Compare Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection vs Resident Evil Requiem

Accessibility evidence was negative, with one review saying the game was not fully accessible.

One reviewer praised the way difficulty and accessibility were balanced rather than treating options as a pure checklist.

Age appropriateness was mixed because the story gets darker despite retaining cutesy elements.

Enemy behavior was often praised as eerie and strategic, though one review found a later stalker overused.

Aiming evidence was mixed: Grace’s shaky aim reinforced vulnerability, while Switch 2 gyro aiming was criticized as poor for horizontal aim.

Animation quality was praised for fluid battles and more dynamic special moves.

Animation quality received positive evidence through praise for Leon’s reload animations.

Art direction was unanimously praised among scored reviews as gorgeous, distinctive, and visually confident.

Art direction was praised for grotesque beauty and an effective old/new visual mix.

Atmosphere was mixed, with one reviewer missing the older ambience while another praised lighting and nighttime mood.

Atmosphere was a major strength, with tense staging, lighting, audio, and Switch 2 presentation preserving the mood.

Battle mode quality was praised as revitalized and among the best in the series.

Boss and invasive monster encounters were praised for forcing specific tactical engagement.

Boss design split reviewers sharply, from excellent and varied encounters to weak, forgettable, or underwhelming boss fights.

Bug frequency was praised by one reviewer who noticed no meaningful glitches or technical problems.

Bug frequency was praised by one reviewer who reported no bugs or wall clips.

Camera behavior was praised for making first- and third-person play feel effective, though the choice also shapes the experience heavily.

Character customization was praised for broad visual options, with a caveat about limited body-type customization.

Character development was often praised through party arcs and companion stories, though one review found much of the cast forgettable.

Character development evidence centered on Grace’s growth and consistency, with reviewers finding her arc effective.

The roster of characters and monsters was mostly praised, though one reviewer singled out Rudy as frustrating.

Checkpointing drew criticism from one reviewer who reported being set back 30 minutes after dying.

Combat was widely praised for tactical depth, body-part targeting and challenge, but several reviewers found it passive, slow or mentally taxing.

Combat drew broad praise for weight, weapon handling, Leon’s action toolkit, and entertaining encounters, though one review noted some harassment-style friction.

Companion AI was mixed: some found allies useful or improved, while others were frustrated by uncontrollable or poor choices.

Content variety was strongly praised, with reviewers repeatedly noting lots of activities, side content, dens, and long-term goals.

Content variety was praised for breadth, though some wanted the smaller experiences expanded further.

Controls were praised as responsive and purpose-built, with reviewers saying characters did what they expected and combat balanced heft with responsiveness.

The hunting, hatching, restoring and upgrading loop was repeatedly described as rewarding and self-sustaining, with only a few reviewers finding collection repetitive.

Crafting was praised for turning monster farming into meaningful equipment improvements.

Crafting was generally seen as strategic and interesting, especially the blood/injector system, though one reviewer found it weird.

Crash stability was a concern in one review because repeated crashing undermined an otherwise smooth experience.

Crash stability was praised in a performance review that reported no hard crashes.

Dialogue quality drew criticism from one review that tied weak attachment to uninspired dialogue.

Dialogue quality was mixed between enjoyable deadpan jokes and criticism that Leon could sound corny or caricatured.

Difficulty was divisive: some found the challenge satisfying and engaging, while others felt spikes or technical complexity interfered.

Difficulty balance was mixed: some praised flexible challenge, while others felt the game had too much firepower or lacked a hardcore mode.

The motorcycle action sequence was praised as one of the most fun moments in the series.

Resource balance was praised for forcing tactical decisions about injectors, ammo, and room-clearing.

Several reviewers cited real emotional impact, including surprise, tears, and rethinking characters.

Emotional impact was a clear strength for reviewers moved by Grace, Leon, and the story’s legacy themes.

Endgame was mixed: optional superbosses and elder dragons impressed, but several reviewers wanted more post-credits change or multiplayer content.

