MHST The Adventure Begins

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MHST The Adventure Begins is a single player and multiplayer casual role playing game with a anime theme. It was developed by CAPCOM CO., LTD. and was released on September 25, 2018. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

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75%

Audience ScoreBased on 1,100 reviews

story103 positive mentions

stability7 negative mentions

Graphics and animations are beautiful and well polished for a mobile game.
Story is engaging and provides a substantial amount of content even in the free demo.
Gameplay is fun with a unique blend of Monster Hunter and turn-based RPG mechanics without ads or in-app purchases.

Save system is inconvenient and limited to certain locations; manual saving is not available, leading to loss of progress after crashes or app closings.
Game crashes and instability issues reported on various devices, making gameplay frustrating for some users.
High price of the full version is considered expensive by many, especially compared to other mobile games.

story
179 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
58%
40%
2%
The story in this game is widely praised for being engaging, charming, and well-animated, with a child-friendly tone yet surprisingly deep mechanics that complement the narrative. Many players appreciate the captivating plot, character interactions, and the ability to continue exploring after main story completion, though several mention that the free/demo version only offers a portion of the story, requiring purchase to experience the full narrative. Overall, the storytelling is considered a strong highlight, though some players are frustrated by limited saving options, occasional technical issues, and paywall restrictions.
- “The story is fantastic, with great dialogue and fun interactions.”
- “The story is cute (Kokiri Forest cute, in a sense that you know there will be more to it later) and really engaging; controls are pretty tight, fight mechanics are simple but effective, and the graphics are beautiful, with a draw distance other developers should be taking note of.”
- “Great graphics, controls, and amazing storyline that kept me playing until I finished the story.”
- “I logged about 6 hours worth of playtime before starting the next act, which requires you to purchase the game to move on with the story.”
- “Bruh the data saving was not very good (very very very bad). I lost my data after playing for about a month and was so angry because it was hard to complete the quests. I completed them, then my data was lost. Very bad data saving.”
- “Because I did the whole story and found new monsters and explored, I was excited for the next part, only to find out you have to buy it to continue your adventure. Thanks for ruining my imagination and excitement.”
graphics
173 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
71%
26%
3%
The game features beautiful, colorful, and smooth graphics that are notably improved compared to the 3DS version, offering a visually pleasing experience for a mobile RPG. While some users appreciate the unique art style and detailed cutscenes, others note occasional graphical glitches and desire more optimization options for lower-end devices. Overall, the graphics are praised for their high quality and aesthetic appeal, significantly enhancing the storytelling and gameplay immersion.
- “The story is cute and really engaging, controls are pretty tight, fight mechanics are simple but effective and the graphics are beautiful, with a draw distance other developers should be taking note of.”
- “Great graphics for a mobile game; seriously, I had to stop a few times just to take in the work these people put into this game. Not to mention the amazing cutscenes that you can rewatch as much as you like.”
- “The graphics, even considering my usual dislike of the particular style, are always colorful and beautiful.”
- “Game is 1.5GB but graphics is not as expected, I uninstalled it after seeing the graphics and this game doesn't support full screen mode.”
- “Not only poor graphics, it also wasn't running smoothly.”
- “The cut scenes looked nice but when I actually got to move around, horrible graphics.”
gameplay
102 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
51%
42%
7%
The gameplay is generally praised for being smooth, engaging, and accessible with a solid learning curve, blending Monster Hunter’s depth with Pokémon-style turn-based combat. While some find the simplified battle mechanics less intuitive or less action-oriented than traditional Monster Hunter games, many appreciate the generous demo length, beautiful graphics, and customization options. Issues noted include crash bugs, lack of autosave, and some repetitive elements, but overall the gameplay is enjoyable and addictive for fans and newcomers alike.
- “Gameplay is solid and simple with an appropriate learning curve, but depth and complexity are available to those who want to really maximize their monsties.”
- “The story is cute (Kokiri Forest cute, in a sense that you know there will be more to it later) and really engaging, controls are pretty tight, fight mechanics are simple but effective and the graphics are beautiful, with a draw distance other developers should be taking note of.”
- “Very good and lengthy demo, I put 5 hours into it. There is a lot to get your hands on, and I think the simplified mechanics and turn-based combat is a nice change of pace from the action-packed, advanced math for prime armor building of the original games. That doesn't mean there aren't any deep mechanics, but I think this is very easy to follow in comparison.”
- “I had to replay some of the opening story gameplay literally 6 or 7 times because I kept having to stop playing.”
- “After finding out about the fighting mechanics, the game instantly became boring for me.”
- “Lost half a day of gameplay because the auto-saving doesn't work.”
monetization
31 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
45%
39%
16%
The game offers a generous, ad-free demo with several hours of free gameplay and no microtransactions, which is highly praised by users. While some feel the full game's upfront price is steep and suggest adding optional in-app purchases, the overall consensus appreciates the lack of pay-to-win mechanics, ads, and energy systems, emphasizing pure gameplay.
- “This demo is pretty generous, letting you play the first 3-6 hours of the game for free with no ads or monetization.”
- “No ads, no micro-transactions, no energy systems.”
