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Monster Rancher psx Game Reviews
Monster Rancher
Critic Score
Metascore: 86 Metascore out of 100
User Score  
7.5 out of 10
based on 5 reviews
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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]

PUBLISHER: Tecmo
DEVELOPER: Tecmo
GENRE(S): Simulation, Strategy
PLAYERS: 1
ESRB RATING: K-A (Kids to Adult)
RELEASE DATE: November 30, 1997

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...

96
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!
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90
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.
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90
IGN
An incredibly original title that also happens to be a barrel of fun.
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81
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.
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80
Electronic Gaming Monthly
Make weird customizable beasts, then let them kill each other. [Jan 2004, p.188]

What Our Users Said

Vote Now! The average user rating for this game is 7.5 (out of 10) based on 4 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.

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