Monster Hunter: World

 PlayStation 4
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7.7

Generally favorable reviews- based on 1983 Ratings

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  1. Positive: 1,429 out of 1983
  2. Mixed: 240 out of 1983
  3. Negative: 314 out of 1983
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  1. loldeeznutz
    Jan 29, 2018
    9
    First of all, I have been playing Monster Hunter since Tri came out. I have followed the series throughout the years and the series has only gotten better. Compared to the previous games MH World has completely revolutionized the Monster Hunter series. They have created an intricate ecosystem with competing monsters and countless ants crawling everywhere. I was expecting a bland, open mapFirst of all, I have been playing Monster Hunter since Tri came out. I have followed the series throughout the years and the series has only gotten better. Compared to the previous games MH World has completely revolutionized the Monster Hunter series. They have created an intricate ecosystem with competing monsters and countless ants crawling everywhere. I was expecting a bland, open map full of pretty bushes and some birds flying above. However, i was proved wrong, there are so many things! And you can abduct them and throw them in your home as well! The massive, polished map this game provides completely blew me away.

    Throughout the series, combat has gotten more fluid (especially in MH Generations) but it always remained a little clunky. (Ignoring the fact that the controls are complete ass and you can't change them). Once you get used to the controls, the combat seems a lot more smooth, making it satisfying to land devastating combos on a massive wyvern yearning for your blood. The Great Sword, which used to feel kinda clunky is a lot more fluid, with multiple combos that flow well into each other, making feel bad ass after landing a fully charged combo on a monsters tail. The bow has changed as well. Although undermined by the newly added slinger, the bow still proves to be a fun weapon (noticed they made it more mobile and powerful). However, the guns are so boring, there is nothing special about them. They feel clunky, slow and under powered. Especially the heavy bow gun, been like this since the beginning. But this is just an opinion, you might take a liking to the bow gun.

    For all you Monster Hunter fans out there, this is a must buy. However, for players that search for an immersive story that provides many hours of entertainment, you will be somewhat disappointed. The game's story is like an ocean that's one foot deep. When you open the game, you are kinda thrown into the story with barely any context and you chase some big dragon (won't reveal more than that). If story is what you are looking for, turn away. This game is mainly based on hunting monsters, not the story behind them.

    Some players are saying that the combat is sluggish, weapons feel clunky, and it's for little kids??? For new players combat will definitely feel a little sluggish as you mindlessly spam two buttons for the first few hours. But you will soon discover that the combat is extremely complicated, providing a huge learning curve. Once you get the hang of these combos you will feel like a bad ass monster hunter. For some reason, I have been noticing reviews stating that the game is for little kids. I must admit, the game does have some weird Japanese **** that appeals to it's main fan base. But as soon as you have a monster eat you out like an Oreo you realize that this game ain't cute at all. This is real **** and your'e gonna piss your pants when you fight the final boss, trust me.

    So far, I have been very impressed with the game. However, I have noticed, if you pay some attention, on the Xbox One the game is kinda blurry (thought I was going blind for a second). Not to much of an issue, only makes me more hyped for the PC version. You probably won't notice unless you look really hard as well. I still can't get over how bad the controls are. Hopefully they do something about that.

    Biggest thing about this game is that they decided not to ruin the game with pay-to win content, loot boxes and cosmetic bull****. Gotta respect that decision. A company that actually listens to it's players.

    TL;DR

    Pros
    This game has massive, well-polished worlds.
    Complicated yet fluid combat.
    Scary monsters.
    NO LOOT CRATES!!!

    Cons
    Controls are **** and you can't change them.
    Kinda blurry if you pay enough attention.
    A shallow story.

