Monster Rancher EVO

Known as Monster Farm 5: Circus Caravan in Japan, this game is the fifth console game in the mainstream Monster Rancher continuity, and was not released in PAL territories.

Story[]

The Orcoro Circus is a band of people who have come together to bring joy to people's lives. But one day after a performance a mysterious, beautiful girl with special powers forces her way into the circus troupe.

NPC interaction is the key to moving forward in the story. Each of the seven towns that you visit has its own problems. In each town there is a Guild Hall. Here you will accept missions from the Guildmaster that have been set by the villagers. The rewards for missions are gold, items, and rare monsters, and it furthers the storyline of the game.

Gameplay[]

Monster Rancher EVO delves more into the RPG genre than previous installments in the series. Gamers play the role of Julio, a circus performer who aspires to be a world class monster breeder, and must meet with the circus ringleader on a weekly basis to plan out the next week's course of action. They can schedule circus performances, go on Adventures and train their monsters to do tricks.

Acquiring Monsters[]

Monster generation (using CD/DVDs, an in-game item, or combining with other monsters) is done with a shrine maiden named Nayuta who also plays the role of the heroine. Rather than using a shrine to unlock your discs, Nayuta awakens them using a magical monster rebirth dance. She can reseal them in disc stones as well, which replaces the freeze function from older games. While this does not affect monster health, it does affect loyalty: over-use can lead to monsters rebelling in the middle of a show.

Each town also has a Market where players can pick up disc stones for free, in case they lack a large collection of their own.

Monster Battles[]

Instead of entering in tournaments in this game, monsters put on shows using Training Gadgets, and if the audience enjoys the show, they will throw money onto the stage.

Adventures[]

Exploration, similar to that of Monster Rancher 4, involves the character going out into the field with his or her monsters, defeating stray monsters and a level boss to gain anima points, which in turn allow your monster to learn new skills or perform Union Attacks.

Monsters[]

Many monster species make a return (with a few new additions) for a total of 25 main breeds. Monsters can be combined like previous games, but the parent monsters are not consumed, and are put back in the gamer's inventory afterwards. For a full list, see Monster Rancher EVO Encyclopedia.

Valuables[]

Valuables are unique items that players can collect throughout the game, often tied to story progression, noteworthy feats, and rewards from special missions. They are categorized into three kinds: event, guild, and collection.

Event[]

These items are acquired as the story progresses.

Items	Description	Obtainment
Crystal Petal	A flower with petals that are as clear as crystal.	Receive the item upon defeating Tico and finishing the adventure in the Devil's Forest. It unlocks the Maya monster breed.
Hengar Parts	Parts from a Hengar, an ancient weapon. Filled with sorrow.	Receive the item upon wandering the depths of Grabad Factory. It unlocks the Hengar monster breed.
Certificate	A certificate given to officially recognized breeders.	Receive the item upon defeating King Monolith and finishing the adventure in the Marche Ruins. It is given by King Marche.
Mask Fragment	A fragment of mask of the Queen of Warp's monster.	Receive the item upon defeating Jhuchu and finishing the adventure in the Timpano Desert. It unlocks the Joker monster breed.
Red Feather	A beautiful fiery red feather.	Receive the item upon conquering the sage's first challenge in the Maomao Jungle.
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Guild[]

Mercury Drop

Collection[]

These items are distinct pictures called “bromides,” which are acquired in various ways, mostly by fulfilling an exceptional achievement in the game. There are a total of fifty-three bromides, and they are divided into three: the monster bromides, the character bromides, and the gadget bromides.

Items	Description	Cost	Obtainment
Bromide 1
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Bromide 26	"Julio" or "Player's Name"	15000G	Achieve one hundred fame in Colno and purchase the item in the village's shop.
Bromide 27	"Nayuta"	15000G	Achieve one hundred fame in Tochika and purchase the item in the village's shop.
Bromide 28	"Albert"	15000G	Achieve one hundred fame in Tongue Bool and purchase the item in the town's shop.
Bromide 29	"Marlene"	15000G	Achieve one hundred fame in Campana and purchase the item in the kingdom's shop.
Bromide 30	"Gaufre"	15000G	Achieve one hundred fame in CongaConga and purchase the item in the village's shop.
Bromide 31	"Tico"	15000G	Achieve one hundred fame in Warp and purchase the item in the local shop.
Bromide 32	"Lambert"	15000G	Achieve one hundred fame in Campana and purchase the item in the kingdom's shop.
Bromide 33	"Dotty"	15000G	Achieve one hundred fame in Grabad and purchase the item in the city's shop.
Bromide 34	"Ball Juggle"	10000G	(To be determined - Found in Colno)
Bromide 35
Bromide 36
Bromide 37	"Big Lift"	10000G	(To be determined - Found in CongaConga)
Bromide 38	"Stick Ride"	10000G	(To be determined - Found in Campana)
Bromide 39	"Cannon Relay"	10000G	(To be determined - Found in Tongue Bool)
Bromide 40	"Drum Beat"	10000G	(To be determined - Found in Grabad)
Bromide 41
Bromide 42
Bromide 43	"Knife Throw"	10000G	(To be determined - Found in Tongue Bool)
Bromide 44	"Plate Spin"	10000G	(To be determined - Found in Tochika)
Bromide 45
Bromide 46	"Sword Juggle"	10000G	(To be determined - Found in Campana)
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