Last updated on December 7th, 2025 at 10:48 pm
MHST The Adventure Begins – Adventure Game Review
MHST The Adventure Begins is a Adventure/Roleplaying/Entertainment game from CAPCOM Co., Ltd, first launched in 25th September 2018.
It’s rated 4+ and currently has 591+ ratings on the App Store.
What Makes MHST The Adventure Begins Stand Out
Please read the section "Important Notes" before purchasing or using this app.
This app has no in-app purchases! After playing this app, you can import your save data into “Monster Hunter Stories” (paid version) to continue the story.
However, please be aware that for this free version, you cannot import your save data to the Apple Arcade version.
• The World of Monster Hunter Stories
In a world where large monsters roam, and people everywhere make a living hunting, there's a remote village of people who follow a different set of customs. They are the Monster Riders, a people who don't hunt but instead form bonds with monsters.
The monsters that form kinships with Riders, known as "Monsties," possess incredible powers.
Join the adventure and "Ride On!"
• Game Features
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Recruit countless Monsties!
Monsties, and the bonds you form with them, are the backbone of your adventure. Explore vast environments and dungeons to find monster dens, and bring back the eggs you find to hatch new Monsties! -
Fight with your Monsties in Network Battles!
Take your hero and the Monsties you've raised into battles with other Riders! Build a team of your favorites to challenge other players. -
New features for the smartphone version!
New improvements include beautiful high-resolution graphics, improved user interface, and a new auto-save feature!
• Story
The story begins in a forest near the village of Riders. Three young friends—the hero, Lilia, and Cheval—stumble upon a shining egg.
The trio perform a playful imitation of the Rite of Kinship, only to be shocked when it actually succeeds!
The egg hatches, revealing a baby Rathalos, a flying wyvern also known as "the King of the Skies." The trio affectionately name him "Ratha," and take him back to the village.
A year passes…
The hero receives a Kinship Stone from the Village Chief and officially becomes a Rider. Cheval and Lilia both leave the village, each on their own path. The hero, though separated now from childhood friends, partners up with the cheerful Navirou, and embarks upon a new adventure into the world of hunters.
[Important Notes]
• Compatible Devices (Models / Supported OS)
Please visit the official website for details.
• How to Access the Website
Tap “Developer Website” on this page or access the following link:
https://www.us.capcommobile.com/mhs-device-compatibility
Note: We cannot guarantee the app’s performance or offer refunds if you use a device not listed as compatible.
• Notes on Multiplayer
- Multiplayer (Network Battles, etc.) is available only after a certain amount of game progress.
- Network Battles are only available against other players of this version of the iOS app, not players of the paid version.
- Network Battles are not available against players of the Japanese version of this app.
- Play in an area with a good connection to ensure the best online experience.
- You must sign in to Game Center to use multiplayer features.
• Additional Notes
- To use this app, you must agree to the "Monster Hunter Stories End User License Agreement" (link below) when booting the app for the first time.
https://game.capcom.com/manual/MHST_mobile/global/en/rule.php - This app features the same story as introduction of the handheld console version.
- Several handheld console features, such as certain collaboration contents, amiibo features, local Network Battles, and StreetPass, are NOT available in this version.
- Deleting this app will also erase any stored save data.
- We recommend that you connect to a Wi-Fi network before downloading.
- Battle Party QR codes from the Japanese version will not work in this version.
This Adventure game offers engaging gameplay and regular updates for mobile players.
Player Feedback
As a newer release, MHST The Adventure Begins is building its player community. Early feedback suggests .
Recent Updates & Development
Latest Update: 31st January 2022
Recent improvements include:
Important Announcement
Precautions When Updating
• To update the app, you will need approximately 3 GB to 7 GB of free space on your device.
Please make sure to create a backup of your saved data when updating.
If the app fails to update, you may be unable to use your saved data.
• Playing multiplayer with others who are using a different version of the app may result in network difficulties.
Please update to the latest version of the app to ensure you have the best multiplayer experience.
• After updating the app, you cannot revert to the previous version.
• Please keep in mind that because of the large size of this update, it will take time to download.
• Ver.1.0.04 Update Contents
- Improved stability
Download & Availability
MHST The Adventure Begins is available through the official App Store for iOS devices.
