Krista McCay-Contributor

Krista McCay

Contributor

Contributor Since January, 2026
Expertise
Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection, Hello Kitty Island Adventure, Heartopia
  • 65
    articles
  • 65
    Guides
GameRant logo Profile
https://kristamccaycreatives.wordpress.com/

Page 2

About Krista McCay

Krista McCay is a writer specializing in video game guides and walkthroughs. She first entered the industry in 2022 while studying English at UC Santa Barbara and working part-time as an editor. It was love at first write, and she hasn’t looked back since. 

Krista first developed her love for games as a child while playing franchises like Pokémon, Halo, and Skyrim. When she isn’t writing and working on games for work, you’ll find her playing a roguelike, crafting, or baking brownies.

Favorite Console

Krista has always played on a variety of consoles, but the Nintendo 3DS will always hold a special place in her heart. She still plays on the same console that she started games like Pokémon X and Majora's Mask on. It reminds her of the many long road trips she went on as a child and the thrill of staying up late on a school night to watch Flipnotes.

Favorite Games

Krista would list her top five games as Overwatch, Hades 2, Minecraft, Mario Kart: Double Dash, and Sonic Adventure 2 Battle. 

While she holds a deep love for most of her childhood classics, she also has a soft spot for Overwatch and any roguelike. As soon as Krista completes one roguelike, she picks up a new one to try out while playing through other games.

Industry Focus

Krista entered the industry writing opinion pieces and listicles, but has changed her focus over the past two years to guides and walkthroughs, particularly for roguelikes. She enjoys playing through roguelike games, completing their most difficult challenges, and sharing her findings with other players. It is her way of giving back to the community while still doing what she loves most. 

Latest

A player looking at the Hate to Bug Mew, But... subquest in the Monster Hunter Stories 3 quests log
All Subquests and Their Rewards in Monster Hunter Stories 3
Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection

Learn how to complete the side quests in each region of Monster Hunter Stories 3, and what rewards they will give you.

The hidden Crystal Lizard in Monster Hunter Stories 3
Finding a Crystal Lizard in Monster Hunter Stories 3
Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection

Learn the location of the elusive Crystal Lizard so you can complete the Finding a Crystal Lizard subquest in Monster Hunter Stories 3.

Fighting the Invasive Nerscylla in Monster Hunter Stories 3
All Invasive Monsters in Monster Hunter Stories 3
Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection

Learn where to find and how to defeat all of the Invasive Monsters in Monster Hunter Stories 3.

The player's party waving farewell to released Monsties in Monster Hunter Stories 3
How Long to Beat Monster Hunter Stories 3 (All Chapters and Main Missions List)
Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection

Learn how many hours it will take to beat the story of Monster Hunter Stories 3, and how long it will take to 100% complete the game.

The Endangered Species Conservation List achievement in Monster Hunter Stories 3
Monster Hunter Stories 3 Trophy and Achievement Guide
Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection

Show off your talents as the Captain of the Rangers by unlocking all of the achievements in Monster Hunter Stories 3.

Releasing Monsties for Habitat Restoration in Monster Hunter Stories 3
Habitat Restoration Guide for Monster Hunter Stories 3
Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection

Learn how you can restore Monster habitats to bring the best out of your Monsties in Monster Hunter Stories 3.

An Espina in the Ranger Files of Monster Hunter Stories 3
How to Beat Espinas in Monster Hunter Stories 3
Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection

Learn how to achieve victory against the deadly Espinas in this Monster Hunter Stories 3 guide.

A player finding a chest while riding a Velocidrome in Monster Hunter Stories 3
All Azuria Chest Locations in Monster Hunter Stories 3
Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection

Discover all of the hidden treasures scattered around Azuria in Monster Hunter Stories 3

A Poogie hiding in the Canalta Timberland region in Monster Hunter Stories 3
All Canalta Timberland Poogie Locations in Monster Hunter Stories 3
Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection

Discover all of the Poogies hiding in the Canalta Timberland region in Monster Hunter Stories 3.

A player who has taken their helmet off in Monster Hunter Stories 3
How to Hide Helmet in Monster Hunter Stories 3
Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection

Hide your armor's headgear so your character can wander around with their face and hair showing in Monster Hunter Stories 3.

Finding a Poogie in the Mt. Canalta Narrow Pass in Monster Hunter Stories 3
Mt. Canalta Narrow Passage Poogie Locations in Monster Hunter Stories 3
Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection

Rescue both of the Poogies hiding in Mt. Canalta's Narrow Passage while exploring in Monster Hunter Stories 3.

A player riding the Canyne, a monster that can Ground Dive, in Monster Hunter Stories 3
How to Get a Monster with Ground Dive in Monster Hunter Stories 3
Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection

Dive into the ground and unlock new areas by finding a Canyne in Monster Hunter Stories 3.

A Poogie roaming on a cliff in Azuria in Monster Hunter Stories 3
All Azuria Poogie Locations in Monster Hunter Stories 3
Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection

Find and rescue all 22 of the Poogies hiding in Azuria while playing Monster Hunter Stories 3!

The tutorial Poogie standing on a large tree stump in Monster Hunter Stories 3
All Ashen Pass Poogie Locations in Monster Hunter Stories 3
Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection

Discover the three hidden Poogies in the Ashen Pass section of the Blightstone Woods.

A Barrel Felyne in Monster Hunter Stories 3
How to Rescue a Barrel Felyne in Monster Hunter Stories 3
Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection

Learn how to safely free Felynes from the confines of a barrel in Monster Hunter Stories 3.

1
Rudy wearing his Catcom Works outfit in Monster Hunter Stories 3
How to Unlock the Catcom Works Outfit for Rudy in Monster Hunter Stories 3
Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection

Unlock one of Rudy's outfits for free through the use of a CAPCOM ID.

A Towerborne player with an inventory full of legendary items
All Legendary Items in Towerborne
Towerborne

Unlock your fighting potential by finding and equipping the strongest gear in Towerborne.

A player choosing the Shadowstriker class in Towerborne
Best Shadowstriker Build in Towerborne
Towerborne

Master the art of stealthily taking enemies out in Towerborne.

1
A screenshot of a Shadowstriker's Skill Points in Towerborne
How to Get More Skill Points in Towerborne
Towerborne

Gather a ton of Skill Points to strengthen your builds and improve your odds of survival in Towerborne.

Starting the A Pile of Pylons quest in Towerborne
How to Complete the 'A Pile of Pylons' Quest in Towerborne
Towerborne

Work with the Pylon Enthusiast to free the Bastion Umbra in Towerborne.

1 2 3 4