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Monster Hunter Stories
Reviewed: 01 May 2026
PC · Android · iOS · Nintendo 3DS
Capcom · 2017
Ludograph rating
A
Recommended
72 /100
Monster Hunter Stories is an RPG that helps kids develop strategic thinking and problem-solving through monster team building and combat, with minor social risk from online play.
Growth (BDS)
60
Risk (RIS)
9
Daily limit
120min
Age guidance
13+
Developmental benefits
| B1 | Cognitive | 0.78 | |
| B2 | Social-emotional | 0.47 | |
| B3 | Motor | 0.35 | |
Monster Hunter Stories offers a rich RPG experience where players can develop strategic thinking and problem-solving skills through monster team building and turn-based combat. The game encourages empathy and bonding with unique creatures, fostering a sense of adventure and discovery.
Design risks
| R1 | Compulsion-loop pressure | 0.13 | |
| R2 | Monetization | 0.00 | |
| R3 | Social risk | 0.11 | |
While largely free of manipulative design, the game's online competitive elements could expose players to social comparison. The fantasy violence, though not graphic, should be considered for younger players.
Content (not in risk score)
| R4.1 | Violence Level | 0.67 | |
| 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.