This Is Your Friendly Reminder to Play One of 2026’s Best Demos Before the Game’s March 13 Launch

If you’re not familiar, Monster Hunter Stories 3 isn’t a traditional Monster Hunter game. It’s the third installment in a spin-off series that started in 2017. While it still takes place in the Monster Hunter universe, the gameplay is very different. Instead of fast-paced action RPG battles for crafting materials, Monster Hunter Stories is a slower-paced, turn-based RPG focused on story and raising monsters – it’s similar to Pokemon in how it plays and shares some visual similarities with Bandai Namco’s Tales games. For years, the series has been relatively niche, but the demo for Monster Hunter Stories 3 makes me think it could finally gain the wider recognition it deserves.








