AdventureRPG
Monster Hunter Stories 2: Wings of Ruin
Give it 3 hours
Gets good by 3h almost every game dips in hours 2–3
Fully opens up by 35h rated like by long-time players
Reach the ending 49% of players who started
Started playing 78% of owners
Steam reviews 83% positive of 17,265
What the data shows
- In the first 2 hours almost 1 in 2 reviews are negative (42%); after 35h it's 1 in 9 (11%).
- Fully opens up by hour 35.
- 49% of players who start reach the ending.
- The biggest drop-off is between “Friend of Ratha” (Reached Kinship Stone Level 8) and “Shining Kinship Stone” (Reached Kinship Stone Level 9): from 49% to 24% of starters.
- 78% of owners got the first achievement.
When it gets good
Share of positive reviews by how many hours the reviewer had played when writing the review.
before it gets good opening up fully opened up
Based on all 17,366 Steam reviews in every language. Median playtime in a sample of 298 reviews: 39.2h for positive, 35.2h for negative. Almost every game is rated lower in the first 2–3 hours: that window includes refunds and quick first impressions. What matters is how deep the dip is and how fast the game recovers.
Where players quit
Share of players who started the game and reached each story milestone. 100% is the most common achievement (77.7% of owners), so people who bought the game and never launched it don't count.
- Started playing 100%
- Friend of Kayna Reached Kinship Stone Level 2. 100%
- Friend of Alwin Reached Kinship Stone Level 3. 81% −18
- Friend of Avinia Reached Kinship Stone Level 4. 70% −11
- Friend of Reverto Reached Kinship Stone Level 5. 64% −6
- Friend of Kyle Reached Kinship Stone Level 6. 59% −5
- Friend of Cheval Reached Kinship Stone Level 7. 53% −5
- Friend of Ratha Reached Kinship Stone Level 8. 49% −5
- Shining Kinship Stone Reached Kinship Stone Level 9. Most players quit here 24% −25
- Wanderer's Shield For completing the Gallery of Story Cutscenes. But don't be fooled! Your adventures are not over yet... 49% +25
story milestone ending biggest drop-off
Story milestones were labeled by AI from achievement names and descriptions; mistakes are possible.
All achievements (48)
story milestone ending side
- Proficient Partbreaker Symbol Broke monster parts 10 times. Proof of your understanding of monster anatomy. 100%
- Friend of Kayna Reached Kinship Stone Level 2. 100%
- Valiant Rider Plaque Defeated 50 monsters. A commemoration of your incredible courage. 98%
- Fashionista Obtained your first Layered Armor. Now you can hunt monsters in style! 97%
- Peerless Partbreaker Symbol Broke monster parts 30 times. Proof of your understanding of monster anatomy. 91%
- Extraordinary Rider Plaque Defeated 100 monsters. A commemoration of your incredible courage. 89%
- Scholar's Tome Obtained a new skill scroll. A sign of your noteworthy weapon proficiency. 84%
- Friend of Alwin Reached Kinship Stone Level 3. 81%
- Supreme Crest Obtained S Rank in 50 battles. A crest to commemorate your style. 78%
- Champion Rider Plaque Defeated 200 monsters. A commemoration of your incredible courage. 75%
- Friend of Avinia Reached Kinship Stone Level 4. 70%
- Friend of Reverto Reached Kinship Stone Level 5. 64%
- Monstipedia: New Edition Completed one third of the Monstipedia. A simple task for a Rider. Note: Excluding add-on content. 63%
- Helping Hand Medal Completed 50 types of Subquests. Making a big difference, little by little. 61%
- Genetics for Beginners Completed one third of the Book of Genes. Every journey starts with a single step. Note: Excluding add-on content. 60%
- Friend of Kyle Reached Kinship Stone Level 6. 59%
- Gold Medal Completed the gold Trial Quest requirements. As befits such an achievement, this medal is solid gold. 54%
- Monsterpedia: Novice Completed one third of the Monsterpedia. There is still much to be discovered. Note: Excluding add-on content. 53%
- Friend of Cheval Reached Kinship Stone Level 7. 53%
- Expedition Orders Unlocked a Monstie Expedition Party slot. Thrilling expeditions await you! 52%
- Initiate's Certificate Channeled genes into all nine slots. Always strive for perfection. 52%
- Philosopher's Tome Collected half of all Books of Combos. Testifies to your remarkable craftsmanship. 51%
- Friend of Ratha Reached Kinship Stone Level 8. 49%
- Wanderer's Shield For completing the Gallery of Story Cutscenes. But don't be fooled! Your adventures are not over yet... 49%
- Scroll of Cooperation Completed your first Co-Op Quest in Multiplayer. Working together with friends makes everything so much easier! 47%
- Monstipedia: Revised Edition Completed two thirds of the Monstipedia. You're a Rider en route to the top. Note: Excluding add-on content. 36%
- Deviant Badge Slayed your first Deviant Monster. Show it off with pride. 36%
- Good Soul Medal Completed 100 types of Subquests. Making a big difference, little by little. 32%
- Advanced Genetics Completed two thirds of the Book of Genes. Master genetics to defeat any foe. Note: Excluding add-on content. 30%
- Mastery Gem Upgraded an XL gene to max level. Proof that you're a pro at Monstie husbandry. 28%
- Monsterpedia: Expert Completed two thirds of the Monsterpedia. Just gathering the information is tough enough! Note: Excluding add-on content. 25%
- Shining Kinship Stone Reached Kinship Stone Level 9. 24%
- Battle Gear Royalty Upgraded a high rank weapon to max level. A symbol of true weapon mastery and power. 19%
- Secret Scroll of Bonds Completed the Elder's Lair. You emerged victorious from a true test of strength. 17%
- Battle Armor Royalty Upgraded high rank armor to max level. A sign that you have mastered the art of defense. 17%
- Expert's Tome Collected all skill scrolls. There's no weapon you cannot put to good use. 15%
- New Rider Completed one third of the Kinship Skills Gallery. There are many more Monsties out there to befriend. Note: Excluding add-on content. 9.7%
- Sage's Tome Collected all recipes. Proof of your mastery over all items. 8.6%
- Scroll of Power Won your first Single Battle in Multiplayer. The first of many battles to come. 5.1%
- Monstipedia: Complete Edition Completed the Monstipedia. Very few actually manage to achieve this. Note: Excluding add-on content. 4.8%
- Catavan Conqueror Visited all Catavan Stands. Many thanks for your pawtronage. 4.8%
- Trendsetter Obtained all of Navirou's Outfits. Now you can mix, match, and show off your totally chic fashion style! Note: Excluding add-on content. 4.5%
- Scroll of Unity Won your first Pair Battle in Multiplayer. Teamwork is the key to success. 3.3%
- Monsterpedia: Master Completed the Monsterpedia. Everything known about monsters. Note: Excluding add-on content. 2.8%
- Genetics Compendium Completed the Book of Genes. Proof of your astounding scholarship. Note: Excluding add-on content. 2.8%
- Veteran Rider Completed two thirds of the Kinship Skills Gallery. One step closer to finishing it all. Note: Excluding add-on content. 2.7%
- Bonds of Friendship Completed the Double Kinship Skills Gallery. Bonds of friendship are forever. 2.6%
- Monster Rider Completed the Kinship Skills Gallery. You are truly a Rider among Riders! Note: Excluding add-on content. 2.2%
Steam page Updated: 2026-10-18.