Monster Rancher 1 DX (2021)

Developer: Koei Tecmo Games
Publisher: Koei Tecmo America Corporation
Platforms: PC (Microsoft Windows), iOS, Nintendo Switch
Genres: Role-playing (RPG), Simulator, Strategy
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A deliberate, slow-paced creature-raising sim where you carefully train and battle monsters through menus and occasional combat.

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About

Monster Rancher 1 DX is an updated version of Monster Rancher, featuring additional save slots, Freeze slots, Monster Hall of Fame slots, memos, rankings, and a high-speed mode. It was released together with Monster Rancher 2 DX in the Monster Rancher 1 & 2 DX bundle.

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