Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate

 3DS
  • Publisher: Capcom
  • Release Date: Feb 13, 2015
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8.6

Generally favorable reviews- based on 436 Ratings

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  1. corith21
    Feb 13, 2015
    10
    I've played the Japanese version for quite some time, so I've put in a solid 300 hours into the game, and I've STILL got much more content unseen.

    This game is by far the best Monster Hunter. It's more refined, polished, expansive, and it still stays true to it's roots. Veterans and newcomers will both be satisfied with it's changes, as it's much easier to play than the other Monster    I've played the Japanese version for quite some time, so I've put in a solid 300 hours into the game, and I've STILL got much more content unseen.

    This game is by far the best Monster Hunter. It's more refined, polished, expansive, and it still stays true to it's roots. Veterans and newcomers will both be satisfied with it's changes, as it's much easier to play than the other Monster Hunters, but still offers more difficulty than MH3U, especially post G-Rank.

    Taking out water combat and adding vertical combat into it's formula was a huge success, and adds yet another strategic element into the game.

    It really is a masterpiece this time, just like MHFU.    … Expand
  2. Darkvoid4041
    Feb 19, 2015
    9
    Hands down. The best Monster Hunter to date.

    The game has a lacking story but that is not the game's main focus, and never has been. It will always be about the hunt. Being a Hunter for about 5 years now I know the controls and have no complaints but I will say it now: New comers: the controls will feel clunky at first and this game will kick your ass. It happens to nearly everyone who    Hands down. The best Monster Hunter to date.

    The game has a lacking story but that is not the game's main focus, and never has been. It will always be about the hunt. Being a Hunter for about 5 years now I know the controls and have no complaints but I will say it now: New comers: the controls will feel clunky at first and this game will kick your ass. It happens to nearly everyone who picks up the game for the first time. Memorizing monsters, their patterns and the areas they appear in is all part of the game and until you find them, the game will feel a bit slow paced. Then you find them and killing them is a blast. bring potions and wet stones to every fight because you will need them and be on your A game because this game as i said will KILL you. stick to it though nothing feels better then downing the beasts.

    Now that is out of the way. Vet hunters, there is still a chance that you will get killed here to, and any changes made to the game you will know instantly. Like Mounting and the 2 new weapons. there also the farm does not show up early in the game this time( or at all at this point i only have about 30 hours in the game so far) so you will need to get back to digging for herbs and mushrooms once more.

    As i am writing this I am playing the game. It is addicting. And fun but it is not for everyone in the world. If you want more thoughts on the game I recommend watching ProJared's review on the game.

    Happy Hunting everybody!    … Expand
  3. powerferno
    Feb 19, 2015
    10
    I definitely think MH4U is the best Monster Hunter game, but I did think MH3U did stuff better. Many areas in 4U were repetitive and all the old underwater monsters were gone so I couldn't fight stuff like Lagiacrus. All in all, Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate is great but it could be improved a little.
  4. Blaster77
    Feb 27, 2015
    10
    The best monster hunter in the series, the new abilities like jumping and mounting are incredible satisfying, the is is the a game that you will spend thousand hours in to it! , the replay value is gigantic must buy!
  5. robotoboy30
    Mar 15, 2015
    9
    So I want to talk about who this game is for and isn't for. In Japan Monster Hunter is extremely popular, and is considered a system seller, here however you wouldn't meet many folks who see it that way. Popular Western titles tend to give you EXTREMELY clear instructions, they guide you with health bars, and numbers, they also tend to give you speedy quick "ultra bad-ass movements" soSo I want to talk about who this game is for and isn't for. In Japan Monster Hunter is extremely popular, and is considered a system seller, here however you wouldn't meet many folks who see it that way. Popular Western titles tend to give you EXTREMELY clear instructions, they guide you with health bars, and numbers, they also tend to give you speedy quick "ultra bad-ass movements" so that you're always just a bit stronger than most enemies you fight. Monster Hunter doesn't do that. It's obtuse, requires you to figure it out, and tends to leave you vulnerable in every action you take.

    Swinging your weapon? Prepare to get mauled.
    Drinking a potion? Boom you're sent flying.
    Eating a steak? Weeeeeeeee!

