Monster Hunter: World

 PlayStation 4
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7.7

Generally favorable reviews- based on 1983 Ratings

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  3. Negative: 314 out of 1983
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  1. Malakia
    Apr 21, 2018
    10
    Everything that made this series great is finally back on home consoles and it's even better than before. And by that, I mean that MH has finally been ridden by the scourge of awful controls and now plays smoothly as any good action RPG should.
    Constant support from the developers releasing new monsters, weapons, and cute little events every few months will have you coming back for more.    Everything that made this series great is finally back on home consoles and it's even better than before. And by that, I mean that MH has finally been ridden by the scourge of awful controls and now plays smoothly as any good action RPG should.
    Constant support from the developers releasing new monsters, weapons, and cute little events every few months will have you coming back for more. Playing solo is great (and arguably easier) but this game truly shines when hunting in groups. The wide choice of weapons, 14 in total, allows each hunter to play their part in keeping the monster(s) busy, deal major damage or heal and support their party members.
    The story is simple but charming, encouraging the player not to take anything too seriously and enjoy the adventure and occasional mayhem that the hardest hunts can provide.    … Expand
  2. maxfoster
    Apr 23, 2018
    8
    Monster Hunter: World was able to maintain a balance and remained true to the ideals of the series with its battles, awesome monsters and meaningful upgrades that fans love, but at the same time the game made an impressive leap that betrayed to her a new kind, feelings, and size.
  3. anahkha
    Apr 23, 2018
    9
    As a first timer of Monster Hunter, I'd have to say that this game is absolutely amazing. While it's essentially a grinding game, I loved the fact that the game doesn't have a loot box system nor does is it Pay2Win. The game doesn't feel all that grind-y too (already logged 400+ hours to the game before doing a review); each encounter feels like a new one, and there's a good variety ofAs a first timer of Monster Hunter, I'd have to say that this game is absolutely amazing. While it's essentially a grinding game, I loved the fact that the game doesn't have a loot box system nor does is it Pay2Win. The game doesn't feel all that grind-y too (already logged 400+ hours to the game before doing a review); each encounter feels like a new one, and there's a good variety of monsters/ playstyle you could do - plus free content is always great.

    I guess the game's main weak point is storytelling, but I've heard that it never was MH's strong suit anyway. Don't get me wrong, there's a lot of lore and story in the game, it's just basically weak in my opinion. Another thing I kind of got disappointed was the lack of inspired weapon design. Seriously, a pair of clubs for dual BLADES? Aside from that, majority of the designs are actually the same but they just tacked in some weird monster part or something. Nonetheless, the game's strength's far outweigh the game's weakness.

    To cut it short, here's the pros/ cons of the game:

    Pros:
    - High replay value
    - No loot boxes or pay to win systems
    - 14 weapons (aka playstyle) to choose from.
    - Breathtaking monsters & a beautiful "New World".

    Cons:
    - Weak story
    - Lack of variety in terms of weapon design/ uninspired weapon designs.    … Expand
  4. XV_
    Aug 7, 2018
    9
    MHW feels like an improvement and a downgrade for several reasons, it has improved in a lot of annoying things that keeps things sped up, but also, feels like they did the opposite in order to get things friendly for newcomers. The game play is better than ever, things go fast and the action is non stop, the world and the monsters look amazing, my issue is that the classic monsters behaveMHW feels like an improvement and a downgrade for several reasons, it has improved in a lot of annoying things that keeps things sped up, but also, feels like they did the opposite in order to get things friendly for newcomers. The game play is better than ever, things go fast and the action is non stop, the world and the monsters look amazing, my issue is that the classic monsters behave and attack identically as in previous games and doesn't feel that they have a better AI and that feels like a let down, as for the world, when this game was unveiled, they promise a very unique and organic environment in which the player or the monster will have the advantage depending on its usage, but I think this mechanic feels underdeveloped or artificial. That aside, I enjoyed my time (which was a lot) in MHW and will come back when there are a lot of updates, as for veterans it will be amazing to see monsters like never before and for newcomers is the most friendly introduction to the series yet.… Expand
  5. TeamKazato
    Apr 24, 2018
    9
    As a Monster Hunter Veteran I can see after Playing for over 200 Hours that this Game is really Good.
    The New Monsters are well thought out and Impressive to look at!
    And if you are good enough like me, you can defeat Every single monster solo it will take some Monster studying at first but thats no problem, if you want a good solo killer Weapon, take the Gun Lance. But there is no    As a Monster Hunter Veteran I can see after Playing for over 200 Hours that this Game is really Good.
    The New Monsters are well thought out and Impressive to look at!
    And if you are good enough like me, you can defeat Every single monster solo it will take some Monster studying at first but thats no problem, if you want a good solo killer Weapon, take the Gun Lance.
    But there is no meaningfull reason to play this Game Online if you don't have Online Friends.
    They even added Deviljho in 2 Months later which was really welcoming!
    This game is nothing for Casuals because this Game is for Gamers who know what to do in this kind of game and also investing a lot of time like I did.

    It is an easy 9/10 for me It doesn't reach the Masterpiece that was Monster Hunter Tri especially because of the Music.
    But I can say that this is a must buy for Monster Hunter Fans.    … Expand
  6. OtakuDante
    May 3, 2018
    8
    Monster Hunter World is not without it's flaws. I've encountered login bugs that give error codes, hit box issues with the monsters, and matchmaking problems. That being said I continue to play it, because it's an overall fun game to play. I think Capcom did well with this new take on the Monster Hunter genre/formula. Hopefully they work out the kinks before the game progresses any furtherMonster Hunter World is not without it's flaws. I've encountered login bugs that give error codes, hit box issues with the monsters, and matchmaking problems. That being said I continue to play it, because it's an overall fun game to play. I think Capcom did well with this new take on the Monster Hunter genre/formula. Hopefully they work out the kinks before the game progresses any further though. On a final note I find event exclusive costumes that have their stickers, and emotes locked behind a paywall to be problematic. I feel this additions should come free with the themed event costumes.… Expand
  7. adrewtoremember
    May 10, 2018
    9
    As a long time MH fan dating all the way back to the PS2, Monster Hunter's triumphant return to PlayStation was well worth the wait. We are welcomed back with the largest and most detailed maps, new, more complex attack patterns for monsters, and a quality, albeit small (at the time of this review) cast of monsters. The combat is still true to its roots Monster Hunter combat, with youAs a long time MH fan dating all the way back to the PS2, Monster Hunter's triumphant return to PlayStation was well worth the wait. We are welcomed back with the largest and most detailed maps, new, more complex attack patterns for monsters, and a quality, albeit small (at the time of this review) cast of monsters. The combat is still true to its roots Monster Hunter combat, with you fighting the animation frames almost as much as you are fighting that fire breathing T-Rex. All this means is you have to plan your attacks, and you cant just button mash your way to a victory. However, the many comparisons to the Dark Souls series are unwarranted.

    The game also has a robust online multiplayer system, that does need a few QoL tweaks, but other than that, is fantastic.

    My only true complaints with the game are the timed event quests, and the lack of G-Rank at the moment. Timed Event Quests, while fun for the daily player, are often harder to access for the players who have other obligations (work, family, kids, etc.) G-Rank will hopefully be coming in the near future with either a free or paid DLC expansion to add the true MH experience.    … Expand
  8. LiteralLlama
    Jul 4, 2018
    9
    Monster Hunter: World, all in all I liked it a whole bunch and I would recommend this game.

    Gameplay The main and only course. I know games tend to be more wholesome, but this is not one of those game. The fun comes from doing one thing very well and that's fighting monsters. I'll be breaking down what I think about the gameplay and how the online attribute compliments it. The    Monster Hunter: World, all in all I liked it a whole bunch and I would recommend this game.

    Gameplay
    The main and only course. I know games tend to be more wholesome, but this is not one of those game. The fun comes from doing one thing very well and that's fighting monsters. I'll be breaking down what I think about the gameplay and how the online attribute compliments it.

