Monster Hunter Stories

Next to a singleplayer mode, the game can also be played online.

You can have a hunting party of up to four people, and once you start to go after larger prey, you'll definitely need them all.

Every couple of weeks, Capcom organizes online missions.

While some are harder than others, they all allow you the chance to create equipment you'd never be able to get if you only played offline.

Thankfully, you won't be fighting with your bare hands.

When you first begin your game, you are given a simple sword and shield, but as you complete missions and harvest materials from both the creatures you kill and various nooks and crannies in the environments, you can begin to craft stronger weapons and armor for yourself.

On top of that, you can also use berries, plants, shells and more to craft healing items, stat boosters and even ammunition if you opt to use a bowgun.

There are several weapon types in Monster Hunter, including the bowgun (perfect for group support and long-range attacks), Great Swords (huge and slow, but very powerful and a great reach), and even Hammers (The most powerful weapon class, but cannot block).

Most weapons can even be upgraded once you create them, allowing you to add damage, sharpness and even elemental attributes.

The game is played out through missions you take from the Hunter's Guild (or the village elder if you're playing solo), and these missions range from material gathering, to egg stealing, and even live capture.

Combat is all real-time.

The left analog stick moves your hunter while the right stick is actually used for attacking.

Different directions on the stick trigger different types of attacks, even allowing for some simple combos.

The story in Monster Hunter is a very basic one.

Monster Hunter Stories for Nintendo 3DS is currently worth €65.85 loose, €24.04 complete in box, and €30.73 factory sealed. Prices are based on real sales and update regularly on Gamevaro.

Monster Hunter Stories has a steady sales history on the tracked marketplaces, meaning it trades hands regularly and isn't considered particularly rare.

Loose means cartridge or disc only, CIB (complete in box) includes the original box and manual, and sealed means factory-sealed and never opened. For Monster Hunter Stories, loose is €65.85 and CIB is €24.04 — CIB commands a premium because original boxes and manuals are fragile and often don't survive.

The PAL version of Monster Hunter Stories is currently worth €65.85 loose, versus €56.66 for NTSC-U. Regional price differences usually come down to print run size and regional collector demand.