    You get my point. The game requires a lot more 3 Dimensional thinking, and placement than most other titles. You get no lock on, you get no health bar to keep track of your progress towards the monsters death, you get nothing aside from some visual cues that tell you they are tired. In fact you won't know if their near dead until their limping away. The game makes you do all the work. Manage your stamina which shrinks periodically as you fight, health, attacking animations etc. The game IS NOT slow and clunky - unless you're an impatient person. Monster Hunter requires so much from the player that it can feel overwhelming, and "counter-intuitive" when in fact it's just made to be played a certain way. I rarely die in game I rarely go flying, I nearly always combo the monster into oblivion, etc. It takes learning, and getting used to, and while it sounds like the game is "counter-intuitive" requiring you to adapt to it... it's not. It's simply designed so as to hold your hand as little as possible. (Though this game has the MOST tutorials I've ever seen in a MH game)

    If you want DmC this is not it, this isn't GoW this isn't anything like that. It's also not really an RPG - It has elements that allude to RPG's yes, but even with the best armor you'll hit a wall where you'll get tossed like a fresh salad, unless you learn the systems the game has in place. It's time sink.

    Now... What I really want to get into. This game is best played with close friends. The team work, and fun you'll get out of the game with friends is endless. Grinding for rare materials becomes more fun, and the game really shines. Single player can drag, it's a decent time waster but it's not really "fun" perse' and even though most vets who play MH tell you to play offline first, I got my start by ONLY playing with friends, the game is drag by yourself. I mean the single player is fun, but again not really as much fun as multiplayer with buddies. The online sucks as it's filled with elitists who will kick you because of armor, and weapons... they also tend to feel like you're "wasting" their time if you die at all, so they tend to make you feel like crap for no reason.

    The game is not for people who are impatient and would rather play something faster, with easier reward and less technical thinking. It's not for people who want to play randoms - as the online is kind of toxic - and filled with folks who always tell you to "git gud". It's not for people who want a fun single player game, or a great story, it's not a bad story, but not really compelling if you know what I mean. It's for people who want something REALLY fun to play with friends, that offers one of the best co-op experiences I've ever had, a ton of content, high risk - high reward gameplay, and really makes you hone your skill so that your team can exceed past those really HARD quests.

    Skill - 80%
    Gear - 20%

    That's where this game sits on a gameplay scale. The camera is pain though without the New XL's nub, or a Circle Pad Pro which you can order from Nintendos site for it's original MSRP (because they're stupid expensive anywhere else.) Camera is NECESSARY!    … Expand
  6. kbdig2
    Feb 16, 2015
    10
    The best monster hunter to date filled with added features and a new experience online. I would truly recommend for all. The game series will once again make me play on for over 100 hours and i am sure it will for many people.
  7. Wongm1
    Feb 19, 2015
    9
    Ive played the previous monster hunter, monster hunter 3 ultimate and though a great addition to the monster hunter franchise, i cant recommend it for beginners. Monster Hunter 4 changes that with weapon tutorials and an actual story thats good enough to keep you going until the end. MH4, to me is also the best monster hunter to date, with its new features like mounting (makes me wish iIve played the previous monster hunter, monster hunter 3 ultimate and though a great addition to the monster hunter franchise, i cant recommend it for beginners. Monster Hunter 4 changes that with weapon tutorials and an actual story thats good enough to keep you going until the end. MH4, to me is also the best monster hunter to date, with its new features like mounting (makes me wish i could ride them) and new weapons that are really fun to use. However every game does contain some flaws as you do these fetch quests and gathering quests that just annoy you, but look past that you have a great game that i can easily recommend to all 3ds owners and see why i (and many others) love this game… Expand
  8. Equinox_Shift
    Jul 15, 2015
    10
    I'd like to begin by informing you, I am going to take my time writing this review, and I will likely reach the maximum characters allotted, in an attempt to justify my high rating of this game.

    Let's Begin: Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate (Henceforth MH4U) is set in an fictional world, in which Monsters exist. Many of these Monsters are virtually harmless, and are even used in day to day    I'd like to begin by informing you, I am going to take my time writing this review, and I will likely reach the maximum characters allotted, in an attempt to justify my high rating of this game.

    Let's Begin:

    Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate (Henceforth MH4U) is set in an fictional world, in which Monsters exist. Many of these Monsters are virtually harmless, and are even used in day to day activities by the locales, in order to provide ease to their day by day lives.

