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Monster Rancher (Sony PlayStation 1, 1997)

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This game, Monster Rancher, was released for the Sony PlayStation 1 in 1997. It is part of the Monster Rancher series and falls under the simulation genre. The game is rated E for Everyone and was published by Tecmo. With Monster Rancher, you can raise and train your own monster to compete in battles and tournaments. It is a fun and engaging game that will provide hours of entertainment for players of all ages.

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What would it be like to own a ranch and breed your very own monster? You would raise your monster from a little baby, build up his physical and mental attributes, have him compete in fighting tournaments for fame and recognition and have him go on various side quests to help find treasures. You would punish him for acting dishonorably around people and accommodate him with monster treats for jobs well done.

Monster Rancher is the gem that allows you to experience all of the above. It is odd and bizarre, yet at the same time original, addictive and truly innovative.

Product Identifiers

Publisher
Tecmo
UPC
0018946010052
eBay Product ID (ePID)
1816

Product Key Features

Rating
E-Everyone
Genre
Simulation
Video Game Series
Monster Rancher Series
Platform
Sony PlayStation 1
Game Name
Monster Rancher

Additional Product Features

Release Year
1997
Number of Players
1-2
Country/Region of Manufacture
USA
Control Elements
Gamepad/Joystick
LeafCats
139973
ESRB Descriptor
Animated Violence

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item 1 Monster Rancher PlayStation 1 PS1 Disc Only Tested Working Free Shipping 1997
$18.44
Free shipping
item 2 PS1 Monster Rancher Monster Farm Japanese Version PlayStation 1 Tecmo USED Game
$9.00
+$13.00 shipping
item 3 Monster Rancher 1 (Sony PlayStation), Tested No Manual With J Card
$18.00
+$5.00 shipping
item 4 Monster Rancher 1 (Sony PlayStation), Tested-Working, No Manual, *READ DESC*
$18.99
+$6.00 shipping
item 5 Monster Rancher (Sony PlayStation 1, 1997)
$19.99
+$5.99 shipping
item 6 Monster Rancher (Sony PlayStation 1, 1997)
$34.99
+$3.99 shipping
item 7 Monster Rancher Sony PS1, 1997, w/manual working
$40.00

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4.8 out of 5 stars based on 28 product ratings

28 product ratings

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Good graphics

Compelling gameplay

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4 out of 5 stars
by lowtron7tcq@del...Aug 10, 2008
Great game, if you don't mind a little repetition.
Monster Rancher is a game that I played incessantly as a child. Unfortunately we lost our copy years ago, but thanks to ebay I found another. I love this game. It's exciting and inventive. One drawback to the game is that, playing it now as an adult, I've begun to realize that it does start to get a bit tedious sending your chosen monster through training after training (which is essentially what the whole game is about) but for me, I feel it is worth it. Maybe I'm just an oversensitive gamer, but I really get emotionally attached to each individual monster I raise for battle. I gave this game a "Good" rating, because although it is still one of my favorite games to play, it did start to get repetitive after a while. I'd say this game would be a great buy for young children, even though it's designed for an old platform. Definitely worth every penny.Read full review
5 out of 5 stars
by 5tDHHQZqR--@Del...Jun 09, 2007
Monster Rancher PS1 Orignal Game
I *had* to buy this game, I used to play it all the time in high school at my best friend's house on the original PS. The game is very addicting. The best thing is getting to pop in a differnt cd and get it read to make monsters. Training takes quite a while, but it's a big part of the game. I love this game, it's easy and simple but keeps you glued for hours.
5 out of 5 stars
by nostalgiccollec...May 06, 2020
Actually tested and works!
No lag or extra loading, game is in good shape. Thanks a bunch for the nostalgia!
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: Pre-owned
4 out of 5 stars
by sarahmarie19891...Sep 12, 2008
Monster Rancher
I love this game. I used to play it with my brother when we were younger. i bought it because its extremely hard to find in game stores, ive been looking for it for a while now. The graphics are decent for being such an old game. The one we played when i was younger had slightly better graphics because it was an updated remake though. You can find different monsters in random cd's and freeze them together to make better, rarer monsters. it can be very addicting. Great game for kids.
5 out of 5 stars
by spwoadOct 02, 2006
This is an engaging game for everyone
I absolutely love this game and recommend it highly. It provides hours of entertainment because it's very intricate and there's so much you can do with it. It kind of reminds me of a choose-your-own-adventure book. There's a basic plot to the game: You get a monster from the market, at the Shrine (where monsters are generated from your CD's), or by combining 2 existing monsters. There are >200 different kinds of monsters that you can have and they range from cute to hideous, large to small, smart to dumb, strong to weak. Once you pick a monster, you get to raise it. You decide what to feed him, how to train him, whether to punish/praise him, etc., and these decisions can affect what happens to you and your monster throughout the game. You can also battle your monster in tournaments to win money/prizes and take him on expeditions to find important items. You will watch as your monster grows bigger, older, and stronger, and eventually dies :-( Your monster is like a virtual pet, except cooler, cuz he's a monster! One of the reasons I like this game so much is that it never gets boring. No two monsters are completely alike and it's different every time you raise one, so the variation keeps it interesting. There can be a lot of strategy involved in raising a monster. This game is great for all ages and it's rated E. There are monsters that will appeal to both boys and girls. The battles aren't gory and the monsters don't actually die when they get KO'd. Despite the lack of violence, adults will like it, too. They'll get sucked in to the strategy: trying to unlock rare monsters, or raise the ultimate fighting machine, or figure out how to extend a monster's life span. Or they'll spend hours tearing through all their CD's to see what monster is on each of them. All in all, this game is great fun and I highly recommend it to all. It's easier and less complicated than the other games in the Monster Rancher series, but it's still very in-depth and engaging.Read full review

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Monster Rancher (Sony PlayStation 1, 1997)

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Great game, if you don't mind a little repetition.

Monster Rancher PS1 Orignal Game

Actually tested and works!

Monster Rancher

This is an engaging game for everyone

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