Endgame content was a repeated concern, especially the lack of Mercenaries or similarly meaningful side content.

Monster variety was mostly liked, but one reviewer wanted more distinct designs beyond color variants.

Enemy variety was praised through zombies with different retained behaviors and personalities.

Environmental detail was praised for the highly detailed spaces and adventure feel.

Environmental detail was praised for corridors and spaces that felt time-worn and secretive.

Exploration was one of the most praised areas, with reviewers enjoying open zones, secrets, dens, and traversal-driven discovery.

Exploration and backtracking were praised when the layouts made revisiting spaces enjoyable rather than tedious.

Facial animations were specifically praised as increasingly impressive later in the game.

Reviewers strongly agreed it captures Monster Hunter identity in turn-based form while using monsters, equipment and exploration well.

Faithfulness to franchise was consistently praised as a love letter or culmination that honors Resident Evil’s history.

Family friendliness was similarly mixed because some darker scenes could trouble younger players.

Fast travel was praised as convenient without feeling overly handed out.

Gliding and currents were fun for several reviewers, though others wanted true free flight rather than glide-only movement.

Frame rate evidence was mixed, with Switch 2 dips and 30 FPS concerns but some reviewers calling it playable.

Frame rate stability was praised on Switch 2 for a mostly consistent 60 fps with minor dips.

Fun factor was extremely strong, with reviewers calling the game addictive, a blast, and a must-play.

Fun factor was very strong overall, with reviewers repeatedly describing the game as exciting, entertaining, and highly enjoyable.

Reviewers mostly praised the layered systems around habitat restoration, genes, traversal and team building, though one found the extra layers overwhelming.

Gameplay mechanics were usually praised for combining survival horror and action cleanly, with Grace’s sections singled out as especially strong.

Graphics were mostly praised as vibrant and beautiful, though Switch 2 image quality and technical issues reduced some scores.

Graphics quality was consistently praised across platforms, from PS5 presentation to Switch 2 fidelity.

Grinding was mixed: some reviewers found it relaxed or avoidable, while others saw late-game or genre grind as a drawback.

Handheld play was positively received, including Switch handheld and Steam Deck experiences.

Handheld suitability was praised because the Switch 2 version looked and ran well both docked and handheld.

HD Rumble was praised for subtle feedback that made exploration and combat more impactful.

Horror tension was broadly praised, especially Grace’s early sections, though some reviews found the scares frontloaded or less intense than past entries.

HUD clarity/accessibility was limited by subtitle size options that may not be large enough.

Immersion improved through party backstories, character niches, and the more realized story presentation.

Immersion was praised through Grace’s vulnerability and how strongly it affected player behavior.

Innovation was generally positive around ambition and stronger systems, though one review noted it still plays safe.

Innovation drew praise where reviewers saw Requiem as a step forward or ambitious new baseline for the franchise.

The early learning curve was considered sharp and occasionally overwhelming.

Level and map layouts were praised for thoughtful movement, beautiful spaces, and rewarding terrain.

Level design was a major strength, especially the care center’s loops, agency, and interconnected mansion-like structure.

Load-related convenience was praised through quick fast travel between stands.

Load times received strong praise for being nearly nonexistent.

The randomized egg and gene reward loop was praised as exciting rather than wasteful.

Lore depth was supported by locations that communicate their own stories and inhabitants.

Lore depth was praised for giving long-time fans a lot to sift through.

Map design was praised as excellent both visually and structurally.

Map and navigation design was praised as a useful tool for tracking rooms and missed resources.

Menu usability was criticized when Excursions and skill differences were not clearly explained.

Microtransaction impact was praised indirectly through the absence of greedy monetization practices.

Mission objectives were described as quick and useful for making the world feel active.

Monetization fairness was praised because the game was described as free of greedy practices.

Traversal and monster swapping were usually praised as seamless, slick and intuitive across exploration.

Multiplayer design was a weakness because reviewers missed PvP or multiplayer dungeon-style options.

Narrative reception was broadly positive but mixed, with many praising richer stakes and political drama while others criticized pacing or weak script.

