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. Zephyr24
    Jan 30, 2018
    10
    My score of 10 isn't overated, and i'll explain why.

    I used to be an unconditional fan of the monster hunter series (Monster Hunter, MHF, MHF2, MHFU, MH3, MH4U, MHG...) and now, Monster Hunter World (MHW). I felt kinda disappointed for the huge changes that were made with this title like the grind system, where you don't have to stand still waiting too much to collect than in the    My score of 10 isn't overated, and i'll explain why.

    I used to be an unconditional fan of the monster hunter series (Monster Hunter, MHF, MHF2, MHFU, MH3, MH4U, MHG...) and now, Monster Hunter World (MHW).
    I felt kinda disappointed for the huge changes that were made with this title like the grind system, where you don't have to stand still waiting too much to collect than in the previous, but most shocking is that you now don't have to take an eye on your inventory or crafting on the go for pickaxes, bug nests or anything.

    Difficulty is ridiculous easy, at least story missions, perhaps so damn easy for monster hunter veterans as me, where i'm not even in the need to carry anything from home to the quest (except for some specifically monsters where i prefer to capture them or they burst me because of my resistances). Camera still disgusts in some times.

    Although those major changes (and those minor changes that i don't mention), there are huge improvements in this title which makes me feel more like a lover than a fan.

    I've already played like 55-60 hours yet (starting on 26th January), and this is what I can say:

    Graphic improvements are simply awesome, now enviroments feel more live than ever. There's always something to do than just the main objective where you should pick up everything you see because for new players, you won't know when you will need them.

    There are a lot of new functions and mechanics, new maps (nothing recycled yet) which are gorgeous and amazingly huge. Now you find the game with plenty of tutorials, manuals and even a bestiary book, which makes it easier than ever to understand.

    You'll find your role here, no matter what, each weapon is well distinguished and there are no bad ways to play it, just better ways.

    The game itselft has an interesting story, multiplayer is the big point of the game where all the previous mentioned features become better.

    Main content shall give you at about 60-80 hours of playtime, which is worth the price by the way, but also you may try out optional content (missions) getting up to more than 300-400 hours (and i'm not crazy).

    DLC content will be completely free (regardless of cosmetic things) where you will find more new monsters (with its own armor and weapons i suppose), you'll be able to play event missions in coop with other Capcom titles (like the Horizon Event or the upcoming SFV) granting an interesting new experience by the way.

    By the way, this is the most I can say, after almost 60 hours, even I don't like some changes, I realize that they were made for better, a big step in the right direction, because there is nothing wrong in changing, it is wrong to get stuck in the same for ever and don't explore all the opportunities you have, what Capcom, in my opinion, did it somehow good enough to get my full score.    … Expand
  2. EchoGecko9
    Feb 7, 2018
    10
    A very fun game that has hundreds of hours of content. A great game to start your monster hunter adventure in
  3. Ozimandeus
    Feb 14, 2018
    10
    Best game I have played in over 40 years of gaming. Take note western 'AAA' industry, Japan is back with a vengeance.
  4. Black-Templar
    Jan 31, 2018
    10
    Monster Hunter World is a 10 on 10 game
    But it's not Dark Souls so 9 out of 10!

    But it has palicoes and you can have a little piglet as a pet... 10 out of 10!
  5. marvelousmarien
    Jan 31, 2018
    10
    i like how you can solo the whole game or choose to group up and its not revolved around loot boxes.the game is a little glitchy at times but its ok ,its not about just running up and spamming buttons to take out a monster you have to wait and move around and wait for openings some weapons are harder to master than others overall very fun and addicting
  6. AKingofScales
    Jan 30, 2018
    10
    Love this game, so much enjoyment and not too much a deviation from the older games in the series. If you love monster hunter you'll love this.
  7. djluckythree
    Feb 12, 2018
    10
    For all the hater or impatient player here something usefull for you. This game is a RPG, and not only a rpg but a really great and deep one ! You find it to long to draw your weapon or put it back ? there is a armor or amulete or even gem to boost this up so it get more fast. Walking in water to slow ? there is a item for that. Repair your weapon to long you always get hit ? you can do itFor all the hater or impatient player here something usefull for you. This game is a RPG, and not only a rpg but a really great and deep one ! You find it to long to draw your weapon or put it back ? there is a armor or amulete or even gem to boost this up so it get more fast. Walking in water to slow ? there is a item for that. Repair your weapon to long you always get hit ? you can do it 300% more fast with the right armor. I play this game and take my time, i dont rush the game or try to find everything on the internet. im just having fun with my friend at my own learning time. after 105 hours of gameplay im Hunter rank 13.... and i see people LV 91 lol !!!!! You want a game with great RPG element, nice grafic, amazing soundtrack. Quality menu and lot of gaming time for your buck ? this is the game for you. You want to have everything unlock and be a god even if you just started the game 5 hours ago ? it not the game for you. go play some game like destiny or call of duty where you need to put like 130 $ to get around 20 hours gameplay without being bored af. lol :D Best game of the year for me. i still learn thing after 105 hours gameplay. if you love to use your brain to understand thing and try to improve , Best game for you buck!!!… Expand
  8. Enimusha
    Feb 10, 2018
    10
    Absolutely amazing game! So addictive. You'll get hooked in couple of hours in the game. Sure, its not easy. You need to use your brains what weapons and armor to bring in to the fight, but when you get them working flawlessly, you'll have a blast! 10+!!
  9. Caleb37804
    Feb 6, 2018
    10
    Note: I play on PS4 Pro.
    So this game is one of the best games I have ever played in my almost 30 year old life; I'm getting that out there immediately. The game has plenty of tutorial text that teach you how to play the game, while that may seem tedious, if you take it seriously you'll have a fantastic early experience. Story is good enough and enjoyable, and makes your character seem    Note: I play on PS4 Pro.
    So this game is one of the best games I have ever played in my almost 30 year old life; I'm getting that out there immediately. The game has plenty of tutorial text that teach you how to play the game, while that may seem tedious, if you take it seriously you'll have a fantastic early experience. Story is good enough and enjoyable, and makes your character seem like a bad A. The Palico companions are a good comic relief and super cute, and i do not like cats so that's saying a lot. Now to the main meat of this... the game-play loop: It's perfect. The way the grind rewards it's players is how Destiny fans wish their game was. Every fight is a boss battle, situations constantly change, and you can affect what parts you are rewarded with by which part of the body you attack on the Monsters. The online sessions can be a little annoying, but for this to be the series first big entry on a new gen system with fantastic online capabilities, it's not worth complaining about since i've had no problems playing with friends when i want to.
    If you want a challenging game, a new series to get into, a game to grind, grind, and grind... and be rewarded for it... this game is for you. There is nothing more satisfying than landing a successful mount on a monster, or capturing one before time runs out. And with 14 different weapon types, traps, bait, armor, and skills there's not a play-style that's not in this game. To top all of this off, the soundtrack for the game is incredible and puts it all together.
    Do yourself a favor, pick up Monster Hunter: World and give it a good chance. Get through the very early game patiently and learn the core of the game, and you'll be addicted to the game... just like this guy who has never touched a Monster Hunter title previously.    … Expand
  10. Vainslay
    Feb 1, 2018
    10
    This is a truly great game land is full of life monster are smart and fast game play strikes a balance of challenge and reward i think the best part is that capcom filly add a solid story to the game i recommend this game to fans and new players alike
  11. cc23
    Feb 11, 2018
    9
    The next installment in the Monster Hunter series is finally here with Monster Hunter: World. After moving from a portable system to a home console the world of monster hunter has become much more immersing, getting rid of loading screens and having many monsters typically fighting each other when they meet, either in what is called turf wars or just fighting each other normally. The gameThe next installment in the Monster Hunter series is finally here with Monster Hunter: World. After moving from a portable system to a home console the world of monster hunter has become much more immersing, getting rid of loading screens and having many monsters typically fighting each other when they meet, either in what is called turf wars or just fighting each other normally. The game itself is rather simple in choosing between 14 different weapon types to fight boss like monsters and create gear out of their carves and materials. The game itself gives you, the player, a great sense of progression in that you fight progressively harder and more complex monsters and creating progressively stronger gear as a result. If you enjoy challenging fights, grinding gear, and seeing yourself improve this game is a great introduction into the world of Monster Hunter.
    In the past this game has had a stigma of being rather hard to get into, whether that be the many gathering quests that are required in past games or the complexity of the game that was typically not explained to you in game. All that changes with World as the game is much more streamlined to help new players get into the game. If you’re someone who is new to the series or had trouble getting into the game in the past and want to try it out again this would be the best game to start. Instead of forcing you through many gathering quests the game quickly throws you into the world. The game constantly gives you tutorials to be able to understand the various mechanics involved with the game like crafting and farming instead of keeping it rather unknown like in previous games.
    The gameplay has also been revamped to be easier to get into. There is a new mechanic in scout flies that help you easily get into the fighting as they lead directly to the monsters instead of forcing you to look over the map. The tutorials also expand to the weapons and show many of the combos and mechanics involved with each weapon, as well as a training area that explain the multiple combos and the inputs required. There are also many small changes like newly added damage numbers that help you, the player, get feedback on your gameplay whether that would be knowing where to attack or just how much your attacks do.
    With the increased accessibility that many of the changes bring to Monster Hunter: World, this is a great starting point into getting into the series. One that you will hopefully enjoy!    … Expand
  12. OTGamer
    Feb 13, 2018
    9
    9 Nergigantes/10
    This game will offer You, Hunter a real challenge. First You think: "Oh, such a nice world to explore!" And then You get your ass kicked over 9000 times. And You **** [x], but after hundreds of fails You'll become the most badass Hunter in the New World. And that makes You feel good, damn good, man!
  13. RidleayRomero
    Feb 17, 2018
    9
    The only other Monster Hunter game that I ever played was Frontier on the PSP, which was awkward because you used a joystick that was embedded into the front. After playing this one for about 45 minutes, I realized something: Capcom has literally been saving the best game for PS4. All they want you to do is kill monsters while just doing whatever you want with the game's mechanics, some ofThe only other Monster Hunter game that I ever played was Frontier on the PSP, which was awkward because you used a joystick that was embedded into the front. After playing this one for about 45 minutes, I realized something: Capcom has literally been saving the best game for PS4. All they want you to do is kill monsters while just doing whatever you want with the game's mechanics, some of the purest fun I've had with a video game. I can't seem to find other players, or join hunts yet; but it's all good. This has been such a learning experience for me that I might have to change my views of the Monster Hunter series entirely.… Expand
  14. pongkrit03
    Feb 20, 2018
    8
    70 hours into the game, yet I could not give a 9 or 10. New to the franchise, I have to say Monster Hunter gives me new fresh excitement and somehow annoying feeling. I love the game but also hate it in some occasions. This game is great but can be better. Let start with good parts first.

