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  1. Apr 17, 2020
    4
    Graphics are trash, yes I judge games by its graphics, if you can't make good graphics in 2018, please release games on switch. Look at Horizon Zero dawn, how come capcom not feeling shame. I am the individuals who are not able to continue a game if the graphics hurt my eyes. This game is just like Witcher 3, how come so many people gave them full mark and actually it's rubbish, 4 marksGraphics are trash, yes I judge games by its graphics, if you can't make good graphics in 2018, please release games on switch. Look at Horizon Zero dawn, how come capcom not feeling shame. I am the individuals who are not able to continue a game if the graphics hurt my eyes. This game is just like Witcher 3, how come so many people gave them full mark and actually it's rubbish, 4 marks because get it with discounted price 17.95 AUD. Expand
  2. 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.
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  3. 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
  4. Apr 11, 2020
    8
    Played and completed on PlayStation 4 Pro.
    Gameplay: GREAT.
    Story: OKAY.
    Graphic: GREAT.
    Voice Acting: OKAY.
  5. Apr 8, 2020
    0
    Main missions: Hunt or Capture Monsters
    Optional missions: Hunt or Capture Monsters
    Investigations: Hunt or Capture Monsters

    Here, 90 metascore. Just dont get it.
  6. 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.
  7. 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.
  8. 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.
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  9. Mar 3, 2020
    7
    The game is great fun with friends but it drags out too long and was barley able to hold my attention until the end. Still the core game play was pretty fun and the graphics, music, and character design were the highlights. I'm still glad i played it though.
  10. Feb 27, 2020
    5
    I deeply dislike this game.
    Most of the weapons are so slow, that they're unusable. When hunting monsters they run away many times throughout the encounter. The movement speed is Crazy slow. The attack animations are way too slow. I have to re-sharpen my blade multiple times throughout an encounter. I get stunned by an attack, only to be stunned again before the first one's time runs out.
    I deeply dislike this game.
    Most of the weapons are so slow, that they're unusable. When hunting monsters they run away many times throughout the encounter. The movement speed is Crazy slow. The attack animations are way too slow. I have to re-sharpen my blade multiple times throughout an encounter. I get stunned by an attack, only to be stunned again before the first one's time runs out. Everything is slow, tedious, frustrating and it drives me crazy. The only thing I can praise about this game is the graphics, which look great.

    I honestly have more fun twiddling my thumbs.
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  11. 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.
  12. Feb 16, 2020
    0
    This game is around 7 (currently stands at 7.7) and that is the reason I had to give it a 0.

    - You cannot pause this game. Means you have to be ready to spend at least 30 minutes before the TV no matter what. I do not know developers but I have to presume none of them have a life. - Repetitive. Really repetitive. - Not polished. - Inacurate controll mechanic. Which is horrible for a
    This game is around 7 (currently stands at 7.7) and that is the reason I had to give it a 0.