Get MHST The Adventure Begins on App Store
Requirements: Requires iPhone 5s / iPad Air / iPad Air (Cellular) / iPad Mini 2 (Retina) / iPad Mini 2 (Retina, Cellular) / iPhone 6 / iPhone 6 Plus / iPad Air 2 / iPad Air 2 (Cellular) / iPad Mini 3 or later.
Compatible with iPhone and iPad devices.
Player Experience Highlights
Community Insight:
Best time consuming game and it is a good game in general.
Why does the second one cost so much this one is so short and we think it would be better if you could just play the second one on this and make it free and it is a good game.
We love this game! The gameplay is absolutely incredible! But the one thing we dont understand is how to create a backup to get the full version, or at least thats what the game said. When we beat the nargacuga, it said we had to make a back up on our iOS to download the full version. Can someone please help.
At first It looked 9+ -ish cause the main menu but Im a kid to so we tried it and its awesome but do you mind if you add a little more monetizes in the next update.
So much easier this way instead of a trial period. Downloading a demo & if we decide we want the game, we just purchase and have a seperate download. Thanks Capcom.
Its a demo and Im fine with that but Im having an issue transferring the backup to the newly purchased full game why isnt it registering our save data? Its on the same device as well.
The game would be much more enjoyable being able to use a controller.
Dude this game is probably one of the best Ive ever played it also brings back memories we think the 20$ is worth it.
We own this game somewhere else but Ill just say. But the full game. Story is pretty good, tons of content and the rest of the map is quite beautiful.
This game we really enjoy please make more games that are similar to this game.
We love the game but in this version you can get Teostra, Ranjag.
We like that game and it so fun but like why couldnt they put monster hunter stories+ with this one cuz like u have to have arcade and pay 5 dollars a month which is good like they could have just put the full version on one game.
Stop complaining that a NINTENDO game should be free. This game was for 3ds, and we know that mhs is awesome. And if you cant pay $20, you are poor. Just deal with it.
We love this game so much but it would be so much better if it had controller support.
We like this game it has a very good storyline it is interesting as well but the most saddest part is won the Rathalos dies.
We ALWAYS WANTED MONSTER HUNTERS BUT we COULD NEVER AFFORD IT CUZ THE GAME CARTRIDGE FOR THE 3DS WAS LIKE 60 BUCKS BUT THE FACT THAT THIS EXISTS LITERALLY SOBBING OF HAPPINESS RN.
Whoa! Im.one this game so much! The only thing you could do is to, add a shop for saddles, monster eggs, and last healing stuff! Thx.
We really dont care how much we had to pay for the continued version dude, this game is bussin.
It needs more monsters and not that many bosses please and thank you.
We started not playing it because of the space it took up and we just got rid of it! So 4 stars.
Its fun but its not the hole game also what is the difference between the blue yian kut ku.
This is an amazing game but we would prefer if the monsters would be able to fly because you could enjoy the game more and get more attached to your monsters we are not sure if we havent gotten far enough in the game yet and they did add flying monsters who knows!! But the game overall is amazing the graphics are amazing and add a lot to the game! Have fun with the game!! ~Kandi the Dutchie~.
Its good but when we go out to the meadow and there is nothing to click so you have to walk EVERY WHERE and we mean EVERY WHERE its bad but beside that witch takes it down 1 star cuz its big.But its a pretty good game.
In every monster hunter game Ive seen cut off wings of rathalos and rathian and Im tired of it! Please stop killing the rathalos and rathian population! So if you really love your monsties get them to stop killing the wyverns! And for the next monster hunter game we wanna see another rathalos in action! AKA the Apex rathalos from monster hunter rise.
Its not the whole game, which makes it boring and not worth for buying so we dont really like it.
We dont prefer playing this maybe we played it like once a month we dont play it anymore.
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So we love this game but when we got it, it took days to fully load and when we started playing it , it was pretty good, but please fix the bugs.
Imagine adding a free version of a paid game.
We havent even played the game yet but its taken at least 2 or 1 hours to load and Im at the point where its ready to play but its like frozen.we dont know if its our internet connection or our network or the game but if it is then we hope you can fix it if its the game.But just by looking at the game we can tell its gonna be a awesome game.