    Pros 1. Combat system is great and very complicated. I am veteran in Soul Series. Combat can be    70 hours into the game, yet I could not give a 9 or 10. New to the franchise, I have to say Monster Hunter gives me new fresh excitement and somehow annoying feeling. I love the game but also hate it in some occasions. This game is great but can be better. Let start with good parts first.

    Pros

    1. Combat system is great and very complicated. I am veteran in Soul Series. Combat can be clunky at first but once you get used to it, It feel great. Attacking the weakness never been so important. I feel satisfied every time I hammer the monster's head. Forget about lock on system, we don't use it in this game. Every weapon has its own combo and depth. You cannot master it in short time.

    2.World dynamic. It is unique system you can't find in any game. Map designed is great. Monster can roaming around and fight other monsters. It sparks excitement everywhere, although it gets repetitive later on but it leaves good impression to me. Visual is beautiful

    3.Great BGM - get pump up every time when fight monsters

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    Cons

    1. It does not encourage people to play multiplayer as it should do, especially duo. Monster health will get 2.6x when someone join, regardless of number. (2 players will be at most disadvantage). Reward money will share among players ( more people = less money) and Faint also shares (meaning if someone die 3 times it can cause game over even you don't die). I don't see any benefits to play multiplayer if I am good enough to solo monster myself, unless you want to enjoy playing with friends.

    2. Tutorial is not effective enough. Surely, this game has tutorial but it is not enough. Most of the times, you have to go online and search for information. There are a ton of things the game does not tell you or clearly explain to you. Watching guide on youtube and pro player playing your favorite weapon are a must, or else you will miss some technic. A lot of confusion here, you need to read wiki, where to get this XX parts, how to unlock XX, search and read, search and read to your heart content.

    3.Lack of objective - This game has its story mission but the main problem is this game does not have EXP unlike others. You will get better by forging new weapon and armor. However, weapon and armor you want will come from few specific monsters. Once you are done your gears, you have no reasons to hunt other monsters that you don't need its part. Sometimes, I just stare at the screen and don't know what to do because I can't improve my character further and if you solo all the way, you have plenty of money. There is jewel random drop from monster but it is random. If you love grinding, it is ok but if you don't then that is it.

    4. Roar ??? - I don't know what others think but I hate monster roar's system. I know you can nullify it with Earplug skill but it is not easy to get lv5 Earplug. I think this system should be removed entirely. It is not fun to wait 5 sec when monster roar, or be forced to use certain skill

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    Story is not focused here. At least Capcom has tried. I don't want to complain. They are good cinematic btw.

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    In sum, Monster hunter world is an awesome game with some serious flaws. Some people will love, some will not. Combat system is good enough to win over repetitiveness but still I prefer the game with less RNG, and please adjust monster's health based on number of players as well (not just 1 or 4)    … Expand
  15. Plark
    Feb 18, 2018
    8
    If you're let down by Destiny 2, look no further. Monster Hunter World fills that void. Monster Hunter is a grindy, loot driven game that you can spend hours upon hours playing. There are no short of weapons you can play with and so much gear you can craft. From the story line to optional side quests you can do to get money and experience there is no short of stuff to do. There are someIf you're let down by Destiny 2, look no further. Monster Hunter World fills that void. Monster Hunter is a grindy, loot driven game that you can spend hours upon hours playing. There are no short of weapons you can play with and so much gear you can craft. From the story line to optional side quests you can do to get money and experience there is no short of stuff to do. There are some downsides though, it is a pretty grindy game, but not in a bad way. You will be in 40 hours play time and still not fight every monster or type. The hitboxes are not the best. There will be times that you look like you're away from the monster and they will run by and you will still get hit even though it doesn't look like you're close to it. The camera can become annoying with the bigger monsters. Depending on the angle a wing can take up your entire screen rendering your efficiency in battle. There are however ways to avoid this in the camera setting, but you're giving up some freedom in your movement to do so. Overall, the game is great if you like grindy loot driven games, Monster Hunter: World is for you.… Expand
  16. Efirion
    Feb 5, 2018
    10
    First timer here. At start the game seems to be "meh", nothing that i didn't see before. But the more i get in to the game the more i started to feel the complexity of this gem of a game! Totally worth to buy
  17. guiletheguiles
    Sep 11, 2019
    9
    This is it!
    This is the best Monster Hunter game ever made. It has everything that makes the Monster Hunter series unique, but refined so everyone can enjoy it on some level.
    Monsters are creative and the battle system is amazing. The hunt/forge/grind loop is addictive even with its slow pacing. Sure, it might feel too slow at times and the story can be ignored at best, but that doesn't    This is it!
    This is the best Monster Hunter game ever made. It has everything that makes the Monster Hunter series unique, but refined so everyone can enjoy it on some level.
    Monsters are creative and the battle system is amazing. The hunt/forge/grind loop is addictive even with its slow pacing.
    Sure, it might feel too slow at times and the story can be ignored at best, but that doesn't make it less impressive.
    I can't recommend this game enough.    … Expand
  18. Reed618
    May 18, 2019
    10
    I picked up MHW just after it launched and for some reason just couldn't get into it. The idea of the grind seemed off-putting, mostly because I wasn't into the combat.
    Now that Iceborne has been announced I thought I'd give it a second shot and I'm so glad I did. I love the weighty feel of swinging my buster sword and how intense each hunt can feel. Finally taking down the anjanath was    I picked up MHW just after it launched and for some reason just couldn't get into it. The idea of the grind seemed off-putting, mostly because I wasn't into the combat.
    Now that Iceborne has been announced I thought I'd give it a second shot and I'm so glad I did. I love the weighty feel of swinging my buster sword and how intense each hunt can feel. Finally taking down the anjanath was just damn fun and really rewarding.
    Monster Hunter is now up there with Yakuza in the hall of amazing Japanese games I didn't know much about but now dearly love :).
    I can see how someone might pick this up and not get what all the hype is about but if you're patient with its systems it might really surprise you. Happy hunting :).    … Expand
  19. Remsi
    Apr 15, 2019
    10
    The best MH in 15 years, and perhaps one of the best games of this generation of consoles! I played more than 400 hours and still interesting. Thank you, Capcom!
  20. justDaid
    Jan 26, 2018
    9
    The game is not perfect... But if there is something wrong with it you would be hard pressed to find it.
  21. Kite178
    Jan 26, 2018
    10
    Monster Hunter world is an amazing addition to the Monster Hunter series. It stays true to its roots while still being open enough for new players to experience the game. But fret not hardcore fans the difficulty is absolutely still present, its just easier to get your friends in for the ride.
  22. Srodsuar
    Jan 31, 2018
    10
    This is like having 2 powerful evolutions from an already good game, in the form of a greatest adventure, with improvements in all areas, making it even better to want go exploring and hunting with friends.
    They took all my expectations, met them and then proceeded to increment the amount of value in ways I was not even aware how good they were and how much we needed them.
    Being playing    This is like having 2 powerful evolutions from an already good game, in the form of a greatest adventure, with improvements in all areas, making it even better to want go exploring and hunting with friends.
    They took all my expectations, met them and then proceeded to increment the amount of value in ways I was not even aware how good they were and how much we needed them.
    Being playing since MH3, and this is the pinnacle milestone for the series.
    Definitely a must buy.    … Expand
  23. GrumpyBeard
    Jan 26, 2018
    10
    Superb performance from day one. Huge world and breathtaking fights presented in a beautiful world. It is january 2018 and MHW might already have taken the game of the year throne. It is btw my first MH.
  24. Meredori
    Jan 28, 2018
    10
    Monster Hunter World:
    1) Kill awesome Monster
    2) Carve its body to claim it parts
    3) Use parts to create weapons and armour.
    4) Kill next awesome Monster

