Monster Hunter 3 Ultimate

 3DS
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7.9

Generally favorable reviews- based on 257 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 195 out of 257
  2. Mixed: 30 out of 257
  3. Negative: 32 out of 257
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  1. TreasureOrTrash
    Sep 8, 2023
    10
    Treasure!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  2. manhack
    Jun 29, 2020
    8
    I like MH series, MH3U badly on 3ds, but game good. Water battle sucks, and all...
  3. Joshinatir2200
    Nov 4, 2017
    9
    MH3U is more beautiful than recent titles in my opinion. I actually don't mind the underwater fights. I'm more upset that they don't have online multiplayer for 3DS. Definitely tons better than MH Tri in the diversity of maps and monsters. Not quite as beginner friendly as 4U or generations though.
  4. Scottsbluff
    Jan 23, 2016
    10
    I can only say one thing about this game, IT IS AMAZING. Many people complain about clunky controls and a huge learning curve. I agree there is a large learning curve as you start to fight more monsters and learn the weapon controls, but controls in my opinion are great. Water combat is easy (except plesioth) and it works how it should. There is no way that I can ever put this game down.I can only say one thing about this game, IT IS AMAZING. Many people complain about clunky controls and a huge learning curve. I agree there is a large learning curve as you start to fight more monsters and learn the weapon controls, but controls in my opinion are great. Water combat is easy (except plesioth) and it works how it should. There is no way that I can ever put this game down. It's infinite. I do agree that no online play is a little disappointing, but monster hunter has always been a local co-op play game. I recommend this game over monster hunter 4 ultimate, but both are still amazing games. Hope this helps, and the community welcomes new hunters all the time, give any of us a message, or join a google+ or skype group for help on anything. Happy Hunting!… Expand
  5. somemiles14
    Jun 30, 2015
    10
    awesome graphics and kick ass gameplay! this is a worthy game to have for any console because of the variety of weapons along with the other stuff i mentioned. just keep playing or get this game if you are reading this.
  6. Fedismo14
    Apr 7, 2015
    8
    Un excelente RPG que te gasta muchas horas, mis respetos para este juego, pero tiene sus pros y sus contras:

    Pros: -una muy buena jugabilidad. -una variedad de armas enormes. -un diseño de los monstruos excepcional en todos sentidos. -gráficamente se ve genial, inclusive para ser de una portátil. Contras: -tiene una historia que es pasable totalmente y de lo único que sirve es    Un excelente RPG que te gasta muchas horas, mis respetos para este juego, pero tiene sus pros y sus contras:

    Pros:
    -una muy buena jugabilidad.
    -una variedad de armas enormes.
    -un diseño de los monstruos excepcional en todos sentidos.
    -gráficamente se ve genial, inclusive para ser de una portátil.

    Contras:
    -tiene una historia que es pasable totalmente y de lo único que sirve es para indicaciones.
    -lo incomodo que es manejar al personaje en esta versión de 3ds.
    -puede llegar a ser tedioso al momento de querer recolector objetos necesarios para la creación de armas o armadura.