    The weapon mechanics are impressive to my eyes. They are very unique from each other making fighting a monster with a different weapon feel completely different as well. I say they have depth because they take a while to master as stronger monsters make you doubt if you've really mastered your weapon and even when you've beat every single monster, you'll find that there are better and more efficient ways to fight. The skill cap for the weapons may vary, but all really reach for the sky. The people who made these weapons really outdid themselves.

    The monster's AI and depth are decent. After a while playing, you'll be able to read monster's movements and fighting them become a bit stale. They tried to put in a more dynamic system but you'll know exactly where monsters spawn and how they act very fast. You'll also reach a certain point where the monsters under a certain threshold are not fun to fight because they lack any challenge. There are level types like high rank and tempered monsters that make you stay on your toes with a good challenge, but after 800 hours, you'll hit the ceiling pretty hard. But that's a lot of hours so I can't criticize that ceiling too much. I do remember the time it took for me to understand how monsters fight and I enjoyed it.

    The game is immersive, but everything is going to feel the same pretty fast. It's a lovely environment and when the hectic hunt stops, you can appreciate the concept behind it. But it's not comparable to nature which it tried to replicate.

    Online
    I want to dedicate this part to how online improved or failed to improve Monster Hunter World. About a year passed and I think in general it worked well. Still too early to see how things are gonna play out but it feels like a good direction.

    There has only been one major weapon balance update. Since you're not fighting against other people, I don't think it's too necessary but I like how the devs pay attention to balance. Kudos.

    At first, going online with your friends or just staying online was really shaky. You'd lose connection and find yourself fighting alone or just randomly disconnect from a session. It improved now and I haven't had that happen in a while. Good stability.

    Three new monsters have been added to the game, free too I should add. One looks like just a variation from a different monster but once you fight it, you'll find them different enough to think of them differently. Good stuff.

    There are rotating event quests and giant game events so it's nice to see the seasons pass to keep things enjoyable. I wish there was a little more though. And the creativity behind the event quest are kind of lacking. Although, Arch Temper Monsters were introduced that gives a better challenge. Could be better but not bad.

    The people you meet are fine. I don't think there's actually a way to be toxic though. Almost everyone you meet have their mic receiver off. Family friendly here, I guess.

    Playing with people is entertaining. I gotta say, it's fun hunting with people and it helps with the game's longevity, can't say I've met every type of player out there. This extra dynamic of co-op keeps the gameplay fresh.

    That's it folks. Is there a story? Sure, not something worth mentioning though. Is there anything else to do besides hunt monsters? Well yeah, but warping back and forth to catch a giant fish isn't exactly great. This game is fun because there is a steep progression line, but I will admit, mindless grind is a better word for it at times. Is there a lot of content? Quite a bit, and quite a lot to do if you have the heart for it. That's about it, you fight monsters, build weapons and armors off them, then fight bigger badder monsters. It does this very well and I had tons of fun. Sure there is still room for improvement, particularly with the monster's depth, but I don't regret the time I've spent in this game and would recommend this game.    … Expand
  9. nickstuarsonlas
    Aug 10, 2018
    10
    Everything perfect, everything joyful, everything big and powerful. Monsterhunter: world is the highest top of japanese open world games!!
  10. DoTheBartMan
    Jul 17, 2018
    8
    A great game with epic monster encounters, the thrill of chasing down a tough beast with friends, randoms or by yourself. all the free content they add is a + as well
  11. Ristycakes
    Jul 25, 2018
    9
    Price Rating $60/$60

    Pros + Quality of life improvements galore. Easily the most accessible MH title, making this a great reason to get your friends in with you + The world looks amazing and the monsters look better than ever + Combat is a blast! Since they removed light/heavy armor types, it promotes trying even more weapons for different monsters + Tons of missions! Constantly    Price Rating $60/$60

    Pros
    + Quality of life improvements galore. Easily the most accessible MH title, making this a great reason to get your friends in with you
    + The world looks amazing and the monsters look better than ever
    + Combat is a blast! Since they removed light/heavy armor types, it promotes trying even more weapons for different monsters
    + Tons of missions! Constantly getting new quests added means you get many hours of game play.

    Cons
    - Not as many monsters compared to previous titles
    - Zorah Magdaros fight is boring, time consuming, and repeated too many times
    - Even though its more accessible than ever, it can still be a lot for new hunters. Look up starting tips or have a friend help you if you never played Monster Hunter in the past    … Expand
  12. VahNabooty
    Jul 29, 2018
    10
    The best Monster Hunter game yet, it fixes every single issue I've ever had with the past games.
  13. Mewkitty43
    Aug 6, 2018
    9
    MHW is the ultimate MH game, the gameplay is much more rewarding than previous titles in the MH franchise, Each weapon has been improved upon and made much more accessible to newcomers to MH, The new way that Online gathering halls feels much less like a community than previous games. you can't see where other players in your gathering hall (who aren't on a quest) are. Communicating isMHW is the ultimate MH game, the gameplay is much more rewarding than previous titles in the MH franchise, Each weapon has been improved upon and made much more accessible to newcomers to MH, The new way that Online gathering halls feels much less like a community than previous games. you can't see where other players in your gathering hall (who aren't on a quest) are. Communicating is very difficult if you don't have a mic. The gameplay and story is miles above previous titles but having 16 people in the hub instead of 4 was not a good choice in my eyes. I don't have many friends who like monster hunter, so playing online leads to me relying on strangers to join a quest I have posted or hope that someone else has posted the quest I want to do. All in All I love this game but the online gathering halls leave something to be desired.… Expand
  14. eXtreme_Angel
    Sep 3, 2018
    9
    Note: Played on basic PS4 for about 30hrs.
    I never was a fan of Monster Hunter series and played MHWorld first time. I would say it's very fun. Even without friends you can always find somebody to hunt monster together. It has interesting battle mechanic, quite good variety of weapons, that have very different combos and will satisfy almost every player. Crafting, fishing, cooking,    Note: Played on basic PS4 for about 30hrs.
    I never was a fan of Monster Hunter series and played MHWorld first time. I would say it's very fun. Even without friends you can always find somebody to hunt monster together. It has interesting battle mechanic, quite good variety of weapons, that have very different combos and will satisfy almost every player. Crafting, fishing, cooking, trapping... All of these things are good. Maybe it's a little bit overpriced but with discount definitely worth buying.    … Expand
  15. Alexqf22
    Sep 22, 2019
    9
    Very good game , funny , ksjdjddjjsjdjdjdjkskkdkdkdkdkskkdkdkddkdjkdkdkdkdkkd
  16. theonlyone21
    Jul 15, 2019
    10
    fun good game the monsters are fun to kill the weapons you can choose from and the quests are good too
  17. Kevin1234
    Jul 6, 2020
    9
    The best monster hunter I have ever played. Need help to finish it, but it is very good and recommended.
  18. Billy0333
    Jul 9, 2020
    10
    Absolutely amazing!! The world is breathtaking and the monsters are phenomenal. The DLC adds a lot of new material. I highly recommend this game.
  19. Rokujo_EUW
    Aug 20, 2019
    9
    This game is great, you can explore, try out different weapons which really does change the feel of the game. Switching from Bow to Lance to Heavy Bowgun...crazy!
  20. Ninfira
    Sep 8, 2019
    10
    Good game, good looting,awesome monster, maybe more easy but still fun,nice move set for weapons, build and skills are cool, long time played and will play again and again, shut up and take my money capcom
  21. Thaksin
    May 4, 2021
    8
    Отличная игра, не требуется много времени для понимания и начала, зашел 10-15 минут в городе, все понял, что и где, дальше ходишь и ловишь монстров.
    Вносит радости и испытаний, случайные атаки монстров и случайные встречи с другими монстрами.    Отличная игра, не требуется много времени для понимания и начала, зашел 10-15 минут в городе, все понял, что и где, дальше ходишь и ловишь монстров.
    Вносит радости и испытаний, случайные атаки монстров и случайные встречи с другими монстрами.
  22. MazrimTaim14
    Oct 16, 2019
    10
    Perfect for what it set out to do.

    In a way its a reintroduction of Monster Hunter to the world. Gripes that it catered to newbies is warranted but it was designed that way. The game stopped being niche just for being niche sake. It doenst care if its too mainstream now and less of hardcore. Capcom got something in mind for those who seek new challenge, Iceborne. Great gameplay loop    Perfect for what it set out to do.

