Monster Hunter Stories 3: 30-50 Hours to Complete the Main JRPG Story

Although the Monster Hunter Stories series has shifted from action-RPG elements to turn-based JRPG combat, it remains very similar to its larger counterpart in one significant aspect: it provides an incredible amount of content, especially for players looking to engage in a substantial endgame challenge. It appears that Monster Hunter Stories 3 will follow this trend, but it seems the developers aim to make the main story more rewarding for players who stop after the credits roll.

Game director Kenji Oguro stated4Gamer (translated by Automaton) that the main story of Monster Hunter Stories 3 could take approximately 30 hours to finish, but this is considered a very quick playthrough. Executive producer Ryozo Tsujimoto mentioned that some testers took more than 50 hours to complete the game, with average playtimes falling between 40 and 50 hours.

That aligns with earlier installments of the series, as perHowLongToBeat's dataA quick run-through of the original game typically takes around 35 hours, while including more side quests can extend it to 50 hours. Monster Hunter Stories 2 falls between 41 and 61 hours for similar experiences, although the total time could potentially double—or even increase further—if you aim to explore everything fully.

I'm certain that Monster Hunter Stories 3 will provide comparable methods to keep players engaged—just look at thegrind players have already committed themselves to in the demo- however, the endgame grind will not be necessary to enjoy the game. Oguro stated that the team wants to ensure "players feel satisfied after finishing the main story," in contrast to previous Monster Hunter titles that focused more on the endgame.

I enjoy a great side quest, but I often feel ready to put a game aside once I reach the credits—especially if it took me a full work week or longer to get there. Monster Hunter Stories 3 seems to fit perfectly into my ideal JRPG zone.

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