    What could be better!
  25. KermitDFraug
    Jan 27, 2018
    10
    This is quite possibly the best monster hunter i've ever played and i've been playing ever since the psp one came out. Make one thing very clear, this game focuses HEAVILY on gameplay. it isn't a game that tries to make the player think "OOHH WOW THESE ARE THE BESTEST GRAPHICS I HAVE EVER SEEN". It's a game where the core component is gameplay that is supplemented by more widely acceptableThis is quite possibly the best monster hunter i've ever played and i've been playing ever since the psp one came out. Make one thing very clear, this game focuses HEAVILY on gameplay. it isn't a game that tries to make the player think "OOHH WOW THESE ARE THE BESTEST GRAPHICS I HAVE EVER SEEN". It's a game where the core component is gameplay that is supplemented by more widely acceptable visuals. If you judge this game because you think the game "looks" garbage then quite honestly you have some obscenely high standards that i'm pretty sure can't be satisfied. I mean Destiny 2 looked really nice but when you really look at it, there's still a tradeoff for those visuals like content, interactivity, etc. Don't just take a review at face value. Put your mind into it and really decide what YOU want in a game. if it isn't your kind of game then that's fine.… Expand
  26. Yurinka
    Jan 26, 2018
    10
    Perfects the Monster Hunter formula by solving all the issues present in previous games from the brand (worldwide day one launch with servers unified worldwide properly localized to languages like Spanish, some things were too difficult to discover without external help, etc.), and improves in many areas to make the game more accesible to a broader amount of players and at the same time toPerfects the Monster Hunter formula by solving all the issues present in previous games from the brand (worldwide day one launch with servers unified worldwide properly localized to languages like Spanish, some things were too difficult to discover without external help, etc.), and improves in many areas to make the game more accesible to a broader amount of players and at the same time to improve the experience for fans of previous games. Mix that with a great visuals in high end platforms and all the great things from the series and you have a masterpiece.… Expand
  27. Kitt3hK4t
    Jan 26, 2018
    10
    Despite what the die hard nintendo fans will tell you, this game is the best game in the series and was a huge step forward for capcom. 11/10
  28. Ikenda
    Jan 26, 2018
    10
    This is the necessary evolution of Monster Hunter franchise even if it had to become, unfortunately, easier then previous iterations to entice more western audience. Still is Monster Hunter of course but it feels a bit easier probably because of the modernized controls and animations. But all is necessary. Because crybabies from both sides (uaaaa the game is too hard vs uaaaa the game isThis is the necessary evolution of Monster Hunter franchise even if it had to become, unfortunately, easier then previous iterations to entice more western audience. Still is Monster Hunter of course but it feels a bit easier probably because of the modernized controls and animations. But all is necessary. Because crybabies from both sides (uaaaa the game is too hard vs uaaaa the game is too easy) have stopped MH from evolving in to home consoles of the previous and this generation. Wii U doesn't count, nobody bought it... So an advice to both sides, stop crying and support the game. If it is to hard for you get some friends or play online with others get better and you will love it, same case like Dark Souls. If you are elitist and its too easy for you then fight without armor and with basic weapons or make it as difficult as you want. Beat it with a GH guitar like Dark Souls if you are so elite. Remember if this is successful we will get more and better, that's how it goes. I love all MH games and I'm grateful i have this on my PS4 instead of my 3DS...… Expand
  29. SuperkenGaming
    Feb 3, 2018
    9
    Monster Hunter World is essentially a 50 hour long games as a service version of a boss rush game
    Here you play as your own created hunter with your kitty companion and you set out to slay monsters, which I feel are doing nothing wrong, theyre just minding their own business, living life and humans come around to mess that up for them..
    Im not some peta vegan, but at first I felt kind of    Monster Hunter World is essentially a 50 hour long games as a service version of a boss rush game
    Here you play as your own created hunter with your kitty companion and you set out to slay monsters, which I feel are doing nothing wrong, theyre just minding their own business, living life and humans come around to mess that up for them..
    Im not some peta vegan, but at first I felt kind of unconfortable just running around slaying monsters for being a nussance…
    I felt like I was the monster… but the fact this game evoked that kind of emotion for me means that theres something special here… the world of monster hunter feels alive and real.. I felt immersed tracking down my targets…
    The experience youll have with this game is going to be completely dependent on how you choose to play…
    If you play solo, this game is basically a boss rush dark souls with a cat companion that will aid you in battle and heal you, and if you play with friends it’s a destiny feeling game
    The game starts out giving you 1 of every weapon type so you can find the right one for you.. and then build your character around it.. this is a decision that’s crucial you make early on if youre not the grind type…
    But basically you can investigate the worlds, gather materials to craft potions antidotes and possibly ammo, slay monsters and pick bone piles for parts to craft better armour and weapos for both you and your companion, do side quests for rewards or you can straight up stick to the story which will have you on essentially a boss rush mode quest of monster contract after monster contract…
    If you have a crew youll have a decently enjoyable and addictive experience here…
    When you start am assignment you can go in solo or with a party of up to 4 players,
    You then follow scout flies to tracks that will lead you to your target, and you can pick up items along your way for crafting
    and if you go in alone, once you track down your target, you have the option to shoot an sos flare which will bring in random players to help you…
    However no matter how you play, solo or with friends… you only have 4 lives to kill this monster.. but heres where my annoyances with this game comes in.. everything is constantly being timed…
    I actually love that there are only 3 continues allowed… but the timer on literally everything you do just makes this game feel frustrating.. the most of which is the 30 second timer that starts once the monster is slain… if you die and youre running back to your team and they kill the monster before you get back.. congrats.. you don’t get to skin it for its materials…even if youre the one that did most of the work taking it down, it doesn’t matter… if youre not back in 30 seconds you get nothing but the rewards for completing the task… its annoying that the game doesn’t let you choose when to leave after completion…
    Even more annoying is that even the expeditions which is essentially the games free roam mode where youre free to hunt and grind for whatever materials you want with infinite lives is secretly timed as well… I got closed to slaying some dragon and I get a warning that its about to leave soon… then a message pops up that it got away and I felt like I completely wasted my time…
    But despite these massive annoyances I had with this game, I just couldn’t walk away…
    The fights all feel so different and so engaging, you can trap monsters, you can luer them into turf wars with other monsters, its amazing to think back to a previous battle and realize that that battle was in the same game.. it feels like a distant memory.. and the experience felt so unique.. but it was all in this same world…
    its almost magic how great this game does at mixing up basically the same loop of over come the odds and slay this beast… the battles will take you to new parts of the map, youll deal with new challenges and attack patterns
    But its no easy feat…
    The dark souls comparisons are made not only because battles are so tough but because of the combat feeling.. its stiff.. its slow… youre juggling your stamina and attacks, youre breaking to sharpen your sword, youre fleeing for new materials.. but one thing the souls games do that I with this game did was show a health bar
    the game manages to give you that one more try feeling.. but not nearly as strong as it would if you actually could see the progress you were making.. sure youll cut of tails and sometimes they’ll limp away
    But I still had no clue if I was close or not.. if I could keep trying and do it on my own or if I needed to call in for help..
    This may seem like a little thing, but I feel this small addition could push this game to the next level.. at least for me, as in its current state bosses just feel ridiciously spongy
    And in general the feeling of a lack of progression is the negative aspect that sticks out the most for this game..
    I give Monster Hunter World
    an 8.5/10    … Expand
  30. Crysan
    Jan 29, 2018
    10
    How to level up a game series which never really made a mistake: this.

    Multiplayer could have been better. To only join your friend's expedition through SOS-Signals is a bit strange. The connection in general is a bit unstable. That was the only negative thing I have to say. New monster and the old monster feel new. Just impressed how they were able to set up the game. PS:    How to level up a game series which never really made a mistake: this.

    Multiplayer could have been better. To only join your friend's expedition through SOS-Signals is a bit strange. The connection in general is a bit unstable.

    That was the only negative thing I have to say. New monster and the old monster feel new. Just impressed how they were able to set up the game.

    PS: couldn't have done that on a switch.    … Expand
  31. Shinni
    Jan 26, 2018
    10
    My first monster hunter game was around 10 years back, monster hunter frontier (Taiwan) on PC, since then, I was hook! The monsters, the hunts, the loots, the weapons, I was having so much fun, the years after, I also bought mh3u, mh4u, mhgen and also mho, easily thousands of hours spent. Freakin excited when mhw was first announce, I think most vets would definitely love this newMy first monster hunter game was around 10 years back, monster hunter frontier (Taiwan) on PC, since then, I was hook! The monsters, the hunts, the loots, the weapons, I was having so much fun, the years after, I also bought mh3u, mh4u, mhgen and also mho, easily thousands of hours spent. Freakin excited when mhw was first announce, I think most vets would definitely love this new installment, gameplay have been made it easier, more convenient from gathering resources to slaying monsters, really love it! I have both physical and digital copy, that should explain something right? Gotta get back to the game now!… Expand
  32. acceler7
    Jan 27, 2018
    10
    The monster hunter series never disappoints me. Great job for moving to PS4. The graphic is breathtaking. Very much recommended!
  33. elterrible
    Feb 10, 2018
    10
    This is the best game I’ve played in a long time! Much more fun than Zelda BOTW and pretty much anything else that was as highly rated as that within the last few years.

    I also find the game play to be a lot more fun than the 3DS versions Monster Hunter.

    Ignore all the whiners, this game is easily a 9+ once you learn how the whole thing works.
  34. Namtox
    Feb 6, 2018
    10
    Capcom has been around for a long time. From Breath of Fire, Dino Crisis, Dragons Dogma, Lost Planet and Monster Hunter. Somebody at Capcom loves huge, epic monsters, dinosaurs and dragons of all types an varieties. Monster Hunter has been the premier franchise for chasing these beasts down and battling, but for years and years was relegated to portable systems. Nothing wrong with that,Capcom has been around for a long time. From Breath of Fire, Dino Crisis, Dragons Dogma, Lost Planet and Monster Hunter. Somebody at Capcom loves huge, epic monsters, dinosaurs and dragons of all types an varieties. Monster Hunter has been the premier franchise for chasing these beasts down and battling, but for years and years was relegated to portable systems. Nothing wrong with that, but for me I could never get into it. The small screen felt like it was a disservice to how incredible the creatures were and how grand the hunts could get.

    That's a problem no more. With Monster Hunter World Capcom finally brings its biggest franchise to the big screen and all of the depth, the nuance, and the monster hunter-ness of it all.

    The transition to the consoles isn't a direct 1 to 1 conversion. Monster Hunter world has made a lot of changes to appeal to the mass market. the game has so many quality of life improvements to every single aspect of it. From the crafting, the information on certain monsters, and the core gameplay itself. In game flies help you track monsters, maps are massive with no loading between small rooms, the entire game is polished and a lot of the guess work and tedium of the prior games is gone.

    Normally that is the kind of things to make veterans scoff. Dumbing down games is a major problem in today's market, with the appeal of the casual fan making some hardcore franchises incredible player friendly to the fault of the core game itself.

    Monster hunter avoids that problem entirely. They take all the info that was relegated to online searches and wikipedia and incorporated all of that into the game itself. Need to know what parts you need and from what monster? The likely-hood of certain mats compared to others, it's all in the game. The ins and outs of using weapons and some of the particulars to certain combos are all in the game. All of these quality of life changes alongside superb online, great visuals and a game in 2018 free of the dlc micro-transaction mess that has become so commonplace all add up to a fantastic experience.

    The best part of that is, it's all done without sacrificing depth. The gameplay is weighty, the hunts are intense and you can and will be defeated when you go against Rathalos or Diablos for the first time.

    That is also what makes this game so great, the first time you land a trap, mount and capture or kill a monster its a satisfaction that cant be explained. So try it for yourself, and see why Monster Hunter World is easily one of Capcoms best games in years, and one if not the best monster hunter in a very long time.

    5/5    … Expand
  35. AuSkyz
    Feb 1, 2018
    10
    Capcom have outdone themselves, truly and incredible and beautiful looking game.
  36. Kruzil
    Feb 12, 2018
    10
    As a veteran to the series, I can't even begin to express my gratitude for this amazing release. I have longed for a proper release (outside of Japan) for Monster Hunter since the original on PS2. This series deserves the attention it is getting, it has been LONG overdue.

    I feel sorry for anyone that can't get past their own nuances to allow this game the chance it deserves. If you can    As a veteran to the series, I can't even begin to express my gratitude for this amazing release. I have longed for a proper release (outside of Japan) for Monster Hunter since the original on PS2. This series deserves the attention it is getting, it has been LONG overdue.

    I feel sorry for anyone that can't get past their own nuances to allow this game the chance it deserves. If you can play Dark Souls or The Witcher and embrace their unique mechanics, then you can play Monster Hunter World. Too many players expect the controls and combat to behave like every other Action RPG. But can you really call yourself a gamer if you can’t tolerate the learning curve?

    For those of you who are enjoying this iteration, prepare yourself for G-Rank and a wide plethora of FREE DLC! Welcome to the family and may your journey be as rewarding and joyous as I would hope it be!    … Expand
  37. Sevorast
    Jan 26, 2018
    10
    Lots of reviews about graphics so I will just talk about the depth of the gameplay a bit.

