Dauntless

 PlayStation 4
User Score
3.9

Generally unfavorable reviews- based on 132 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 31 out of 132
  2. Mixed: 17 out of 132
  3. Negative: 84 out of 132

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  1. wallywonks
    May 24, 2019
    10
    This game is pretty fun. Quests are great and give you a lot to do. Transmog for armor and weps. Armor and Weps can be modded and buffed. So far I have run into challenging behemoths. There was some initial issues with framerate drops and server limitations but Epic Games is fixing it.
    Now for the bad reviews. These people are either impatient for bug fixes which happen with every game    This game is pretty fun. Quests are great and give you a lot to do. Transmog for armor and weps. Armor and Weps can be modded and buffed. So far I have run into challenging behemoths. There was some initial issues with framerate drops and server limitations but Epic Games is fixing it.
    Now for the bad reviews. These people are either impatient for bug fixes which happen with every game now. Also there are Monster Hunter fans hating on this game because they don't want their community to go to Dauntless like what happened to PUBG when Epic released Fortnite.    … Expand
  2. MilkMyMuffin
    May 23, 2019
    10
    I've put so many hours into this already. So much fun great game. Ignore the hate. Server issues are getting better.
  3. Martinakara
    May 22, 2019
    8
    Game divertido, boas mecânicas e com visuais bonitos. Estava faltando um game nesse estilo no mercado.
  4. NikoScy
    Jul 23, 2019
    8
    I don't write reviews until at least a month after the game has been released; you never know what changes will be made, or what will improve. They started off a bit rough, as you can see from all the whiny reviews saying "I can't even play, this game sucks, waaaah!" Here's the thing though, after putting hundreds of hours into this game I can say, this game is incredible. Starts slower,I don't write reviews until at least a month after the game has been released; you never know what changes will be made, or what will improve. They started off a bit rough, as you can see from all the whiny reviews saying "I can't even play, this game sucks, waaaah!" Here's the thing though, after putting hundreds of hours into this game I can say, this game is incredible. Starts slower, to let you learn systems, but has a very deep end game and rewarding progression system. The fight are more like Dark Souls than Monster Hunter, and you can really feel yourself becoming a master of your weapon as you progress. It's Missing some basic QOL features, but surely they will add them soon enough. Very few bugs or connection problems anymore at this point. This game could easily be a 10 if they could stabilize the servers, and add the basics that are missing.… Expand
  5. XDashRipRockX
    May 21, 2019
    9
    Without Question Fun!

    The best of many action games but with the flair and beauty of a cinematic masterpiece.

    Hopefully the end game keeps growing and the difficulty more stimulating.

