While the Monster Hunter series is largely known for its spectacle-driven tactical action with Monster Hunter Wilds and the rest of the mainline entries, developer Capcom has also kept up with its spin-off series Monster Hunter Stories, which brought the over-the-top action into the realm of a turn-based JRPG. With the upcoming third game, Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection, the developers aim to give the side series a larger scope that showcases its grander focus on storytelling.
At Tokyo Game Show 2025, I had the opportunity to get some early hands-on time with Monster Hunter Stories 3, along with speaking with Monster Hunter series producer Ryōzō Tsujimoto and game director Kenji Oguro about the current state of the side-series. The new follow-up not only introduces a more grounded and darker story that feels more in line with the tone of the main series, but also heightens the focus on hunters and monsters teaming up to explore uncharted lands.
