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First Impressions: Monster Hunter Stories Borrows Liberally From Iconic Nintendo Franchises

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Monster Hunter Stories
Genres · rpg
Release · Oct 8, 2016
Developer · Capcom, Marvelous
Mobile
4 articles 10 writers 3 reviews
Nintendo
COMPANYSubject
Nintendo
Role · Developer / Publisher
Active · 1980–2026
Latest · Nintendo Switch Sports Resort
Top genres · platformer, adventure, puzzle
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