    Highly recommended!!!
  6. promocashca1
    May 24, 2019
    8
    как по мне, игра на любителя, но мне понравилась. В самом лобби очень сильные проседы, когда только появляешься, а так плавные, хоть и 30 фпс(вроде 30). Мне показалась, что очень напоминает monster hunter world и да она довольна похожа. В итоге: игра хорошая, но если много играть, надоедает, да и рекомендовать я не могукак по мне, игра на любителя, но мне понравилась. В самом лобби очень сильные проседы, когда только появляешься, а так плавные, хоть и 30 фпс(вроде 30). Мне показалась, что очень напоминает monster hunter world и да она довольна похожа. В итоге: игра хорошая, но если много играть, надоедает, да и рекомендовать я не могу
  7. Novastation
    May 24, 2019
    10
    A mi me ha funcionado perfecto, si bien es cierto q no he jugado al monster hunter. He drew decir q me parece una grandisimo juego y encima gratis! De ahí el 10. Se lo merece.
  8. RaginPagan
    Jul 19, 2019
    8
    Dauntless manages to find the perfect sweet spot between Monster Hunter and a more casual approach. Dauntless eliminates much of the ridiculously long grind times of Monster Hunter and instead replaces the dull filler with new content updates and hunts while offering players the chance to craft epic gear from parts that can be obtained through several behemoths. The best feature, however,Dauntless manages to find the perfect sweet spot between Monster Hunter and a more casual approach. Dauntless eliminates much of the ridiculously long grind times of Monster Hunter and instead replaces the dull filler with new content updates and hunts while offering players the chance to craft epic gear from parts that can be obtained through several behemoths. The best feature, however, is that PS4, PC, and XB1 can all play together. The only thing bogging the game down at all is server issues, however they only tend to flare up when new content is released, and Epic typically does great at fixing the issues in a timely manner. This is obviously annoying to players looking to sign on and play, and many give up on playing because of this. Players that stick it out and try until it works, though, are rewarded with great game play and in my honest opinion one of the, if not the, best free to play game available on PS4.… Expand
  9. brigitte1357
    Aug 22, 2020
    10
    i played Monster Hunter world and Iceborn for more than 500 hours and like it alot. then i started this free game.
    the graphic is interesting
    the gameplay is good
    its cross play with PC act excellent
    it just need more update and support. it needs more regular content.
    i give it 10 because its an excellent free game.
    what you expect more from a free game. this game can give you lots of fun.
  10. Nathan1423
    Sep 22, 2019
    8
    Very solid for many hours. Free to Play. Does not force you to spend money. The game has come a long way. Sure if you play the game for 100+ hours you will run out of things to do, but that describes almost every game. There is always new stuff to unlock every month. Changing weapons makes the gameplay so different that it's like it becomes a different game. I put a lot of time into theVery solid for many hours. Free to Play. Does not force you to spend money. The game has come a long way. Sure if you play the game for 100+ hours you will run out of things to do, but that describes almost every game. There is always new stuff to unlock every month. Changing weapons makes the gameplay so different that it's like it becomes a different game. I put a lot of time into the sword at first, but when i switched to repeaters it was a completely different experience. I could almost hold down the shoot button and focus solely on movement, power ups, and strategy. The game has a lot to offer and doesn't even ask for your money to play the base game. That is more than fair. After maybe 20 hours I felt like the game deserved some money so I started buying the optional battle-passes and things like that. I never felt ripped off. Even the battle pass is only like $10.… Expand
  11. SomeCleverTitle
    Nov 4, 2019
    9
    This review is coming from someone who LOVES Monster Hunter. I played 4U nonstop, but was not a big fan of world. It did not hook me as much as the other games. But, Dauntless has filled World's place for me and I think it is fantastic. First, it have never been this easy to play a game with friends. It is free-to-play AND Cross-play. That means I can play with my friends who play on PC,This review is coming from someone who LOVES Monster Hunter. I played 4U nonstop, but was not a big fan of world. It did not hook me as much as the other games. But, Dauntless has filled World's place for me and I think it is fantastic. First, it have never been this easy to play a game with friends. It is free-to-play AND Cross-play. That means I can play with my friends who play on PC, while I play on PS4. Second, the weapons are fantastic. The axe is by far my favorite, since you literally become Thor. Third, I like the shorter hunts. They take only about 10 minutes, while Monster Hunter was about 30. It makes it so I can just jump in, do a couple hunts, and jump out.

    Issues: Since it is Free-to-Play, I found it fell victim to several mobile game tactics. Producing cells can take up to FORTY-EIGHT hours, that is **** Plus, it has a battle pass. It isn't BAD, but I've just never been a big fan of them. You are forced to grind for an unreasonable amount of time if you want the cool gear. If you paid for the battle pass, you shouldn't have to grind for what you already bought. Also, the performance at launch was awful. I play on PS4 Pro and the game still chugged. Thankfully, most of the technical issues have been ironed out.

    Still, I really love this game, and I think it is a blast to play with friends. It's free, give it a shot!    … Expand
  12. Belarus_neckoby
    Sep 6, 2020
    10
    слишком простая. релакс. ну такое себе. хотя советую
  13. UnbornZombie
    Apr 23, 2020
    10
    I enjoy it and don’t agree with all the hate. It’s free so give it a try for yourself, no harm in that.
  14. Exterminador_d7
    Jul 26, 2020
    9
    A great RPG game that works well even for those who don't like this genre. The only small problem with it, for me, is the fact that the player has to play for months to get a virtual currency for skins, which encourages the use of real money, but this only applies to cosmetics. 9/10

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Metascore
80

Generally favorable reviews - based on 13 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 11 out of 13
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 13
  3. Negative: 0 out of 13
  1. TheSixthAxis
    Jun 25, 2020
    80
    Although hardly original in its premise, Dauntless offers an extremely fun and accessible take on the monster-hunting roleplaying game. It wastes no time in throwing you straight into the action and while easy to pick up there’s plenty of depth there for fans of the genre. What’s more Dauntless is completely free to play, gracefully sidestepping those annoying monetisation pitfalls we’re so used to seeing.
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  2. PlayStation Country
    Oct 11, 2019
    80
    We didn't think we'd end up enjoying a F2P Monster Hunter clone ever so the fact we do is a credit to Dauntless' enjoyable combat and thriving online player base.
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  3. Gaming Age
    Oct 7, 2019
    91
    As it stands, I’d absolutely suggest checking out Dauntless if you haven’t done so already. It’s an easy access free-to-play title with crossplay built-in for all platforms and doesn’t immediately try to nickel-and-dime you to death with add-ons and other items. The stuff you can buy is purely cosmetic, and there are plenty of earnable options available without needing to spend anything upfront. Also, it’s really fun to play, and as a big Monster Hunter fan, it’s nice to have a viable alternative to spend time with.
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