    This game is deep, almost too deep at first glance with systems within systems. However in actual play these systems are rolled out to the player at such a natural and measured pace that the increase in complexity is almost imperceptible. It is also possible to completely ignore many of the systems    Lots of reviews about graphics so I will just talk about the depth of the gameplay a bit.

    This game is deep, almost too deep at first glance with systems within systems. However in actual play these systems are rolled out to the player at such a natural and measured pace that the increase in complexity is almost imperceptible. It is also possible to completely ignore many of the systems when they are introduced until you are ready to engage with them. You won't be punished for ignoring some of the new things you are shown, so feel free to come back and revisit them whenever you want.

    Anyone can drop into this game and have a good time from the very beginning, assuming of course that you enjoy this sort of gameplay loop. Some would call it grindy, much like an ARPG or lootershooter, essentially you are killing things to get parts to craft gear to kill bigger things to get better parts and so on and so forth.

    All in all its a great game in its own right and for sure the best Monster Hunter game yet.    … Expand
  38. Moy
    Jan 27, 2018
    10
    Been. Playing mh since freedom unite god knows how many hours ive given to the franchise per game

    10/10. In being a monster hunter game. Renewed in a going in a good direction I do miss rhe adept and guild things, they did blend them in the actions. I guess i was hoping for an evolution of that The falling rock in the very start seems kind of akwaerd and unpolished, it would be best    Been. Playing mh since freedom unite god knows how many hours ive given to the franchise per game

    10/10. In being a monster hunter game. Renewed in a going in a good direction

    I do miss rhe adept and guild things, they did blend them in the actions. I guess i was hoping for an evolution of that
    The falling rock in the very start seems kind of akwaerd and unpolished, it would be best to delete it.
    Oh and everybody and their moms is playing it, so good to be able to talk to rls about this game that i love so much    … Expand
  39. JayTechTV
    Feb 1, 2018
    10
    Best Monster Hunter Ever Created and the PS4 Community is why this game is GOTY 2018.
  40. El112119
    Feb 7, 2018
    10
    The game is just amazing from the world, graphics, the monsters, gameplay... everything, This is one of the games this year where you'll spend a lot of TIME and TIME AND NEVER GET BORED WITH IT, IT'S THAT GOOD, i'm just not used to Monster Hunter being an Open World, but it add to it perfectly to the game, definitely one of the GOTY This year
  41. MH2004
    Jan 26, 2018
    10
    Monster Hunter: World is not easy. It’s still layered with complex systems and still asks its players to invest time and knowledge. But World has sanded down the franchise’s most esoteric edges. You’ll spend more time wrestling with monsters than wrestling archaic control schemes.For all its complexity, the point of Monster Hunter is right there in the title: you hunt monsters. YourMonster Hunter: World is not easy. It’s still layered with complex systems and still asks its players to invest time and knowledge. But World has sanded down the franchise’s most esoteric edges. You’ll spend more time wrestling with monsters than wrestling archaic control schemes.For all its complexity, the point of Monster Hunter is right there in the title: you hunt monsters. Your hunter, customized on a fairly robust character creator, starts the game journeying to a New World full of gorgeous, lush ecosystems teeming with creatures great and small (though usually just gigantic and angry). For those who say its been dumbed down and "easy mode" clearly haven't played the game or probably cant afford it since mommy and daddy can only get them nintendo consoles. Also monster hunter started on Sony **** faces so saying they betrayed you makes you look retarded.… Expand
  42. monfer
    Jan 27, 2018
    10
    Easily on of the best games ever. Deep, fun, difficult, coop, challenging... beautiful.
  43. Kinokee
    Mar 17, 2018
    9
    Iit's been a long time since a game really sucked me in and made me not care about much else.

    Sure the scout flies might be on crack sometimes and stop working, and that will suck. But once I do end up finding that monster, I feel like I'm the one on crack because nothing else really matters. I had and still have 0 interest in playing Monster Hunter on a handheld, they could never    Iit's been a long time since a game really sucked me in and made me not care about much else.

    Sure the scout flies might be on crack sometimes and stop working, and that will suck. But once I do end up finding that monster, I feel like I'm the one on crack because nothing else really matters.
    I had and still have 0 interest in playing Monster Hunter on a handheld, they could never capture my attention like this. I also thought the open beta sucked. After the open beta I was really on the edge if I should buy it or not.

    But after buying it and playing with friends who are all hunting a monster for the first time, I'm glad I did.    … Expand
  44. Kris511c
    Mar 12, 2018
    9
    Git Gud and its amazing, Easy 9.
    Only huge minus is the story, that is pretty dam bad.
  45. BuggyGames
    Mar 5, 2018
    9
    9/10 As a player of all the US releases of this series I am quite happy with the move that Monster Hunter has made back to standard consoles. I have put over 100 Hours into the game and I am very enthralled to say that this is a wonderful addition to the library of games that I own. Stunning graphics, phenomenal game play, and a big community all bring this game together to make it one of9/10 As a player of all the US releases of this series I am quite happy with the move that Monster Hunter has made back to standard consoles. I have put over 100 Hours into the game and I am very enthralled to say that this is a wonderful addition to the library of games that I own. Stunning graphics, phenomenal game play, and a big community all bring this game together to make it one of my favorite Monster Hunter releases.

    Minor gripes: Compared to the 3DS and previous releases, the weapon design is a little lack luster; in previous games the long sword would have a scythe design in the upper ranks that made it very pleasing to use, this is not present here rather the game uses the art design of the previous upgrade to build upon which is realistic, yes, but this is a game where you fight dragons with big hulking weaponry. Additionally the difficulty curve from 8* quests to 9* is MASSIVE and unlike anything i have ever encountered in a Monster Hunter game.

    Minor Hypes: THE SWORD AND SHIELD GOT A MASSIVE REWORK IN HOW IT PLAYS *CLAPS IN SWORD AND SHIELD    … Expand
  46. NeoTwinMaster
    Feb 1, 2018
    10
    Monster Hunter World adds on an already exceptional series to cater to both veterans and newbies, showing us just how powerful the game is on the next generation consoles. As a veteran this game has brought me back to my roots and now shares the masterpiece of the series in a greater worldwide light, much to the delight of fans who have already been singing its praises for the past decade.
  47. Jaxon
    Apr 3, 2018
    9
    Best game so far this year. Yet got quite a few things that frustrates you but I still like and comparing to other games, this will be the best one so far. It might be very hard for someone who don't know or just started out (like me at the beginning), every actions your character makes it's quite detailed so get stuck when stunned, or drawing weapons etc that slow and you die because ofBest game so far this year. Yet got quite a few things that frustrates you but I still like and comparing to other games, this will be the best one so far. It might be very hard for someone who don't know or just started out (like me at the beginning), every actions your character makes it's quite detailed so get stuck when stunned, or drawing weapons etc that slow and you die because of it. but once you get used to it, it's very fun. I love all the weapon choices and upgrades.… Expand
  48. Shpack
    Feb 1, 2018
    10
    New Player here (About 30 hours in). Capcom really hit it out of the park with this one. The beta was a bit of a slug for me and was a huge turnoff but I chose to buy the full game anyway. I bought PS+ just for this game. Was it worth it? Heck yeah. To make the most of the experience, have a group of friends you can make a squad with and farm with. You can do main quests together, the onlyNew Player here (About 30 hours in). Capcom really hit it out of the park with this one. The beta was a bit of a slug for me and was a huge turnoff but I chose to buy the full game anyway. I bought PS+ just for this game. Was it worth it? Heck yeah. To make the most of the experience, have a group of friends you can make a squad with and farm with. You can do main quests together, the only downside is that everyone has to have seen the cutscenes before you can play together (which is super annoying).… Expand
  49. Vlash
    Feb 18, 2018
    9
    My first Monster Hunter game. I was skeptical going in, but it had gotten so much good rep that I just had to dip my toes in! And what a game this is! The learning curve is a bit steep from someone who never has played a monster hunter before. There were lots of new stuff to learn, especially in the first 20-30 hours. I still found out how lots of things work in the game even to the veryMy first Monster Hunter game. I was skeptical going in, but it had gotten so much good rep that I just had to dip my toes in! And what a game this is! The learning curve is a bit steep from someone who never has played a monster hunter before. There were lots of new stuff to learn, especially in the first 20-30 hours. I still found out how lots of things work in the game even to the very end, most of which the game doesn't really explain to the player. That's probably what some might find charming about the game.

    Let me just start by saying that I really love this game, but it's by no means perfect, so here's a few annoyances I have with it.

    My first annoyances is that you have to go into a main quest and see the cut-scene before being able to do the quest in coop with a friend. This is something a few other Japanese games also do (Nioh especially does this and Dark Souls to a degree), they want you to play this how they intended, not how you want to play it. This was really frustrating in the beginning, but after a while you get used to it. I would much rather they didn't do it this way at all. I think this is a Japanese mentality, as I've heard that going into restaurants for instance, you have to eat the meal as they intend it, it doesn't matter if you don't like an ingredient, or is allergic or something like that. I do believe in giving people choices, and if they want to make a coop game, then let me play it coop all the way through if I so chooses.

    A few other annoyances are for instance when your character get's stunned/dizzy, and you loose control of the character. I really don't like it when a game makes me loose control, and just has to sit back and watch me die because I couldn't do anything to stop it. I get that it's part of the game and there probably are some armor or skill that can make this a non-issue, but for me this simply isn't fun, and was a major annoyance through-out the whole game.

    My last annoyance has to do with me interrupting my friend I was playing coop with. This kind of friendly fire (don't think they take damage) is really frustrating, as I'm sometimes mid-combo and can't stop that combo, and I would just interrupt my friend's attack or something. About two or three hours before completing the game I found a skill that negates this interruption, but both me and my friend would have had a better time without this feature. Playing with strangers, it's super annoying that they can grief you while you carve for instance.

    Other than these annoyances, this is one of the better games I've played in a while! The animations on the creatures are top notch, and feels life like! When I see them limping I really feel sorry for the beast, and I find it hard to attack them because of it.

    I thought I would get tired of the gameplay loop pretty fast, but I actually didn't, and it was fun to the end! There were always so much to do, that it never got boring. This aspect of the game is truly superb!

    As a cat lover/cat owner, the Palico's was what made me buy this game in the first place! The charm of the cat chef and his team of cat cooks won me over pretty fast!    … Expand
  50. Tubey
    Apr 1, 2018
    8
    This is a game that will be the equivalent to Marmite for many. For those who 'get' it, they'll feel this is akin to a masterpiece, and it's easy to see why. The setting is wonderful, the premise genius and the depth... well, it's quite unreal how many things you can and pretty much have to master to get the most out of the game.