- “This is the best intro game ever: no ads, no energy waits, no micro transactions, just pure gameplay. The only problem is that this is only the free intro to the actual game which costs money, but it's so worth it.”
- “Make this a cheaper game, I want a game to play on my mobile phone that doesn't have microtransactions... and this might be it, if it wasn't £19.99!!”
- “Btw, there should be an in-app purchase rather than paying upfront to play this game.”
- “Uses its own payment system to avoid getting flagged for in-app purchases.”
music
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
42%
33%
25%
The game's music is widely praised for its impactful, well-crafted soundtrack that enhances the battle system and overall experience, especially appreciated by music lovers. However, some users report technical issues such as sound lag, sync problems, and occasional audio bugs during gameplay.
- “I played this on the 3DS XL when I was nine back in 2016, and let me tell you, after being in band for three years (I'm on my fourth as of writing this), the music is more impactful when you know the effort that goes into the game soundtrack, and the second soundtrack is even better.”
- “The character creation, art, animation, and music for a mobile game are really amazing.”
- “Also, the music is awesome, and the combos make you feel determined.”
- “The game sound and music is jumbled up and the sound effect is lagging very badly.”
- “Love this game, but only one thing is really annoying: the sound, music, and effects are really laggy and not in sync when running in the city and sometimes on the battlefield.”
- “There is a bug when I add skill or genes on my monster using gems or stones. The game does not freeze but does not continue either, while the music keeps playing. This happens sometimes.”
optimization
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
30%
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30%
The game offers good optimization with adjustable graphics settings for smoother performance on various Android devices, including power-saving modes to prevent overheating. However, some users note it may require higher-end phones for the best experience and could benefit from additional graphics options. Overall, it is praised as a well-optimized port that balances quality and performance effectively.
- “I was skeptical about a free Monster Hunter Stories port, but I am pleasantly surprised. Its solid gameplay reminded me of the time I had it on 3DS, and it runs smoothly.”
- “I'm using an S7 to play this game, and setting the performance in-game tools to power-saving mode helps cool the device while maintaining smooth game performance.”
- “Easily the greatest mobile game I've ever played in terms of graphics, story, and overall optimization.”
- “But either it needs to be optimized or have more graphics settings.”
- “Not optimized for newer device.”
- “Touch interface is well done optimized but I prefer a classic controller for this game.”
stability
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
13%
88%
The game generally offers solid graphics and gameplay, but several users report stability issues such as freezing, glitches after certain fights, and buggy autosave systems that can cause loss of progress. While the demo runs smoothly for some, the full version has notable bugs that disrupt gameplay and require fixes.
- “I love this game and all Monster Hunter games even though I'm not a hardcore Monster Hunter fan/gamer, but I still love them. There's just one problem I have with this one: the game freezes every so often and I have to refresh and start the game up again, which puts me back to my last save and could make me lose a lot of progress. If you don't mind Capcom, could you please fix this issue? I'm probably not the only person who experiences this.”
- “Love the game so far but I've run into an issue: after the second fight with the veteran (fight inside the den), once I defeat it the game glitches and doesn't allow me to pick up any eggs or leave the area. Tried resetting the game and it happened again.”
- “Buggy autosave.”
grinding
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
29%
71%
The game offers a solid open-world RPG experience with minimal pay-to-play elements and manageable grinding that some find addictive, though a few players report occasional crashes during farming sessions. Overall, grinding is not overly tedious and serves as a meaningful part of gameplay.
- “No pay to play nonsense, no grinding away to boost stats, just a totally solid open world RPG in the vein of OOT.”
- “It's a big introduction to the actual game, and while it's not tedious, I really enjoyed it.”
- “The game crashed on me after a while of farming and I don't intend to redo all of it.”
- “After an hour of farming, just as I was finishing up gathering what I needed for a subquest, it crashed.”
- “The grinding time kind of made me sleepy, yet this game is addictive for sure.”
humor
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's humor is lighthearted and cute, featuring several funny scenes that add charm. However, some players noted a mismatch in expectations, as the humor centers on playful dinosaurs rather than monsters. Overall, the humor contributes to a pleasant, amusing experience.
- “There are funny scenes and some sad scenes.”
- “This game has some funny scenes!”
- “It's funny that this game wants the player to take a break once in a while.”
emotional
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game delivers a heartwarming and engaging story that effectively evokes genuine emotions, encouraging players to continue experiencing it.
- “It is a heartwarming and good story; I will play it more.”
- “The story is pretty interesting so far; it actually made me feel something!”
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users indicate that the game has very low replayability, making it a poor value for those considering purchasing it again.
- “£20 is a lot for a second copy of a game with zero replay value.”

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MHST The Adventure Begins is a casual role playing game with anime theme.

MHST The Adventure Begins is available on Phone, iPad, iPhone, Tablet and others.

On average players spend around 8 hours playing MHST The Adventure Begins.

MHST The Adventure Begins was released on September 25, 2018.

MHST The Adventure Begins was developed by CAPCOM CO., LTD..

MHST The Adventure Begins has received mostly positive reviews from players. Most players liked MHST The Adventure Begins for its story but disliked it for its optimization.

MHST The Adventure Begins is a single player game with multiplayer support.

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