    Game would be a 10, but the controls really killed it for me.    … Expand
  2. Karraces
    Jan 27, 2018
    9
    Amazing game, it feels just like past MH games with QOL modifications and an accesible early game for new players.
  3. Reddrag0852
    Jan 26, 2018
    9
    Very much a westernised monster hunter game. Some things are simplified a bit and most things remain unchanged. Still an amazing game(very pretty too) and for someone like me who adores boss fights, a game where almost every enemy is a boss fight is always perfect.
    There are those who will complain about a japanese title being changed to appeal to a western audience, but the game is still    Very much a westernised monster hunter game. Some things are simplified a bit and most things remain unchanged. Still an amazing game(very pretty too) and for someone like me who adores boss fights, a game where almost every enemy is a boss fight is always perfect.
    There are those who will complain about a japanese title being changed to appeal to a western audience, but the game is still objectively amazing.    … Expand
  4. PULKEMONTHE
    Jan 27, 2018
    10
    Don't let the troll reviews scare you away. They are not true MH players. The game is so much better now than it ever was. The controls and camera have never been better. Combat is extremely fun and rewarding. No fight will be like another, there is no set choreograph dance you have to perform
  5. DarkwatchGR
    Jan 26, 2018
    9
    CHECK IT IF YOU'RE NEW TO THE SERIES AND WANT A DEEPER SUMMARY OF WHAT YOU'RE GETTING, WITH YOUR HARD EARNED MONEY.

    For first i wanna say that, this is my first review ever on Metacritic. I created an acc just for this game. I'll be crystal clear with you from the start. YES the game is more simplified than the previous entries! YES there are a lot of conviniences in many categories.    CHECK IT IF YOU'RE NEW TO THE SERIES AND WANT A DEEPER SUMMARY OF WHAT YOU'RE GETTING, WITH YOUR HARD EARNED MONEY.

    For first i wanna say that, this is my first review ever on Metacritic. I created an acc just for this game.

    I'll be crystal clear with you from the start. YES the game is more simplified than the previous entries! YES there are a lot of conviniences in many categories. But do those changes ruin the fun? NOT in a thousand years. Most of those conveniences make the game better and less tedious, like for example, do you remember the time when you were trying to get an Anjarath's pelt and the damn thing couldn't drop it? Now, after your first encounter with any monster, you unlock investigation quests with those monsters, where the BETTER materials drop after a successful hunt. So yeah, i can't understand from where all these 0 are coming from...

    Now that i've put that aside, let's talk about the graphics and how the game performs. The locations are looking great! The new engine flatters both the monsters(which look BETTER THAN EVER) and their ecosystem as well, with nice touches. The armors look great and the weapon effects are just epic!
    As long as the performance goes. I'm playing on a normal PS4 and except of some minor fps drops, the game is 100% playable. Whoever is going to play on a pro, will enjoy it even more for sure.

    Last i wanna talk about ALL the stuff, that weren't in the beta! And i wanna give a message to the newcomers who left the beta with a dissapointment in their hearts. So ''listen'' to me carefully. The beta had only ONE type of quest and that was the HUNTING quests. Also it had a few amount of weapons and armor. They never introduced you(and that's logical) all the things that make the MH series so freaking amazing. There are numerous types of quests that you can choose from! Hunting quests, Capture quests, Investigations, Gathering quests and much more. There is a HUB area where you can communicate with up to 16 players and play together(up to four players). There is a ''wiki'' IN the game which lets you see more and more info of the monsters you kill/capture in your hunts. There is a harvesting system. There are guilds and squads. I can talk for days of how LONG and DEEP are all the mechanics and systems. It has even a freaking ''story'' this time around with many cut scenes for keeping the new players even more interested. The gameplay plays smoothly and the animations were redone for this entry of MH in the current gen of consoles.

    Verdict: I give it a STRONG 9/10 because of its great and improved mechanics, its huge content, its great graphics and for the FUN this game knows to give the best from everything else out there. I cut one point only for the slow start and its simplifying mechanics which i understand that they can make the veteran players feel a little ''betrayed''.