    In a way its a reintroduction of Monster Hunter to the world. Gripes that it catered to newbies is warranted but it was designed that way. The game stopped being niche just for being niche sake. It doenst care if its too mainstream now and less of hardcore. Capcom got something in mind for those who seek new challenge, Iceborne.

    Great gameplay loop
    No pay to win microtransactions.
    Matchmaking made easy. No long waits for a session. Just drop in killed some mons and go.
    14 unique weapons with different playstyles and buids for each. With each weapon can itself be the gameplay mechanic of other games.
    Largely skill based and knowing the movesets of movements. No OP builds. Its just plain knowing how to deal with your hunts.    … Expand
  23. GabFire
    Aug 9, 2020
    9
    Jogo incrível, sensacional e muito bem feito, quando fizeram o anúncio, realmente não fiquei muito ansioso para tê-lo, depois que joguei ele, percebi que era um ótimo jogo e que merecia quase dois meses que gastei jogando ele. XD
  24. doha057
    Jul 6, 2020
    10
    Ever since I started playing Monster Hunter back in the days, from 2007 in my PSP, it kept improving and the World is just a complete experience, they have simplified and reduced so many tedious jobs. If you want to know, just go check out an old title. Anyway this game sells console, the only reason I never owned a PS Vita was because of this game, the only reason I was forced to buy aEver since I started playing Monster Hunter back in the days, from 2007 in my PSP, it kept improving and the World is just a complete experience, they have simplified and reduced so many tedious jobs. If you want to know, just go check out an old title. Anyway this game sells console, the only reason I never owned a PS Vita was because of this game, the only reason I was forced to buy a 3DS was because of this game and I will be a stereotypical guy for saying this, that I practically bought PS4 only because of this game. And my next console will be the one where the next Monster Hunter fan base will congregate the most as usual. BTW you have to play at least 500 hours to be eligible to write a review for this game, I am like 3300+ hours and continuing. But there is a big challenge to the entry, you have to commit to it, learn this game, play it with passion and love. Oh and the developers of this game, probably the most generous bunch of people in the World (Pun intended). keep adding tons and tons of content for FREE. All the DLCs are pure cosmetic, you don't have to buy ANYTHING other than the game to win, this is NOT a pay to win game. Yet so many people buy those unnecessary aesthetic stuffs just to express their appreciation and affection towards the game. Enough rambling, I am biased towards Monster Hunter and I don't want to hide it.… Expand
  25. Shaw2266
    Oct 23, 2020
    8
    Monster Hunter World is a really interesting game. Once you fight a few monsters you really feel like you accomplished something. I played solo for the first while and then a few friends started playing also to take on some of the tougher ones. I played with multiple weapons, but specialized with the long sword for the majority of the game. I grinded out the platinum for this one, which toMonster Hunter World is a really interesting game. Once you fight a few monsters you really feel like you accomplished something. I played solo for the first while and then a few friends started playing also to take on some of the tougher ones. I played with multiple weapons, but specialized with the long sword for the majority of the game. I grinded out the platinum for this one, which to be honest was kind of terrible. It’s easier with events now, but still getting some of those crowns can be very time consuming and repetitive. It’s a pretty great experience and taking on new monsters has a learning curve. I think this game is enjoyed more with friends, but I do know some people that are still going at it solo and love it.… Expand
  26. Argonaut1993
    Jul 20, 2020
    9
    One of my favourite games of all time. I’ve put 890 hours into it and still plan on putting more in. The cleanest combat and most comfortable MH game around. Absolutely love it
  27. lethalWeeb
    Jul 26, 2020
    10
    As the only game I’ve ever put more than 500 hours into and now reaching almost double that, this game is undoubtedly special to me. It’s through this game that I became friends one of my best friends and we continue to play it almost every day. This is the first game I’ve played in the series outside of the demos on the 3DS. The amount of time and effort Capcom put into World and IceborneAs the only game I’ve ever put more than 500 hours into and now reaching almost double that, this game is undoubtedly special to me. It’s through this game that I became friends one of my best friends and we continue to play it almost every day. This is the first game I’ve played in the series outside of the demos on the 3DS. The amount of time and effort Capcom put into World and Iceborne is obvious and is greatly appreciated. Out of the now 60 monsters present there are 2 that I can say I actively dislike. The other 58 are all great additions to the series and I hope to see them return in the future. The progression is smooth and easy and is always rewarding. The difficulty is right where it needs to be for both entry level hunters and veterans alike. After going back since starting and trying the old world style I can say that the quality of life improvements alone make the game worth its weight in gold. Each weapon feels unique and great to use. If any of the 14 were the only weapon available I’d still play just as much as I do now. I beg anyone that hasn’t played yet to pick it up and give it a try, I promise you won’t be disappointed.… Expand
  28. Morka98
    Jul 28, 2020
    9
    Sin duda una de alas mejores entregas de la saga de monster hunter muy adictivo sin duda lo mejor que a sacado capcom en mucho tiempo
  29. larnkofblack
    Aug 26, 2020
    10
    great game i played over 400 hour and the only thing i say is wow playing this instead of trash souls 3 is really good thing -saying the game is boring is just a lie the game is full of action and rpg game it does make you farm but this is rpg game not new i would give it 10 OF 10 because it make me see why rpg game are the best is for but online having 4 players is trash and hard to findgreat game i played over 400 hour and the only thing i say is wow playing this instead of trash souls 3 is really good thing -saying the game is boring is just a lie the game is full of action and rpg game it does make you farm but this is rpg game not new i would give it 10 OF 10 because it make me see why rpg game are the best is for but online having 4 players is trash and hard to find good players and psplus is for money… Expand
  30. Raios-Rogue
    Jun 13, 2021
    10
    i have 1500 hours in Monster Hunter World absolute masterpiece Capcom has done great service to the fans with tons of free content the gameplay the combat the weapons it's all a masterpiece
  31. Cyber_Angel
    Feb 20, 2019
    10
    This game has so much depth that even after 200 hours it fully entertains me.
    It has a combat system that you must get into (like in Souls-type games) to fully enjoy it.
    The inherent repetitiveness is not an issue here as the hunts almost always get some twist to them to still keep you engaged and on your toes. Great graphics, accessible to newcomers alike, unique celebration events,    This game has so much depth that even after 200 hours it fully entertains me.
    It has a combat system that you must get into (like in Souls-type games) to fully enjoy it.
    The inherent repetitiveness is not an issue here as the hunts almost always get some twist to them to still keep you engaged and on your toes.
    Great graphics, accessible to newcomers alike, unique celebration events, this game has a lot to offer.
    And - you can kill yourself a tyrannosaurus-like monsters and dragons, what's not cool about that?!
    It may be a little too hard for beginners, but every good hunting game should be.    … Expand
  32. bonsai
    Nov 25, 2019
    9
    As a fan of the serie since the first PSP game, this is basically a dream that came true.
    Played the betas and started the game, i can say that this is the best Monster Hunter ever made, and probably the best game ever to share with friends.
  33. iKen
    Apr 11, 2020
    8
    Played and completed on PlayStation 4 Pro.
    Gameplay: GREAT.
    Story: OKAY.
    Graphic: GREAT.
    Voice Acting: OKAY.
  34. adrenilinmatt
    Mar 27, 2020
    10
    only reason this doesnt have higher user score is because some people dont like the grind and it makes you wonder why infact they bought a monster hunter game to begin with.
  35. bulletchan
    Mar 28, 2020
    9
    good sign that we will be getting returning monsters, there are a lot of classic monsters that I would love to hunt in Monster Hunter World.
  36. Chowjust
    Feb 19, 2019
    9
    First and only Monster Hunter game I ever played before this one was Freedom Unite on the PSP and I was a big fan. Monster Hunter: World improves on everything in the previous games but also makes it accessible to people new to the series. If you enjoy any Monster Hunter games, then get this one. I'm 460+ hours in and still enjoy this game on a weekly basis. For people who've never playedFirst and only Monster Hunter game I ever played before this one was Freedom Unite on the PSP and I was a big fan. Monster Hunter: World improves on everything in the previous games but also makes it accessible to people new to the series. If you enjoy any Monster Hunter games, then get this one. I'm 460+ hours in and still enjoy this game on a weekly basis. For people who've never played a Monster Hunter game, your a hunter and you kill monsters and use the materials you get from killing them to make better weapons and armor to kill bigger monster and thus goes the circle of life. There's multiple types of weapons, plenty of different armor sets, open maps and countless types of monsters to kill. Basically everyone I've introduce to Monster Hunter now plays regularly with me. Just do yourself a favor and if anything about the game slightly interests you, buy it.… Expand
  37. kambing860210
    Dec 29, 2020
    10
    with more than 200 hours playing the base game, it was a great year before the great expansion icebourne released
  38. MaxPayneIsGod
    Jan 12, 2020
    8
    My non-gamer girlfriend loves it so it's gotta be good.
    My first MH game I'm finding the controls clunky and unresponsive, I know this is 'how they're supposed to be' but it just feels like a PS era game.
    MH is verrrrrrrrrry complex and it has one of the biggest learning curves I've seen in 30+ years of gaming. It looks fantastic and the monsters are varied and awesome. Its just not    My non-gamer girlfriend loves it so it's gotta be good.
    My first MH game I'm finding the controls clunky and unresponsive, I know this is 'how they're supposed to be' but it just feels like a PS era game.
    MH is verrrrrrrrrry complex and it has one of the biggest learning curves I've seen in 30+ years of gaming.
    It looks fantastic and the monsters are varied and awesome.
    Its just not user friendly enough and being that this is the most user-friendly MH title I dread to see what the other ones are like.
    Its very good, but its just as flawed.    … Expand
  39. jelikey
    Jul 26, 2019
    9
    First of all, I have been playing Monster Hunter since Tri came out. I have followed the series throughout the years and the series has only gotten better. Compared to the previous games MH World has completely revolutionized the Monster Hunter series. They have created an intricate ecosystem with competing monsters and countless ants crawling everywhere. I was expecting a bland, open mapFirst of all, I have been playing Monster Hunter since Tri came out. I have followed the series throughout the years and the series has only gotten better. Compared to the previous games MH World has completely revolutionized the Monster Hunter series. They have created an intricate ecosystem with competing monsters and countless ants crawling everywhere. I was expecting a bland, open map full of pretty bushes and some birds flying above. However, i was proved wrong, there are so many things! And you can abduct them and throw them in your home as well! The massive, polished map this game provides completely blew me away.

