A: No, but you should. Stories 2 contains major spoilers for the first game, and returning characters (like Navirou) won't be as meaningful.
While the first game is a faithful remaster, Wings of Ruin was built from the ground up for modern consoles. It takes everything great about the original and expands it tenfold. Monster Hunter Stories Collection Switch XCI Fr...
You control a young Rider from the village of Hakum. When a mysterious "Black Blight" begins corrupting monsters and turning them into violent, mindless creatures, you must embark on a journey to discover the source of this plague. Along the way, you meet rivals like Lilia and Navirou (a talking Felyne who serves as comic relief). Save transfers: You cannot move a 3DS save
You do not capture monsters with tranquilizers. Instead, you find monster dens in the field, enter them, and steal eggs. The eggs' patterns (stripes, spots, smell) determine the monster inside. Hatch a Rathalos, a Zinogre, or even a Elder Dragon like Kirin. Each Monstie has unique genes that you can transfer via the Rite of Channeling, creating overpowered hybrids. A: No, but you should