Narrative quality was polarized, with some calling the story strong or captivating and others finding it disappointing, messy, or thin.

Onboarding was mixed because the dense systems could feel overwhelming or insufficiently explained.

Onboarding was praised for easing players into story and lore without demanding deep series knowledge immediately.

The semi-open structure was praised for being broad without feeling bloated.

Originality was praised as special and more than a cheap clone, even when it evoked classic RPG energy.

Originality was mixed: reviewers liked the structure and perspective split, but several felt the game was safe, familiar, or too referential.

Pacing drew mixed-to-negative notes, with story momentum hurt by grinding, a sagging middle, or underdeveloped ideas despite some quick starts.

Pacing was the most discussed tradeoff: many praised the action-horror balance, while others found the character split lopsided or jarring.

Performance was platform-dependent: PS5 and PC drew praise, while Switch 2 optimization and one crash-heavy PC case were concerns.

Performance optimization was generally strong, with multiple reviewers calling performance solid or flawless.

Platform-specific support was criticized on Switch 2 for not meaningfully using mouse, touchscreen, or useful gyro features.

Polish was mixed: some saw a very clean, polished game, while others found Switch 2 presentation janky.

Polish was praised in reviews that saw Requiem as a polished, confident fusion of old and new Resident Evil.

Progression was seen as requiring meaningful time and commitment, especially around gear and upgrades.

Leon’s progression system was viewed positively as a fairly fleshed-out way to build out his arsenal.

The voiced, adult protagonist was generally seen as a welcome improvement over blank-slate or mascot-led storytelling.

Protagonist appeal was strong where reviewers called Grace the standout lead.

Puzzle-like invasive monster encounters were praised for asking players to solve specific tactical problems.

Puzzle design landed unevenly: one review liked the body-part riddles, while another said puzzles lacked focus overall.

Standard sidequests were consistently considered basic, forgettable or tedious, even when companion quests were better liked.

Replay value looked strong, with reviewers citing long playtimes, ongoing side content, and even wanting more.

Replay value was mixed: several reviewers liked unlocks and repeat runs, while others lamented thin post-game offerings or weaker second playthroughs.

Exploration freedom impressed because major traversal options and challenges opened up early.

Companion side stories were usually liked for adding personality and backstory, though some reviewers found their structure limited.

Sound design was praised for monster effects, ambient environmental audio, and strong overall audio presentation.

Sound design was repeatedly praised as a major driver of fear and atmosphere.

The soundtrack drew strong praise, including amazing, bombastic, and top-tier reactions.

Soundtrack quality was praised for tracks that complemented Leon’s action-heavy sequences.

Stealth was mostly praised for making Grace’s routes tense and tactical, though one reviewer found stealth options limited.

Tutorials were generally praised for in-world framing and clear introductions, especially through teaching Thea.

Upgrade rewards were praised for giving allies and Monsties meaningful battle improvements.

The upgrade system received positive evidence for its weapon-upgrade structure and replay incentive.

UI drew repeated criticism for quirks, objective clarity, and missing convenience such as auto-loot.

Value for money was praised because the game offers a lot of content and was described as worth picking up.

Value for money received direct positive evidence from a reviewer who called the game super worth it.

Kinship skills and ultimate attacks were praised for flashy visual variety.

Visual effects quality was praised through the game’s extreme gore and violent presentation.

Voice acting was mostly praised as strong or exceptional, with one minor subtitle-sync complaint.

Voice acting was mostly praised, especially Grace’s performance, but one review found her delivery manufactured.

Weapon balance was praised because different weapons had clear uses and opportunities to shine.

World-building was a strength thanks to environmental themes, habitat restoration, and a more believable ecosystem.

World-building was praised for making the setting feel grotesquely alive.

Habitat changes were praised for giving players agency over which species populate the world.

Writing was split between praise for localization and criticism of a thin or underdeveloped script.

Writing quality drew strong praise from reviewers who felt Requiem delivered some of the series’ better character work.