    OH... Also... NO microtransactions man!    … Expand
  6. Pietrovitch
    Jan 26, 2018
    10
    Monster Hunter World sets out to simulate a living and breathing ecosystem, and absolutely nails it. Monster Hunter hasn't felt this fresh since Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate, and it does that by not only returning to it's hunting roots, but also expanding that concept in a way the fans of the series never thought possible. This game marks a turning of the tide in the series, and it will onlyMonster Hunter World sets out to simulate a living and breathing ecosystem, and absolutely nails it. Monster Hunter hasn't felt this fresh since Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate, and it does that by not only returning to it's hunting roots, but also expanding that concept in a way the fans of the series never thought possible. This game marks a turning of the tide in the series, and it will only get better from here.… Expand
  7. kingarmaan123
    Jan 26, 2018
    10
    Good game. Don’t let these haters fool you. Only reason they are angry because they think Capcom has betrayed them by releasing Monster Hunter world on all platforms.
  8. shinshichirou
    Jan 26, 2018
    10
    This is amazing! No more no less.. A huge step in right direction, thank you Capcom!
  9. Nouwen
    Jan 26, 2018
    9
    Very nice game, good looking and very immersive.
    A little bit repetitive but that doesn't matter.
  10. RodSal
    Jan 26, 2018
    10
    Stunning graphics, lore, music, this game is a completely win/win for us gamers at the start of 2018!!!
  11. Ponio
    Jan 26, 2018
    10
    Amazing Game! Thank you Capcom! My favoutire game of the series finally on playstation platform!
  12. evildoomfoot
    Jan 26, 2018
    9
    First off, don't listen to the fanboys who are angry that they have to share this game now that is actually approachable. I've tried a few of the other MH games and allays found them needlessly complicated, unwelcoming to newcomers, and only fun for people without jobs and social lives. There is still plenty of depth in this game but it actually walks you through it for once. its aFirst off, don't listen to the fanboys who are angry that they have to share this game now that is actually approachable. I've tried a few of the other MH games and allays found them needlessly complicated, unwelcoming to newcomers, and only fun for people without jobs and social lives. There is still plenty of depth in this game but it actually walks you through it for once. its a fantastic streamlined version of a series I've allays wanted to like but never felt welcomed to do so. if you've been scared off by the other versions of this game i'd give this one a shot.… Expand
  13. Dhane
    Jan 26, 2018
    10
    Don’t let the so called MH veterans scare you off with their low ratings. This game is everything MH should have been in the past. The quirky flaws and design choices of previous titles are polished away, and as a result we have in our hands a gem of a modern video game that truly will captivate you. Graphics are fantastic, combat feels smooth and responsive, and the every system andDon’t let the so called MH veterans scare you off with their low ratings. This game is everything MH should have been in the past. The quirky flaws and design choices of previous titles are polished away, and as a result we have in our hands a gem of a modern video game that truly will captivate you. Graphics are fantastic, combat feels smooth and responsive, and the every system and mechanic seems meaningful and deep. The story is decent, and makes for a nice backdrop for the never ending hunt for bigger monsters and better loot. The sum of all the changes from previous MH titles gives the game a broader audience which, I think, is exactly what the developers wanted. Some veterans will complain, but I will argue that every change is for the better. The gameplay is very addicting, and if you are a fan of action games or rpgs you need to get in on this. If you are on the fence about this one - buy it! You will not regret it. See you on the hunting grounds!… Expand
  14. Aedrius
    Jan 26, 2018
    10
    This game is really good,despite reading the game is casualized,this game appeals for the West to make it enjoyable,really fun on Co-op multiplayer and a long game with free content coming out and no microtransactions.
  15. revelc
    Jan 26, 2018
    9
    After having fun with MHW for almost 20 hours, I decided to give it 9/10. It has beautiful visual/world, it has interesting story and characters, hundreds of hours of content easy, great combat design, I love the monster design, smooth online experience (you need to read the tutorials), and absolutely addicting to play.

    I would've given perfect score if they didn't make me read that    After having fun with MHW for almost 20 hours, I decided to give it 9/10. It has beautiful visual/world, it has interesting story and characters, hundreds of hours of content easy, great combat design, I love the monster design, smooth online experience (you need to read the tutorials), and absolutely addicting to play.