    - You cannot pause this game. Means you have to be ready to spend at least 30 minutes before the TV no matter what. I do not know developers but I have to presume none of them have a life.
    - Repetitive. Really repetitive.
    - Not polished.
    - Inacurate controll mechanic. Which is horrible for a game like this.
    - WOW Classic level grinding.
    - The UI is not user friendly.
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  13. 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
  14. Feb 8, 2020
    7
    its a decent game but after i played a about 100 i got bored and decided to go back to the older ones witch are better
  15. 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!
  16. 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
  17. Jan 16, 2020
    7
    After few missions I got sick with it. It is all-the-time the same thing: get info about new monster type, make preparations, spend time on looking for that monster, long killing process, win or try again. And again, again, again the same. Plus you need to kill one monster many times to get pieces for your armor. There is some kind of plot here, but it is only for showing: killing allAfter few missions I got sick with it. It is all-the-time the same thing: get info about new monster type, make preparations, spend time on looking for that monster, long killing process, win or try again. And again, again, again the same. Plus you need to kill one monster many times to get pieces for your armor. There is some kind of plot here, but it is only for showing: killing all those monsters has some reason. I am disappointed and stopped playing after few hours. For me one of most boring games out there. Expand
  18. Jan 15, 2020
    10
    This game has a beautiful world. A challenging battle,Interesting monster
  19. 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
  20. 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.
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  21. Dec 31, 2019
    6
    I'm well over 15 hours of this game and I'm trying very hard to like this game. I'm trying to understand on how this game received such a high rating. The game looks amazing and the environment is pretty cool but that's all i can say about this game. A few things I have an issue with this game.
    Combat mechanics is a bit weird. Even if you "lock" on to your monster, your character is
    I'm well over 15 hours of this game and I'm trying very hard to like this game. I'm trying to understand on how this game received such a high rating. The game looks amazing and the environment is pretty cool but that's all i can say about this game. A few things I have an issue with this game.
    Combat mechanics is a bit weird. Even if you "lock" on to your monster, your character is not really locked into your target which i feel is a waste. You still have to make sure your character is facing the monster before you actually hit the attack button.
    Story line of this game is not very engaging. I find it a bit boring and the voice acting is dull. You keep doing the same thing over and over again which is to hunt monster and kill.
    No pause in this game, even if you're playing by yourself.
    This game is not for everyone. I should have listened to the user reviews instead of the critic reviews before buying this game.
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  22. Dec 29, 2019
    6
    At First the game seems fun and enjoyable, but it turns out to have a lot of grind which turned the fun into something boring
  23. Dec 28, 2019
    9
    Great game! Would definitely recommend, you can sink a lot of hours into it!!
  24. Dec 2, 2019
    0
    what a grind fest, I don't understand the praise, this game is so overated.
  25. 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.
  26. 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
  27. 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
  28. 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.
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  29. 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
  30. 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.
  31. 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
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  32. 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.
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  33. 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
  34. Sep 22, 2019
    9
    Very good game , funny , ksjdjddjjsjdjdjdjkskkdkdkdkdkskkdkdkddkdjkdkdkdkdkkd
  35. 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
  36. Sep 16, 2019
    4
    Empty server.. Fights are not fluid.. Look like a mmorpg PC put on Ps4.. I play few hours and it was enough for me
  37. 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.
  38. Sep 15, 2019
    3
    this game is one massive grind, and don't even think about playing solo, it just makes the experience enven more tedious. Encourages you to keep playing with daily login rewards.
  39. 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.
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  40. 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
  41. 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
  42. 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)
  43. Sep 6, 2019
    9
    Love this game. Addicting loop and great game play mechanics. You can tell the developers put a lot of work into the monsters and world
  44. 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
  45. 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
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  46. Aug 31, 2019
    5
    where is monster hunter 5, this game is not monster hunter, its a game made for people who doesn't like mh, graphics doesn't matter, what matters is the gameplay, i mean, hard gameplay, not this **** cinematic "game"
  47. Aug 30, 2019
    5
    + Great graphics that make exploration fun.
    + collecting materials is oddly really fun.
    + There is lots of different distinctive armor to acquire and you can see it on your character. + Arena fights are more fun as they don't run off and you can fight multiple monsters at once. - A lot of the weapon types are horrible or boring to use, like with some been ultra sluggish. - Most
    + Great graphics that make exploration fun.
    + collecting materials is oddly really fun.
    + There is lots of different distinctive armor to acquire and you can see it on your character.
    + Arena fights are more fun as they don't run off and you can fight multiple monsters at once.
    - A lot of the weapon types are horrible or boring to use, like with some been ultra sluggish.
    - Most monsters fight patterns are basic and they take forever to kill and annoyingly run off.
    - The game is ultra tedious.
    - Not much in the way of a story.
    - The online component involves a lot of waiting.
    - No pause button when playing alone.