Us encanta todo, literal, y solo es una demo. Compr el juego completo sin dudarlo, us trajo tanta nostalgia jugar esta demo, y disfrute cada momento de ella (sin mencionar hasta la parte donde us enfad porque no guarde un progreso y tuve que empezar del guardado anterior ) TODO us encanto. Us recordo mis tiempos de nio jugando a juegos como este. El progreso es implacable, se nota cuando vas creciendo y volvindote fuerte, y cada bestia que domas es bella, nica y con aspectos y habilidades totalmente diferentes. No us imagino cuando comience el juego completo, us voy a volver un nio otra vez. Gracias CAPCOM por tan asombroso juego.
Well this was awesome 5 stars like for real it deserves it, not only did it remind us of our childhood mhw gameplays but it also entertained us alot, but what got us down was that you need to buy the full game, and man some people cant do so, if only the full game was a bit cheaper or free even, it would make our day to be honest.
What we mean is we got good looking eggs but then they were bad like stuff we already had.we had to look at a chart but still NO change at all.For example:we got a light pink and saturated pink egg and it was something we already had when the chart said it would be different.
It wont download so we deleted it but it came back so we deleted it again it wont stop! Other wise it looks good but please fix this bug Im on tablet.
Its okay… But you have the same monties over and over it wont let u have new ones… And you cant break the big rocks in the dens so you cant go that way. Also the level of ur kinship only goes up once so you have very weak eggs. So in the end its not that fun.
There are better games than this that are free and have the full version of the game . We think its unfair to tease people with a demo especially during the pandemic a time when we need to keep ourselves entertained. Plz make the game free youll make more money selling in app purchases then making people but the game.
So, first things first, we hate how you have to pay 5 dollars a month for a GAME. Just why ruin our favorite game because of MONEY. Why do games even cost money, paying for entertainment is not cool. Exactly why we rated 1 star, we wouldv erased a 0 if we could. We mean come on. Make this better for people who dont want to spend 5 dollars a month for a GAME. We know you're better than that. Im not trying to be rude, just fix it.
Everytime we get a game This STUPID GAME COMES ALONG we DONT WANT IT PLEASE HELP HELP HELP HELP.
Hey we think the game cool but why not the Full version it takes so long just to Finish the demo its kind of a bummer the People who play the game are denied of the Full version we played the demo now we want To play the full version we want to play Monster Hunter Stories.
We really like this game we completed the demo but Im not sure how to buy the full game.
If you like JRPG and played monster hunter series this game is for you. This is a great mobile experience and the best Ive had! It only cost 4.99 and you get a full console game experience. The story is amazing, the graphics are remastered from the 3DS version, the controls are easy to use and the game is long! It has a lot of juice to offer! We really recommend it! Thanks CAPCOM, for this experience.
There is a problem with your data being deleted Ive been playing the game like when you exit the game it just restart please fix this.
So far Im loving this game but Im wondering if its the demo or the full game cause we downloaded it when it was free.
It really makes you want to get the actual game so we give it five stars.
Would you pay 20 dollars for the full game? THE ANSWER TO THAT IS HECK YEAH?!?! The graphics and monsters are sooooo cool we even got the new monster hunter game that came out we love the series of monster hunter by Capcom ITS REALLY AWESOME if there was a possible glitch to get the full game we would rate it 10 STARS if possible If you do find a glitch pls tell us we wanna play the full game too BTW THE SHORT STORY BEGINNING IS LIT we WANNA SEE MORE NOW.
One of the best in the series, we would gladly pay $20 for it. Dont listen to the guy complaining about saves, everyone who knows monster hunter knows you save at your bed when you rest, they added the Catavan for fast traveling and saving while in the wilds so theres no excuse why you cannot save when not in a cave or den, of course you will need to find the catavan umbrellas later in the story but it is available. We had a blast playing this beginning short story and am looking forward to purchasing the full game asap.
We cant go to the new area can you fix the problem or check the system or try going to the beginning then try going to the new area please fix this issue and ad different armor and armor for the monster and stats you can upgrade on your character.
Good game! Really dont have anything to say, nice classic dog feel.
We saw this game and started playing. And finished in a few hours. For some reason we never got bored because their was always so much more to learn. We dont have the money for the full version but when we do we know what Im using it for.
User feedback from Apple App Store
App Details
- Version: 1.00.04
- Size: 3,106.99 MB
- iOS: 8.0 or later
- Languages: EN, FR, DE, IT, ES
- Content Advisory:
- Developer: CAPCOM Co., Ltd
Last updated: 31st January 2022 | Genre: Adventure, Roleplaying | Developer: CAPCOM Co., Ltd