Monster Hunter Rise: Monster Hunter Rise is the newest installment of the Monster Hunter franchise that was first released on Nintendo Switch in 2021. After about nine months of wait, PC users can finally enjoy Monster Hunter Rise in better graphics, framerates, and other quality of life improvements.

Pros:
- PC specific enhancements (4k resolution support, hi-rez textures, unlocked framerates, widescreen support, etc.) that greatly improve the experience compared to the Switch version
- Great optimization compared to Monster Hunter World/Iceborne
- Introduction of new game mechanics, such as wirebugs, switch skills, and palamutes, that provide new ways of approaching and hunting monsters
- Quality of life changes (streamlined weapon/armor crafting, easier way of acquiring and crafting jewels compared to Monster Hunter World/Iceborne, etc.) that make the game more enjoyable and less tedious
- Fast loading times
- Introduction of a new Rampage mode that I find interesting and fun, especially when playing with other people
- Many monsters (monsters from older series + new monsters) that are unique and fun to fight
- Apex monsters that are quite different from their normal counterparts and provide a fun challenge
- Many different weapons and armors to choose from
- Great aesthetics/art design

Cons:
- Graphics may seem a little lackluster compared to Monster Hunter World/Iceborne
- While I think the Rampage mode is fun, some might find it repetitive and boring
- Weapon balancing issues: some weapons, such as a longsword, are extremely powerful and versatile, while other weapons, such as a lance and a charge blade, are noticeably weaker
- Exploring is less fun compared to Monster Hunter World/Iceborne due to smaller map sizes and fewer endemic lifeforms
- Story is fine but could have been better

Overall, I think Monster Hunter Rise is a great game that expands upon Monster Hunter World/Iceborne. I expect Sunbreak will improve upon Rise and make it even better.

Monster Hunter Rise: Monster Hunter Rise is the newest installment of the Monster Hunter franchise that was first released on Nintendo Switch in 2021. After about nine months of wait, PC users can finally enjoy Monster Hunter Rise in better graphics, framerates, and other quality of life improvements. Pros: - PC specific enhancements (4k resolution support, hi-rez textures, unlocked framerates, widescreen support, etc.) that greatly improve the experience compared to the Switch version - Great optimization compared to Monster Hunter World/Iceborne - Introduction of new game mechanics, such as wirebugs, switch skills, and palamutes, that provide new ways of approaching and hunting monsters - Quality of life changes (streamlined weapon/armor crafting, easier way of acquiring and crafting jewels compared to Monster Hunter World/Iceborne, etc.) that make the game more enjoyable and less tedious - Fast loading times - Introduction of a new Rampage mode that I find interesting and fun, especially when playing with other people - Many monsters (monsters from older series + new monsters) that are unique and fun to fight - Apex monsters that are quite different from their normal counterparts and provide a fun challenge - Many different weapons and armors to choose from - Great aesthetics/art design Cons: - Graphics may seem a little lackluster compared to Monster Hunter World/Iceborne - While I think the Rampage mode is fun, some might find it repetitive and boring - Weapon balancing issues: some weapons, such as a longsword, are extremely powerful and versatile, while other weapons, such as a lance and a charge blade, are noticeably weaker - Exploring is less fun compared to Monster Hunter World/Iceborne due to smaller map sizes and fewer endemic lifeforms - Story is fine but could have been better Overall, I think Monster Hunter Rise is a great game that expands upon Monster Hunter World/Iceborne. I expect Sunbreak will improve upon Rise and make it even better.