Monster Hunter: World - Iceborne

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  1. PeTFreitas
    Mar 25, 2023
    10
    That DLC is so enjoyable like playing a new MH game, everything is detailed the story is petty good it catch me in a few hours the fights are pretty tough but fun, I hope playing soon a MHW 2
  2. FrostGaming
    Mar 14, 2022
    10
    PERFECT expantion, it fixed every gripe i had with MHW, and bumped it up from a 7 to a 10 for me. 1000 hours of gameplay is enough for my cave-man monster hunting brain to say: "game good, me like".
  3. DevilSurvivor
    Nov 18, 2021
    9
    It improves on the base game in almost every way, from new weapon combos, to new builds, events, quests and so on.

    It only misses the 10/10 mark like the original game for its introduction of the Clutch Claw, which has two undesired effects: - If you're playing solo (it wasn't my case), you will have to dedicate a lot of time to using it efficiently every single fight, and it can make    It improves on the base game in almost every way, from new weapon combos, to new builds, events, quests and so on.

    It only misses the 10/10 mark like the original game for its introduction of the Clutch Claw, which has two undesired effects:
    - If you're playing solo (it wasn't my case), you will have to dedicate a lot of time to using it efficiently every single fight, and it can make the gameplay repetitive, boring and anticlimatic
    - If you don't use it, you will directly be missing out on mechanics, damage and opportunities, making it feel like an obligatory tool to use.

    Besides that, it is still definitely worth a buy, and at the very worst, you can ignore the clutch claw like I did until halfway through Iceborne.    … Expand
  4. Raios-Rogue
    Apr 2, 2021
    10
    i have 1500 hours in Monster Hunter World Iceborne absolute masterpiece Capcom has done great service to the fans with tons of free content the expansion iceborne is so big i think it's even bigger or similar length like blood and wine in The Witcher 3 which was already a + 20 + 30 hours full game Iceborne is not a DLC it's not an expansion it's a full game just like The Witcher 3 Blood And Wine
  5. Hobobo
    Mar 29, 2021
    10
    My original review was critical of the DLC on release because of the copy n' paste with most the monsters, but with all the free updates and additional monsters; This has been some of the best Monster Hunter content we've ever gotten. Some of the toughest and fun fights I've ever experienced was in this DLC and it was an amazing experience.
  6. caiobruno007
    Feb 25, 2021
    9
    Uma expansão que deu uma sobrevida ao World, campanha mais bem elaborada, novos monstros, nova dificuldade, novas mecânicas, praticamente uma sequência de World na forma de expansão, compra obrigatória pra quem curtiu Monster Hunter World.

    Essa expansão só não é nota 10 devido a algumas decisões como se o game tivesse mantido o padrão e entregasse todos os Dragões anciões na forma Arch,    Uma expansão que deu uma sobrevida ao World, campanha mais bem elaborada, novos monstros, nova dificuldade, novas mecânicas, praticamente uma sequência de World na forma de expansão, compra obrigatória pra quem curtiu Monster Hunter World.

    Essa expansão só não é nota 10 devido a algumas decisões como se o game tivesse mantido o padrão e entregasse todos os Dragões anciões na forma Arch, como uma Shara Ishvalda, Nergigante Ferrenho, Vaal Hazak Velado e todos os outros elders como foi no endgame do World, seria um bom desafio pra por em ação os equipamentos do Fatalis.
    Outra coisa que eles fizeram foi deixar todos os eventos disponíveis de uma só vez, porém o Cerco da Safijiva precisa de outros players fazendo ao mesmo tempo, poderiam ter seguido o caminho da Kulve da Rank Mestre e colocar uma Safijiva Arch Tempered que poderia ser derrotada solo e em uma única ida, para o jogador não ficar dependente de outros players.
    E por fim a história pós game, que construiu uma narrativa em torno da Safi'jiva e criou um mistério entre ela e o Alatreon, para no ultimo update invés de trazer respostas para esse mistério o jogo simplesmente encaixou de forma totalmente sem sentido o Fatalis na história por puro fanservice e a trama construída que citei ficou em aberto.    … Expand
  7. kambing860210
    Dec 29, 2020
    10
    with more than 500 hours playing the game, worth every single penny, the best game as a service of all time
  8. Lother
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    It improves upon the base game in every way. No longer is endgame gear like health regen prone to sheer randomness, now you can focus on exactly what you want. While it does take a very long time to get, at least it's not repeating the same fight(s) hundreds of times praying for a hero streamstone for your weapon to drop.

    Also Fatalis. Fighting Fatalis, triggering the Dragonator at 3/4    It improves upon the base game in every way. No longer is endgame gear like health regen prone to sheer randomness, now you can focus on exactly what you want. While it does take a very long time to get, at least it's not repeating the same fight(s) hundreds of times praying for a hero streamstone for your weapon to drop.

