Monster Hunter Explore is a role-playing game combining exploration and hunting and is based on the same worldview as other "Monster Hunter" games. Players are hunters who explore islands inhabited by monsters. Real-time cooperative play with up to four people is also possible. "Monster Hunter Explore" is structured to allow people to enjoy the fascination of the mega-hit "Monster Hunter" console game series with ease. Furthermore, the inclusion of many original exploration elements of the "Monster Hunter" series has generated much interest among smartphone users.