Monster Hunter Stories 2 Wings of Ruin

Monster Hunter Stories 2: Wings of Ruin is the second installment of the turn-based RPG series set in the Monster Hunter universe. You play as the grandchild of Red, a legendary Rider whose Monstie was Guardian Ratha, revered protector of Hakolo Island. On the night of a festival, with Rathalos vanishing all over the world, you meet Ena, a Wyverian girl who once knew Red, and leave the island together to protect an egg entrusted to her by Guardian Ratha. When it hatches, out bursts a flightless Rathalos with small wings.

The heart of the game is bonding with monsters. Eggs found in Monster Dens hatch into loyal Monsties, drawn from a wide roster that includes Brachydios, Nargacuga, Tigrex, Zinogre, Kushala Daora and Teostra. Monsties grow through battle and through the Rite of Channeling, a ritual that transfers genes between them to awaken new abilities and let you craft your own original companion, and each Monstie grants field skills such as dashing, flying or swimming.

Turn-based combat revolves around three attack types, Power, Speed and Technical, where predicting an opponent and winning a Head-to-Head deals heavy damage and fills your Kinship Gauge. Six familiar Monster Hunter weapon types and forgeable armor, including layered armor, support your playstyle, and multiplayer lets Riders worldwide team up for co-op Expedition Quests or clash in Versus Battles.