Customer Reviews

Monster Rancher Evo

5 star:		(5)
4 star:		(4)
3 star:		(0)
2 star:		(1)
1 star:		(3)

 

 

I've loved many Monster Rancher games in the past... this one is fun, but different than the others. You have to run around a world that reminds me a little of ffx... which is an interesting turn, it makes me a little motion sick, but adds a little depth to the game... the raising seems to take a while to get used to, but I WAS used to the other games, it is still similar and fun, once you get the hang of it. There are also 3 main mini games, which test YOUR speed, accuracy, and timing, if you are not a big fan of mini-games, or you liked the previous games, where your MONSTER had to do the preforming, you may have a problem with this, but if you like to see changes, you'll appreciate this one. The monsters are nicely rendered, the breeds are fun, even if they don't have ALL your old favorites, they have mine, so it's ok...

Monster Rancher Evo is an abomination in the Monster Rancher series. The game is filled with annoying twitch mini-games for circus, and you can't really progress in the story line or with your monsters unless you do them. I bought the game because I loved Monster Rancher, Monster Rancher 2, Monster Rancher 3 and Monster Rancher 4. I like raising my monsters, breeding them, exploring with them, and battling with them, etc. I do not like twitch games. While the rpg aspects of this game in the walk around portion was fun, it really lacked the fun of the previous 4 games because it didn't focus enough on the strengths of the previous games. This game was such a disappointment to me. I would have given it no stars, but amazon doesn't have that option. If you're buying this because you liked the previous 4 games, or you like simulation games, you will be disappointed.

This review was written by James Shea, my son.

The fifth game in the Monster Rancher series, Monster Rancher EVO takes the series in a bit of a new direction. While it includes many of the gameplay features used in other Monster Rancher games (raising and battling monsters), EVO also introduces a new one: the main character of the story is a performer in a circus, and his monsters are used in his act.

The main character is Julio, who plays an accordion to accompany the acrobatic act of his monsters in the circus. His original monster runs away, but luckily a magic-using girl with the ability to make monsters out of magical disks appears and joins the circus. She gives him a new monster, and the setting for the game is set - getting more disks to make better monsters, and raising up the ones that are born. Julio also takes missions in towns, moving ahead as the circus progresses. On a week-to-week basis, Julio must decide what the circus will do, which monsters to train, and so on. Monsters can become overworked if trained too much, but won't be as motivated or capable if not trained enough.

The circus shows are the main mode of gameplay. There are three different minigames within the circus - one where you hit colors as they fall, one where you pick out the different colors, and one where you press buttons in the right order. Depending on how well you do on these, your monster will grow more capable and powerful. This leads into the monster battling part of the game; the stats accumulated through training and circus shows are also used for monster battles. The battles are fairly simple; each monster has attacks for both close-range and long-range. Attacks also carry status effects.

One of the other neat things to do with the game is use CDs or DVDs to create monsters. You can generate a new monster by talking to the magic woman who creates monsters and asking her to make one from a CD/DVD. Put any CD or DVD into the PS2 when instructed; the PS2 will scan the disc. Replace the Monster Rancher EVO CD when prompted and you will be given a brand new monster.

The graphics are decent; there's a really wide variety of monsters and monster-types to get. The characters and art are all pretty high end, and the only thing that gets kind of boring is the backgrounds. The music is bright and energetic, with a lot of circus-like themes.

This game was a pleasant surprise, a departure from the usual fight-breed-fight theme of the old Monster Ranchers. The circus aspect was definitely welcome and unusual.

Rating: 8/10.

This game has been my favorite ever since the first time I played it. Every one I know that has played it,[4 or 5 people] loves it. I like it because you can take out Monster Rancher Evo and put another cd in then it makes a monster. To tell you the truth my cd broke about a year ago and I have been looking for it in stores, malls, and such and such and almost every place I have looked said Monster Rancher PS2 games are really hard to find. But I never did check on amazon until now. I can't wait to get my new Monster Rancher Evo Game!

this game is far from what monster rancher should be. I think that the mini games are complacated and not very rewarding.the thing that I hated the most is the very hands off training. If you like monster rancher avoid this game.

This Game is amazing i would have to say for those of us who have played the other 4 games if you are hardcore about raising your monsters this game gives us full controll. It adds a new level of awesomeness with the fact you journey around the world as you progress thru the game as apposed to the other games where u r confined to being based in the ranch. A definate must buy for all.

This is my favorite monster rancher game. i dont see how a lot of people dont like it. the circus can be a little boring at times but it is still the best. in the circus, you do tricks that you can buy stuff to make look really cool. there are there different types of the circus games. on one, when a circle the same color as the the one you try to find passes your point you press X. you earn the least pts. for that. the others you will have to find out for your self. the funnest is the one that you earn the most pts. for.
after you train you monsters to fight, the town mayor comes into your circus tent and he lets you go and try to find the monster that is attacking the town. you end up going out there and fighting the monster and on the way you have to fight other monsters. once the game ends, you still get to go on adventures and fight monsters. also bosses. overall this game is amazing. buy it!

This is my favorite monster rancher game. i dont see how a lot of people dont like it. the circus can be a little boring at times but it is still the best. in the circus, you do tricks that you can buy stuff to make look really cool. there are there different types of the circus games. on one, when a circle the same color as the the one you try to find passes your point you press X. you earn the least pts. for that. the others you will have to find out for your self. the funnest is the one that you earn the most pts. for.
after you train you monsters to fight, the town mayor comes into your circus tent and he lets you go and try to find the monster that is attacking the town. you end up going out there and fighting the monster and on the way you have to fight other monsters. once the game ends, you still get to go on adventures and fight monsters. also bosses. overall this game is amazing. buy it!

This is my favorite monster rancher game. i dont see how a lot of people dont like it. the circus can be a little boring at times but it is still the best. in the circus, you do tricks that you can buy stuff to make look really cool. there are there different types of the circus games. on one, when a circle the same color as the the one you try to find passes your point you press X. you earn the least pts. for that. the others you will have to find out for your self. the funnest is the one that you earn the most pts. for.
after you train you monsters to fight, the town mayor comes into your circus tent and he lets you go and try to find the monster that is attacking the town. you end up going out there and fighting the monster and on the way you have to fight other monsters. once the game ends, you still get to go on adventures and fight monsters. also bosses. overall this game is amazing. buy it!

If you love the Monster Rancher saga, this is a must have game. It's a good solid purchase.