Monster Hunter: World - Iceborne

 PlayStation 4
Metascore
89

Generally favorable reviews - based on 65 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 65 out of 65
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 65
  3. Negative: 0 out of 65
  1. Kotaku
    Sep 4, 2019
    Iceborne is one of the most ambitious expansions I’ve played for any game, and it largely lives up to those ambitions. The snow-swept forests and glacial caves of the Hoarfrost Reach are breathtaking in their beauty, and Iceborne’s extensive catalogue provides plenty of challenge. Old-school fans will find a triumphant return to the difficulty they love while those who started with World will clash with some of the franchise’s best creatures. Iceborne picks up the pace without altering the core spirit of what made the series great. And while its narrative and truisms never reconcile with the core gameplay, the experience is consistently exciting. It can be a grindy slog at times, but that’s Monster Hunter. And more Monster Hunter is always welcome.
  2. Polygon
    Sep 4, 2019
    Iceborne wants you to take it slow, to cherish the fights, and to feel the danger with every swing of a monster’s tail. When I lost, I almost stayed knocked on my ass, pouting that the game is too frustrating — more punishing than the base game ever was. But instead, I took Iceborne’s hand, got back up, and it showed me one of the most rewarding video game experiences I’ve had this year.
  3. The Verge
    Sep 6, 2019
    Iceborne does exactly what it needs to. Monster Hunter World was a pretty great template to work with, and now it’s deeper, broader, and far more challenging.
  5. Vice
    Sep 4, 2019
    The way the Nightshade Paolumu toyed with me, trapping me when least expected it, is a far cry from the original Paolumu’s fight, and in my opinion is one of the more interesting fights in the game to date. It shows the game’s designers have a few tricks left, too.

Awards & Rankings

5
#5 Best PS4 Game of 2019
42
#42 Most Discussed PS4 Game of 2019

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User Score
8.4

Generally favorable reviews- based on 346 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 285 out of 346
  2. Mixed: 22 out of 346
  3. Negative: 39 out of 346
  1. Leonhait
    Sep 6, 2019
    10
    This expansion makes every DLC of any other game feel ashamed. The added content is massive and without exaggerating doubles the original gameThis expansion makes every DLC of any other game feel ashamed. The added content is massive and without exaggerating doubles the original game content. It is a must for everyone who loved the base game and is looking for challenge, new monsters, sick designs and a story that even if not the main focus of a MH game has some nice twists.… Full Review »
  2. BlitZeR_95
    Mar 30, 2020
    9
    This expansion to Monster Hunter: World is probably one of the best expansion in gaming history. This expansion adds so much to the base game!This expansion to Monster Hunter: World is probably one of the best expansion in gaming history. This expansion adds so much to the base game! This expansion can be considered as a sequel/entirely new game rather than an expansion. Everything this expansion adds to the game is a positive thing in my opinion, I see no negative side to this expansion. It adds in new combo to each weapon set, a new story, a new variety of armour set (most of the armour set looks AMAZING!), and of course MORE MONSTERS! I hope they continue to support this game.
    The only downside to the game is the matchmaking (SOS) which isn't so great but besides that, everything else is great.    … Full Review »
  3. SahilKChandio
    Sep 8, 2019
    10
    What the hell else do you want from a DLC? This is DLC is almost as big to be called a game on its own!!
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