    However, there lies a darker side to the Monsters, in which there are those who are fierce, and vicious, not due to an evil nature, no, but instead, many are territorial of what they claim as their own land, or perhaps a daring thief has chosen to steal one of the eggs in their clutch.

    This is were you come in; a Novice Hunter, filled with excitement, and ready to form a name for yourself, carving your legend into the stone, so that those who see it, can tell tales of your prowess and bravery.

    MH4U, is a unique game, in which it is unyielding, but rewarding. Players who first start the game, may find the world overwhelming, not understanding the concepts within the game, and become discouraged by the lack of direction they require. This is not uncommon, as everyone has to start a Monster Hunter game at some point or another. But, do not fret, as the first chapter of the story demonstrates and teaches the very basics of Monster Hunter: Using your weapons.

    By taking the time to understand how the combat system works, a beginner can and will improve, working their way up to novice, and further. As the game progresses, you'll understand the unique and fun crafting system, which allows you to take the parts, carved from Monsters, and gathered from the landscape, in order to create, beautiful, terrifying, and hilarious assortments of armor and weapons alike, furthering your growth within this world.

    MH4U contains two different play modes, in which a player will predominantly follow the single player mode. The single player mode follows the story of your Hunter's interaction with the Caravan. A group of travelling adventurer's seeking to uncover the legend of a mysterious artifact in their possession. As you uncover the truth, you feel a sense of accomplishment in your deeds, and triumphs, looking back and the Hunter you once were, and who you are now.

    As you become more comfortable, you find yourself delving into the multiplayer world of the Gathering Hall, where you and a plethora of Hunters join side by side to hunt the most fearsome monsters, or gathering the rarest materials and treasures.

    The fun and excitement of a Hunting Party is enough to fuel the most discouraged Hunters. This provides them with the ability to learn, and grow as well, taking back what they've achieved into the single player game, even stronger.

    The controls for this game are interesting. Whereas many games require only the gear you have (being the 3DS system), I'd advise that anyone interested, and invested in MH4U, go out and obtain a Circle Pad Pro, specific to their device.

    This will allow for a much more fluid camera control, don't be fooled into thinking the game is of poor quality without this, I have seen many of Hunters who prefer not to obtain this add on, and instead fight, and win against the toughest foes. Naturally, this only gains to enhance your experience.

    If this game appears to suit you, then test out the available demo, doing so will allow you to face off against the series's trademark Monster, the Gore Magala, and fierce, and exhilarating battle, filled with interesting mechanics, and edge of your seat action. By doing this, you give yourself the opportunity to feel the game for it's fast paced moments, but get the thrill of defeating one of the tougher monsters.

    Should you choose to purchase this game, I look forward to hunting with you one day!    … Expand
  9. ghrandalft
    Sep 10, 2016
    5
    People like this game too much.

    I gave it a five because the creatures are well designed and beautifully animated.

    Otherwise it is repetitive, limited, unintuitive grindfest that will sap hundreds of hours out of your life doing nothing but murdering the same monsters over and over and over again.
  10. kiwijinxter
    Mar 5, 2015
    10
    If there's one game to get in 2015, it's Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate!

    Having played Monster Hunter 3 Ultimate, I welcome this new version, which mercifully removes the horrible underwater battles and replace it with climbing, jumping and mounting monsters!!! I played 100+ hours on MH3U, but after just 10+ hours, boy I can see myself playing even more MH4U due to its much more fun    If there's one game to get in 2015, it's Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate!

    Having played Monster Hunter 3 Ultimate, I welcome this new version, which mercifully removes the horrible underwater battles and replace it with climbing, jumping and mounting monsters!!! I played 100+ hours on MH3U, but after just 10+ hours, boy I can see myself playing even more MH4U due to its much more fun gameplay, seamless online multiplayer gaming, beautiful graphics and of course, the crazy as monsters! I'm glad I took the time to learn MH3U so with MH4U it's a lot easier for me to just pick up and go.

    There is SO much replay value, and hunting the same monster species feels different each time because of the monster AI, location where it is, etc. The new weapons (my favourite being Insect Glaive, having used Long Sword in the past) are just super fun to use. And of course, I often get hit by the monsters as I get distracted on trying to mount them...! Fun fun fun!

