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Instead of a Hunter you play a Rider who raids monster nests, hatches eggs and raises monsters that fight beside you in turn-based battles built on a rock-paper-scissors system. A colorful, approachable take on Monster Hunter with creature-collecting appeal and classic JRPG flavor.
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