Dauntless

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5.3

Mixed or average reviews- based on 248 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 93 out of 248
  2. Mixed: 50 out of 248
  3. Negative: 105 out of 248

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  1. kycokkycka
    Jan 11, 2019
    8
    играй в это вместо монхана играй в это вместо монхана играй в это вместо монхана
  2. MichTheNutt
    Jan 1, 2019
    9
    This game is really fun, its not a Monster hunter world copy but a mhw esc game with mmo rpg elements that is in open beta. The team is working effortlessly to improver the game unlike some developers who don't work on the game but still call it a open beta or an open alpha.
    The graphics are sometimes beautiful but the optimisation is not the best and some of the monsters are a re skin of    This game is really fun, its not a Monster hunter world copy but a mhw esc game with mmo rpg elements that is in open beta. The team is working effortlessly to improver the game unlike some developers who don't work on the game but still call it a open beta or an open alpha.
    The graphics are sometimes beautiful but the optimisation is not the best and some of the monsters are a re skin of another monster they introduced in a past fight.
    The game is free and still in open beta so go and check it out.
    If you don't like it you can just delete it and go on with your life because you didn't waste a dollar on the game.    … Expand
  3. Captiosus
    Dec 16, 2018
    2
    Just awful. A severely dumbed down Monster Hunter game with Fortnite stylized graphics. Forced matchmaking if you don't have a full team of your own, meaning you have zero control over the Idiot Squad who might get placed in your group. Awful hit detection, awful AI pathing, inexplicable hitching network lag when others are around... Looks and feels more like a mobile game that was portedJust awful. A severely dumbed down Monster Hunter game with Fortnite stylized graphics. Forced matchmaking if you don't have a full team of your own, meaning you have zero control over the Idiot Squad who might get placed in your group. Awful hit detection, awful AI pathing, inexplicable hitching network lag when others are around... Looks and feels more like a mobile game that was ported to PC than a game developed for PC.

    All you need to know is that "founders" have been able to play since late December 2016 and yet the devs still consider the game an open beta. Undoubtedly so they can pass the buck on simple issues by saying "it's still just a beta!". Stay away.    … Expand
  4. StBlaize
    Dec 6, 2018
    9
    So far, the animations are great, the game feels fluid, fighting is fun. I haven't had to spend a single cent. Will keep the review up to date if something changes.
  5. Hidanhammer
    Oct 21, 2018
    2
    This is game about side quests that u do in normal MMO... i mean u take quest from npc in town... then u go kill a monster, u loot and go back to town, u dont even travel to hunt that monster u will be teleported there... BORING.
  6. NutZdk
    Aug 24, 2018
    4
    This game starts out really really slow, but not bad - it becomes halfway interesting around island 2 or 3 - but then just goes **** retarded when you get to island 4. Stunlocked, cant use items because of behemoth abilities, them "building" turrets 1-2 shotting you from whereever that takes a full 10-20 seconds of attacks to destroy 1 of them. Sad way to ruin a game that could have beenThis game starts out really really slow, but not bad - it becomes halfway interesting around island 2 or 3 - but then just goes **** retarded when you get to island 4. Stunlocked, cant use items because of behemoth abilities, them "building" turrets 1-2 shotting you from whereever that takes a full 10-20 seconds of attacks to destroy 1 of them. Sad way to ruin a game that could have been interesting.
    On top of that, the worlds you run around in feel empty and boring, you can pick herbs but not a single thing else - theres no way to get off an island without killing the behemoth, or alt-f4ing the game. Which again just seems stupid.
    Theres so many stupid faults here and there, but it seems like they have spent alot of time on the ingame store - so at least you can go broke quick while looking your best in bought equipment while the game is boring, broken, laggy and unbalanced.    … Expand
  7. Raltzomaltzo
    Aug 17, 2018
    8
    So in a nutshell. I'm gonna be honest here, now that i've clocked in about 10 hours of play (over the last 2 days!) I've got to say: People are wrong. dauntless is not a MHW clone; rather, dauntless nods in MHW's direction... then adds mmo style Raidboss mechanics. its freaking awesome. also, it has transmog. TRANSMOG. y'know, that thing Capcom still can't figure out to add to its premierSo in a nutshell. I'm gonna be honest here, now that i've clocked in about 10 hours of play (over the last 2 days!) I've got to say: People are wrong. dauntless is not a MHW clone; rather, dauntless nods in MHW's direction... then adds mmo style Raidboss mechanics. its freaking awesome. also, it has transmog. TRANSMOG. y'know, that thing Capcom still can't figure out to add to its premier hunting game after decades of development. nuff said.

    Now, the game is currently in open beta and it definitely still feels like a work in progress. there's bugs here and there, and the main hub town can get a bit rubberbandyish when its crowded. That said, even in its current rough-cut state its easy to see that Pheonix Labs has stumbled onto something special here.

    The overall aesthetic of the game is spot on. It has that stylized, cartoony art style that looks great at release and ages well over time, combined with deep, meaty, satisifying sound effects that hit you right in the soul. Every fight is a treat, with each new monster surprising you with interesting mechanics, attacks, and strategic opportunities for a co-op team to master. The monsters themselves are gorgeous, a savage blend of natural and sci-fantasy flavored beastness. The fact that they visibly accumulate wounds and battle damage over the course of the encounter is one of my favorite features... they look and feel as though they are getting more tired or frenzied as the battle progresses.

    The game isnt without its flaws, certainly; there is a bit of a speed bump in the beginning (the first few monsters you fight are incredibly basic, and are NOT a true indication of the challenges to come!) which probably leads to plenty of folks dipping their toe in, fighting the slow, easy stuff, and thinking the game isnt deep enough to enjoy. Furthermore, of the 6 different weapon styles available in the game, only 3 are available at start; the rest must be unlocked as you level up. In a genre that is generally known for giving you freedom of choice when it comes to playstyle, this can be a bit of a turn off, especially if your preferred flavor of weapon is unavailable for you for the first 6 or 8 hours of content. You like axes in most games? too bad. swing a hammer or a sword for your first 12 - 15 hunts, then start learning the axe in the middle of hard fights, 'cause you cleared the easy ones already. :(

    Quibbles aside, the actual gameplay is fun, the world is colorful, and the monsters are glorious. For the cost of entry ( $0, btw. The game is free) its easily worth a look. Give it a chance and it may surprise you. Just, well, try to stick it out till the 5th monster you hunt. That's where the game really starts to shine.    … Expand
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Metascore
78

Generally favorable reviews - based on 15 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 11 out of 15
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 15
  3. Negative: 0 out of 15
  1. PCMag
    Jun 30, 2020
    70
    Dauntless provides a streamlined, user-friendly alternative to Monster Hunter. Though repetitive at times, there’s no denying the game's solid and enjoyable core mechanics. The dull environments could use some work, however.
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  2. CD-Action
    Oct 25, 2019
    80
    There is a lot of fun in slashing the Behemoths, especially with others; the crafting is very well designed; and the game induces the familiar feeling of ‘just one more session’. [12/2019, p.81]
  3. GamesBeat
    Oct 15, 2019
    75
    I wanted very badly to love Dauntless, and for a time I think I did thanks to the fantastic combat and weapon variety. But the lack of any real storytelling makes the repetitive questing structure a glaring issue in desperate need of some TLC. If you’re looking for a new go-to F2P experience, you could do much worse — just don’t expect a world drenched teeming with lore and compelling characters.
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