    Este fue mi primer Monster Hunter y ha sido una experiencia grandiosa, no cabe dudas de que es un gran juego, pero mejor compranse la version de Wii U para una mejor experiencia.    … Expand
  7. derekcbrown
    Feb 6, 2015
    9
    This game is absolutely amazing, but probably not for somebody looking for a casual gaming experience. The gameplay and controls are deliberately cumbersome... making your character move and react as they probably should while wearing 100+ pounds of protective equipment and weaponry. If you are just looking for a hack and slash, look elsewhere... but if you are looking for a game thatThis game is absolutely amazing, but probably not for somebody looking for a casual gaming experience. The gameplay and controls are deliberately cumbersome... making your character move and react as they probably should while wearing 100+ pounds of protective equipment and weaponry. If you are just looking for a hack and slash, look elsewhere... but if you are looking for a game that makes you think and rewards you for learning your enemy's weaknesses and exploiting them a well thought out plan of attack, you will not find a better game. This should be a 10, but the lack of easy online multiplayer brings it down to a 9.… Expand
  8. Sir_Pantyson
    Feb 1, 2015
    8
    There's lots of customization for your character. You get to slaughter massive monsters. You can carry a blade twice the size of your character, and maneuver around like a bloody pro. Getting bored of slaying huge monsters? No problem! Run into a cave and mine! Go fishing, because screw saving the town from a huge thunder serpent. I just wanna eat some salmon.
  9. LordDickButt
    Jan 2, 2015
    8
    The only downside to this game is the huge learning curve that is even bigger due to the lack of online. If you are new to the series you are going to have to do some grinding unless you are naturally gifted with skill juice, in witch case the bought armor and weapons from the shop are enough to boost you half way through low rank story. But you are going to have to do some grinding, goodThe only downside to this game is the huge learning curve that is even bigger due to the lack of online. If you are new to the series you are going to have to do some grinding unless you are naturally gifted with skill juice, in witch case the bought armor and weapons from the shop are enough to boost you half way through low rank story. But you are going to have to do some grinding, good or not, later down the line as this game is huge! Each weapon makes it feel like a different game and the huge quantity of monsters means there is ALWAYS a bigger badder monster weighting behind the corner.
    The graphics are great but who cares anyway, you didn't buy a 3DS for the graphics did you? The offline story is the same as Tri plus high rank offering a few new monsters if you have played portable 3rd. The "online quests" are the same as the offline ones until you get to G-rank so just play through the offline ones first and the controls take getting used to but when you've got them down it will become second nature.
    Good Points
    -Lots of content
    -Good graphics
    -Lots of monsters
    Bad Points
    -No online
    -If you have played P3rd then theirs not as much new stuff (maybe try being patient next time?)
    -Big learning curve for new players    … Expand
  10. SuperCatz_
    Dec 27, 2014
    8
    Although I am a little late to play Monster hunter 3 ultimate I think this game is quite good with many desirable features that I found FUN, mainly being the open playing styles and over all presentation. Any weapon fits different players and being able to be proficient at more than one is amazingly satisfying because so many of them are different. This game, although good, theAlthough I am a little late to play Monster hunter 3 ultimate I think this game is quite good with many desirable features that I found FUN, mainly being the open playing styles and over all presentation. Any weapon fits different players and being able to be proficient at more than one is amazingly satisfying because so many of them are different. This game, although good, the limitations of the 3DS hinder many desired features, like online multiplayer and a better camera... Although that's a given with these games...… Expand
  11. GazingSeaBass
    Nov 25, 2014
    9
    If you have the patience and discipline required for this game and you like to slay big aggresive monsters for parts to upgrade your gear (that's the core game) I promise you; you will like this game. If you do not however, you will find it a anoying and frustrating experience.
  12. tdunster
    Nov 22, 2014
    10
    I have played all versions on the PSP and can state that MH3U on the 3DS is a far better experience.

    Better controls, graphics, sound, and gameplay. Best of all you won't be getting those nasty claw grip hand cramps like you did on the PSP. The lack of online is not an issue as the challenge of taking on the monsters alone is a far more rewarding experience. If I only had one    I have played all versions on the PSP and can state that MH3U on the 3DS is a far better experience.

    Better controls, graphics, sound, and gameplay. Best of all you won't be getting those nasty claw grip hand cramps like you did on the PSP.

    The lack of online is not an issue as the challenge of taking on the monsters alone is a far more rewarding experience.

    If I only had one game for my 3ds this would be it as it's a lot of fun, rewards like no other, and takes many thousands of hours to complete using all weapons types / classes.

