Review · Action · PC · Xbox Series S/X · Xbox One
Monster Hunter Rise
Reviewed: 30 Apr 2026
PC · Xbox Series S/X · Xbox One · PlayStation 4 · PlayStation 5 · Nintendo Switch
Capcom · 2021
Ludograph rating
A
Recommended
77 /100
Monster Hunter Rise is an action-RPG that promotes strategic thinking and problem solving through cooperative monster hunting, with combat themes.
Growth (BDS)
72
Risk (RIS)
16
Daily limit
–
Age guidance
17+
Developmental benefits
| B1 | Cognitive | 0.80 | |
| B2 | Social-emotional | 0.57 | |
| B3 | Motor | 0.75 | |
Monster Hunter Rise offers a rich and engaging action RPG experience that promotes strategic thinking, problem-solving, and hand-eye coordination. Cooperative multiplayer encourages teamwork and communication, while the deep crafting system fosters a sense of accomplishment and progression.
Design risks
| R1 | Compulsion-loop pressure | 0.30 | |
| R2 | Monetization | 0.00 | |
| R3 | Social risk | 0.11 | |
While generally low-risk, the game's combat involves battling fearsome monsters, which may be intense for some players. The open-ended nature of the game can lead to extended play sessions, though natural stopping points are present.
Content (not in risk score)
| R4.1 | Violence Level | 1.00 | |
| R4.2 | Sexual Content | 0.00 | |
| R4.3 | Language | 0.00 | |
| R4.4 | Substance References | 0.00 | |
| R4.5 | Fear / Horror | 0.33 | |
Content risk is displayed separately and does not affect the time recommendation.
Regulatory design checks · DSA — Assessed: meets criteria·GDPR-K — Assessed: meets criteria·ODDS — Assessed: meets criteria
- DSA:What Ludograph checks: whether the game's design gives minors the transparency the EU Digital Services Act expects: plain terms, honest defaults, and clear reporting routes.: Estimated from review data. No dark pattern or child-targeting concerns found.
- GDPR-K:What Ludograph checks: whether age assurance and consent flows are designed for under-16s, in the spirit of GDPR Article 8.: Estimated from review data. No privacy or child-targeting concerns found.
- ODDS:What Ludograph checks: whether paid random-reward drop rates are disclosed, as required in China, Japan and South Korea.: Estimated from review data. No paid random-reward mechanics found, so drop-rate disclosure requirements do not apply.
These reflect Ludograph's assessment of the game's design practices against each framework's criteria, not a legal compliance determination.