    If you haven't tried it MH4U is actually much more newbie friendly in that it guides you through most of the stuff so you don't fumble (like in MH3U). Get on the hunt and see you online!    … Expand
  11. tdunster
    Mar 6, 2015
    8
    Looks good on paper but at the end of the day I prefer MH3U. I miss the water levels and don't get any joy out of leaping onto monsters in this one.
    It's still a very good game and online play is great but from someone that has played all the PSP versions of the game and MH3U on 3ds this one is the least inspiring.
    I might come back to it once I've finished MH3U using all weapon    Looks good on paper but at the end of the day I prefer MH3U. I miss the water levels and don't get any joy out of leaping onto monsters in this one.
    It's still a very good game and online play is great but from someone that has played all the PSP versions of the game and MH3U on 3ds this one is the least inspiring.

    I might come back to it once I've finished MH3U using all weapon classes. But that's going to take a long time to achieve.    … Expand
  12. poopygamereview
    Feb 17, 2015
    9
    Somehow the Monster Hunter series always surprises me. One iteration after another I'm blown away by how Capcom can make a mostly unchanged formula feel fresh. I'm one of those guys who loves the idea of Monster Hunter and gets hyped up by my friends to play, only to play for a few hours before leaving it to gather dust on my shelf. I think that streak has ended with Monster Hunter 4Somehow the Monster Hunter series always surprises me. One iteration after another I'm blown away by how Capcom can make a mostly unchanged formula feel fresh. I'm one of those guys who loves the idea of Monster Hunter and gets hyped up by my friends to play, only to play for a few hours before leaving it to gather dust on my shelf. I think that streak has ended with Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate, however.

    Whether you're a long time fan or someone looking to get into the series, MH4U is the pinnacle of the MH series. The tutorial has been streamlined and doesn't get in the way of veterans while also providing a deep and superbly paced learning curve for newbies. You are only taught what you need to know at any point in the game. No longer are you bombarded by jargon and features you don't understand all at once.

    The combat is mostly the same methodical weighted combat that has existed over each other version of the series, which is good. Much like the Dark Souls franchise, every swing, hit, and miss is felt. And it makes you want to get better at the weapon you choose. And boy are there weapons to choose from. What's great about MH is that every weapon is so different and unique in playstyle, that it completely changes the way you play the game. A great sword user's experience in MH for example will be greatly different from that of a bowgun user, and so forth. It makes you feel that much more unique when you master a single weapon style. And in MH4U, they've added two more brand new weapon styles; the insect glaive and the charge blade, adding even more diversity to the line-up. The insect glaive being the most fun addition (in my opinion) as it allows you to vault and potentially mount monsters with a new mechanic that I think was inspired by Capcom's other franchise Dragon's Dogma.

    The new mount mechanic sounds simple but it adds a whole new layer of fun, especially when combined with a more intuitive and easier way to climb ledges and cliffs. Jumping off of a giant cliff and landing on the back of a giant flying monster beneath you while stabbing and simultaneously trying to hold on is exhilarating. It is by far my favorite new mechanic of the game. It also seems to have replaced swimming. Which is a welcome removal.

    Along with the change in environmental traversing, the environments themselves have been redesigned to cater to the new mounting mechanic. Not only that, but the new approach to the "storyline" of the game means that you will travel to many new areas and locales. On top of this, there are new things called "Expeditions". Expeditions allow you to travel to a new "area" without leaving your current hub. These have an infinite time limit and are a bit more linear in nature. Your ultimate goal being to get from the start to the end and completing objectives along the way. It's a nice change of pace from the normal large map hunting and a great location palette cleanser. Expeditions along with the "caravanning" story arch make for a great way to make each area feel fresh and new.