    ... but that's also the problem. See, this is very, very    This is a game that will be the equivalent to Marmite for many. For those who 'get' it, they'll feel this is akin to a masterpiece, and it's easy to see why. The setting is wonderful, the premise genius and the depth... well, it's quite unreal how many things you can and pretty much have to master to get the most out of the game.

    ... but that's also the problem. See, this is very, very hard to come into as a newcomer, which I myself am. The combat system is so heavy and unintuitive - not BAD as such, but incredibly difficult to just pick up and play (even spending hours in the combat training area and I still barely felt competent). Nothing is explained well, with the overall feeling being that this game is a love letter to those who have played prior titles on the 3DS and beyond, because it barely explains anything to you, both in terms of story and mechanics. I'm not a rookie gamer either - but even for me it's just... inaccessible is the word.

    The cut scenes suck (lip syncing here... well, they haven't even tried), the story (from what I've seen) is bland and not a focus and there's performance niggles even on a PS4 Pro. They are the only negatives I have.

    You don't have to enjoy good art to appreciate that it is good art. That's the position I'm in here. Hopefully one day I'll pick it up to play and it'll click - until then, as a purchase recommendation I'd say try before you buy, but be prepared to be either blown away or very frustrated by what you find.    … Expand
  51. Kart01
    Feb 19, 2018
    9
    Great improvement compared to previous instalment in series. Love this game so much, can't get enough of it.
  52. Juras
    Feb 23, 2018
    10
    Monster Hunter i waited over ten years. Maybe its too easy till post game (tempered monsters) and simplified in some ways but still great and awesome in other aspects. Living world with plenty of details, great design and and never bore gameplay. Special attention to Palicos and turf wars. Second game of this generation (Bloodborne) and one best overall. Can't wait for bigger expansions.
  53. endisni
    Apr 3, 2018
    10
    An incredible rich and varied game. It balances technicalities and statistics with gameplay that is awesome. you need to study the monsters and you need to vary the weapons and ammunition and keep sharpening your weapon etcetera. It is a lovely looking game too, and the sound effects are spot on. I really like this game.
  54. Eliminator105
    Apr 25, 2018
    8
    Monster Hunter World is a fantastic game with great visuals, music, and great monster designs. From your first monster hunt of the Great Jagras, to the dreaded Nergigante, there are a lot of things to look forward to when playing this entry. It is one of the most accessible Monster Hunter game to date with many tutorials on gathering, hunting, weapon controls, and more. The world feelsMonster Hunter World is a fantastic game with great visuals, music, and great monster designs. From your first monster hunt of the Great Jagras, to the dreaded Nergigante, there are a lot of things to look forward to when playing this entry. It is one of the most accessible Monster Hunter game to date with many tutorials on gathering, hunting, weapon controls, and more. The world feels much more realistic and many of the old monsters from past games got their moves reworked to feel more fluid and looking like an actual creature rather than just acting like a robotic homing missile, though there are still some monsters that tend to do that. Armor skills and sets are now completely customizable. No longer do you need to get a full armor set to activate skills which is a great thing. Gathering is much easier and quicker with the new scout flies highlighting areas that you can gather and also track down monsters. Movement is much better and you have more freedom and feel less restricted. All weapons you wield will allow you to dodge in all four directions. Forward, back, left, and right. The biggest changer is being able to dodge backwards since in previous titles only the gunlance and lance were able to dodge backwards, however those weapons won't allow you to dodge forward. In World you have that ability to step forward while blocking with lance and gunlance. You can also move around while drinking potions, eating ration, and even well-done steaks. These are all very nice changes, but what about the combat? The previous Monster Hunter game that made combat incredibly fun was Monster Hunter Gen/XX. Well there are no hunter arts around World. At first I was kind of sad to hear that, but after playing it really did not matter. Combat is really fun and every weapon feels powerful. I use every weapon and never found one a did not like. Lance having the ability to have the power guard after using counter guarding. Dual blades down slopes doing the LEVI! Great sword having 3 charge slashes with the last one being immensely powerful. Sword and shield having the ability to mount, change your direction when swinging your blade, and use items without having to sheath. Gunlance dishing out even more damage with exploding bayonet. Bowgun and heavy bowgun having special ammo and the ability to move while firing shots. Bow and arrow with dragon piercer and improved rapid fire shots. Longsword with more options on your sword swings. Hammer with the ability to charge up your attacks and absorb it to do more damage and flinch less. Insect glaive with more aerial attacks like being able to dodge in midair and a much more refined kinsect upgrade mechanic that is much less time consuming. Charge blade with phial charge that runs out over time rather than one usage and the ability to charge up the sword for some extra elemental or impact damage. I have said a lot of good things, but there are definitely flaws. The story isn't that interesting and not that memorable. I only listened to the Japanese voice, but I have heard that the English voice acting was pretty funny to listen to, especially the commander which sounds like he yells all the gosh darn time. You also can get any help during story mode only after you have seen the cutscene or met certain requirements. The upgrade system can be a chore and money consuming. Previous games allowed you to get the weapon you wanted from that monster you played. In this game it is now in trees which means if you want to get let's say, Bazelguase switch axe, you need to go through part of the iron tree, then the Tzitzi, and then the Bazelguase. There were some weapons in previous game that required you to do this, but it wasn't many. The gathering hub is also kind of a let down. Rarely anyone shows up there and there are reasons as to why, the biggest one being that the many of the important things you want to do say the smithy and upgrade weapons is not there. Load times are quite long when switching from the gathering hub to HQ for those who use standard PS4 and not the Pro version. It also makes doing Arena quests harder since no is there around the gathering hub and Arena quests can only be done at the gathering hub. The only reason there are now more people at the Gathering Hub is because of Kulve Taroth. Camera can sometimes be an issue and the lock on does an okay job at best, but it can be disorienting at times when monsters move around very quickly and the bigger ones in closed areas just makes the camera even worse. The mounting is sometimes inconsistent as well. There will be times when you deal the finishing blow and taking it down, other times you can do it twice, other times you cannot do the final blow and just stab it to submission, and others when you are thrown off completely for no reason. Monster Hunter World is an amazing game and if you are new to the series, this is probably the best entry to play.… Expand
  55. pristiq
    Mar 9, 2018
    10
    Simply amazing... love this game.
    This is the first MH game i have ever had the pleasure of playing, I have always eyeballed the series from afar, but now i get to play it, and its glorious!
    Worth every penny, even though there is some minor bugs and it would be cool with more Quality of life, like doing the gathering hub viable with palico customization, smith, and everything, and    Simply amazing... love this game.
    This is the first MH game i have ever had the pleasure of playing, I have always eyeballed the series from afar, but now i get to play it, and its glorious!

    Worth every penny, even though there is some minor bugs and it would be cool with more Quality of life, like doing the gathering hub viable with palico customization, smith, and everything, and return you there after hunts with friends. Maybe even make the whole city a hub, so it feels brimming with life.    … Expand
  56. iliasapos
    Feb 6, 2018
    10
    Great game with some technical issues!!!
    Nice to see Monster Hunter on a home console!!!
  57. spidershan159
    Sep 2, 2018
    10
    This was my first monster hunter game, and 150 hours in I can say it is truly amazing. At the start it was a little confusing, but once you get past that you will have a lot of fun. One of my favourite PS4 titles!
  58. KenyaFerrand
    Sep 19, 2019
    9
    Love the Monster Hunter series and this one is no different. The only reason I dont give this a 10 is because older monster hunters had better balanced weapon and armor trees. Also better looking. Capcom, let MH be what it is and it will never steer you wrong
  59. VmsCritic
    Sep 9, 2019
    9
    This is my first Monster Hunter game. I've came from a few similar RPGs, mostly also played on PS4: Horizon Zero Dawn, Dark Souls, Final Fantasy XV. Despite some similarities, MHW is a unique game. It's a huge RPG full of details, plenty of missions. I started playing with a Katana, and even gave up on the game after meeting the Anjanatah. After a few months, watching other playersThis is my first Monster Hunter game. I've came from a few similar RPGs, mostly also played on PS4: Horizon Zero Dawn, Dark Souls, Final Fantasy XV. Despite some similarities, MHW is a unique game. It's a huge RPG full of details, plenty of missions. I started playing with a Katana, and even gave up on the game after meeting the Anjanatah. After a few months, watching other players playing with a light bow gun, I remembered how fun it was playing in distance with HZD. I tried with light bowgun and it worked for me pretty well (of course after some reading and tips on this gun). After 45h I finished the game and the elder dragons. The Elder Dragons were by far the best bosses/monsters in the game, incredible monster design and amazing fight and blasts! The multiplayer also gets interesting when fighting huge monsters like them. I give it an 8.8/10 and I'll certainly play the Iceborne expansion.… Expand
  60. Kamarr
    Mar 27, 2018
    9
    Love this game just hit 300 hours and still doing new things with all the different weapons the game really hits the soft spot for me. Can't wait to see the other DLC and can't wait for G rank content!!
  61. njja02
    Jun 17, 2018
    8
    The game-play is awesome in this game. The world was interesting and fun to explore. Plus there many other great mechanics. But the story was pretty dull, and there is a little too much going on with some of the mechanics. Still great overall.
  62. Falmung
    Apr 13, 2018
    10
    Monster Hunter World is a Solo/Co-op based action RPG in which you hunt monsters with an option of 14 weapons with different movesets to obtain loot to build armor/weapons based on the monsters. The series originally started on PS2 and has moved on to other consoles while mostly retaining it's look and play-style. With MHW the graphics are for the first time upgraded giving a new look toMonster Hunter World is a Solo/Co-op based action RPG in which you hunt monsters with an option of 14 weapons with different movesets to obtain loot to build armor/weapons based on the monsters. The series originally started on PS2 and has moved on to other consoles while mostly retaining it's look and play-style. With MHW the graphics are for the first time upgraded giving a new look to the game. New mechanics are introduced, movesets are upgraded from previous games, and the game is updated for a more modern system.

    Story

    The game now actually has a story and while not necessarily a deep story it is certainly a start compared at previous games which had almost no story. The game has cinematic cut-scenes that showcase the monsters right before you start fighting them for the first time.

    Gameplay

    Combat is very different from many games which might initially put off players that are used to instantly responsive controls, dark souls games, or other action games. It might feel initially clunky as you get used to the combat. Some weapons are very slow and once you have pressed the button to attack there is no cancelling the attack. Every button press is a done deal and if you spam your way through it then you will be punished. There is no lock-on and you must aim all attacks in relation to where your character is facing. Each weapon has a varied moveset that must be practiced before one can finally start feeling comfortable with the weapon. At the beginning it feels weird but once you get the hang of it it's the best feeling ever.