    Also Fatalis. Fighting Fatalis, triggering the Dragonator at 3/4 of it's HP, then hearing the Monster Hunter World theme play throughout the rest of the fight, as you and 3 other players try to take it down, is one of the most epic gaming experiences known to man.    … Expand
  9. Milidante
    Aug 14, 2020
    10
    Belive me its not just and expansion pack pack! Iceborne includes so much contents even more than many full games with 60 dollars tag! This is a respectful way to treat your costumers and also your beloved game. A fantastic expansion (you consider it as a full game!) for a fantastic game.
  10. GabFire
    Aug 9, 2020
    9
    Bela expansão, trouxe realmente novos conteúdos que vale a pena serem comprados para expandir a experiência desse belo jogo.
  11. Thaksin
    Aug 8, 2020
    10
    Отличная игра, отличное дополнение, хорошее времяпрепровождение.
    Зашел, убил/не убил монстра и пошел по своим делам, рано или поздно добираешься до конца, а затем бегаешь помогаешь другу или выбираете с друзьями куда бежать дальше )
    Я играю один, но нашел онлайне друзей, с которыми общаемся с горе по-палам, но говорит о том что сообщество игроков тут большое и дружное, судя по всему    Отличная игра, отличное дополнение, хорошее времяпрепровождение.
    Зашел, убил/не убил монстра и пошел по своим делам, рано или поздно добираешься до конца, а затем бегаешь помогаешь другу или выбираете с друзьями куда бежать дальше )
    Я играю один, но нашел онлайне друзей, с которыми общаемся с горе по-палам, но говорит о том что сообщество игроков тут большое и дружное, судя по всему общее дело и отсутствие ПВП, создало культуру дружного коллектива )    … Expand
  12. Argonaut1993
    Jul 20, 2020
    9
    One of my favourite games ever. 890 hours in and still love it. Endless replay ability and is an expansion done right. Constant free content and patches. Absolutely love it
  13. Jklyr
    Jul 1, 2020
    10
    Literally the best game I've played in my entire life, 1000+ hours and I'm still not even getting tired of it, amazing graphics and gameplay just out of this world.
  14. Burattix54
    Jun 26, 2020
    10
    I ended up putting more hours into this expansion than into the main game. probably one of the best expansions ever made.
  15. Moish
    Jun 25, 2020
    9
    This could easily be the sequel instead of just an expansion, definitely makes the experience of Monster Hunter World as a hole even better and especially for me as a trophy hunter the fact that has its own Platinum trophy makes it even more awesome, still getting free title updates the game likely will last much more.
  16. Enphazer
    Jun 19, 2020
    10
    Esta expansión es un DLC a la antigua, es costoso pero lo vale ya que bien podría ser un MHW 2. Duplica fácilmente las horas de juego, además que agrega a muchos monstruos de pasadas franquicias que a jugadores experimentados les dará nostalgia y a los nuevos les dará intriga y algunos hasta les hará tirar el control al suelo. Esto bien podría verse como el rango G del juego en el cualEsta expansión es un DLC a la antigua, es costoso pero lo vale ya que bien podría ser un MHW 2. Duplica fácilmente las horas de juego, además que agrega a muchos monstruos de pasadas franquicias que a jugadores experimentados les dará nostalgia y a los nuevos les dará intriga y algunos hasta les hará tirar el control al suelo. Esto bien podría verse como el rango G del juego en el cual mejoras aún más tus armas y armadura; siendo un gran reto si se hace en solitario.… Expand
  17. Idk-anything
    Jun 7, 2020
    10
    I loved MHW before and now I love Iceborne. I can't count all the amazing feelings and moments I had with this game and its expension. You really can see all the love and detail that the developer have spend at this game. I can understand why people are angry about that game I can see the problems but MHW I is more than that. It is a masterpiece and it's worth the price
  18. UnknownMight
    May 28, 2020
    10
    Slaying giant monsters was never so much fun with this many different weapons and combat moves...
  19. Remsi
    May 14, 2020
    10
    Bigger than original game. More than this. Excellent this. Stylish and beauty. Best game for me, after 1200+ i'm love this game bigger and strongly. Capcom - respect!
  20. monks99
    May 11, 2020
    10
    The very best DLC ever made. Over 800 hours played. So much extra content that this expansion feels like it's own full game. Best game ever made.
  21. valcriston
    May 8, 2020
    10
    this is how you do expansion! other devs need to take notice. totally worth it. no **** it's extend the game to feels like a complete sequel. daemn! worth every penny
  22. 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 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,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.    … Expand
  23. GalvusGalvoid
    Feb 13, 2020
    9
    Incredible dlc. A lot of the problems of the base game are now solved. The added content is enormous. My only problem is the event formula and the lack of variety in the end-game meta (optimal equipment)
  24. landodnal
    Feb 1, 2020
    9
    This game is great! Unfortunately, the load times on PS4, and the time it takes to get things done in general, keep this from being a 10/10. It's amazing, but it's not my favorite game.
  25. TheGamerGirl
    Nov 24, 2019
    8
    After having spent over 500 hours on the base game, I was super excited to play Iceborne.
    I certainly wasn't disappointed: the expansion has so much new stuff to do, it's almost like you get a MHW 2! There's a lot of brand new monsters, a story that's about as long as the original one, and with the new hunter rank, you get to kill even all the old monsters again in a stronger version.    After having spent over 500 hours on the base game, I was super excited to play Iceborne.
    I certainly wasn't disappointed: the expansion has so much new stuff to do, it's almost like you get a MHW 2! There's a lot of brand new monsters, a story that's about as long as the original one, and with the new hunter rank, you get to kill even all the old monsters again in a stronger version.
    Definitely worth the money - this is how all expansions should be.    … Expand
  26. DAvierence
    Nov 20, 2019
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I've been a massive fan of Monster Hunter since I first played monster hunter freedom on my psp. It's one of those games where you can pour in so many hours.To boil down the basics, you play as hutner who hunts monsters, gathers up resources and... that's really it tbh. It's by no means perfect, but despite this, I adore the series as it is.
    After spending lots of time on Monster hunter world iceborne, It's safe to say that this expansion pack adds more punch to an already brilliant game. In past games, there will be a re-release of sorts that adds additional content, such as the instance of monster hunter freedom 2 and monster hunter freedom unite. Both are the exact same game, but unite adds nore monsters and quests, alongside with balancing of sorts (e.g. Akantor bow being nerfed). With the advent of consoles, Games can easily have dlc without the hassle of buying the same game (for the most part). So what makes Iceborne special?