    Add a streamlined multiplayer experience that makes finding games easier than ever, along with a new hunter card sharing system and quest trading system, and you have the most complete and fun Monster Hunter yet. I can't recommend MH4U enough. Go grab it!    … Expand
  13. Jaleel123456
    Feb 17, 2015
    9
    If you love Monster Hunter, this game will be very enjoyable. If you're new, there is a new and improved tutorial system that makes this game... Nice! This game also will require lots and lots of time and dedication for results. If you've played the demo, you know that you're gonna have to work for the kill. I've played several Monster Hunter games from the series, and so far? I love it!If you love Monster Hunter, this game will be very enjoyable. If you're new, there is a new and improved tutorial system that makes this game... Nice! This game also will require lots and lots of time and dedication for results. If you've played the demo, you know that you're gonna have to work for the kill. I've played several Monster Hunter games from the series, and so far? I love it! Please, please buy this game. If you don't think it's worth it, at least try it out. I promise, you will NOT be disappointed.… Expand
  14. Cephadrome451
    Feb 26, 2015
    10
    As a long time Monster Hunter veteran, I believe this is the game for both new and veterans alike, as this game provides a decent tutorial while also giving a sense of difficulty for veteran hunters, encountered later in the game in High Rank and G-Rank quests. With all of the content in this game (like all Monster Hunter games!), Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate is truly a masterpiece.
  15. ParkerI
    Nov 30, 2015
    9
    CONTENT CONTENT CONTENT! This game has a ton of content to keep you busy. The online multiplayer is addictive. And there's enough variety of Monsters and Weapon Types to keep you busy for hundreds of hours. The only major drawback is the controls can feel clunky at times. Having the circle pad pro or New 3DS XL C-Stick is a must. And the game can be daunting for newbies. Overall this isCONTENT CONTENT CONTENT! This game has a ton of content to keep you busy. The online multiplayer is addictive. And there's enough variety of Monsters and Weapon Types to keep you busy for hundreds of hours. The only major drawback is the controls can feel clunky at times. Having the circle pad pro or New 3DS XL C-Stick is a must. And the game can be daunting for newbies. Overall this is the best Monster Hunter game in the series.… Expand
  16. UsrnameRay
    Apr 22, 2016
    10
    I'm brand new to the Monster Hunter series, and only because i didnt know much about it besides, you hunt monsters... But when i made the fatefull decision to buy MH4U on 3Ds, I fell in love within a few minutes. this game is definetely not for the faint of heart, and im a brave little warrior, so when i got a taste of high rank quests- MMMM!!!! the balance between progression, Challenge,I'm brand new to the Monster Hunter series, and only because i didnt know much about it besides, you hunt monsters... But when i made the fatefull decision to buy MH4U on 3Ds, I fell in love within a few minutes. this game is definetely not for the faint of heart, and im a brave little warrior, so when i got a taste of high rank quests- MMMM!!!! the balance between progression, Challenge, and variety of play style is so well done, i dont know if i can trully describe how much i love this game. furthermore, i got my hands on MH tri and MH3U, and i can see a dramatic improvement in every area possible. In a certain way of thinking, it seems pointless to just make new armor and weapons- but that is not even the half of it. The satisfaction of bringing down Dalamandur after countless faints is unreal, as you hear the triumph music play, you feel the satisfaction that you have kicked ASS, especialy after all the trial and error you went through to memorize the monster's attacks and patterns and trully earn that new hunter rank and awesome armor set. The Monster Hunter series is the only game i have ever played in which i WANTED to grind for materials. every time you fight a monster, its patterns vary, and you may encounter it in a different area, adding tons of variety to the challenge. Monsters dont fall because you mashed the attack button. it fell because you beat it at its own game despite all its superiorities in health, size, attack power and mobility. No game will give you as much of a feeling of time well spent when you've poured 300 free hours into it. this only scratches the surface of why YOU, yes, YOU should get into Monster Hunter.… Expand
  17. CzarSquid
    Feb 27, 2022
    10
    I can only think of one thing that will make this game better. Port it to PC
  18. Lakiel
    Jan 8, 2018
    0
    With more than 70 hours of game (which despite everything is little for a monster hunter) I must say that the formula monster hunter is excellent but at the time of the battles it is COMPLETELY tedious, the battles are SLOW, everything is slow. Is it necessary for the character to flex after taking a position? some will tell me '' it is necessary because that way you do not abuse potionsWith more than 70 hours of game (which despite everything is little for a monster hunter) I must say that the formula monster hunter is excellent but at the time of the battles it is COMPLETELY tedious, the battles are SLOW, everything is slow. Is it necessary for the character to flex after taking a position? some will tell me '' it is necessary because that way you do not abuse potions at every moment '' but let me tell you that in Dark Souls 1, 2, 3 demon souls, NIOH, Bloodborne DO NOT HAVE that stupid system and they work excellently as far as combat is concerned. What to say about the slowness of the weapons (not to mention the GS). Bosses are ridiculous that is, they have patterns of movements that are easy to learn but wait! If you make a small mistake YOU ARE **** because you will be late in stopping and do you think the boss will wait for you? WELL, NO! He will hit you in the damn ANIMATION to get up from the character, they will hit you while you take potions (because despite knowing when to take it the animation is so damn slow that the monster has can hit you). On the other hand, the damage of the monsters in HR and in G is absurd, the monsters do not change anything (apart from the WOW color!) Their movement patterns as I said are simple BUT IF YOU COME TOUCHING LOST THAT IS DIFFICULT? judge yourself… Expand
  19. Rtheom
    Feb 18, 2015
    9
    Exactly what we wanted, which was a lot more of the same. Thankfully they saw fit to return to the classics on a few things (no swimming, felynes instead of cha chas), as well as improved a few things (no more pressing A to climb a tiny ledge, your character does it automatically!).

