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  1. 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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  2. Jan 30, 2018
    10
    This is the greatest Monster Hunter game ever made. Open world maps, living ecosystem, and beautiful lifelike monsters to hunt. Monster Hunter has finally returned home to Playstation.
  3. Feb 14, 2018
    10
    Best game I have played in over 40 years of gaming. Take note western 'AAA' industry, Japan is back with a vengeance.
  4. Jan 31, 2018
    10
    Monster Hunter World is a 10 on 10 game
    But it's not Dark Souls so 9 out of 10!

    But it has palicoes and you can have a little piglet as a pet... 10 out of 10!
  5. Jan 26, 2018
    10
    This is the necessary evolution of Monster Hunter franchise even if it had to become, unfortunately, easier then previous iterations to entice more western audience. Still is Monster Hunter of course but it feels a bit easier probably because of the modernized controls and animations. But all is necessary. Because crybabies from both sides (uaaaa the game is too hard vs uaaaa the game isThis is the necessary evolution of Monster Hunter franchise even if it had to become, unfortunately, easier then previous iterations to entice more western audience. Still is Monster Hunter of course but it feels a bit easier probably because of the modernized controls and animations. But all is necessary. Because crybabies from both sides (uaaaa the game is too hard vs uaaaa the game is too easy) have stopped MH from evolving in to home consoles of the previous and this generation. Wii U doesn't count, nobody bought it... So an advice to both sides, stop crying and support the game. If it is to hard for you get some friends or play online with others get better and you will love it, same case like Dark Souls. If you are elitist and its too easy for you then fight without armor and with basic weapons or make it as difficult as you want. Beat it with a GH guitar like Dark Souls if you are so elite. Remember if this is successful we will get more and better, that's how it goes. I love all MH games and I'm grateful i have this on my PS4 instead of my 3DS... Expand
  6. Jan 26, 2018
    10
    Lots of reviews about graphics so I will just talk about the depth of the gameplay a bit.

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

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

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

    All in all its a great game in its own right and for sure the best Monster Hunter game yet.
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  7. Jan 30, 2018
    10
    Phenomenal title. The game marries exploration, item crafting, hunts and boss battles in only the satisfying way that Monster Hunter can do. World gets rid of a lot of the smaller item crafting in favour of more armour and weapon sets, and while you have your palico to hunt with you, all the micromanaging of skills and abilities has been removed in favour of focusing on the story andPhenomenal title. The game marries exploration, item crafting, hunts and boss battles in only the satisfying way that Monster Hunter can do. World gets rid of a lot of the smaller item crafting in favour of more armour and weapon sets, and while you have your palico to hunt with you, all the micromanaging of skills and abilities has been removed in favour of focusing on the story and multiplayer combat. As a longtime fan of the Monster Hunter series, I highly recommend World. It can be a little daunting for first-time players, but if you go through all the tutorials, spend time to find the weapon you like best, and get to know how the different quest hubs work, you're going to really enjoy it. Expand
  8. Feb 23, 2018
    10
    Monster Hunter i waited over ten years. Maybe its too easy till post game (tempered monsters) and simplified in some ways but still great and awesome in other aspects. Living world with plenty of details, great design and and never bore gameplay. Special attention to Palicos and turf wars. Second game of this generation (Bloodborne) and one best overall. Can't wait for bigger expansions.
  9. 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.
  10. Apr 3, 2018
    10
    An incredible rich and varied game. It balances technicalities and statistics with gameplay that is awesome. you need to study the monsters and you need to vary the weapons and ammunition and keep sharpening your weapon etcetera. It is a lovely looking game too, and the sound effects are spot on. I really like this game.
  11. Feb 1, 2018
    10
    MH is combat in a nutshell. Be patient, learn the monster moves and respective tells and skillfully perform your attacks on the appropriate windows.

    I heard it once and it suits the game very well: it's a game of patience (like hunting, duh) and when having a hard time it helps to approach it like a turn-based combat. There’s no room for an eager hack-and-slasher player. Not
    MH is combat in a nutshell. Be patient, learn the monster moves and respective tells and skillfully perform your attacks on the appropriate windows.

    I heard it once and it suits the game very well: it's a game of patience (like hunting, duh) and when having a hard time it helps to approach it like a turn-based combat.

    There’s no room for an eager hack-and-slasher player. Not dominating positioning, timing, and your own gear are a failsafe approach to get rekt on any MH game.

    Another staple of the franchise is the loot system and the grinding. You’ll see yourself battling the same monster 10, 15+ times to get that rare carve with 4% drop rate and targeting specific vulnerable parts to break them and raise the chance a little bit – but you’ll love every step of the way. Every fight feels fantastic as what differs in you killing a Rathalos in 28 min, using 10 mega potions and 10 potions, and you killing it with ease in 8 minutes with no need for heavy healing is your personal progress, your proficiency with your gear and reading the monster tells. The grinding treats you right.
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  12. Feb 26, 2018
    10
    An amazing game that will draw you in. Bit slow to start but then what mh game hasn’t been. Has got rid of the annoyances from previous games I won’t post them on here best to find them out for yourself.