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

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

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

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

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

    TL;DR

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

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

    Game would be a 10, but the controls really killed it for me.    … Expand
  40. ZombiCoon
    Dec 6, 2020
    9
    Insane value for money. After the story quests, the real monster hunter just begins!
  41. Chataope
    Nov 21, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This game is what I can call a masterpiece, I'm playing it for 700 hours and I never get boring or anything else, Capcom really knows how to make games.… Expand
  42. eSKAone
    Feb 3, 2018
    10
    Just great. Buy it, it's the best. A dream for all Turok and Jurassic Park lovers. So nice that this exists :)
  43. Ishi123
    May 26, 2019
    8
    Monster Chaser: ROAR is a fun game despite the fact that about half your playtime will be spent running after monsters and getting stunned my a monster spamming its roar. It manages to be a well built and cathartic series of boss fights ranging from solo minibosses to instant kill hour long multiplayer raids, and you've got tons of weapons to choose from to fit your playstyle and take itMonster Chaser: ROAR is a fun game despite the fact that about half your playtime will be spent running after monsters and getting stunned my a monster spamming its roar. It manages to be a well built and cathartic series of boss fights ranging from solo minibosses to instant kill hour long multiplayer raids, and you've got tons of weapons to choose from to fit your playstyle and take it to those monsters just as soon as you get out of its stunlock and chase it down across the entire map. Just don't go into it expecting an engaging story aside from the forbidden love between a man and his bipedal cat - unless that was just me - because the story might as well not exist. Just go out and hunt some beasts. It's just what hunters do.… Expand
  44. Matts094
    Nov 14, 2019
    9
    This is an amazing game, capcom brought MH to an impressive level.
    The monsters are well built and make the battles as frantic as fun, the weapons are spectacular: each with its special characteristics. But the best part is crafting: deep and vast. It would take at least 100 pages to describe all the goodies of this game but the result is always the same: A pearl of this generation
  45. Moish
    Dec 2, 2021
    9
    Awesome game with RPG gameplay optimized for multiplayer, my first monster hunter and it's definitely not going to be the last it got me good couldn't stop playing until I platinumed it very addictive from does games that can easily become your only game and the fact that its multiplayer makes it even better.
  46. Trabanto
    Feb 7, 2019
    9
    Moster Hunter: World was one of the most anticipated game for me. I played other titles from the series on 3DS and i was amazed how perfectly it turned out on PS4. The whole process of hunting, from preparing to fighting for half an hour with monsters. It was so unique among recent games, that i fallen in love with this genre (Something between RPG and action game, with a japanese touch toMoster Hunter: World was one of the most anticipated game for me. I played other titles from the series on 3DS and i was amazed how perfectly it turned out on PS4. The whole process of hunting, from preparing to fighting for half an hour with monsters. It was so unique among recent games, that i fallen in love with this genre (Something between RPG and action game, with a japanese touch to it). Dynamic gameplay is so attractive to look at, that you don't even need any reason to fight these creatures.… Expand
  47. CAMLREVIEWS
    Sep 3, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. SUCH A GREAT GAME.
    Gran juego, jugabilidad, gráficos pero las batallas un juego increíble para jugar con amigos    … Expand
  48. SaviorGaming
    Oct 18, 2018
    8
    Monster Hunter World is a beautiful and fun game with a story that mostly felt added on to keep things going. This is okay because honestly that is exactly what it was there for. This game mostly revolves around killing monsters to make better equipment so you can kill bigger and stronger monsters. It is an oddly fun and addictive experience. That however doesn't save it from the fact thatMonster Hunter World is a beautiful and fun game with a story that mostly felt added on to keep things going. This is okay because honestly that is exactly what it was there for. This game mostly revolves around killing monsters to make better equipment so you can kill bigger and stronger monsters. It is an oddly fun and addictive experience. That however doesn't save it from the fact that it is still a game that fails to deliver in a meaningful story experience or that it does get very repetitive.… Expand
  49. jrdnnn
    May 13, 2019
    9
    After trying and failing to get into Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate a few years ago, I was understandably intimidated by Monster Hunter World. The sheer volume of stats, menus, weapons, armour, items and customisation involved in these games is truly hard to comprehend in the initial hunts. I can safely say that after taking a few hours to familiarise myself with it all, and trying out each andAfter trying and failing to get into Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate a few years ago, I was understandably intimidated by Monster Hunter World. The sheer volume of stats, menus, weapons, armour, items and customisation involved in these games is truly hard to comprehend in the initial hunts. I can safely say that after taking a few hours to familiarise myself with it all, and trying out each and every weapon before settling into the one I found most fun (the hammer), the game opened up into one of the most unique and enjoyable experiences I've had in a long time. You can really see the effort that Capcom have went through to open up this series to newcomers while staying strong with their distinctive gameplay.

    The game centres round a solid loop. Accept a quest/hunt, prepare for it, research the monster in the field, slay it, make new equipment out of materials harvested from it, accept a new quest. This is interspersed with gathering herbs, plants, ammo and other items from Expeditions (basically free-roam mode) and repeating previous hunts to farm items you need for a particular set of armour/weapon. It's compelling, fun, deep and addictive, and after my third large hunt or so I was hooked. "Recipes" for equipment can be saved on a wishlist, so you know exactly what you need next time and by capturing monsters alive you can maximise the materials gleaned, Since materials are randomly generated (with a little adjustment by aiming for certain body parts) this can create some frustrating situations where you don't get what you want from a hunt but this is essentially the core mechanic of the play. I must admit that farming monsters for a single claw to make a new hammer CAN get tedious, but thankfully this is MOSTLY optional and only certain equipment requires extensive effort to make.

