User blog comment:BannedLagiacrus/Discussion of the Week: Monster Hunter Stories Demo/@comment-5020152-20170813152823

1) Absolutely yes. The story is pretty cool, the combat system is new and interesting, and of course there's the fact that we can RIDE MONSTERS NOW. I was sold on this game from Day 1 and downloading the demo has only cemented my love for it.

2) The open world is really nice, but I don't enjoy the random frame rate drops as I wander around the map. As I said above, I like the combat system a lot, but it can be frustrating when a boss monster outwits you in one of those Rock-Paper-Scissors matches.

3) Um, duh.

4) Yes. While I like that the game still incorporates many Monster Hunter gameplay staples (such as going on quests and forging equipment), I also love how unique the game is when compared to the rest of the franchise. It's a breath of fresh air and it's nice to see that Capcom is experimenting with new stuff.

5) I doubt it'll get a G version, it is a spin-off game after all. But who knows? Maybe MHST will become the next Pokemon Mystery Dungeon and get its very own series. I'd be down for a sequel, for sure.

6) I'm a big fan of Blue Yian Kut-Ku, mostly because I encountered one by chance during my second play through the demo and was pleasantly surprised to have came across it! Mine is named Kory. I love its Kinship Skill!

7) Seregios mostly, but I'm looking forward to trying out all of the Monsties!

8) Ratha for being an adorable badass and committing a heroic sacrifice to save Hakum Village. I'm also pleasantly surprised to be enjoying Navirou as much as I am, after how much I hated the obnoxious piece of shit in the anime.

9) Cheval. I'm disappointed that they didn't spend any time building up his character like they did in the anime. It felt really rushed.

10) I just drop Aptonoth eggs whenever I get one, ha ha. But I did get tricked into getting more than one on my first run through the demo - I didn't know eggs of one species could be different colors.

11) Indeed!

12) I think it's a fantastic show. A significant part of my enjoyment comes from the fact I'm finally watching a Monster Hunter anime complete with monster battle scenes, but aside from that, I love the character development and how it takes time to build up relationships between the characters. Reverto the hunter is a character I was surprised to end up developing a liking for. The (SPOILER ALERT) falling out between Lute and Cheval was so tragic because the anime made it crystal clear how close they were before the disaster. Overall, I find the anime to be really enjoyable and I'd recommend it to other MH fans in a heartbeat.