In the original, there were more ways to train your monster, but few ways to teach it new attacks. With the addition of quest-like training sessions, called Errantries, training is much more involved, requires more time, and provides results that are far more spectacular than in Monster Rancher. When you first get your monster (I suggest buying them from the market at the beginning of the game), it's a good idea to get accustomed to it, an integral part of training. Sometimes they're just fun to sit around and watch. Still, Monsters will wander around the ranch and periodically make random noises while you're sitting and watching, and often fall asleep in the middle of work, that is, unless you train them well.

But the trade off is worth it because while you give up simplicity, you gain complexity in the interactions with your creature, creating stronger bonds, a wider range of interactions, and a deeper game overall. And the new attitudes often make monsters too lazy to lift a tendril, often requiring a harsher approach. Even though this game is deeper with emotion and interaction, the first Monster Rancher was more simplistic, and provided an easier learning curve. Your monsters oftentimes give you gifts (if you treat it nicely) or get angry (if dealt with in too strict a manner). For example, when you feed your Swayzo food, instead of just smiling, he will actually stick out his tongue and catch the food in mid-air. The monsters show a lot more emotion and demonstrate far more animations than in the previous game. Gameplay First of all, Tecmo has brought each monster to life in its own unique way. What really differentiates Monster Rancher from the any other game of its ilk, is the variety and depth of each monster, and the unique battle system that helps to raise it to adulthood.

Monsters will cry, play with you, try new foods, and even try and cheat at training sessions. And unlike other virtual pet games Monster Rancher gives your creatures attitudes and feelings, instead of just 'beeping' at you. You don't necessarily have to pick a Swayzo, since there are almost 400 characters from which to pick.

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