    - Level design gets worse as you progress.
    - Button layout seems to have been chosen at random.
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  48. 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!
  49. 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
  50. 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.
  51. 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
  52. 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
  53. 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.
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  54. Jul 16, 2019
    10
    몬스터 사냥부터 타격감 장비조합까지 할맛이 좋습니다.
  55. 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
  56. Jul 12, 2019
    0
    I saw the trailers for this game. I thought it was going to be a better version of what Final Fantasy XIV ARR is mechanically speaking. It looked like a proper action game. I played the 3DS game, but this game falls short of that too. My main issue here is the gameplay aspect of Monster Hunter: World. It is slow, clunky, and excessive to play. I say excessive because actions done in theI saw the trailers for this game. I thought it was going to be a better version of what Final Fantasy XIV ARR is mechanically speaking. It looked like a proper action game. I played the 3DS game, but this game falls short of that too. My main issue here is the gameplay aspect of Monster Hunter: World. It is slow, clunky, and excessive to play. I say excessive because actions done in the game take too long for me as the player to perform. The other aspect of this is the nature of fighting monsters. The fights take too long. Sure, I understand. it is to keep playing playing the game, but the mechanics follow FFXIVARR with their combat. Slow and clunky. It takes too much work to do a simple move like pulling out the sword. The controls are not intuitive. Basically I want to play the game, but I am too busy fighting the controls to actually play the game. I did not finish the game, but I did play enough to give certainty these mechanics are not good enough to continue playing. I am purely talking about this from a mechanical standpoint. I love the character creation and the atmosphere of the game, but the gameplay holds it back to invest time because it is too clunky. Expand
  57. 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
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  58. 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 :)
  59. Jul 11, 2019
    1
    This game was hyped up far more than it deserved it’s the same game I remember from when I was younger and it reminded me why I ended up tossing it. Had high hopes and it definitely didn’t meet them. Simply put this wasn’t worth any amount of money I put into it. Severely disappointed in this one.
  60. Jun 30, 2019
    10
    Played over 800 hours.
    Amazing game, best MH.
    "Don’t let the so called MH veterans scare you off with their low ratings. This game is everything MH should have been in the past."
  61. Jun 12, 2019
    6
    This game had me hooked for about 90 hours (which isn't bad for any game) but eventually I found it got very boring. It's rinse and repeat. Over and over again. Kill monster,upgrade armor,ad infinitum. Probably for people who are into multi-player games. Solo campaigns will eventually get too tedious to want to continue. Still looks great though,and I did enjoy the game...until I didn't.
  62. 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
  63. 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
  64. May 22, 2019
    4
    Это какое-то гриндельное непотребство. Герой двигается как инвалид под водой. Ужасный таргетлок. Ощущение, что управляешь не персонажем, а старой лодкой в тинистом водоеме.
  65. 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!
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  66. 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 :).
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  67. May 18, 2019
    3
    Ugh...I was bored to death within the first half an hour of the game the first time I tried it. Sometimes there are games that will grow on me giving enough time, like dark souls. After getting used to the mechanics of the game I’ve become a dark souls fan. I really thought monster hunter world was that kind of game. Maybe once I get back to it after a long break I might learn to love it.Ugh...I was bored to death within the first half an hour of the game the first time I tried it. Sometimes there are games that will grow on me giving enough time, like dark souls. After getting used to the mechanics of the game I’ve become a dark souls fan. I really thought monster hunter world was that kind of game. Maybe once I get back to it after a long break I might learn to love it. Nope. So a year later I tried it again, and it still couldn’t capture my interest in the game. Still bored to death. Something about the world design and battle mechanics that I just couldn’t get into it. Combat is so slow. Environment is meh, kinda weird looking. Yeah, overall this game is a waste of money. I highly disagree with the metacritic score. Expand
  68. 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.
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  69. May 11, 2019
    0
    This is a must not play game.So dumb cluster heck even worse than Devil May Cry.I got no clue why would an adult person play this, i'm sorry about those people.The fighting system looks awful and the graphics and the animations don't look very good either.
  70. 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!
  71. 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.
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  72. Mar 24, 2019
    4
    This game is not for me. Speaking as a single player, story is not good, I did not care for any characters or what would happen in the story either. But my main problem was the fight, two reasons come to mind about it: no monster health and low damage. You can spend 15 to 20 minutes fighting a monster and it's exhausting, keep in mind that you need to grind for equipment, at least one hourThis game is not for me. Speaking as a single player, story is not good, I did not care for any characters or what would happen in the story either. But my main problem was the fight, two reasons come to mind about it: no monster health and low damage. You can spend 15 to 20 minutes fighting a monster and it's exhausting, keep in mind that you need to grind for equipment, at least one hour to kill that monster 4-5 times. Overall, a overrated game, but it is nostalgic for most of the people I know. Expand
  73. Mar 23, 2019
    0
    Worst game ever made.This piece of **** does not deserve to be called Monster hunter.Doing so it's a big insult to all the TRUE MONSTER HUNTER games.In addition it's ridiculous to see how peoples still promote and defend this trash and dare to even state that this is the best installment in the Monster hunter franchise.