    Iceborne comes with a new location of Seliana and the hoarfrost reach. As the name implies, it is the 5th gen equivalent of the snowy moutains and the tundra of past games. With new locations also means new monsters, and the game doesn't disappoint. These includes new supecies and variants of past mosnters, returning fan favorates of the Tigerex and the Glavenus, as well as the new Velkana and Beotodus. Whilst it does kind of feel like world didn't have as much post release monsters, save for Deviljho, Kulve Taroth, Lunastra and the crossover monsters (Leshen and the behemoth), its adds in the new master rank quests that futher expands of the variety of armour and weapons you can create, some of which are as badass in appearance. All of the new monsters funcion different to each other, especially in differenation between the species and subspecies. Not only this, but the base monsters in world have new moves, and so do you. Now everyone can use the slinger with their weapon drawn, alongside with the clutch claw.

    Being an expansion, like all past games, also introduces significant changes, One of which is the revamping of armour skills, as well as adding new mechanics such as softening monster parts. This is when the cluch claw comes into play. You cling on the enemy, and depening what weapon you use, you get slinger ammo and/or weaken a monster's body part, meaning that you dish out more damage as you attack said part. This is a necessity, since monsters in master rank have higher health, meaning that quests will be longer, depending on your actions and your equipment.

    Many of the postives includes said additonal content, but in terms of MHW's gameplay comparison with the older games, it's streamlined to make gathering for resources easier, as well as preparing your equipment of optimal performace. Monsters are more animal like and would become tired after some time, similar to that of Monster hunter tri, making the game more immersive regarless if you are carrying a huge axe that can transform a sword. The addition of SOS does make co-op easier, allowing other hunters to help out if someone needs help. The later game content is vastly enjoyable, with the addtion of the guiding lands, which enables master rank augmentations, alongside a much more enjoyable final boss, who is much harder than the Xeno'jiva.

    There are some drawbacks. Some of the weapon designs are bone/iron infused, especailly with the brachydios dual blades and the glavenus greatsword and the longsword, even though it's design is based of the use of those weapons. As well as this, the said additon of SOS trivialises the gathering hub, as 4/5 times, no one is around the hub. Also, the Endgame does feel a bit grindy, but is not as bad as world's endgame with the desire to fight arch tempered monsters, as well as farming for jewels. Speaking of arch tempered monsters, there are spefic weeks where an event quest would pop up. In past games, especially unite, you can download event quests of your choice, such as a G-rank akantor fatalis etc. Therefore, if you miss out in getting a speific armour piece you want, better wait for next week or so.

    Either way, Monster hunter world and the expansion pack is a almost-perfect addition that proves how expansion packs should be handled in today's gaming climate. Being someone who is familiar with the series, I am okay with the changes they made, even though some I somewhat don't like (BRING BACK DIOS SLICERS, NOT THOSE CAVEMEN CLUBS!). Capcom pours their heart into this game and it defintely shows. With the recent addtion to the resident evil Crossover and the return of the legendary Rajang, I have good faith of more post game content for Iceborne. Lets hope they do the same with some of their games (Looking at you SFV...).

