
I do love a bit of Monster Hunter; by which I mean a lot of Monster Hunter – I dread to imagine the total number of hours I’ve spent with the series over the years. I love the pageantry of the hunt, I love stupid big swords and ludicrous outfits made of monster bits, and, above all else, I love the half joyful, half-sultry ‘Soooo tasty!’ (Thank you for bringing it back, Capcom). What I haven’t yet gelled with, despite my best efforts and enthusiasm, is Capcom’s colourful turn-based RPG spin-off Monster Hunter Stories. But with the advent of its third outing, Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection, I think I’m finally in.