    Mastering your weapon and predicting the moveset of the monster go hand in hand. Each monster has a specific tell that will give you insight at what kind of attack is going to perform. This expands to it's health as there is no health bar in Monster Hunter. The developers behind this game want you to use visual signs of a monster to predict it's health. If there are scars on it's body, if he starts getting tired and having trouble attacking, and if he starts limping trying to get some sleep are all actions that can use to determine the various stages of health left.

    Each monster has elemental weaknesses, weak spots, and specific strategies that can be employed to optimally deal damage to the monster. Some monsters are weaker to being stunned, paralyzed, poisoned, etc. Knowing your prey is the key towards being effective. To help you in your endeavor the game comes with a monster guide/encyclopedia that fills up with relevant info as you investigate the monster by examining their footprints or by slaying/capturing a monster. The hunter has access to traps, darts, tools, and other items that can maximize their performance on the hunt.

    The true point of this game is of course loot grinding. It's a cycle of beating a monster to obtain more powerful armor and weapons to challenge stronger monsters to then repeat the cycle. There are a great degree of weapons and armor available that can completely change how you play the game. Different parts of armors activate special skills that can make you hit harder, perform critical attacks, sharpen your weapon faster, increase your health bar, etc. Building armor configurations to fit your play-style is some of the things that make this game great.

    The game is designed on a quest-based/mission based manner in which you are given an objective. The most common objective is slaying or capturing a particular monster. By fulfilling the quest you receive quest rewards. If hunting a particular monster then the quest rewards are usually parts from the monster. These parts can be used to craft new armors, weapons, and other items.

    Multiplayer

    Monster Hunter has always been a multiplayer game starting all the way from PS2 when Online multiplayer was still beginning on PlayStation. Monster Hunter World supports cooperative multiplayer with up to 4 players. The monster health is scaled between one player and four players. The lobby rooms support up to 16 players. There are squad/guilds and you can also invite players via friend list.

    Conclusion
    MHW is a game that provides countless hours of entertainment. It is a fun game with a lot of different playstyles. Capcom has made it clear that they will continue to add new content for free while only charging for cosmetic stickers and gestures. While the game has some few mechanical flaws they not detract from the overall experience. While I believe the game isn't a 10 and instead a 9.2, some reviewers have been extremely harsh and inaccurate. As such I'll round off my review to a 10.

    If you are the a player that enjoys loot based combat with friends and don't mind learning the different gameplay then you will surelly enjoy this game. Give it a try. I'm sure most of you will enjoy it.    … Expand
  63. gq_foine
    Feb 21, 2018
    9
    Ok with over 100hrs+ in the game and hunter rank 55 I think I can give a proper review. First, I have never really played Monster Hunter but heard from other gamers its a great game! So i tried on the Wii and the 3DS and thought the game was a too much of a grind with an empty story so I passed.. .

    So then I purchased this Monster Hunter World on PS4 thinking I should give it another    Ok with over 100hrs+ in the game and hunter rank 55 I think I can give a proper review. First, I have never really played Monster Hunter but heard from other gamers its a great game! So i tried on the Wii and the 3DS and thought the game was a too much of a grind with an empty story so I passed.. .

    So then I purchased this Monster Hunter World on PS4 thinking I should give it another try. I asked a couple of strangers to help me since I had no clue what I was doing because its was pretty daunting they let you pick over 15 weapons and looking at the entire screen with so many things going on.

    I have to say without a couple of people showing me the basics I would not have enjoyed it as much because I wouldn't know what I am doing. So let me share you the pros and cons to this game -

    Pros - Great Graphics, Amazing monsters to take down and challenging, huge open land with great ambiance. Create your own character and customize your weapons, and armor.

    Cons - Loading times are extremely slow, No story had to skip most of it, Camera should be fixed. The lock on button should be corrected, and better inventory management system

    Overall - I would give it 9/10 since I played over 100hrs and still enjoying it. I love playing with other Monster Hunter Veterans who can show me how to play it properly with the BOW, and other tips while hunting. It's just a great game overall and enjoy playing it with friends on the hunt for monster parts to build up your stuff.    … Expand
  64. PS2SNESman
    Apr 16, 2018
    10
    As a player who's been in the series since Monster Hunter 3 for the Wii, I must say that this is the greatest game in the entire series, and I still debate with myself whether or not it's the greatest game I've ever played. Thee game is absolutely gorgeous with complex and interactive seamless environments. It's ludicrously easy to lose hours and hours and hours of your life playing thisAs a player who's been in the series since Monster Hunter 3 for the Wii, I must say that this is the greatest game in the entire series, and I still debate with myself whether or not it's the greatest game I've ever played. Thee game is absolutely gorgeous with complex and interactive seamless environments. It's ludicrously easy to lose hours and hours and hours of your life playing this game. However, I must say that this game is a long-term investment in gameplay time. Although it is a lot easier to not have to grind for things, It is something you ill have to do in order to achieve the state/acquire the equipment that you want, but the game is so engaging, It doesn't really feel like grinding. This has been true for many of the past games, but this one knocks that aspect out of the park. If you're willing to sink in at least 30 hours into any game, then there is no better than Monster Hunter World.… Expand
  65. manu232324
    Jun 27, 2018
    10
    Play for fun!
    Amazing monster hunter for new players , this game is diferent and more easy than old games .
  66. DeathDrager
    Jul 27, 2020
    10
    The only Grind simulator that i couldn't stop play
    12 weapons to explore, never felt helpful in a multiplayer game ever since.
  67. Nathan1423
    Aug 4, 2020
    10
    10/10 Check out game play footage. That should tell you if you'll like it. On harder monsters I really had to utilize all the games mechanics like slingshots and debuffs and the like. I put 50 hours in. Time well spent.
  68. TatsMcGee
    Sep 8, 2018
    9
    There is a first for everything and Monster Hunter World is the first Monster Hunter game that I decided to sit down and give it a try. I am glad that I did, I became obsessed with this game and played it non-stop for a week. You know how there is Shark Week, it was Monster Week.

    To boil this game down to its simplest, its eat, hunt, craft. Before a hunt, you want to sit down and eat.    There is a first for everything and Monster Hunter World is the first Monster Hunter game that I decided to sit down and give it a try. I am glad that I did, I became obsessed with this game and played it non-stop for a week. You know how there is Shark Week, it was Monster Week.

    To boil this game down to its simplest, its eat, hunt, craft. Before a hunt, you want to sit down and eat. Eating can give you a boost in health, stamina, attack, defense or give you some elemental resistance. Personally me I chose to always go with the Chefs Special because it always gave the max stamina and health. Plus it would then give a boost in the other three, its always random but I liked going into each hunt with max health and stamina.

    Next on the list is hunt, sometimes you go on a hunt to carry on the story or sometimes you may be looking to craft something. Which brings me to the last of the loop which is craft. The stronger monsters have better armor and weapons so your goal is to keep fighting stronger monsters so you can craft better armor and weapons so that way you can be better equipped to fight stronger monsters. That’s the loop and you just keep doing that over and over again until your heart is content.

    The game has plenty of weapon options which allows for almost any playstyle. When I first played the game in the beta, I leaned towards the bow and arrow which feels great to use but in the beta, I struggled against the Nergigante which forced me to try different weapons. I wound up using the sword and shield, really liked that so when the full game was released I immediately went to that.

    What drove me to keep playing this game is, it felt unique. I am having a hard time trying to figure out what this game reminds me of. Yes, its another loot based grinding game but the combat itself doesn’t feel like any of those kinds of games. The combat itself feels very unique and its refreshing to play something so different.

    If I had to poke holes in the game, it would probably be its story. It’s just a very bland story that feels tacked on, I didn’t find it interesting at all. The on;y reason why I advanced the story was so I could open up new monsters, areas, and quests. Also, this is just a personal pet peeve but in all of the cut scenes that your character is in, they’re just an empty vessel. They don’t do or say anything, they just stand there, it’s just odd because all of the other characters would talk or at least be animated but yours just stands there.

    One of the tougher questions I could ask myself is what is my favorite monster? I think I would have to go with one of the Elder Dragons and that’s the Teostra. I just thought it was a very cool looking monster. It kind of reminded me of a Griffin. It has a lion head with a flying dragon body. Oh, and it breathes fire, yea its pretty cool. That was the final armor set I went with because I liked the way it looked and I enjoyed fighting it.

    Personally, for me, I put in over 70 hours in one week and I think I’m good. I have had a blast playing this game but now I’m starting to get that itchy feeling like its time to move on and try something new. But this is a game that I highly recommend for everyone, give this game a try and I’m willing to bet you will get your money’s worth.    … Expand
  69. Xabretooth
    Nov 11, 2019
    10
    Let me just start off by saying that this game did not appeal to me at first. The only reason i picked it up was because of word-of-mouth. I kept hearing that the game is enjoyable, fun, EPIC and lengthy. i saw the game on sale so i decided to give it a go and i am soooooo glad i did. The visuals, the color and and the game-play are just amazing. Hunting down these monsters and the thrillLet me just start off by saying that this game did not appeal to me at first. The only reason i picked it up was because of word-of-mouth. I kept hearing that the game is enjoyable, fun, EPIC and lengthy. i saw the game on sale so i decided to give it a go and i am soooooo glad i did. The visuals, the color and and the game-play are just amazing. Hunting down these monsters and the thrill of it all made this game outstanding.… Expand
  70. DanBenevenuto
    Aug 16, 2018
    9
    MONSTER HUNTER: WORLD is one of the best games of PS4 ! hunt monsters is awesome, It has nice graphics, contains a lot of content (itens, bosses, armors, weapons) and the gameplay is great, hunt monsters online has so much fun !
  71. neothinker
    Mar 20, 2018
    9
    This is arguably the best looking game I've ever played. I was blown away by the graphics and would just spend time wondering around. However, this game is hard unless you get other people to answer your SOS. The combat is also frustrating, but it's very rewarding when you actually get the kill. It took me over 20 hours to get past the Zorah Magdoros story. The game continues after that,This is arguably the best looking game I've ever played. I was blown away by the graphics and would just spend time wondering around. However, this game is hard unless you get other people to answer your SOS. The combat is also frustrating, but it's very rewarding when you actually get the kill. It took me over 20 hours to get past the Zorah Magdoros story. The game continues after that, but largely just reuses the same monsters. Still you can put in many hours into this game so it's a good bang for your buck. Highly recommended.… Expand
  72. Revalithechamp
    Jul 13, 2018
    9
    Monster Hunter World can be a bit repetitive at times, but what RPG isn't? It's a fun game and the most fun I've had with a co-op game since Left 4 Dead 2. The only reason I'm giving it a 9 is because after you beat the main game, there isn't really that much left to do. The game lacks a lot of post-game content.
  73. Oudekerk
    May 5, 2018
    9
    An amazing game.
    I've never been able to get into the monster hunter games on portable systems before even when the games looked solid mostly because of the finger-breaking controls on the handheld system, but now that it has come to the traditional consoles I finally sat down and played it for hours on end.
    after putting some 500hours into the game I still find that I have a lot of    An amazing game.
    I've never been able to get into the monster hunter games on portable systems before even when the games looked solid mostly because of the finger-breaking controls on the handheld system, but now that it has come to the traditional consoles I finally sat down and played it for hours on end.