    To put it bluntly, If you like fighting giant bosses and action based games, Monster hunter is the game for you, and with MHW iceborne. It is now easier to get into the series, Now it's the perfect time to dive right in.    … Expand
  27. Springhi
    Nov 14, 2019
    8
    Iceborne is the expansion for MHW with the introduction of master rank. It is also the tradition of MH series, which is called "G" before. As a player who has played through almost all MH series, I think Capcom has tried their best to make things right in MHWI. Many classic monsters were remade by HD models with much more abundant details and new movements. The production and upgrade ofIceborne is the expansion for MHW with the introduction of master rank. It is also the tradition of MH series, which is called "G" before. As a player who has played through almost all MH series, I think Capcom has tried their best to make things right in MHWI. Many classic monsters were remade by HD models with much more abundant details and new movements. The production and upgrade of new equitments are always additive. The introduction of claw is also interesting more or less. Many new methods to deal with monsters' movements have been created. The gameplay before clear is absolutely fascinating. However, the design of later game period is terrible. Guiding land was absolutely **** I can't understand why it could get through as the main gameplay content after game clear, especially on the basis of their interesting, additive ultimate quests in MH4U and MHGU. In former MH with G expansion, the later gameplay experience is full of challenges of course, but the designs of monsters allowed players to face the challenges. But in MHWI, what I saw was only the repeating experience repeated over and over again. It is still a good expansion for MH of a new age, but regretfully far from great.… Expand
  28. Ken-senpai-
    Nov 10, 2019
    9
    At first you may think this is a expansion just one or two new things but this is a Brand New game added to the base game and it's awesome
  29. HugeyBear
    Oct 19, 2019
    10
    If you loved World, you are going to love this. Plenty more monsters, plenty more weapons and armour sets to craft. Guiding Lands is fun and you can spend hours in there just wanting to hunt one more monster.

    The only drawback I’ve found is jumping into guiding lands with randoms or firing an sos from guiding lands doesn’t always work out. Lots of times I’ve jumped into a guiding lands    If you loved World, you are going to love this. Plenty more monsters, plenty more weapons and armour sets to craft. Guiding Lands is fun and you can spend hours in there just wanting to hunt one more monster.

    The only drawback I’ve found is jumping into guiding lands with randoms or firing an sos from guiding lands doesn’t always work out. Lots of times I’ve jumped into a guiding lands and the session dies immediately or after a single monster hunt. Likewise, I’ve had people join and it not been the monster they want so leave the session. This issue can be solved by playing with friends or lfg.

    The graphics, great, monsters are really fun and challenging, the story is ok but nothing special, that’s not what I play this for though. The grinding, crafting and build diversity is what makes this game so satisfying and there is tons of it. I’ve hit master rank 130 and I’m yet to augment my weapons. That’s how much playtime this thing has before you can get a fully optimal build. Want to do this with every weapon? You’re looking at hundreds of hours.

    You really get your money’s worth. There are no loot boxes, and devs constantly add new content for free. A true masterpiece of a game, for what it sets out to do, it nails.    … Expand
  30. Zalabar22
    Oct 16, 2019
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Everything about this expansion, with the exception of the Guiding Lands, is a 10/10 from me. If Guiding Lands was better I'd have no problem giving Iceborne a perfect score, but as it's the endgame and a huge part of what you do after the story I sadly have to give Iceborne a 9/10... For now. Other than that there is a lot of love in Iceborne and you can tell the developers put their hearts and souls into this expansion. We're still getting another year of updates and new content so I'm excited for what is to come. There isn't a reason not to buy this expansion if you love MHW.… Expand
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Generally favorable reviews - based on 65 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 65 out of 65
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  3. Negative: 0 out of 65
  1. RPGamer
    Dec 30, 2019
    90
    While this expansion will certainly frustrate new hunters learning the ropes, it gives veterans nearly everything they craved for after finishing the original experience. Capcom continues to do what it does best in this series, improving upon prior efforts to refine these games for an even finer sheen. When it comes to games about hunting monsters, Monster Hunter World: Iceborne proves that this series is the apex predator.
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  2. RPG Fan
    Nov 7, 2019
    93
    Folks that loved how engaging and approachable Monster Hunter: World was will find Iceborne offers more of the same with enough exciting changes to invigorate the many hunts they're sure to have.
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  3. IGN Japan
    Oct 8, 2019
    82
    While exciting new monsters and more freedom in equipment are definitely welcome additions, the Guiding Lands endgame content’s poorly balanced level design will make players feel uncomfortable.
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