Metacritic Games

Monster Rancher (Playstation)

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]

Tecmo
Simulation, Strategy
Players: 1
K-A (Kids to Adult)
Developer: Tecmo
Released November 30, 1997

Overall Metascore

This is a weighted, normalized average of all individual scores given by critics, on a scale of 0 (worst) to 100 (best).

86 / 100

Critic Reviews

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

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