    Hunts themselves are a joy, scary, exhilarating and realistic. You actually hunt the monster, gathering feathers, scales, claw marks and more in the field to research it before locking in to its nest and going at it. Injured monsters will try to seek safety but will also become more aggressive when cornered. Battles are tactical, methodical and as a result SO satisfying to win. This is not an easy game and will really test your abilities when encountering something new. The Tobi-Kadachi presented a significant jump in difficulty for me but by researching it, working out its weakness and farming a new super-effective weapon/armour set, I prevailed. The monster designs are incredible and essentially fighting a game of bosses is truly unique. Particular favourites were the Diablos, Rathalos and Legiana fights, and the final few monsters are gargantuan and awe-inspiring. They also REALLY want you dead and will claw, headbutt, flame and crush you with ferocity.

    The story is pretty bare-bones and essentially sees a company of humans settling on a new monster-infested ecosystem where they try to survive and learn about their new home and its inhabitants. The voice acting is good and the visuals/score are stunning. Each new environment, be it a jungle, wasteland, inland coral reef or rotting cave system is gorgeous to behold ad I actually loved gathering expeditions where you get to casually stroll around collecting ingredients (with occasional monster interruptions). The crafting system is also expansive and uses bugs, flora, fauna, chemicals and other naturally-occurring substances to make better potions, traps, stat boosters, stamina replenishment, bombs and more. This can even be done during a battle by the handy shortcut wheel, meaning you can whip up a mega potion in an instant if you have a herb and a bit of honey in your pouch.

    MHW is an expansive game that is really not for casual play. It took 50-60 hours to complete the main quest (with farming between) but I know people who have clocked up 100s of hours playing it with friends. You can switch your weapon class (which has a HUGE impact on the way the game plays), but I must admit that I did have a bit of hunting fatigue by the end. When later monsters are so challenging, take up to 50 minutes to hunt and don't give you all the materials you need for a shiny new weapon, it can take its toll. However, if you love looting games and RPGs this will satisfy a huge part of your gaming life. I'm grateful for the accessibility of this game and it has been a joy to play and be involved in. Just expect a LONG haul if you want to get the best monsters, equipment and experiences.    … Expand
  50. IIIAHMIII
    May 24, 2022
    8
    Lot of thing to hate in this game but after putting 100+ hours in it i can understand why it is loved.
  51. wallytherpgguy
    Jan 22, 2019
    10
    to me a game can not get better with a deep customization and where team work matters with a great balance of framing and fighting. warning the game is not easy as it a action RPG like Dark souls and will take time to learn how you like to fight, and with the over lay of how to kill monsters. As even the toughest parties of 4 will take over half hour to take down Arch Tempered which canto me a game can not get better with a deep customization and where team work matters with a great balance of framing and fighting. warning the game is not easy as it a action RPG like Dark souls and will take time to learn how you like to fight, and with the over lay of how to kill monsters. As even the toughest parties of 4 will take over half hour to take down Arch Tempered which can easily one punch you. Free updates over the last year have adding a great late game and at 300 hours of game play i can not wait for icebound!… Expand
  52. ROYFINK
    Apr 12, 2018
    10
    AMAZING if your familiar with the series in the franchise or not and your looking for a game thats challenging and requires skill and preparation and alot of practice then you should go out and get this
    its one of the best games out there and theres nothing better then taking done a monster with i giant hammer or whatever weapon you prefer happy hunting
  53. fishinice
    Jul 21, 2018
    10
    除了怪少这一个缺点，别的方面都完美。画面没能做到最好，但是比3DS上的好多了。坐等G
  54. Vanta77
    Nov 12, 2019
    9
    Tried this game when it came out and boy did i not expect to become a fan of these series. I had judged this game unworthy of my attention but only thing i can say is i regret not playing those games on the earlier consoles when they came out. I like playing solo but its best to play with friends. The MH community is so amazing, so many helpful and nice people.

    After playing MHW i    Tried this game when it came out and boy did i not expect to become a fan of these series. I had judged this game unworthy of my attention but only thing i can say is i regret not playing those games on the earlier consoles when they came out. I like playing solo but its best to play with friends. The MH community is so amazing, so many helpful and nice people.

    After playing MHW i bought MHGU on the Switch and MH4 on the 3DS.
    All amazing games that ive spent so much time playing and its always a pickle to decide which game to play.
    Iceborne is probably the coolest and most fun expansion ive ever played, its so humongus and added tons of new monsters and stuff to do.
    All the flippin careful details in this game, the content, the in-depth gameplay and locations are so good.
    Iceborne definetly feels like a new MH game and to me its the game of the year.    … Expand
  55. BonkTrap
    Oct 16, 2018
    10
    The best game i have played in my entire life, period, the only thing i could remove points for is the story but it was never trying to be a deep complicated story so i wont knock it for that, the gameplay experience is perfect with a mostly balanced difficulty with numerous innovations to the series making it way less tedious than the previous games, not for everyone but certainly for me
  56. Leontorres7
    Nov 15, 2018
    10
    A Masterpiece, loved everything about this game, it is definitely a must play!
  57. Isaaccruel
    Nov 29, 2018
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I am new to MH games and coming straight from hundreds of hours of DS3, the game felt super easy at first and the combat system was clunky and slow ( i started out with the Greatsword, which is also what i preferred in DS3). After a few quests I gave up the game and went back to DS3. After a couple weeks my friend insisted that I pick it up again and give it another try, and I did. This time I switched to charge blade and got further into the game and encountered harder dragons that one shot me a few times (that's you Nergigante), I have to say the combat felt more fluid and being able to land a super element discharge feels execelent.
    It's true the game has literally no story, but now i just skip all dialogue and just go about hunting monsters to craft armors and weapons and charms etc. it's rewarding when you finally get the parts you need after dozens of grinding, meanwhile you git gud and take less time to kill the same monster. It's more enjoyable now that i'm learning more about the game. I'm really sad i missed the DMC sets and really hope it comes back in the future.

    All in all this is a game worth buying if you are into grinding for ingredients and crafting equipment. if you're here for the story you will be severely disappointed.    … Expand
  58. inkisidorsh
    Nov 30, 2018
    10
    As veteran of MH games (playing since the mh1 for ps2 back then on 2005) usually my gameplay of each took 200-300 hours, 500+ hours with the ultimates ver., now after being a day1 player of mhw I have above 850+ hours on recently got bored of it.
    The game is amazing, of course is easier for most parts (like gathering, combining and monsters tracking) but even so, even the most    As veteran of MH games (playing since the mh1 for ps2 back then on 2005) usually my gameplay of each took 200-300 hours, 500+ hours with the ultimates ver., now after being a day1 player of mhw I have above 850+ hours on recently got bored of it.
    The game is amazing, of course is easier for most parts (like gathering, combining and monsters tracking) but even so, even the most experimented players can still get one shot with any late monster A.K.A arch temper ones even not being the popular G rank level.
    Despite the graphics, this mhw achieve what most earlier tittles dont have: a totally connected and gigantic maps without loading zones and a live ecosystem where the player can interact .
    For most people the controller can be a bit rusty, slow and hard to move, react and so but this depend on the kind of weapon you are using: while light weapons gives great mobility but deals light and fast damage, heavy weapons deals great damage but at slow rate than the light weapons but none of this matters when you get use of the weapon of your preference, all content can be complete with any weapon.
    Even most people say the game is too easy compare to earlier tittles, dont forget MHW doesnt have a "G-rank"level content which basically is the hard game of earlier tittles ultimate ver., and even so late game monsters on MHW can be hard to deal on their arch-temper ver.
    Finally, i love this game and will wait to receive any extra content they release on future (lets wait for the 1 year anniversary), and even if they release a ultimate ver. i"ll buy it instantly.    … Expand
  59. BungLe-Chan
    Jul 12, 2019
    9
    I wanted to get into this game when it launched but just never got the chance to pick it up until recently when it went on sale.

    I picked it up with a friend and we've been going through the game together, figuring out all the ins and outs together has been an absolute blast. Tackling the tougher monsters and changing tactics until it works and we kill the monster is a extremely    I wanted to get into this game when it launched but just never got the chance to pick it up until recently when it went on sale.

