hunter series, but features a drastically different gameplay focus. Monster Hunter Stories is a role-playing video game developed by Capcom and Marvelous and published by Nintendo for the Nintendo 3DS.
