Monster Rancher PlayStation
  • Publisher: Tecmo
  • Release Date: Nov 30, 1997
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86 out of 100

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7.8 out of 10

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  • Summary: Remember when you though monsters were lurking in every dark corner of your house? Well, you were right: Every CD YOU OWN CONTAINS A MONSTER. Every PC CD, ever music CD and every game CD each has a monster living inside. Use Monster Rancher to safely release these monsters into a virtual environment where YOU'RE THE MASTER, TEACH YOUR MONSTER ATTACK MOVES. Capture your monster (on a memory card) and take him to a friend's house for some HEAD TO HEAD FIGHTING ACTION. We dare you to find and train your ultimate fighting machine!… Expand

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  1. Positive: 5 out of 5
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 5
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  1. Absolute Playstation
    96
    If you don't value your time to any great extent besides playing video games, give this gem a try. If it hooks you, it hooks you big time!
  2. IGN
    90
    An incredibly original title that also happens to be a barrel of fun.
  3. All Game Guide
    90
    A superb game. There is really nothing like it on any platform. With an infinite replay value and immersing gameplay, it keeps you coming back for more and more.
  4. GameSpot
    81
    You'll actually feel a loss if (and when) your star monster passes on. You might start to relate better to your monster than to actual people.

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  1. JuniorD.
    10
    I remember this game when I was younger, I don't understand why it got a bad review unless it is being rated against the games today. This is an amazing game where you train and raise a monster of your own that ages and does pass on. Great for the date it was released and still is a great game today.… Expand