    I would've given perfect score if they didn't make me read that much of tutorials (the first hour is the most tedious thing, it's an RPG but still a lot of reading) and not having constant 60 fps on PS4 pro is a little outdated.

    Other than those two, the game is absolutely worth every penny. I recommend this game to anyone who loves adventure game. Play with friends, build a guild or join one, and share your adventure to the world, these will double the fun and increased the value of the game by ten folds. Keep on hunting!

    Don't forget, more free contents coming in the future update.    … Expand
  16. Papika
    Jan 26, 2018
    10
    This the best game of the year. It’s so beautiful, all systems are polished and shortcuts are great. Animations are smooth and fluid and it’s so much fun that i don’t know what I’m doing here writing a review. I will go back to play now.
  17. jyweee
    Jun 30, 2019
    10
    Played over 800 hours.
    Amazing game, best MH.
    "Don’t let the so called MH veterans scare you off with their low ratings. This game is everything MH should have been in the past."
  18. WimpyAdderLY
    Sep 6, 2019
    9
    Love this game. Addicting loop and great game play mechanics. You can tell the developers put a lot of work into the monsters and world
  19. AsrielDreemur
    Nov 4, 2018
    8
    The game is amazing, if you're a fan of the monster hunter franchise this is by far the best Monster Hunter game in the series. The graphic is stunning, the map in the game is really well design but one of the thing that I wanted to complement the most is the new eco system in the game. Monster have different interaction with each other depending on the situation and it makes the gameThe game is amazing, if you're a fan of the monster hunter franchise this is by far the best Monster Hunter game in the series. The graphic is stunning, the map in the game is really well design but one of the thing that I wanted to complement the most is the new eco system in the game. Monster have different interaction with each other depending on the situation and it makes the game more lively as ever compare to the previous installation. Monster in the game is well design and there are variety of weapons classes to choose from depending on your play style. Character customization is pretty good and the game did really well into making the game world feels really submissive to the players, they are time where I loss track of how many hours just by playing the game.

    The reason why this game didn't get a higher score from me is because the game tend to be very repetitive at times. Trying to get material for your higher classes armor could be a chore, there are times where you need to kill the same monsters over and over again just to hope it drop the materials you need in order to craft your desire weapon which could be really tiring for some people. In my case, there was a time where I had to fight the same elder dragon for no less then 15 times in order to get one of the missing crafting item I needed.

    Overall it's a really good game but fall short in some of the department like the amount of monster had decrease compare to the previous game and could be a little too grindy for some of the newer players or causal players. All and all its a solid game and I give it a 8/10.    … Expand
  20. BlitZeR_95
    Apr 28, 2018
    9
    Great game! I've been playing for a while now, but once you finish the game it does get a little repetitive. It is still fun, but I recommend not playing too much because it can drain out your interest.
  21. Eione
    Jan 30, 2018
    9
    Been playing a lot of previous MH especially MHP3rd and a lot MH3 and some MHX. The game is made simpler and easy to access every time the new one came out. I remembered when I 1st play MH2 where there even no indicator to pickup stuffs and very poor explaination. MHW is very much accessible and the complex fighting mechanics are still there and I pretty much enjoy it.
  22. klaus3331
    Jan 28, 2018
    9
    Can't stop playing it for two days. Played the old MH on PSP. the graphic evolves so much! I have to say the reason I like playing this type of game is not because of intriguing story you would've expected as in other RPGs. It's really the gameplay that stands out. You have tons of fun trying out new weapons, each of which provides a distinct playing style and unique combos. Unlike otherCan't stop playing it for two days. Played the old MH on PSP. the graphic evolves so much! I have to say the reason I like playing this type of game is not because of intriguing story you would've expected as in other RPGs. It's really the gameplay that stands out. You have tons of fun trying out new weapons, each of which provides a distinct playing style and unique combos. Unlike other RPGs, you don't even have a levelling system. Your character becomes strong because of potions, weapon upgrades, strategies, and more. But even those things aren't crucial. What makes you stronger is the improving skills of yours. On this point, it's very like dark souls series.