    Capcom you failed badly this time.
  74. 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.
  75. 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.
  76. Mar 2, 2019
    0
    I used to enjoy this game which was fun. but with the recent update for more and more extreme hard missions with poor difficulty control. I think this game is now a waster of time.
  77. 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.
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  78. 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
  79. 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.
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  80. 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
  81. Feb 11, 2019
    7
    Now I've been playing this game more lately as overall it isn't a bad game it's just... full of inconveniences... it's overall combat isn't bad but I have my gripes with it such as it's lock-on system and some weapons feel pretty clunky but overtime you'll get use to it and you'll be dying to "grind" for the latest gear because this game is always getting update with a new event and quiteNow I've been playing this game more lately as overall it isn't a bad game it's just... full of inconveniences... it's overall combat isn't bad but I have my gripes with it such as it's lock-on system and some weapons feel pretty clunky but overtime you'll get use to it and you'll be dying to "grind" for the latest gear because this game is always getting update with a new event and quite recently the Witcher 3 colab has just went live which isn't a bad time to get into this game.

    It looks good it feels decent but what about the story? It's there but it's not good... I won't lie to you the story is VERY WEAK and a lot of the characters lack personality but thankfully it doesn't hold the game back because at its core this game lives up to it's name "monster hunter" it's a game where you hunt giant monsters and if you can get on that good on you! Now I rate this game a 6 out of 10 to a high ball 7 and don't let that scare you away the game is good but most importantly it's a COMPLETE game and is well worth the entry price!
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  82. 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
  83. Feb 6, 2019
    4
    Кратко говоря, все печально. Сюжет не может предложить хоть что-то интересное, персонажи все полностью картонные. Боевая система крайне удручает. Кувырки работают через одно место, персонаж вообще местами бьёт в противоположную от врага сторону (хотя наводишься куда надо), хил это вообще пушка. Чтобы во время боя выкинуть фласку, нужно потратить где-то секунд 8 (!), и в это время вас будутКратко говоря, все печально. Сюжет не может предложить хоть что-то интересное, персонажи все полностью картонные. Боевая система крайне удручает. Кувырки работают через одно место, персонаж вообще местами бьёт в противоположную от врага сторону (хотя наводишься куда надо), хил это вообще пушка. Чтобы во время боя выкинуть фласку, нужно потратить где-то секунд 8 (!), и в это время вас будут нещадно ломать. Из плюсов можно выделить красивые мир, но вырвиглазное оформление довольно быстро начинает бесит. Можно посоветовать только отъявленным ммо задротам. Свои деньги игра не стоит определено Expand
  84. Feb 4, 2019
    5
    This game is so much overrated! Where do I start. I really tried to like this game but after 4 hours of no plot, looking for dinosaures, then fight them, then, they leave to heal themselves, then fight them again, so much work... I gave up. Graphics could be much better. And oh! No soundtrack while exploring. I can't understand people who rate this game with more than a 7. Really, I can't.This game is so much overrated! Where do I start. I really tried to like this game but after 4 hours of no plot, looking for dinosaures, then fight them, then, they leave to heal themselves, then fight them again, so much work... I gave up. Graphics could be much better. And oh! No soundtrack while exploring. I can't understand people who rate this game with more than a 7. Really, I can't. I was about to buy this game. Lucky me I just borrowed. I wouldn't recommend this game at all. Try Inquisition or Witcher instead. They're much better. Expand
  85. 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
  86. Jan 18, 2019
    1
    The game is complicated as hell compared to other games and trying to be all in one, but really didnt spark any interest for me. I tried many games and this one didnt entertain me at all from the beginning. There are many many options in the game to choose and it is so complicated, though you cannot pause it most of the times... plus if you want to chat with someone, they say somethingThe game is complicated as hell compared to other games and trying to be all in one, but really didnt spark any interest for me. I tried many games and this one didnt entertain me at all from the beginning. There are many many options in the game to choose and it is so complicated, though you cannot pause it most of the times... plus if you want to chat with someone, they say something stupid like hey but the rest is only written to you, not spoken... so cheap and pathetic. if you played god of war or rdr2 before this game, then you will be left clueless of how something like this could exist. Expand
  87. 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
  88. Dec 5, 2018
    7
    TL:DR version: RNG quickly kills the fun
    As a newcomer to the series, I was a bit hesitant about getting this title, since I've heard that there's a lot of grind and you just hunt the same monster all the time. I don't mind the grind it it's reasonable, so I figured I'll give it a try. Now, after 30hrs, I'm just burned out and going to other games.
    Pros: Beautiful environments, great
    TL:DR version: RNG quickly kills the fun
    As a newcomer to the series, I was a bit hesitant about getting this title, since I've heard that there's a lot of grind and you just hunt the same monster all the time. I don't mind the grind it it's reasonable, so I figured I'll give it a try. Now, after 30hrs, I'm just burned out and going to other games.