    Highly recommended to fans of the franchise or to anyone that likes fighting with a solid tactical / strategic foundation.    … Expand
  13. BobCat51
    Nov 5, 2014
    10
    This hardcore action RPG is not only an amazing game, but one of the best games of all time. If you are up for the incredible challenge, then buy this game!
  14. scrubbEN
    Nov 3, 2014
    9
    This game requires patience to get into, but the overall payoff is gigantic. Unlike most games with crafting nowadays this game has an interesting and deep one for weapons, armor and even character buffs. I'm still 25+ hours into the game, yet I'm nowhere near over. There's no story-based payoff for killing most monsters, but even then the experience is so relieving when you finally defeatThis game requires patience to get into, but the overall payoff is gigantic. Unlike most games with crafting nowadays this game has an interesting and deep one for weapons, armor and even character buffs. I'm still 25+ hours into the game, yet I'm nowhere near over. There's no story-based payoff for killing most monsters, but even then the experience is so relieving when you finally defeat one or sometimes even two large monsters. Co-op is also incredibly fun. Whilst the general pool of quests is lower than the amount you'd see in the single player, the game has such strong teamwork built into it that it even rivals MOBAs. The only complaint I have is that a Circle Pad Pro or the New Nintendo 3DS is a compliment to the game, otherwise underwater monsters will be a pain to fight. Of course, you can always buy it on the Wii U.… Expand
  15. EremitaJ
    Jul 26, 2014
    9
    Lots of monsters, lots of hunting, a huge amount of armor and weapons to try... It's Monster **** Hunter at it's best. And you don't need more. And you don't ask for more because you already have all. Except wifi online. Thanks god for the upcoming MH4U
  16. Mxdem
    Jul 22, 2014
    9
    Granted, this is a game that definitely needs the Circle Pad Pro to enjoy it at it's full potential. But once you get a hold of it, and the mechanics, you won't let it go. Some issues for the new owners will be the controls, since you need to time every action and expect a couple of hits while waiting for your character to finish the last move, but that's exactly the beauty of MH3.Granted, this is a game that definitely needs the Circle Pad Pro to enjoy it at it's full potential. But once you get a hold of it, and the mechanics, you won't let it go. Some issues for the new owners will be the controls, since you need to time every action and expect a couple of hits while waiting for your character to finish the last move, but that's exactly the beauty of MH3. Monsters and character can be defeated thanks to those timed actions you need to master.… Expand
  17. greggen123
    May 24, 2014
    10
    I found this game to be wonderful! The only problem with it is that the graphics aren't AS good as the wii u version. I love this game and something that I really love is the fact that you can take data from the wii u version. This is basically like a portable wii u!
  18. Sloaner_2
    Feb 16, 2014
    10
    Absolutely great game! Was a lovely improvement on Tri for the Wii and is a game that should definitely be recommended to all friends who have a 3DS or not (if they don't then this is a must-buy), although not completely flawless (underwater camera control is still iffy) but a great multi-player experience and can't wait for MH4U to come out in 2015!!
  19. MohSkullzy
    Jan 18, 2014
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This game is one of the best I've seen, its not as slow as its previous counter parts. it makes you start hunting monsters as soon as it could without disregarding the tutorials.The only issue I have with this game is the hunting for monsters under water,its not as much of an issue as it could have been but it could have been better.As far as the graphics go they certainly could have been better but considering everything that happens in the game at sometimes they are good looking enough. Buy it if you wanna have some fun on the go and waste countless of hours hunting monsters.… Expand
  20. VideoGameCritic
    Nov 12, 2013
    9
    Capcom has always been one of my favorite video game companies and its really only because of Megaman. Monster Hunter is my new favorite game, I really like the whole concept and no matter what monster I fight I I'm having a total blast. I am huge into survival type games and also games that you have to get look for resources and supplies. The environment is very wild and mysterious, theCapcom has always been one of my favorite video game companies and its really only because of Megaman. Monster Hunter is my new favorite game, I really like the whole concept and no matter what monster I fight I I'm having a total blast. I am huge into survival type games and also games that you have to get look for resources and supplies. The environment is very wild and mysterious, the AI is very silly and forget able but its better than been annoying. The weapon types are very cool(dual blades for the win), armor can literally can look like anything, and the monsters you fight always look like Pacific Rim sea monsters or default Dinosaur. The real issue I have is that its for the 3DS and the camera is not that great its even worse when your in the water. That's the real issue with this, I still love this game regardless. I will deal with the bad camera just because of the fact that the whole game is amazing with fantastic sounds, solid graphics, and non stop action. Monster Hunter 3 Ultimate is easily top 5 best 3DS games ever.… Expand
  21. monsterhunter
    Nov 4, 2013
    9
    I enjoy this game very much but there are some shortcomings for example the lack of good multi player in 2013 I do recommend u try the demo first though this game is not for everyone)
  22. Rtheom
    Oct 6, 2013
    9
    Absolutely fantastic game, but definitely not for everyone. As I tell any new player coming into the series, be ready to WASTE many hours of your life failing at your hunts. Get ready to WASTE many resources as you attempt to kill these monsters. Get ready to want to THROW your 3DS across the room after a bad hunt. This WILL happen to you. What has kept me playing for 250+ hours? When youAbsolutely fantastic game, but definitely not for everyone. As I tell any new player coming into the series, be ready to WASTE many hours of your life failing at your hunts. Get ready to WASTE many resources as you attempt to kill these monsters. Get ready to want to THROW your 3DS across the room after a bad hunt. This WILL happen to you. What has kept me playing for 250+ hours? When you do succeed, if you have the patience, that feeling of a job well done and a rewarded effort is MAGNIFICENT and FAR more satisfying than any game where progression is a given, rather than a task you devote days of your life to.… Expand
  23. THE_COCONUT_MAN
    Sep 18, 2013
    10
    A very good reason to buy a 3DS, then convince your friends to also buy a 3DS. Totally addictive, colourful, charming and well worth the price tag. Highly recommended
  24. Soapert
    Sep 17, 2013
    10
    Chances are you won't like this game. It requires patience and dedication that most gamers lack. Some negative reviews say that they didn't like that they had to work for their rare items but I know for a fact that they don't even know the half of it. But if you have the patience Monster Hunter is possibly one of the most fun and rewarding games you will ever play.
  25. Jett
    Aug 27, 2013
    9
    One of the best games so far for the 3ds, with a huge amount of content (over 35 hours in and still haven't scratched the surface) and one of the few games in the market which rewards player skill and progression. The core concepts in the game is to hunt huge monsters over and over again which gets progressively hard as you go on and using parts from the monster to craft new weapons andOne of the best games so far for the 3ds, with a huge amount of content (over 35 hours in and still haven't scratched the surface) and one of the few games in the market which rewards player skill and progression. The core concepts in the game is to hunt huge monsters over and over again which gets progressively hard as you go on and using parts from the monster to craft new weapons and armor. Grinding may put some people off, but each fight is different and rewards the players skill over time. The graphics are amazing considering its a handheld game with a variety of environments and many monster to hunt,

    Only cons with the game is the lack of an online multiplayer which is a distinct feature of the monster hunter series however can 1) play multiplayer through a local connection or 2) connect through a Wii U.