    I picked it up with a friend and we've been going through the game together, figuring out all the ins and outs together has been an absolute blast. Tackling the tougher monsters and changing tactics until it works and we kill the monster is a extremely satisfying feeling. I have 38 hours in which i know isn't a lot. but it's enough to know what the game is.

    it's a strong game, a good introduction to the series and what it has to offer. There not much monster variety but i feel that was because of wanting it top be more welcoming to people.

    Overall my one main gripe is that playing with friends is a chore and was confusing to figure out at first. Other than that i can easily see myself sinking 500 hours into this    … Expand
  60. Mostafadarsh
    Jan 15, 2019
    9
    I played this game for over than 200 hours, the game has high replaybility and variety of rpg elements, and i would give it 10/10 but my score is 9/10 because the game does not have lock on camera on monsters while fighting them. Last thing, i want capcom to add PVP mode in the game, it would be perfect to play against other players with the game elements like its weapons and armors, and iI played this game for over than 200 hours, the game has high replaybility and variety of rpg elements, and i would give it 10/10 but my score is 9/10 because the game does not have lock on camera on monsters while fighting them. Last thing, i want capcom to add PVP mode in the game, it would be perfect to play against other players with the game elements like its weapons and armors, and i think it would be fun.… Expand
  61. DevilY89
    Mar 28, 2021
    10
    After playing 1300 hours and getting 100% ( platinum trophy). I can definitely say this is one of the best capcom games I have ever invested in. This game is definitely worth 60$ for tons of content it offers and it's very enjoyable with friends too.
  62. BarelyLewd
    Mar 14, 2019
    8
    Great game to play with friends and family, go hunt down monster with larger than life weapons no normal human could ever to hope to wield, spend literally hundreds of hours, yes the game is hard AF to get started, but once you get the feel you will be sucked into, my only complaint is the grind is real, so sit back take a hit, and grind away.
  63. Blood8282
    Feb 23, 2019
    10
    After more than a decade of the classic formula and many episodes never getting released outside of Japan, Capcom at last delivered a true evolution in the series.. to the entire world ! While this game keeps all the serie’s DNA, it offers for the first time, maps that are not divided by loading screens and many other welcome innovations such as scout flies, damage numbers, easierAfter more than a decade of the classic formula and many episodes never getting released outside of Japan, Capcom at last delivered a true evolution in the series.. to the entire world ! While this game keeps all the serie’s DNA, it offers for the first time, maps that are not divided by loading screens and many other welcome innovations such as scout flies, damage numbers, easier gathering etc. While still very challenging, the game is more accessible. The graphics are amazing and as fun as ever. Well done Capcom, you're still the best !… Expand
  64. PeTFreitas
    Mar 25, 2023
    10
    That was my firsts experience playing a MH and it catch in a few minutes, a wonderful world with amazing creatures in a beautiful environment, each hour that I spent playing that game was remarkable
  65. Saintz
    Mar 14, 2019
    10
    Amazing game, this is my first monster hunter games and I absolutely loved it. Can’t wait for future updates. If you like grinding gear and hunting some monsters and getting stronger gear and even hunting some strongeeeer monster then it’s a must buy.
  66. ZXSth
    Mar 30, 2019
    8
    For those of you who are on the fence about this game, are a fan of action RPGs and have never played Monster Hunter before, be warned - this game can be quite hard to grasp, and may alienate you at first with its obtuse mechanics and seemingly clunky combat. However, if you can push past the barriers (as well as many unskippable cutscenes and an insultingly hand-holding tutorial that doesFor those of you who are on the fence about this game, are a fan of action RPGs and have never played Monster Hunter before, be warned - this game can be quite hard to grasp, and may alienate you at first with its obtuse mechanics and seemingly clunky combat. However, if you can push past the barriers (as well as many unskippable cutscenes and an insultingly hand-holding tutorial that does little to actually teach you more than the simplest basics of the game), this is a downright awesome game.

    Having played about 2 hours of Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate on the 3DS and being equally bored and frustrated by it, I went into this with lowered expectations. After 5 hours of groaning and whining about the Handler being unbearably annoying, the Palicoes (cat companions) being insufferable and the combat being stupid, I found myself enthralled by this game's beautiful environments, its ability to make grinding far more entertaining than it is in other games, and the constant challenge new monsters provide.

    Unfortunately, after a solid 400 hours of gameplay, I do feel this game has worn out its welcome. While an expansion (Iceborne) is on the way, my urge to dive back into the game and continue the grind is not as strong as it once was. While the game did provide me with some solid entertainment, the act of slaying bigger, badder monsters wears out its welcome after a while. Certainly, the maps are quite large, and the game can feel quite like an open-world game at times, but there doesn't seem to be enough variation in Monster Hunter's core gameplay to pull me back in. That is more of a subjective criticism than an objective one in my mind, as Monster Hunter is an unapologetically unique series, and I believe it deserves credit for making a game that was once abhorrently obtuse (to me, at least) much more accessible.

    To conclude, I would absolutely recommend this game to anyone who likes to hit big monsters with a wide variety of interesting weapons and feel a consistent sense of accomplishment for doing so. As I stated earlier, however, be prepared for a steep learning curve and a frustrating introductory experience.    … Expand
  67. Nost7
    Jul 16, 2019
    10
    몬스터 사냥부터 타격감 장비조합까지 할맛이 좋습니다.
  68. Reinalds
    May 20, 2019
    10
    At First, you look to a japanese game and think is too colorful. But starts to play and realises that the game is huge and the price is fair for the amount of the content. You can learn about the mechanics in about 2 hours.

    YES, you kill the same monster over and over. But no match is equal to another. Always a new experiencie. Like FPS games. You can have 1000+hours easily. There is    At First, you look to a japanese game and think is too colorful. But starts to play and realises that the game is huge and the price is fair for the amount of the content. You can learn about the mechanics in about 2 hours.

    YES, you kill the same monster over and over. But no match is equal to another. Always a new experiencie. Like FPS games. You can have 1000+hours easily.

    There is a lot of quests, lot of monsters and a lot of fun. And for Lovers of RPG games, this is A MUST HAVE. COmplex, fun and you can have diferrent playstyles.
    Don´t you want to play with a sword anymore? You can play a totally diverse style with other weapon and can play the entire game with friends.