    after putting some 500hours into the game I still find that I have a lot of fun trying to learn how to play with different weapons
    learning how the monsters move and how to effectively counter them with different weapons and playstyles doesn't seem to get old
    the events are solid
    the developers listen to community feedback and seem eager to take this game to even further heights.

    i kind of regret not learning to live with the pain from attempting to mangle my hands on the 3ds now if you are on the fence this game is definitely worth at least a playthrough, and maybe you too will fall in love with it and lose quite a few hours hunting monsters    … Expand
  74. Hurrikhan
    Apr 2, 2018
    10
    Monster Hunter player since the PS2 version, I was wary of the several simplifications.
    It turns out its for the better. Fetching grind stone and having to make/buy your tools (pickaxes, ...) were only slowing down progression. I don't miss paint-balling a monster to track him when he flees, hoping the mark does not vanishes : the flies are a nice replacement.
    Although there is some    Monster Hunter player since the PS2 version, I was wary of the several simplifications.
    It turns out its for the better. Fetching grind stone and having to make/buy your tools (pickaxes, ...) were only slowing down progression. I don't miss paint-balling a monster to track him when he flees, hoping the mark does not vanishes : the flies are a nice replacement.
    Although there is some grind in the game (if you want to loot the rare carve that will allow you to craft the weapon you covet) it only makes you better at hunting the monsters.
    The various challenges will keep you occupied for a hundred of hours at the minimum.
    And if you want to do everything, maybe 500 hours will do it.

    If you like exploration and hunting, you have to try this game.    … Expand
  75. Joshinatir2200
    Jun 23, 2018
    9
    Finally, Monster Hunter is back on console. This game is absolutely breathtaking. The graphics are incredible, and it feels like you are navigating a natural environment when you play. I've played nearly every Monster Hunter game, and it feels like they toned the difficulty down a touch, and I almost miss the traditional, primitive fighting mechanics from Freedom Unite, but this entry isFinally, Monster Hunter is back on console. This game is absolutely breathtaking. The graphics are incredible, and it feels like you are navigating a natural environment when you play. I've played nearly every Monster Hunter game, and it feels like they toned the difficulty down a touch, and I almost miss the traditional, primitive fighting mechanics from Freedom Unite, but this entry is still a roller coaster and a game changer for the series.… Expand
  76. StrikedSky
    Mar 17, 2018
    9
    Eins der besten Rollenspiele zur Zeit. Es macht höllisch Spaß! Nach rund 80 Stunden Spielzeit kann ich sagen, dass es bis zum Endgame echt eine 10/10 ist. (Erläuterung folgt)

    - Super Grafik - Einsteiger UND Fortgeschrittenen freundlich - Super Monster (optisch sowie das Moveset) - Echt klasse Waffen und Rüstungen - Top Welten, es gibt viel zu Erkunden - Es ist nicht zu leicht und    Eins der besten Rollenspiele zur Zeit. Es macht höllisch Spaß! Nach rund 80 Stunden Spielzeit kann ich sagen, dass es bis zum Endgame echt eine 10/10 ist. (Erläuterung folgt)

    - Super Grafik
    - Einsteiger UND Fortgeschrittenen freundlich
    - Super Monster (optisch sowie das Moveset)
    - Echt klasse Waffen und Rüstungen
    - Top Welten, es gibt viel zu Erkunden
    - Es ist nicht zu leicht und nicht zu schwer

    Der einzige Kritikpunkt den ich habe ist das Endgame. Nach dem ersten Drachenältesten finde ich bis zum letzten Endboss die Gegner teilweise echt anspruchslos. Meiner Meinung nach schwächelt das Spiel hier.

    Es ist aber ein wirklich super Spiel, was sich allemal lohnt (wenn man auf Grinden steht) !
    Sehr zu empfehlen!    … Expand
  77. NapoMMC
    Feb 27, 2019
    10
    I should start by saying that this is the first Monster Hunter Game for me. I just can't stop playing and thinking about the game !!!

    I didn't buy the game and would have never bought it myself, it was a present. The first 3-4 hours were really boring for me because I did not understand how to fight, what do the weapons do, how the monsters behave etc. It's incredible ho much    I should start by saying that this is the first Monster Hunter Game for me. I just can't stop playing and thinking about the game !!!

    I didn't buy the game and would have never bought it myself, it was a present. The first 3-4 hours were really boring for me because I did not understand how to fight, what do the weapons do, how the monsters behave etc.

    It's incredible ho much grinding is in this game. I have played more than 60 hours in the last 2 weeks and I just love to hunt, gather stuff and grind in this game. There is nothing I hate more than grinding in most games but it's something very satisfying about the mechanics in Monster Hunter World.

    The weapons move and fight like in no other game. Holding the weapon in your hand feels like it actually has weight depending on the type of weapon and does what you would expect of that type of weapon. Many people say that the weapons are uncontrollable but I would say that it is only their lack of knowledge and skill that is uncontrollable. At first was having so much trouble controlling most of the weapons but then it clicked ! You start noticing what the monsters will do by the way they are moving, you learn their speed of attack, distance and you learn to time your attacks and movement. Dodging and then countering the monster's attack with an attack or series of attacks is just so satisfying. I started to play with a shield & sword until I learned how the fight goes and then tried all the other weapons. It is amazing how good some of the weapons feel in your hand.

    I never thought I would like this kind of game but it's truly awesome.

    It also has some problems too but for the most part the game is just awesome. I for instance would like to have motion controls/gyro aiming for the ranged weapons.

    I could understand why some people would not like the game but that is valid when speaking about every genre/game.

    Whatever it wants to achieve it does: hunt monsters and build equipment and your character in a very fun and satisfying way. Awesome job CAPCOM, you get a 10/10 from me !!! Totally worth the money especially since you can find it cheaper now than the release price. If I knew that the game would be so much fun I would have paid full price for sure.    … Expand
  78. exgaruda
    May 11, 2018
    9
    The best farming action game since Diablo series.
    The works of the previous works are developed and the disadvantages are supplemented.
  79. Tabisama
    Feb 4, 2018
    10
    Playing Monster Hunter World makes me think that all the past Monster Hunters I played were just DLC for the first Monster Hunter.
  80. Yagos
    Feb 6, 2018
    10
    60 hours in I got what I paid for.

    Been playing 3DS MH:Ultimate before and in MH:World you won´t get as much content as those games regarding unique weapon models and monsters but it got traded in for beauty. The world is gorgeous and the monsters are awesome. You really live in fear sometimes of the roaming monsters. One time my main target was a dumb bird that carries rocks and    60 hours in I got what I paid for.

    Been playing 3DS MH:Ultimate before and in MH:World you won´t get as much content as those games regarding unique weapon models and monsters but it got traded in for beauty. The world is gorgeous and the monsters are awesome.

    You really live in fear sometimes of the roaming monsters. One time my main target was a dumb bird that carries rocks and eggs but a stone dino came and attacked us! Both me and dumbbird ran away and continued our fight elsewhere.
    There is so much content here and even though it´s a lot of online components all can be enjoyed offline alone, or with your CAT!

    Your Palico will be your most precious companion and the outfits your cat wears will be top priority. Everytime I downed a new monster I checked if the new catfit was good and usually it was SUPER KAWAIIIIIII!

    There might be some time to learn all there is to learn but if you find 1 weapon you like just go for it. You will get the chance to change it up. I started with Hunting Horn, played most with insect Glaive and now feeling around the Switch Axe and Sword & Shield.

    I will give it 10 cause it has so much to experience for the price tag.
    Free Monster DLC will come and there is paid cosmetics. I bought an outfit for my "Handler" (She is annoying, embrace it) for a small amount. There is also a little face paintings and hairs that can be bought.    … Expand
  81. d-devo
    Mar 2, 2018
    9
    Monster Hunter World is as the title described, a world filled with monsters and resources. The main focus of the gameplay is to focus on collecting. When collecting you create. What you create depends on you. Armor, swords, bows, charms, and traps, are all key to advancing in the new world. Every creature has weak points, whether it be electric, poison, dragon, and so on. There are wellMonster Hunter World is as the title described, a world filled with monsters and resources. The main focus of the gameplay is to focus on collecting. When collecting you create. What you create depends on you. Armor, swords, bows, charms, and traps, are all key to advancing in the new world. Every creature has weak points, whether it be electric, poison, dragon, and so on. There are well over ten weapons types all with different play styles, whether it be slow and powerful, quick and weak, somewhere in the middle, or ranged bow. The world has multiple locations all with their own unique style.Up to fours can join on a journey via co-op defeating monsters, and collecting wildlife with the ability to voice chat or preset text option.… Expand
  82. Kriss1988pl
    Feb 16, 2018
    10
    One of the best games I've ever played. Don't listen to people's negativity. This game requires skill. You will not get too far if you won't put enough time to learn how the combat works! Just give it some time and you wont regret it!
  83. Kewin
    Feb 16, 2018
    10
    Monster Hunter world é incrível e muito lindo, com certeza vai ser o melhor jogo do ano.
  84. auliaindra34
    Feb 19, 2018
    10
    hands down the best monster hunter game ever made
    it makes the previous game looks like a "decent" game at best
  85. arnan34official
    Feb 21, 2018
    9
    Wonderful in everything! Remarkable story, good graphics, great gameplay and a lot of variety. Thanks Capcom.
  86. jcsahr
    Mar 1, 2018
    10
    This game is amazing, it's so addictive. They have created a really complete world.
  87. Zerat0r
    Mar 6, 2018
    10
    I love the universes, monsters and game system of Monster Hunter since Tri on the Wii. But there was always a problem with balancing, need of grinding and gameplay length that prevented me of fully enjoying the franchise,
    This game solves all the flaws of the previous ones keeping the strong part. I loved it, and I'm on it for the next few months!
  88. siz20971
    Mar 15, 2018
    8
    Hunting monster is very hard and exciting experience.
    But Monster Hunter world not requires story, and few monster kinds.
  89. teonimesic
    Mar 14, 2018
    10
    So let me start by saying Im new to the series, have clocked 120+ hours so far and I think that Monster Hunter World is a masterpiece, but it isn't everybody's cup of tea. First off this is a time consuming game, and expect to spend at least a hundred hours into for endgame / true ending. And its pacing is progressive, starting out quite slowly ( my initial hunts usually took longer thanSo let me start by saying Im new to the series, have clocked 120+ hours so far and I think that Monster Hunter World is a masterpiece, but it isn't everybody's cup of tea. First off this is a time consuming game, and expect to spend at least a hundred hours into for endgame / true ending. And its pacing is progressive, starting out quite slowly ( my initial hunts usually took longer than 30 mins ) and getting faster and harder the more you play it ( you eventually start doing speedruns ).