    Pros: Beautiful environments, great character creator and interesting looking armor. Monsters that are very well animated and interact with each other (first time you see little lizards attack a big t-rex that is near death is like a scene from Jurassic Park). A somewhat entertaining story that held my interest until certain point. A huge weapon variety which accommodates any play style. A satisfying and addictive progression in the early game: kill a monster, unlock and build better weapons and armor, kill a stronger monster.

    Cons: melee combat is clunky and is like trying to hit a fly with a giant hammer. I switched to ranged which at least has an indicator to tell you if you are hitting the monster from proper distance or not. the progression tree is mostly hidden, and the game gives you no indication what materials you need to progress and where to find them. I had to resort to unofficial guides A LOT.

    And finally, grind, grind, grind + RNG with terrible drop rates means you will waste a loooot of time.
    This is aggravated by the fact that after a certain point in the story the game basically resets the progression which makes you suddenly feel like you achieved nothing. Yes, for some inexplicable reason the monsters that were a piece of cake suddenly get a boost in power, so the basic giant lizard can KO you in one hit in the armor that you spent so much time to obtain. Worse, the game unlock a new better armor which is just a reskin of the armor you already have. After fighting the same exact high rank t-rex 5 times (30min battle each) I still don''t have enough pieces to build his armor due to bad RNG.

    Multiplayer: nonexistent. You are mostly alone, unless you invite friends. If a fight gets hard, you can fire a SOS flare, which lets other players to join your session but also makes the monster harder. However, players who join are usually such high level that the monster is dead within 5 minutes. It's basically an "instawin" button.