    The game is still as unfriendly as ever, getting the rare piece still requires you to kill 10 of the    Exactly what we wanted, which was a lot more of the same. Thankfully they saw fit to return to the classics on a few things (no swimming, felynes instead of cha chas), as well as improved a few things (no more pressing A to climb a tiny ledge, your character does it automatically!).

    The game is still as unfriendly as ever, getting the rare piece still requires you to kill 10 of the monster and die a few times in the process, and the weapons are as varied and interesting as before while still requiring the user to become familiar with its particular capabilities and movements.

    As before, this is not a game for casual gamers looking to go on massive slaughter-spree, and most won't like it at all, feeling like everything is too slow and clunky for them. For those of us that have played before though, this is exactly what you were hoping for.    … Expand
  20. Yegwen
    Feb 20, 2015
    10
    The best entry in the series. Absolutely love the experience so far! I can easily see how I will sink in hundreds of hours into this one...

    I only really got into the series with MH3U. It's difficulty and complexity got me hooked. But this game is complex, difficult but also awesome on a whole new level.
  21. Sweet_Reaper
    Feb 13, 2015
    10
    It is my first monster hunter... and... is fuking AWESONE, the are maps have a lot of details and is so wonderfull, the monster moddels are so cool, the gameplay are funny and the sound track are perfect.

    My only problem in the game is the controll, is a bit hard and complex.
  22. derekcbrown
    Feb 13, 2015
    10
    Lets be clear here, Monster Hunter games are not for everyone. With that said, games should not be judged on what people think they ought to be, but rather on what the developers are trying to accomplish and how well they succeed. For example, Mario Kart games don't generally get knocked because a good AAA single player "story mode" is not included, and neither should Monster Hunter.Lets be clear here, Monster Hunter games are not for everyone. With that said, games should not be judged on what people think they ought to be, but rather on what the developers are trying to accomplish and how well they succeed. For example, Mario Kart games don't generally get knocked because a good AAA single player "story mode" is not included, and neither should Monster Hunter.

    Monster Hunter is, and always has been, about the hunt. Think of this as a sport simulation, where instead of it being some lame sport you get to hunt giant dragons and t-rexes. The games story keeps you engaged enough, but the epic battles will keep be what keeps you coming back for 200+ hours of game play. And trust me, nobody does epic battles like the Monster Hunter series.

    The weapon mechanics are at times DELIBERATELY clunky feeling to new players, just as wielding a 200lb great sword would be in real life... this mechanic is there to make players study their fearsome opponents to avoid being punished for poorly thought out attacks and button mashing. The fighting in this game is meant to be an exercises in tactics and strategy, so PLEASE ignore any negative reviews on here complaining that they didn't beat the game by running up to a 30 foot tall monster and mashing the x button. Capcom has done a wonderful job of implementing balanced weapon system that rewards people for playing the game with intelligence. Again... not a button masher, don't expect one.

    I put a little over 200 hours into Monster Hunter 3 Ultimate on the 3ds, and really my ONLY gripe was the lack of online multiplayer. MH4U comes in with spades here, and playing with others online is wonderful.

    In the end, you will not find a better entertainment value then this game. This is an easy 100 hours of fun, with most dedicated fans milking upwards of 300 hours out of the $40 cartridge. If you enjoy looting, strategic fighting, and think playing a game filled with nothing but the BEST epic boss battles you could imagine, you owe it to yourself to buy this games.    … Expand
  23. CanadianNik
    Mar 11, 2015
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I have played a total of 6 monster hunter games including MH4U. They are my favourite franchise and are worth every cent you spend on it. After putting about 200 hours into Monster hunter 4 Ultimate it is definitely the best monster hunter game to date. Capcom added new features like mounting monsters and a "farm" that multiples your items more nearly and requires less work to manage. Basically I am mainly going to cover the cons about monster hunter 4 ultimate ( IN MY OPINION)

    #1 (Monsters targeting) Monsters seem to target you multiple times before switching to another target. It gets frustrating when a monsters targets you 3+ time in a row. It makes the hunt seem unfair, your hunter simply doesn't enough stamina and or hp to withstand that many hits therefore killing you or almost killing you.

