Monster Rancher (video game)
| Monster Rancher | |
|---|---|
| Developer(s) | Tecmo Koei Tecmo (1+2) |
| Publisher(s) | Tecmo Koei Tecmo (1+2) |
| Series | Monster Rancher |
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| Release | |
| Genre(s) | Life simulation game |
| Mode(s) | Single-player, multiplayer |
Monster Rancher, known in Japan as Monster Farm (モンスターファーム, Monsutā Fāmu), is a 1997 life simulation role-playing video game developed and published by Tecmo for the PlayStation. It is the first game in the Monster Rancher series.
Monster Rancher was a critical and commercial success, garnering praise for its unique and addictive gameplay. A port of the game was released in Japan for Android and iOS on November 28, 2019, and for Nintendo Switch on December 19, 2019. An updated version for iOS, Nintendo Switch and Microsoft Windows was released by Tecmo's successor Koei Tecmo worldwide on December 9, 2021 as part of the compilation titled Monster Rancher 1 & 2 DX along with Monster Rancher 2.