    Although this game has evolved many generations, but it remains its core. Many of the weapons, icons, monsters, they all form a unique system you would never see in other games. This is why I like Japanese made games, each one of this is unique, gameplay presides over stories and graphics. This is what games are really about, they should be more than just interactive movies.    … Expand
  23. SwiftReviews
    Feb 12, 2018
    9
    Very enjoyable game, had lots of fun playing, the amazing ecosystems and environments are cool the monster battles are epic.

    - The negatives, no pause button was annoying even when playing solo, monster would leave the area after a certain time. - The Online play wasn't very enjoyable, having to send up SOS flares and wait for someone to join, Probably better with friends or    Very enjoyable game, had lots of fun playing, the amazing ecosystems and environments are cool the monster battles are epic.

    - The negatives, no pause button was annoying even when playing solo, monster would leave the area after a certain time.
    - The Online play wasn't very enjoyable, having to send up SOS flares and wait for someone to join, Probably better with friends or prearranged teams.
    -Bit repetitive and monsters would run or fly away too much.

    Not for everyone but it does what it set out to do near perfect. 9/10    … Expand
  24. kot0005
    Feb 2, 2018
    9
    A great Fantasy- hunting simulator with heaps of progression and gear to craft. Complex mechanics and every monster has its own unique set of abilities. Amazing story progression and artwork. Detailed monster bosses. Looses 1 Point for using a crappy Old engine bad monster hitboxes. Will be buying it again on PC for the ultimate experience. Must play game if you like ARPG , hack andA great Fantasy- hunting simulator with heaps of progression and gear to craft. Complex mechanics and every monster has its own unique set of abilities. Amazing story progression and artwork. Detailed monster bosses. Looses 1 Point for using a crappy Old engine bad monster hitboxes. Will be buying it again on PC for the ultimate experience. Must play game if you like ARPG , hack and slash or looter games.… Expand
  25. TsukasaHiiragi
    Jan 27, 2018
    8
    Monster Hunter World is a good game, there is no denying there is a deep and rich world to explore and hunt in, however there are some very glaring issues that unfortunately distract heavily from the monster hunting experience and which prevent it, in my opinion from being worthy of 8+ rating.

    First and foremost is the games tutorials are not in-depth enough, many game mechanics are not    Monster Hunter World is a good game, there is no denying there is a deep and rich world to explore and hunt in, however there are some very glaring issues that unfortunately distract heavily from the monster hunting experience and which prevent it, in my opinion from being worthy of 8+ rating.

    First and foremost is the games tutorials are not in-depth enough, many game mechanics are not explained in enough detail, or simply not explained at all. Another major issue lies with the janky controls, especially noticeable with weapons like the greatsword or anything that has a slow attack, get used to swinging wildly and missing especially with new players until you get more of a feel for the attack and combo system which can make the game frustrating for new players.

    The level of frustration MHW can bring rivals that of the Dark Soul series, you'll die - - a lot, sometimes it is the fault of the player for simply not being prepared, other times you'll die in a very BS fashion such as an APEX level monster appearing during your hunt and catching you unaware and one shotting you, during a hunt - a million things could go wrong, especially if you are not equipped properly.

    Glitches and bugs luckily so far, are minimal but I've noticed multiple FPS drops on vanilla PS4s, another issue I've personally found is the targetting constantly unlocking from your target forcing you to constantly re-lock onto your target, this aspect gets annoying - another problem is related to the tracking flies not tracking properly, or disappearing and not following the target, especially during large monster hunts where it seems to get confused.

    The gameworld is rich, with a intense level of detail right down to ants sometimes walking around - there are many item sets to collect, many weapons to master and enough content to keep everyone happy, whether you prefer playing solo and co-op, there is something for you here.    … Expand
  26. bwh31
    Jan 30, 2018
    8
    Awesome game.

    MHW has addicting game-play with a well implemented crafting system. Your character progression is achieved through your own ability getting better, learning the monsters, and upgrading your gear. This all makes for a very rewarding experience. The bad - Matchmaking and getting your friends to play with you is pretty clunky. I feel like this shouldn't be an issue in    Awesome game.