    #2 (monster moves) Every monster has their special move like rathian when she use flies in the air and uses her tail to poison the hunter/do lots of damage. Monsters use their special moves way too often and a lot of the times monsters use the same moves over and over. I know their attack patterns are random but that needs to be fixed.

    #3 (online multiplayer) Finding a lobby is not too big of a problem but needs improvements. Good example, if you are looking for your urgent quest. You are unable to find the "urgent quest" category in the search because it wasn't put into mh4u. For example if you were on you HR1 urgent quest, you half to look for HR1 lobby instead of HR1 Urgent quest. By adding that too the search it will clean up the lists and make it easier for people too do urgents.

    #4 (online multiplayer continued) Say if you wanted to do a specific monster like rathalos, their are monster specific lobbys but it can be the worst thing ever. People will always change it to a different monster and that makes you so annoyed. If you are not host you half to leave and find a new lobby. CAPCOM if we want to do RATHALOS make the lobby only allowed to pick RATHALOS quests.

    On a scale of 1-166
    166 being fairly average
    1 being fairly average
    100's fairly average
    20 being really good

    Overall Rating: 22XXXIVIV    … Expand
  24. bucballard
    Feb 13, 2015
    9
    If you are going into MH4U expecting huge new innovations from MH3U you won't find it here. This is far from a bad thing though. It is clear that the Monster Hunter formula has been perfected in this latest installment. Hunting, gathering, and crafting has never been more fun. You can easily play for a hundred hours before you have done everything. The amount of content in the game isIf you are going into MH4U expecting huge new innovations from MH3U you won't find it here. This is far from a bad thing though. It is clear that the Monster Hunter formula has been perfected in this latest installment. Hunting, gathering, and crafting has never been more fun. You can easily play for a hundred hours before you have done everything. The amount of content in the game is incredible value for the price. I take off 1 point because I really wanted to see a Wii U release. Despite this fact the game is still an action packed adventure that I won't be putting down anytime soon.… Expand
  25. XpPotions
    Feb 14, 2015
    10
    Perfect! Simply perfect! For what it is, this game does it all, and does it all perfectly. Describing it would do the game a great injustice so I'll just let you experience it for yourself!
  26. audiojackie
    Apr 19, 2015
    9
    It is the best game in Monster Hunter series, just try it. it is a real challenge to play this game, it isnt "press x to win", you will feel pain after every fail and it is goood...
  27. JoetheLesser
    Mar 5, 2015
    5
    Unfortunately, HM4U is a large step backwards, removing excellent monsters from MH3, and bringing back many of the most annoying/worst from earlier versions without any real polish or update to animation, and refusing to port to a full console due to better market share on the 3DS. As a longtime fan, I expected this, but it doesn't make it acceptable.

    The changes to story, monsters, or    Unfortunately, HM4U is a large step backwards, removing excellent monsters from MH3, and bringing back many of the most annoying/worst from earlier versions without any real polish or update to animation, and refusing to port to a full console due to better market share on the 3DS. As a longtime fan, I expected this, but it doesn't make it acceptable.

    The changes to story, monsters, or gameplay were no real step in a better direction, although the makeshift WiFi multi-play online via 3DS does nod to a western world which doesn't do local multi as often or as easily as Japan.

    If you're new the MH Universe, start and end with the Wii U MH3U version. It's easily the best of all versions including in multi-player voice chat. Avoid this cheap attempt at all costs, and don't bother to waste your time on it's cheap vertical mechanics, which are a poor replacement for water areas.    … Expand
  28. Anebriate
    Mar 17, 2015
    7
    Its hooks will sink in DEEPLY, and then, suddenly, you will come to a terrifying realization that the scope of what you want to achieve in a game and the scope of what the game demands of you are irreconcilable, and the hooks will release instantly, but not without some pain.