    The story is just a placeholder, and isn't really good, but thats hardly the selling point / main appeal of the game. If you play games mostly for the stories and not its gameplay, than this game isn't for you.

    The game is basically a huge collection of boss fights (the monster you hunt), with a LOT of harvesting and crafting mechanics in between. The monster (bosses) themselves are really varied and fun, and there are quite a lot of different weapon arquetypes (14 in total). Add all the different armor bonuses, and you have a gigantic amount of possible build combinations to fight each monster.

    The combat takes some time to get used to, since usually both the direction and animation time can't be changed/canceled after you do an attack. So you have to pay close attention to the monster's animations to figure out your next move. Do you need to dodge, guard or counter attack? Do you have time for a slow but high damaging combo, or just a few fast attacks? I would recommend not switching weapons too much at the beginning. Just go with the one you like the most, and GET GUD with it before switching it out.

    The multiplayer option is kinda of hit or miss. While there isn't any technical problem with it, I find it very frustating that the respawn stock is shared by all players. This means if someone dies too many times, the quest fails for everyone else as well. The good thing tho, is that you can play the entire game Solo if you so desire. However playing with a friend or good players is a total blast, and I haven't played such a fun co-op game mode since Mass Effect 3.

    The crafting mechanic, which is quite a lot of the meat of the game is very fun and well polished. It makes it very easy to understand which enemies you have to kill in order to obtain what you want, And while there is some RNG when getting the mission rewards, the drop rate is high enought that you never feel cheated or bored from doing the same thing over and over.

    In regards to its longevity, every week there are new events with special loot and new monster will be added for free, and if you want try out every possible weapon/armor combination expect to keep playing it for the rest of your life.

    The biggest flaw that I see in it, is that a lot of tihngs go unexplained in the game. What does elderseal do? What does this skill actually do? What can a lot of the items be used for? How to use a given weapon? And so on.

    So overall, if you like hard boss fights, have a lot of time to spare, and like to do character/build optimization, then go ahead and play this game, you will love it! However if none of those are of interest to you, you are better off playing something else.    … Expand
  90. Voop1121
    Mar 18, 2018
    9
    This game has top notch graphics and boasts amazing music and sound design. The monsters that you fight vary from giant vore lizards, to lava fish, to a dragon whose scales are made of steel and attacks by making tornadoes, and just by looking at them you can guess mostly what they can and will do to attack. There are fourteen weapons that you can bring along on your hunts like theThis game has top notch graphics and boasts amazing music and sound design. The monsters that you fight vary from giant vore lizards, to lava fish, to a dragon whose scales are made of steel and attacks by making tornadoes, and just by looking at them you can guess mostly what they can and will do to attack. There are fourteen weapons that you can bring along on your hunts like the defensive and slow lance or the fast and nimble dual blades that can suit just about any ones play style. Most people I see that complain about the game, complain about the combat being slow and clunky, if you find that's an issue just pick a different weapon or understand you cant dodge while you are in the middle of a swing with a giant sword. Many also complain about the game being to easy, and while it is the easiest in the series, it picks up fast around the time you fight the anjanath, a fire breathing t-rex. Yet still, the game is not for everyone. Do note that there will be a grind, in it you fight monsters, carve them up and make weapons and armor from their dead bodies and use them to fight harder monsters and in turn carve them too. Don't come into the game expecting a good story too, while it is somewhat passable nothing about it is note worthy except for the cut scenes you get when you meet new monsters. While I do wish more monsters had unique themes, and more of the weapons designs were a little more bold, mhw Is an amazing game that you will enjoy if you are tired of games where you just mash the attack button and want a bit of a grind.… Expand
  91. Meta93938
    Mar 24, 2018
    10
    This game overall was great .It was very well done but it does have some flaw to it .I think the farming aspect of this was boring but i was never put off by it .To be honest ,i was kinda addicted.The combat system and how the game plays can be off putting to players that has never played a monster hunter game before but this is still a good transition from the 3ds to the other consoles
  92. RUNaPUFF
    Mar 27, 2018
    9
    Extremely enjoyable experience.

    Pros: - Fun Gameplay - Beautiful Environments - Intriguing Story - Consistent Support by Devs - Free DLC Overall this game is amazing and so much fun! There are many different activities you can do in this game, the story is extensive and enjoyable, and the support from developers is second to none. Cons: - Controls can be intimidating - The    Extremely enjoyable experience.

    Pros:
    - Fun Gameplay
    - Beautiful Environments
    - Intriguing Story
    - Consistent Support by Devs
    - Free DLC
    Overall this game is amazing and so much fun! There are many different activities you can do in this game, the story is extensive and enjoyable, and the support from developers is second to none.

    Cons:
    - Controls can be intimidating
    - The Handler is extremely dislikable
    - Trolls
    At first, the controls can be intimidating. They seem a bit complicated and mixing that with the fast-paced gameplay of MH might scare some players off, but it just takes a little bit of time and practice to master. The Handler is... one of the worst/most annoying characters in gaming history (in my opinion) - she's always trying to get herself killed. Online trolls, as with any other game, will try to ruin the experience, but luckily devs are looking into ways to prevent this.

    Definitely at least give this game a try!    … Expand
  93. Buriallobster
    Jul 18, 2020
    10
    It a great Monster game and It introduced a whole new group of people to this awesome series. Great quality of life changes, new visuals, amazing monster themes and the best updates and add ons. Just wish I can play as a cat again. 10 out of 10 would pet poogie again.
  94. JustTooSalty
    May 1, 2018
    10
    As a player of the series since Monster Hunter Freedom on PSP, I was extremely excited for this game to be released. Let me tell you, this game did not disappoint. The world feels like its living and breathing. The lack of loading zones changed the way hunting both works and feels. The combat is exactly as it always has been on the PSP versions and really captures the feeling of the olderAs a player of the series since Monster Hunter Freedom on PSP, I was extremely excited for this game to be released. Let me tell you, this game did not disappoint. The world feels like its living and breathing. The lack of loading zones changed the way hunting both works and feels. The combat is exactly as it always has been on the PSP versions and really captures the feeling of the older games. The game is graphically incredible; the armour, weapons, monsters, characters are all beautiful. The game is content packed and also has frequent updates and free DLC.

    Other game companies should really look to Capcom and the Monster Hunter series and aim to tick all of the boxes this game has.

    What is my only negative? The game is a little slow when loading on the standard PS4.    … Expand
  95. gabes1919
    Mar 30, 2018
    9
    Great game. Difficult to get into as it has many layers but the overwhelmed feeling you get to start transforms into pure happiness over the complexities of the game. It has a depth that you, as the player, feel like you are discovering for yourself. The story is whatever but nobody is here for the story. Monster fights are great, the grind is fun, a lot of hours put in.
  96. eded9999
    Jun 11, 2021
    8
    Beautiful and rich maps
    Glorious monsters with superb animation
    Nice music
    A lot of armor sets and weapons

    Amazing game, the only con i can think is that it become a bit grindy with all the Low or High Rank stuff
  97. Giantteeth6666
    Apr 5, 2018
    9
    The best game so far out of a long lasting great franchise thanks to the beautiful open world made possible by next gen graphic power. Game play is enjoyable either with friends or solo. Variety is achieved in a degree, and some how the developer managed to put in an actual plot that makes some sense in a game of grind. Comparing to the stories in the Division and Destiny, the silly storyThe best game so far out of a long lasting great franchise thanks to the beautiful open world made possible by next gen graphic power. Game play is enjoyable either with friends or solo. Variety is achieved in a degree, and some how the developer managed to put in an actual plot that makes some sense in a game of grind. Comparing to the stories in the Division and Destiny, the silly story in MHW is much better.
    There are, however, and of course, features that can be improved. Art work of weapons in this game is lazy comparing to previous games. Most of the weapons are made too realistic for a monster hunter game, and end up being ugly and boring. Gathering hub is completely ignorable due to the unfriendly loading screen and automatic commute back to base, until they fixed part of this issue recently. Also, continuing update of content is crucial to a grind game, as players lose their interest after two months of hunting the same kind of monsters in the same maps day after day.
    This game is not in fact comparable with Dark Souls and Bloodborne as some people think it is. It's all about hunting and crafting, and becoming good with different type of weapons and builds during the process. Be sure if that is what you are looking for and you will love it.    … Expand
  98. LaserRaptor
    Apr 12, 2018
    9
    Great game with almost unlimited content. Lots of hours of joy even if you only go straight for the "history" missions. It's true it doesn't have as many monsters as other MH games but it has enough to make you play for (in my case) 95 hours. Furthermore, it will be receiving more and more content in the future so I will probably come back and play it more someday soon.
  99. RingDingly
    Apr 18, 2018
    8
    This game is so big and flashy with its fancy looking dino-dragon things, that it decides to completely ignore the existence of a steady frame rate like it’s the Shrek 3 of game design or something. The battles with the monsters with names the devs probably came up with when they were desperate to win a game of Scrabble last so long that the monsters either fall asleep or get bored andThis game is so big and flashy with its fancy looking dino-dragon things, that it decides to completely ignore the existence of a steady frame rate like it’s the Shrek 3 of game design or something. The battles with the monsters with names the devs probably came up with when they were desperate to win a game of Scrabble last so long that the monsters either fall asleep or get bored and leave the area, allowing you to realize that you’ve wasted 5 hours of your day trying to chase down the fish monster from the Host. When you start to have a mental breakdown from constantly trying to kill a fat lizard only to have your progress go to waste because of that FRICKING T REX GUY, you should calm down, take a deep breath, and remember that Vanilla Ice is the greatest rapper of all time.… Expand
  100. Ttranslator
    Apr 18, 2018
    10
    전작들에 비하면 쉽다고 하면 쉬어진 난이도 유저편의성
    하지만 몬헌은 몬헌이다 수렵의 진수를 느낄수있는
    ps4 킬러 타이틀
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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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