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Metacritic 87

Monster Hunter Rise

Capcom|2021ActionRPG

LumiScore

64/ 100
GOOD
120+ min/day recommended

Growth

50/100

Growth Value

  • Hand-Eye Coordination
  • Reaction Time
  • Problem Solving

Risk

LOW

Engagement Patterns

Minimal pressure to spend or play excessively.

Heads up

💸 Monthly cost: Free

Parent Pro-Tip

Monster Hunter Rise can be a fantastic game for developing strategic thinking and teamwork. Consider playing alongside your child or with friends you trust. Discuss the importance of good sportsmanship and how to handle challenging moments without frustration. While the game features violence, it's fantasy-based and directed at monsters; you can use this as an opportunity to discuss the difference between fantasy and reality.

Top Skills Developed

Hand-Eye Coordination5/5
Reaction Time5/5
Problem Solving3/5
Spatial Awareness3/5
Strategic Thinking3/5

Development Areas

Cognitive?Problem solving, spatial awareness, strategic thinking, creativity, memory, and learning transfer. Weighted 50% of the Benefit Score.
52
Social & Emotional?Teamwork, communication, empathy, emotional regulation, and ethical reasoning. Weighted 30% of the Benefit Score.
33
Motor Skills?Hand-eye coordination, fine motor control, reaction time, and physical activity. Weighted 20% of the Benefit Score.
70
Overall Benefit Score (BDS)50/100

Representation?How diverse the game's characters are in gender and ethnicity. Higher = more authentic representation. Display only — does not affect time recommendation.

Gender balance
1/3
Ethnic diversity
1/3

Bechdel Test?The Bechdel Test checks whether a game has at least two named female characters who talk to each other about something other than a man. A simple measure of representation.Passes the test

There are female characters who talk to each other about things other than men, such as hunting monsters.

Parent Pro-Tip

Promotes strategic thinking, problem-solving, teamwork, and hand-eye coordination. Provides a sense of accomplishment and progression.

What your child develops

Monster Hunter Rise offers a challenging and rewarding experience that encourages strategic thinking, problem-solving, and coordination with teammates. The core gameplay loop of hunting, gathering, and crafting provides a clear sense of progression and achievement. The game also promotes hand-eye coordination and reaction time through its engaging combat system.

Base: UnknownMonthly: FreePlaytime: ~15hReviewed Apr 2026

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About this game

Set in the ninja-inspired land of Kamura Village, explore lush ecosystems and battle fearsome monsters to become the ultimate hunter. It’s been half a century since the last calamity struck, but a terrifying new monster has reared its head and threatens to plunge the land into chaos once again.