    This game is not for someone who wants to sit down and have fun; it is for the most extreme masochists who want    Its hooks will sink in DEEPLY, and then, suddenly, you will come to a terrifying realization that the scope of what you want to achieve in a game and the scope of what the game demands of you are irreconcilable, and the hooks will release instantly, but not without some pain.

    This game is not for someone who wants to sit down and have fun; it is for the most extreme masochists who want to repeat the same 20-minute fights dozens or even hundreds of times in order to adequately dress themselves.

    If that person is you, then Godspeed--I must move on with my life.    … Expand
  29. alexo774
    May 28, 2015
    10
    I'm gonna be honest, I took a chance with this game. I'd heard how hard it was, and I'd heard that it was grind-city. I decided to buy it on a whim to give me something to play on my New Nintendo 3DS.

    And it absolutely blew me away. Before I knew it, I'd put dozens of hours into grinding for materials, getting amazing weapons and sets of armor, and just having a blast with a couple    I'm gonna be honest, I took a chance with this game. I'd heard how hard it was, and I'd heard that it was grind-city. I decided to buy it on a whim to give me something to play on my New Nintendo 3DS.

    And it absolutely blew me away. Before I knew it, I'd put dozens of hours into grinding for materials, getting amazing weapons and sets of armor, and just having a blast with a couple friends. It is addicting, engaging, funny, and just overall one of the best games of all time. The combat seems clunky, but is now one of my favorite combat systems of all time, and its just an amazing game. Get it now.    … Expand
  30. SHlTGAME101
    Mar 10, 2015
    4
    If you're looking for a game that is smooth flowing, intuitive and not repetitive at all, this is not for you.

    The combat system is the most clunky I have ever experienced, your character is slow and lumbering no matter what, and chances are you'll only be able to get 2 hits at most on a monster before you get flung across the map in the most dramatic and unnecessarily long knockdown    If you're looking for a game that is smooth flowing, intuitive and not repetitive at all, this is not for you.

    The combat system is the most clunky I have ever experienced, your character is slow and lumbering no matter what, and chances are you'll only be able to get 2 hits at most on a monster before you get flung across the map in the most dramatic and unnecessarily long knockdown animation ever.

    Not to mention the healing system; be prepared to stand still for 2 minutes while your character sips a potion delicately and then proudly exclaims to the world that he is now at slightly higher health capacity. Expect to do this every 30 seconds from the tutorial onward.

    Half the battles consist of at least 3 of the following **** occurrences, pick your favourites:
    - Being trapped underneath a large monster completely
    - Being knocked into another part of the map because you were standing within 2 miles from a cliff edge
    - Charging up an attack only to have the monster dash away at the last second
    -Getting stunned for 10 seconds every 3 minutes in a battle
    -Palicos being useless pieces of **** and not knocking you out of a sleep or stun
    -Having to sharpen your weapon LITERALLY EVERY 30 SECONDS which takes another 10 seconds to complete
    -Most of the weapons' damage sucks. I mained the insect glaive and it's a piece of **** even if you micromanage the essences on a monster for half the match the damage isn't enough to warrant playing it versus some of the other weapons. You can't even block.
    -Awful camera too zoomed in to see what you're doing, especially when a monster is on top of you
    -Weapon sharpened to anything less than perfect? Have fun doing 0 damage and having your attacks bounce off

    And I'm not even going to go into the farming system, which is tedious at best. The fishing system? Unnecessary, boring and has no depth to it whatsoever, just another means to farm.

    But hey, at least they took out swimming.    … Expand
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Awards & Rankings

6
#6 Best 3DS Game of 2015
2
#2 Most Discussed 3DS Game of 2015
5
#5 Most Shared 3DS Game of 2015

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Metascore
86

Generally favorable reviews - based on 80 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 75 out of 80
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 80
  3. Negative: 0 out of 80
  1. CD-Action
    Apr 30, 2015
    90
    You won’t even notice that you’ve already spent dozens of hours with MH4U and you will understand why whole Japan is addicted to it. A strong candidate for the best 3DS game. [05/2015, p.75]
  2. Nintendo Force Magazine
    Apr 20, 2015
    90
    It's downright exhilarating. [Issue #14: Old vs. New – March/April 2015, p.74]
  3. games(TM)
    Apr 11, 2015
    80
    Underwater combat, despised by many, has thankfully been removed from this latest entry. [Issue#159, p.96]
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