    I definitely recommend picking up this game if you have a 3DS and also a circle pad pro as it makes controls a lot easier (especially underwater fights.)    … Expand
  26. Penguinvader
    Aug 6, 2013
    10
    It is worth it to buy a 3ds just for this game. Perfect controls even without the CPP, tons of content, free weekly DLC, awesome 3d effect, good graphics, and most importantly, good gameplay.
  27. Acre4667
    Jul 23, 2013
    8
    This game is a GRREAT game for anyone of those who wants to play a rpg or anything like that. This game is perfect but there are a few things that is missing. I was anticipating for some great multiplayer like matchmaking or servers so I can play with anyone who owns this game. It also definitely can make a great MMORPG! You have to use your tactics, reaction skills and your preparationsThis game is a GRREAT game for anyone of those who wants to play a rpg or anything like that. This game is perfect but there are a few things that is missing. I was anticipating for some great multiplayer like matchmaking or servers so I can play with anyone who owns this game. It also definitely can make a great MMORPG! You have to use your tactics, reaction skills and your preparations for each battle. Every monster has a weakness and there is TONS TONS TONS TONS TONS of customization in this game. I started playing since 2 was out and it was a GREATTTT EXPEREICE… Expand
  28. InspectorJ
    Jun 28, 2013
    8
    A fun and enjoyable game that adds to Monster Hunter Tri. The graphics are surprisingly good considering it is a 3DS game, and the range of monsters is even more substantial. While it is a shame that online multiplayer can only be accessed with the use of a WiiU, the local multiplayer is still effective (if you can find local people for it that is!). The only other complaint I have is theA fun and enjoyable game that adds to Monster Hunter Tri. The graphics are surprisingly good considering it is a 3DS game, and the range of monsters is even more substantial. While it is a shame that online multiplayer can only be accessed with the use of a WiiU, the local multiplayer is still effective (if you can find local people for it that is!). The only other complaint I have is the underwater combat controls, which are undoubtedly difficult to use.
    Aside from that, as long as you aren't facing a monster which only prowls underwater, you will be good!    … Expand
  29. deffekt
    Jun 27, 2013
    10
    Great game and a great expansion to the Monster Hunter 3 world. A must have for any Monster Hunter fan. For people new to monster hunter: it is a grind, you have to appreciate timing and patience and trust me it is intensely frustrating at times. But if you love a grind and the rewards that you build from it you will love Monster Hunter.
  30. ihatecheez
    Jun 13, 2013
    8
    great game but holy heck is it hard! graphics are great, sound is great, gameplay is intense but when you want a whole armor set from a certain monster, it greats really repetitive quick! killing the same monster 10 times because you are missing one piece is very frustrating. but if you want a game that you want intense battles and want to put more than 100 hours into? well this game isagreat game but holy heck is it hard! graphics are great, sound is great, gameplay is intense but when you want a whole armor set from a certain monster, it greats really repetitive quick! killing the same monster 10 times because you are missing one piece is very frustrating. but if you want a game that you want intense battles and want to put more than 100 hours into? well this game isa great buy! but i would rate this game an 8 or 9 if it had online multiplayer. trying to find a friend who will also like this game is pretty hard to find.

    i would even consider this harder than dark souls in my opinion.    … Expand
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Generally favorable reviews - based on 25 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 17 out of 25
  2. Mixed: 8 out of 25
  3. Negative: 0 out of 25
  1. Cubed3
    May 9, 2013
    90
    Monster Hunter 3 Ultimate is one of the largest Monster Hunter games to have been released and perhaps one of the largest 3DS games.
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  2. DarkStation
    Apr 29, 2013
    80
    It is a shame that Monster Hunter 3 Ultimate on 3DS is let down so badly by the lack of online capability. However, if you have friends with the title or have prior experience with the series and can deal with the challenge of fighting alone, then 3 Ultimate is worth picking up. Just make sure you play with the Circle Pad Pro.
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  3. IGN Italia
    Apr 21, 2013
    80
    Monster Hunter 3 Ultimate is another very good reason to own a 3DS. It's the same huge game you can play on Wii U, and local coop is a blast. Online support is laughable, but the game is still a wonder. Having to choose, though, the Wii U version is superior.
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