    Overall, I enjoyed my time with the game, but now it got to the point where the game is barely giving me anything while demanding a lot of time in return. I may come back to finish the story, but I hope MHW2 does a better job and less grind.
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  89. 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.
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  90. Nov 30, 2018
    5
    This game could 've been better if they remove the psn system like isn't it a bit too much? It would be even more fun if they remove so people can actually play with their friends without renewing this I mean come on the game is already expensive enough and it's a nice game and it has nice graphics but it's so lonely to play without friends cause of this psn system
  91. 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.
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  92. Nov 25, 2018
    0
    Мне игра не понравилась, особенно сюжет и лень разработчиков. (не охотно игра обновляется, как из под палки) Игра скучная, однообразная. И тупая система крафта.
  93. Nov 20, 2018
    2
    This game is so much better on paper. I really wanted to like it. I gave it an honest chance. I really regret buying it, and I got it on sale. First off, it looks like a PS3 game. But I can live with subpar graphics if the gameplay itself is good. It isn't. Controls are janky, floaty, don't feel impactful. Combat is unresponsive, floaty, unsatisfying. RPG mechanics and progression areThis game is so much better on paper. I really wanted to like it. I gave it an honest chance. I really regret buying it, and I got it on sale. First off, it looks like a PS3 game. But I can live with subpar graphics if the gameplay itself is good. It isn't. Controls are janky, floaty, don't feel impactful. Combat is unresponsive, floaty, unsatisfying. RPG mechanics and progression are mediocre. Game is boring. Takes forever to find your big hunt, then it takes forever to kill it, for little reward. Can't stay locked on. Healing animations, combat animations, take forever and feel so half-assed and unresponsive to your input on the controller. Screen is cluttered with a mess of text and useless info. Too much going on aesthetically. UI is a mess. Voice acting, dialogue, story, music all stink. I don't get why people like this game. Expand
  94. Nov 15, 2018
    10
    A Masterpiece, loved everything about this game, it is definitely a must play!
  95. Nov 6, 2018
    6
    i stopped playing after reaching HR 100 and might i say the journey there was fairly interesting, I have mixed feelings about this game as i am not too familiar with the series so i am seeing it from a new players perspective. The game is in short very grindy which is the appeal of the game as well as its multi weapon system that lets you choose any weapon of your choosing to mix up youri stopped playing after reaching HR 100 and might i say the journey there was fairly interesting, I have mixed feelings about this game as i am not too familiar with the series so i am seeing it from a new players perspective. The game is in short very grindy which is the appeal of the game as well as its multi weapon system that lets you choose any weapon of your choosing to mix up your play style. The game feels very multiplayer heavy, you can of course play by your own absolutely, but the fun is playing with your friends and taking down monsters as a team,that in itself is both a positive and a negative. while playing with friends it makes the monster a little more difficult to beat as it does synchronise with the amount of people in your group, but on its negative side you do all share deaths which means you will be punished for having a bad team member apart of your group. this also affects the matchmaking aspect as you can be paired up with very bad players and constantly fail quests which can leave you frustrated and wasting time,the 3-5 hours you may have free every day if you work a job may in fact feel pointless if for all that time you constantly fail quests because of the team you are put with making you feel as if you wasted all your free time achieving nothing.

    The gear is also one of its let downs as well as the hub. The hub area made us believe that it is where players will be put to hang out as well as meet other players in the game much like a game lobby with random players, but unfortunately that wasnt the case, it is only for the specific party you are in and you can only be seen if you all choose to go to that area to meet up. The most 2 tragic things is possibly its gear, although the gear looks very beautiful and unique,there is always 1 or 2 gear sets that benefit a specific weapon so when you obtain the best gear you can expect the player you meet that use your weapon to have the same outfit you are using which makes us feel less unique,instead of giving us the choice to look however we wanted and still keep the stats on our gear the company used microtransactions where you can get cosmetics to give yourself a unique look without effecting your stats.This should have been a feature in the game as it has been in a feature in the series before it ive been told, this seems like something they used to exploit the fans and players and is very unfortunate to see. The last point is also about the grind and yes there is alot of grind to be done here,you will find yourself defeating the same monster over and over and over till you reach a point where you can read its every move ahead of time. one simple feature here should have been made so after you defeat the creature,whatever part you carve is the item obtained for example if you carve on the tail you get a tail material of the monster. i dont think carving at a monsters head 3 times and obtaining 3 tail pieces was a smart move to make, i do know the game is based on grinding but there has to be some reward that makes you feel good,even if it was made every 3 times you get to select a piece for your own as a reward regardless of what it is.

