Monster Rancher EVO represents a huge departure for the series, as it all but abandons the previously stripped-down formula in favor of something more similar to a traditional Japanese RPG.

TGS 2005: Monster Rancher 5 detailed and dated Next Monster Rancher hitting Japan this December; game details and anime promo announced--first screens inside. Sep 17, 2005 3:28pm ...

Either way, Tecmo's battle sim with beasts has geared up for a fifth console game with Monster Rancher EVO, alluding to the evolution of the gameplay. Unfortunately, EVO devolves much more than it ...

Let's consider Monster Rancher EVO from the very beginning. The opening cut-scene features the sole monster of the circus running away out of shame at being such a terrible entertainer ...

Tecmo announced today Monster Rancher EVO has shipped to retailers nationwide. The latest title in the long-running series lets players partake in quests, battles and explore new towns.