    This game is a masterpiece!    … Expand
  69. MysticTea
    Jun 11, 2019
    9
    This game is incredible! It’s ludicrously fun, exciting, engaging and most importantly, just friggin awesome! For past monster hunter fans, the combat it improved, the environments are no longer flat plains, and it feels like you are in a real ecosystem. The only thing wrong with this game is the monster variety is rather limited. Most of the monsters you fight are wyvern’s, while in otherThis game is incredible! It’s ludicrously fun, exciting, engaging and most importantly, just friggin awesome! For past monster hunter fans, the combat it improved, the environments are no longer flat plains, and it feels like you are in a real ecosystem. The only thing wrong with this game is the monster variety is rather limited. Most of the monsters you fight are wyvern’s, while in other monster hunter games, you could hunt a dragon, a leviathan, a friggin bear and a giant muderous leapord. However, the game is meant to be played for hours and when you are fighting the same type of monster, it can become tiring. However, the individual monsters are different enough from one another to be interesting for several hours, but I just miss going from hunting a leviathan to a big four legged helicopter hammer dinosaur. However, the game is impressive of a technical level, as the sound design, level design, and graphics are incredible, and is amazing in terms of gameplay. Amazing game, a must play for any console… Expand
  70. Itchui
    Aug 6, 2019
    9
    One of the best games of the generation. Monster Hunter is one of my favorite licenses, and this episode comes directly into my top three. Yet it is not an "ultimate" episode.
  71. Agprogaming
    Apr 13, 2021
    10
    Pcmr won .now cry you portable wierdoss Game is good its a raw improvement over older games and the weebs sould stop complain. those who say that the games was challenging or whatever.just no it wasn't it was just limited by developer budget and **** hardware
  72. Arubatorion
    Jul 31, 2019
    9
    I've met with this franchise in 2005 and I'm a huge fan of it since day 1. Series felt so organic everytime. I had to do simply "everything" in the game, like there was no shortcuts to anything. Item gathering, mining, fishing, hunting... It was a fantasy world yet it felt insanely realistic. Not to mention it was a hard game to play, which I really love. Everything I did mattered in a bigI've met with this franchise in 2005 and I'm a huge fan of it since day 1. Series felt so organic everytime. I had to do simply "everything" in the game, like there was no shortcuts to anything. Item gathering, mining, fishing, hunting... It was a fantasy world yet it felt insanely realistic. Not to mention it was a hard game to play, which I really love. Everything I did mattered in a big way. So you can clearly see that, Monster Hunter is my favourite franchise of all time. I've played every single title possible, even the spin-off's. And when World finally got announced in 2017 for the home consoles after all these years I was speechless. When it released, all I did was playing the game for months like a maniac. Did I like it? Answer is obvious but for sure there were some things that I did not like it. First of all, the minority of monsters, armors and weapons. It's understandable since the game had a brand new engine and they had to model everything from the beginning. Considering that, it had a good roster in it. Not to mention, game received FREE title-updates, which brought new monsters, new event, new difficulty levels, armors, weapons and items. With all those unwanted microtransactions, World got an amazing feedback with these free updates. My second complain is the Weapon designs. Monster Hunter team is absolutely crazy when it comes to designing "anything" literally. Monsters, Weapons, Armors... But there was something missing in the weapons. It all looked like a one weapon but undergo some changes with the given materials. The reason behind that was probably, they wanted to make the weapons look realistic for the game. But it backfired for the old players, because every single weapons had its own design in the old games which made each one of them unique and good looking for the players. My last complain is the games difficulty. Compared to the old games it was a little easier. Not to mention our character hunter had even more features to use on its arsenal, it had many advantages compared to old games. That also had a reason itself: the dev. team wanted players to experience a medium difficulty so that everyone could play. Surprisingly, World became CAPCOM's best selling game of all time. Not Resident Evil... Not Devil May Cry... Not Street Fighter... Team was not expecting such praise. So you can say their strategy worked. Thankfully, in their expansion Iceborne, Master Rank will be "tremendously hard" dev.'s say. "We wanted to make the first release accessible, now that we've gained players, we can easily make it harder in a balanced way." which makes me really happy. On its own Monster Hunter World is an amazing game regardless of their cons. It's one of the best co-op experiences in gaming history. It deserves all the praise with the mechanical depth it has in combat, smart monster movements and blood boiling action. Players around the world are waiting for expansion's release since the team revealed... including myself and the woman of my life that I've met in Monster Hunter :) It has been quite a while that I actively play the game since I finished the game 120% every armor, weapon, quest clear. We even caught every single rare pet every fish size. We are just waiting for master rank and hopefully Alatreon... I hope there are people around the world who cares about these games as well and my words speak for their feelings... If you haven't played Monster Hunter. Please give it a try. Accomplishing a victory is the best feeling you can ever imagine in this game...… Expand
  73. Odelschwanck
    Aug 1, 2019
    9
    Maybe its not hard enough or the weapon designs are not good enough but I hope they will fix those in the Iceborne expansion. Game is a blast to play especially with your friends! A must buy and a must play for every hardcore gamer / fans of the series
  74. JokingBR
    Aug 14, 2019
    10
    **** Awesome, the game contains Multiplex weapons, multiple monster's and multiple maps, the game contains CrossOvers like Horizon Zero Dawn, The Witcher 3, Assassin's Creed and etc

    If you played Dauntless you will think that this game is 100% better

    It completaly worth to but
    Shurly a MUST PLAY GAME
  75. CritReviewer
    Sep 4, 2019
    10
    To keep it brief, Monster Hunter World is known for its amazing gameplay and grind, providing immense entertainment and value. It has packed so much in one game, and begs the question as to whether the developers are generous, or if current AAA titles aren't pulling their weight. There's Nothing quite as satisfying as getting your ass handed to you by a great and magnificent beast, only toTo keep it brief, Monster Hunter World is known for its amazing gameplay and grind, providing immense entertainment and value. It has packed so much in one game, and begs the question as to whether the developers are generous, or if current AAA titles aren't pulling their weight. There's Nothing quite as satisfying as getting your ass handed to you by a great and magnificent beast, only to come back and finally kick it's ass. Truly recommend this Game for anyone who likes fun… Expand
  76. Idk-anything
    Sep 7, 2019
    10
    I am a huge MH Fan since MH3U and Monster Hunter World was for a fan like me the best game I ever played. I have played 300h and didn't get enough of it and I have so many good memories about it that I doesn't want to quit it in the upcoming years (sorry for the bad English I am 14 and I am coming from germany)
  77. Shimmeywill
    Feb 20, 2020
    8
    Wonderful bosses, worlds and character customization. The music is jamming and the animations and fun. Combat is also satisfying. Put in over a hundred hours into this. Ultimately, the G-rank and the need to consistently grind the same monsters is what put me off continuing this otherwise fantastic game.
  78. Karakonjol
    Sep 16, 2019
    9
    I have been a fan of the series since monster hunter 4 ultimate. The quality of life improvements are so substential that I could not go back to the older games. The one complaint I have is the design of the weapons. At the moment it's the base weapon plus a bit of fur / skin and teeth from the monster, which is considerable downgrade from insane amount of visual variaty of the older games.
  79. Hmody10087
    Oct 6, 2021
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. It's my first time playing monster hunters game and it's fun especially with friends… Expand
  80. yaya16
    Oct 15, 2019
    9
    Great game. Played the beta and wasn't sure were it was going but decided to tryout the full game and very happy I did. Fights are awesome and there is a good balance between difficulty and the rewarding experiences. You really need to know your stuff and if you do then the game isn't hard. I really like the customization aspect and the many possibilities you have to build the proper gearGreat game. Played the beta and wasn't sure were it was going but decided to tryout the full game and very happy I did. Fights are awesome and there is a good balance between difficulty and the rewarding experiences. You really need to know your stuff and if you do then the game isn't hard. I really like the customization aspect and the many possibilities you have to build the proper gear for each fight, and the graphics and feel of the fight are great. Happy hunting!… Expand
  81. skads7
    Nov 8, 2019
    8
    Bueno, despues de muchos años jugando a MH, ya era hora que Capcom decidiera hacer una secuela con muchos cambios y añadidos, trayendo todo lo bueno que tuvo el MH3-4 y mejorando otros aspectos.
    Eso sí, se echan en falta las misiones bajo el agua y ciertos monstruos, pero para ser Capcom, me alegro que se hayan dejado de corta y pegas de mierda y se hayan puesto manos a la obra con un    Bueno, despues de muchos años jugando a MH, ya era hora que Capcom decidiera hacer una secuela con muchos cambios y añadidos, trayendo todo lo bueno que tuvo el MH3-4 y mejorando otros aspectos.
    Eso sí, se echan en falta las misiones bajo el agua y ciertos monstruos, pero para ser Capcom, me alegro que se hayan dejado de corta y pegas de mierda y se hayan puesto manos a la obra con un buen juego. ¡Que traigan al Fatalis coño! Que se le echa de menos :D    … Expand
  82. M4DISON_V
    Nov 10, 2019
    10
    This is my first game played in series and i love it and play it and play it and again i play it.
  83. Springhi
    Nov 14, 2019
    9
    With the change from handheld console to console, the game screen has achieved great evolution. There were new and interesting interation mechanisms included in the maps and monsters as well. As the game proceeded, we finally know that the game is still Monster Hunter. The fights with monsters who were much stronger than human beings are always full of excitement, always. As a player ofWith the change from handheld console to console, the game screen has achieved great evolution. There were new and interesting interation mechanisms included in the maps and monsters as well. As the game proceeded, we finally know that the game is still Monster Hunter. The fights with monsters who were much stronger than human beings are always full of excitement, always. As a player of former monster hunter series, the design of new monsters in MHW is still charming. With the approval of console, there were much more details in both the models and actions of the monsters. The remake of the monsters existed in former MH was satisfying as well. However, there were also problems created by this evolution. Besides the bugs and weird movements of the monsters, the turf war was upsetting after saw them over and over again. Also, the landform full of steps and slopes made it extremely difficult to enjoy the combat in later game period. Besides, the music was too mediocre to be remembered. Anyway, I still agree that MHW is a necessary evolution for MH series. With this platform, the future of MH is worth expected.… Expand
  84. Haruv
    Dec 28, 2019
    9
    Great game! Would definitely recommend, you can sink a lot of hours into it!!
  85. Kalil-farkas
    Jan 14, 2020
    10
    Having sinked over 2000 hours in this game,I consider it way more than worth it,the gameplay is challenging but rewarding,while the story is average the lore around the world is complex and interesting,the monsters are all well crafted,and the change to consoles is a good decision for a monster hunter game,although there are some problems the good outweighs them and can easily be fixed inHaving sinked over 2000 hours in this game,I consider it way more than worth it,the gameplay is challenging but rewarding,while the story is average the lore around the world is complex and interesting,the monsters are all well crafted,and the change to consoles is a good decision for a monster hunter game,although there are some problems the good outweighs them and can easily be fixed in the next monster hunter game.… Expand
  86. luaybbj
    Jan 15, 2020
    10
    This game has a beautiful world. A challenging battle，Interesting monster
  87. GalvusGalvoid
    Feb 13, 2020
    9
    The base game is one of the worst monster hunter games but iceborne is really good. The main problem of this game right now is the lack of variety in the meta (optimal equipment), everyone uses the same things. Other than that it's one of the best games in the series (thanks to iceborne) and a great game overall. With the free updates that add new monsters and events (i don't like theThe base game is one of the worst monster hunter games but iceborne is really good. The main problem of this game right now is the lack of variety in the meta (optimal equipment), everyone uses the same things. Other than that it's one of the best games in the series (thanks to iceborne) and a great game overall. With the free updates that add new monsters and events (i don't like the formula of events but that's subjective) it gets better and better… Expand
  88. Hyperpool
    Feb 1, 2020
    9
    What a game. never played MH before this game. not a story game but great fun with friends and as single player. seems to be endless things to do. also Capcom adding new features and festivals. will look at buying the DLC
  89. Grundge
    Feb 2, 2020
    10
    On PS4 absolutely love this game. From some strange reason it is so wonderfully satisfying to jump in and bash up large dinosaur type monsters. You get to craft all your gear with what you kill/capture. Just wonderful! The learning curve is rather steep but definitely worth taking the time to master. Graphics are gorgeous and the replayability is endless. A definite must buy!
  90. valcriston
    May 8, 2020
    10
    MMORPG done right! no micro transaction. it's all about how you play and your skill. other devs need to take notice.
    if you're into this kind of MMORPG it can't get any better, playing with friends is fun, helping SOS call makes you feel like a hero, calling for help with SOS will... well help you progress on most challenging situation, a **** of content, fashion, palicos, every monster    MMORPG done right! no micro transaction. it's all about how you play and your skill. other devs need to take notice.
    if you're into this kind of MMORPG it can't get any better, playing with friends is fun, helping SOS call makes you feel like a hero, calling for help with SOS will... well help you progress on most challenging situation, a **** of content, fashion, palicos, every monster is unique, you need a different skill and different approach to beat it, what a game... have i said FUN?!    … Expand
  91. ShadowOPanda
    Sep 8, 2023
    10
    Best MH game ever. Best maps, best controls, best graphics. Congratz Capcom and Ryozo Tsujimoto
  92. hassanchop79
    Apr 15, 2020
    10
    What a masterpiece. What a great game. The best MH ever by far. It's an amazing open world experience full of action and rpg elements to keep you going for hundreds of hours.
    The story is crap, but that is usual on any MH game (except maybe MH4U). This game is not about a good story or character developments. This game is all about action and gameplay.
    There is a ton of content to    What a masterpiece. What a great game. The best MH ever by far. It's an amazing open world experience full of action and rpg elements to keep you going for hundreds of hours.
    The story is crap, but that is usual on any MH game (except maybe MH4U). This game is not about a good story or character developments. This game is all about action and gameplay.
    There is a ton of content to explore and they keep adding more every month for free. The graphics are outstanding. The gameplay is probably the best ever on a video game.
    The multiplayer aspect of this game is what makes it so great. It's a ton of fun to hunt monsters with hunters from all over the world.    … Expand
  93. YouDontKnowMe22
    Mar 7, 2020
    8
    I really enjoyed this game and iceborne. Plain and simple but i got things i hate.

