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Monster Rancher
Generally favorable reviews
Based on 5 critic reviews
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Game Info
Publisher: Tecmo
Developer: Tecmo
Genre(s): Simulation, Strategy
Players: 1
ESRB Rating: K-A (Kids to Adult)
Release Date: November 30, 1997
Summary
Every CD you own contains a monster that you can unleash into the world of the Monster Rancher, and then nurture and raise him (or her) to be the ultimate fighting machine. [Tecmo]
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GAMES: Monster Rancher 2 Monster Rancher 3 Monster Rancher 4
Cheat Codes & Hints: Cheat Code Central
Also On The Web: Official Website
What The Critics Said
All critic scores are converted to a 100-point scale. If a critic does not indicate a score, we assign a score based on the general impression given by the text of the review. Learn more...
Absolute Playstation
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!
Read Full Review >All Game Guide
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.
Read Full Review >GameSpot
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.
Read Full Review >Electronic Gaming Monthly
Make weird customizable beasts, then let them kill each other. [Jan 2004, p.188]
What Our Users Said
The average user rating for this game is 8.0 (out of 10) based on 5 User Votes
Note: User votes are NOT included in the Metascore calculation.
Junior D. gave it a10:
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.
