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Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection

Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection

The third entry in the Monster Hunter Stories RPG series is here! Twin Rathalos, born in a twist of fate. Monster Hunter Stories is an RPG series set in the Monster Hunter world, where you can become a Rider, raising and bonding with your favorite monsters.

77%
Mostly Positive
DeveloperCAPCOM Co., Ltd.
PublisherCAPCOM Co., Ltd.
Release DateMar 12, 2026
$69.99
Peak Players54.7K
Metacritic87
Controllerfull
PlatformsWindows
Adventure
RPG
AI Review Summary

Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection delivers a more mature narrative and refined turn-based combat that fans of the series will find highly engaging. However, the launch is currently overshadowed by significant technical instability, with many players reporting frequent crashes despite a generally positive reception to the gameplay and improved art style.

Pros

  • Engaging turn-based combat that provides a refreshing spin-off experience for the Monster Hunter franchise.
  • A more serious and less cartoony art style compared to previous entries in the Stories series.
  • Stunning high-end graphics that run smoothly on Ultra settings for many users.
  • Seamless save data progression from the trial version to the full game release.
  • Strong narrative direction and character development that improves upon its predecessors.

Cons

  • Frequent and unpredictable crashes that can render the game unplayable for a portion of the player base.
  • A notable lack of multiplayer functionality and endgame content at launch.
  • Technical performance is inconsistent, with some users experiencing issues not present in the demo.
  • Frustration with the game's release state given the developer's history with similar launch issues.

Notable Mentions

  • The trial version is highly recommended as a performance benchmark before committing to a purchase.
  • Reviewers are actively organizing community efforts to submit crash reports to Capcom for faster patching.
  • The game features a significant shift in tone toward a more serious story compared to Monster Hunter Stories 2.
Confidence: 78%
Based on the 134 most relevant reviewsGenerated on Mar 13, 2026
Game Vitals

Live snapshot

Player Activity

Current peak
447
Peak · last 90 days
2.1K
All-time peak
54.7K

Price

Current price
$69.99
Lowest tracked
$55.99since Jan 3, 2026

Review Sentiment

Launch week
58%
Last 30 days
79%
All-time positive
77%
Review Statistics
Total Reviews8.9K
Positive: 6.8K (77%)Negative: 2.1K (23%)

2%

Reviews from Steam Deck

0%

Dev Response Rate

3h

Avg Playtime at Review

78%

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