    I played this game for about 400 hours including iceborne, i done every quest/ played with firends and it was fun but once you do everything the game becomes boring, this may of been my fault for doing it all so quickly. The story sorta exist, it is kinda boring most of the time but i do like the game    I really enjoyed this game and iceborne. Plain and simple but i got things i hate.

    I played this game for about 400 hours including iceborne, i done every quest/ played with firends and it was fun but once you do everything the game becomes boring, this may of been my fault for doing it all so quickly.

    The story sorta exist, it is kinda boring most of the time but i do like the game no matter what, the monsters are amaizng and really fun to go against, they actually take time to defeat so that is a positive. But again after you verse them 10+ times they become really boring and easy so it loses its sense of challenge. I include iceborne in this review but i beat all of iceborne without failing a single quest becuase the game is to easy at that stage. Maybe for others its a challenge but this was just me.

    This is a shorter review but overall this game is worht playing including iceborne, its fun, combat feels good and it has depth. This game is what the genre should be unlike certain rip off games lie God Eater 3.    … Expand
  94. DarkPillow_GR
    Apr 13, 2020
    10
    First of all, it's my first time playing a Monster Hunter game, and I'm very hyped even though I have played only 20 hours. This game is one of the best RPGS in this generation of consoles and it has an amazing open world with amazing graphics. The developers created an incredible open world game which gives you plenty of main quests, special quests etc. In addiction there are some areasFirst of all, it's my first time playing a Monster Hunter game, and I'm very hyped even though I have played only 20 hours. This game is one of the best RPGS in this generation of consoles and it has an amazing open world with amazing graphics. The developers created an incredible open world game which gives you plenty of main quests, special quests etc. In addiction there are some areas which they called low-ranked and high-ranked. Overalll, even though this game releashed in 2018 it's still worth buying it.… Expand
  95. Nandah
    Jan 29, 2021
    9
    It's a very good online coop game, the graphics are incredible, thers a lot of things to do, the monsters and the maps are magestic. I just don't like the combat mechanic, wich was a bit difficult at the begging, but i get used to it.
  96. Enphazer
    Jun 19, 2020
    10
    Personalmente soy un fan de la franquicia y ver este rpg de portátil con la capacidad de una consola como la Ps4 o Xbox One era muy difícil que me disgustara. A mi parecer y por lo que muchos se quejaron es que el juego es mas Family Friendly al inicio ya que me pase toda la historia super rápido sin ningún reto, sin embargo si hay monstruos y misiones que hasta a los veteranos se les haráPersonalmente soy un fan de la franquicia y ver este rpg de portátil con la capacidad de una consola como la Ps4 o Xbox One era muy difícil que me disgustara. A mi parecer y por lo que muchos se quejaron es que el juego es mas Family Friendly al inicio ya que me pase toda la historia super rápido sin ningún reto, sin embargo si hay monstruos y misiones que hasta a los veteranos se les hará difícil ademas que pulieron cosas como el farmeo, la fusión de objetos y la dinámica al pelear que se agradece. Como una primer entrega me pareció acogedora 10/10 por el simple hecho que termine con 150 horas antes de darme cuenta.… Expand
  97. ksmartin
    Jun 21, 2020
    9
    Nearly perfect except the quests sometimes are repetitive. And the number of monsters that players want or need to beat are actually within 10, cause people take those ancient ones as their priority.
  98. venture77
    Jun 23, 2020
    10
    One of my favorite games of all time. Excellent game play, several weapon choices for every play style. The monsters are incredible. This game is fun solo or with friends. Highly recommend!
  99. AnitaWallace
    Jun 24, 2020
    9
    Monster Hunter: World is an excellent addition to the Monster Hunter family. It does have the "grindiness" of past MH games, but the improvements in the game play mechanics, graphics and sound make the grind so much more fun.
  100. pandaboy982
    Jun 28, 2020
    8
    Although the story is truly empty

    But the monsters and weapons are fantastic!
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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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