    The game is not at all terrible and there is fun to be had here especially with friends, but its not something i can not downright say its a must buy for anyone,there is only a specific group of people that would enjoy this and that is very unfortunate.
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  96. Nov 4, 2018
    8
    The game is amazing, if you're a fan of the monster hunter franchise this is by far the best Monster Hunter game in the series. The graphic is stunning, the map in the game is really well design but one of the thing that I wanted to complement the most is the new eco system in the game. Monster have different interaction with each other depending on the situation and it makes the gameThe game is amazing, if you're a fan of the monster hunter franchise this is by far the best Monster Hunter game in the series. The graphic is stunning, the map in the game is really well design but one of the thing that I wanted to complement the most is the new eco system in the game. Monster have different interaction with each other depending on the situation and it makes the game more lively as ever compare to the previous installation. Monster in the game is well design and there are variety of weapons classes to choose from depending on your play style. Character customization is pretty good and the game did really well into making the game world feels really submissive to the players, they are time where I loss track of how many hours just by playing the game.

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

    Overall it's a really good game but fall short in some of the department like the amount of monster had decrease compare to the previous game and could be a little too grindy for some of the newer players or causal players. All and all its a solid game and I give it a 8/10.
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  97. 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
  98. 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
  99. Oct 13, 2018
    5
    This review is for the PS4 version only - I don't know how the PC version runs, but at the moment I'd recommend it in a heartbeat over this version. It spends most of the time running below 30fps, the and the visuals are washed-out and largely unimpressive. It performed so badly when I started it that I thought it was broken, and then I found out that you can't get a refund on a PS4 gameThis review is for the PS4 version only - I don't know how the PC version runs, but at the moment I'd recommend it in a heartbeat over this version. It spends most of the time running below 30fps, the and the visuals are washed-out and largely unimpressive. It performed so badly when I started it that I thought it was broken, and then I found out that you can't get a refund on a PS4 game if you've downloaded it, so that was another kick in the guts.

    In terms of the game itself - like many, this is my first foray into Monster Hunter, and while I'm enjoying myself for the time being, the experience leaves a lot to be desired. The combat is clunky and lacks finesse. You can lock on to enemies, but even then you must force your character to face them before you attack - which is easier said than done, as the directional movement is imprecise and the enemies move quickly, meaning you spend a lot of time hacking whatever you can hit rather than targeting specific areas, or altogether swinging in the wrong direction. This forces a bit of skill into play, which is rewarding when you begin to master the controls, but it doesn't stop it from feeling poorly designed and very dated.

    The localisation efforts are disappointing as well - the lip syncing hasn't been adapted for other languages, and so the cutscenes look absurd, like badly-dubbed Japanese movies.

    There are positives though - there is a tangible feeling of growth and improvement as your personal skills improve, and your weapons and armour are upgraded to better deal with enemy attacks, so creatures that you were once terrified are cut down quicker and quicker. The environments are stunningly designed as well, it's just a shame that they look so poor in the PS4 version.

    I also really think they should be advertising more as a multiplayer game. There are several core features that require you to be online to use, including taking time to prepare missions as if you're in a lobby, even when you're not playing online. So you can't just select a mission and start it straight away in single player, you've got to wait for the game to be ready even though you're not waiting for anyone in particular. The first two times I started the game, it stopped to show me ads for PSN membership, which felt obscene. If you buy it on PC, you don't have to pay again to use your internet connection, and therefore don't get locked out of half the game's features just for not being online.

    In short, I'd tentatively recommend it for £20 or so on PC, but not much more, and I'd not recommend it at all on PS4. Save yourself the heartache, because the game looks like a PS3 game and plays like a PS2 game, and there's simply no excuse for that in this day and age.
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Metascore
90

Universal acclaim - based on 93 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 89 out of 93
  2. Negative: 0 out of 93
  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  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]