    MHW has addicting game-play with a well implemented crafting system. Your character progression is achieved through your own ability getting better, learning the monsters, and upgrading your gear. This all makes for a very rewarding experience.

    The bad - Matchmaking and getting your friends to play with you is pretty clunky. I feel like this shouldn't be an issue in 2018, but for some reason it is.

    Overall 8.5, but since we don't have that option on the scale I'll round up to a 9.    … Expand
  27. MidoDaDon
    Jan 27, 2018
    9
    Monster Hunter World is amazing, easily one of the best games of this generation in my opinion. From the addictive gameplay to the great graphics, this is easily the best MH game to date. The multiplayer is the best thing in this game, I did not face any connectivity issues to mention. Though it can get a bit confusing sometimes especially when trying to join a friend in Expedition modeMonster Hunter World is amazing, easily one of the best games of this generation in my opinion. From the addictive gameplay to the great graphics, this is easily the best MH game to date. The multiplayer is the best thing in this game, I did not face any connectivity issues to mention. Though it can get a bit confusing sometimes especially when trying to join a friend in Expedition mode but I think it will be solved in the future. 9/10.… Expand
  28. peamkei
    Jan 30, 2018
    8
    I have been playing monster hunter since the PS2 and PSP era. Didn't play all of them because I don't really like to play blurry Monster Hunter on 3DS. I have been enjoying the series. I have played at least hundreds of hours and even over a thousand hours on PSP MH:3G as I was still a student then and kept hunting with fellow hunters in Cafes and McDonald. The most recent one I playedI have been playing monster hunter since the PS2 and PSP era. Didn't play all of them because I don't really like to play blurry Monster Hunter on 3DS. I have been enjoying the series. I have played at least hundreds of hours and even over a thousand hours on PSP MH:3G as I was still a student then and kept hunting with fellow hunters in Cafes and McDonald. The most recent one I played was MH:XX on switch. It was great, I enjoyed it. I can see that CAPCOM have been putting effort trying to implement new monsters, new maps, new weapons, new systems. The style and the skill system I experienced in MH:XX was like a big wow to me. It was not the best and some aspects might be imbalanced. But I really appreciated the possibility of experimenting on different play style. The armor set, style, skills and weapons combinations have so many variations. Of course I understand at the end there are a few combinations that works very well and you can see all the "clones" online.

    The point I am trying to make is MHW seems like taking a step back for me. Don't take me wrong, I love the game. The environment looks gorgeous and interactive. There are a lot of new dragons to be hunted. The hunter is more agile and the animations are smooth. The there is a weapon tree for weapon upgrades and can be down graded. What I really don't like is stripping out the style system. Now I can't see those weird build like aerial lancer anymore. Not mention the armors are not as cool looking as before in my opinion ....
    The game is easier in general with new tracking system and hunter is able to cancel potion drinking. I believe this is more friendly to new comers and I don't really mind if a game is easy to learn but with high skill cap. Despite the monster tracking system, I don't like the item tracking system. The fireflies making stuff glows kind of makes me feel like I am a retard. I mean people will learn where items are in time, there is no need highlight them like that. I guess the foot prints are hard to spot so I am fine with that.
    For those people who complained about grinding or being repetitive, you can inhale my D___. I play monster hunter because it is fun to hunt dragons with friends. Monster Hunter series were known to be repetitive, there are endless dragons for hunters to hunt. Most missions can be done over and over again. I can say the same thing to whole lot of the games. CoD and Battlefield are just shoot shoot shoot , you die , you respawn , shoot shoot shoot again. Mario are like you run , you jump , collect starts/suns/moons. Winnings and FIFA are 2 teams chasing and kicking the ball. DotA and LOL are 2 teams killing each other and destroying towers every game.
    If you don't find the repetitive part of the game fun, you can walk away but please don't trash talk in the reviews. Games I mentioned above are fun because of the repetitive part is fun. Players can have fun over and over again with or without friends. I simply can't believe how stubborn people is to say grinding and repetitive as cons in review. Just imagine every mission can only be done once. Also every dragon can only be killed once and they are gone forever. Just unbelievable.    … Expand
  29. Debotical
    Jan 29, 2018
    9
    I have to give the game a 9 because, as previously stated by another review, the game lacks joining in a friend's mission unless you're in the same Game Session or they shoot an SOS flare. Other than that, for the people that felt combat was clunky, Dark Souls III was clunky when I first started until I figured out the combat system. There is a reason there is a lot of 9s and 10s, most ofI have to give the game a 9 because, as previously stated by another review, the game lacks joining in a friend's mission unless you're in the same Game Session or they shoot an SOS flare. Other than that, for the people that felt combat was clunky, Dark Souls III was clunky when I first started until I figured out the combat system. There is a reason there is a lot of 9s and 10s, most of those are people that have played the game before. If you're new to the game then you probably should wait more than 24 hours to give the game a fair assessment. There are decision points when to do that powerful combo or when to hold back. The grind of this game is far superior than any other game. The labor matches the reward. The other thing I'm extremely fond of is the idea that I take this weapon and I make decision points I can't take back to progress my gear through a massive tech tree. But the game is also forgiving in that sense, I can always create the first weapon of the tech tree and make new decisions and have a completely different outcome. I think all newcomers to the Monster Hunter genre need to take a step back and fully digest the game instead of making an assessment after 24 to 48 hours, you have a lot of catching up to do. For the veterans that gave this game a 0, also step back from your elitist ways and think about the evolution of gaming. Walking and drinking or eating is a real life thing people can do, why not make that part of the game itself instead of keeping a game in a box that was created over 15 years ago. Also if you haven't made it past HR 8 when you made this assessment you probably should double back on it and fight some of the latter monsters the game has to offer, fights get pretty intense when fighting one monster and another monster appears well above your current gear level. Same thing for scout flies, I like that when I progress up and hunt the monster several times it gets easier with the scout flies, so what if they show you plants and other items, if you think the game is calling you dumb then you need to go to your bathroom mirror and tell yourself that not everything is about you and to stop taking things so personal. I hope this game continues to draw in a large crowd, I'm tired of games that never have purposeful endgame in sight. I could seriously see this game holding my attention for a very long time. I've had a very hard time not getting distracted with building more gear over progressing story.… Expand
  30. chleba
    Jan 29, 2018
    10
    For be best Monster Hunter is MH4U, but not with better graphics, quicker mechanics and massive content finally for Home Consoles, it's just a dream come true.
    Yes it is easier then good old MH. Yes it does not have G-rank unfortunately. But it's still Monster Hunter, bigger, better and more awesome. Here it goes another few hundreds hours of my life ...
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#6 Best PS4 Game of 2018
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#5 Most Shared PS4 Game of 2018

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Metascore
90

Universal acclaim - based on 93 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 89 out of 93
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 93
  3. Negative: 0 out of 93
  1. GameGrin
    Jun 21, 2018
    90
    Honestly, if the Low and High Rank portions wasn’t as polished and an incredible experience to go through. This score would be 7/8 margin just because compared to previous games, the rotating event quests, RNG investigations for RNG loot, reduced weapon and quest pool, and less challenging solo player end game. But, with the incredibly constructed world, incredible combat experience, and cohesive experience, the downpoints are more just demands for more content.
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  2. Gamers' Temple
    May 21, 2018
    55
    I won't rehash the problems I had with World simply because they make me profoundly sad. I wanted to like the game, I hoped the new direction would bring the series to a new level, but instead, the whole thing blew up in my face like a Marshmallow Peep left in the microwave too long.
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  3. LEVEL (Czech Republic)
    Apr 24, 2018
    100
    Moving to real consoles has paid off for Monster Hunter. The fifth installment is bigger, nicer and funnier (a bit). In addition, a number of free addons will extend the entertainment for another dozens of hours. [Issue#283]
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