    Graphics are great but still manages to capture the core gameplay which makes this one very special The only thing that stops it getting a 10 from me is the confusing multiplayer I
    An amazing game that will draw you in. Bit slow to start but then what mh game hasn’t been. Has got rid of the annoyances from previous games I won’t post them on here best to find them out for yourself.

    Graphics are great but still manages to capture the core gameplay which makes this one very special

    The only thing that stops it getting a 10 from me is the confusing multiplayer I kinda get it but I feel a lot of people aren’t as it makes the hub very quiet with only a few people I have actually seen.
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  13. Jan 29, 2018
    10
    This it by far the best game I played this year. Hunting monsters has never been this fun. Good job Capcom you made an awesome game. Will recommend to my friends. All in all worth every dollar.
  14. Jan 29, 2018
    10
    This is the first game in the series that I have played. Overall, this is a gorgeous game that is extremely fun. Combat system is polished and every fight is essentially a boss fight. There are plenty of weapons and armors to craft, and the crafting system is pretty straight forward. My main gripe with the game is that their systems are severely underexplained by the game. There areThis is the first game in the series that I have played. Overall, this is a gorgeous game that is extremely fun. Combat system is polished and every fight is essentially a boss fight. There are plenty of weapons and armors to craft, and the crafting system is pretty straight forward. My main gripe with the game is that their systems are severely underexplained by the game. There are several mechanics that are not addressed in the tutorial, and while the game rushes you to keep completing main quests, it never explains the better methods to grind and collect crafting materials. The investigations, expeditions, and bounties are not highlighted enough, and that's where most of your time will be spent. I didn't discover the ecologist researcher until about hour 15, and he is vital to progressing your monster hunting skills.

    For a new player unfamiliar with these features, like myself, it was frustrating and repetitive in the beginning since I kept doing side quests over, and over, and over again to acquire the crafting materials I needed.

    Other than that, this is a very polished game, and one that if you're a fan of Action RPGs you must buy.
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  15. Dec 29, 2020
    10
    with more than 200 hours playing the base game, it was a great year before the great expansion icebourne released
  16. Feb 10, 2018
    10
    This is the best game I’ve played in a long time! Much more fun than Zelda BOTW and pretty much anything else that was as highly rated as that within the last few years.

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

    Ignore all the whiners, this game is easily a 9+ once you learn how the whole thing works.
  17. Jan 27, 2018
    10
    This is the necessary upgrade to Monster Hunter formula and it's so damn addictive!
  18. Mar 9, 2018
    10
    Simply amazing... love this game.
    This is the first MH game i have ever had the pleasure of playing, I have always eyeballed the series from afar, but now i get to play it, and its glorious!
    Worth every penny, even though there is some minor bugs and it would be cool with more Quality of life, like doing the gathering hub viable with palico customization, smith, and everything, and
    Simply amazing... love this game.
    This is the first MH game i have ever had the pleasure of playing, I have always eyeballed the series from afar, but now i get to play it, and its glorious!

    Worth every penny, even though there is some minor bugs and it would be cool with more Quality of life, like doing the gathering hub viable with palico customization, smith, and everything, and return you there after hunts with friends. Maybe even make the whole city a hub, so it feels brimming with life.
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  19. Jan 27, 2018
    10
    this game is amazing, with new type of game play system and it has something we never see it in just one game (I think it is FAR Cry Series )which is ECO SYSTEM, when you see small monster eaten by mid size monster and so on and so forth it's freaking awesome.
  20. Feb 6, 2018
    10
    Great game with some technical issues!!!
    Nice to see Monster Hunter on a home console!!!
  21. Feb 6, 2018
    10
    I knew next to nothing of this franchise before World and nearly 2 weeks in I have over 110hrs on my hunter and counting. Gameplay is addictive, combat is satisfying, graphics are well executed. I hope they make many more Monster Hunter games on console in the future. World is a clear 10/10 game for me.
  22. Jan 26, 2018
    10
    Perfects the Monster Hunter formula by solving all the issues present in previous games from the brand (worldwide day one launch with servers unified worldwide properly localized to languages like Spanish, some things were too difficult to discover without external help, etc.), and improves in many areas to make the game more accesible to a broader amount of players and at the same time toPerfects the Monster Hunter formula by solving all the issues present in previous games from the brand (worldwide day one launch with servers unified worldwide properly localized to languages like Spanish, some things were too difficult to discover without external help, etc.), and improves in many areas to make the game more accesible to a broader amount of players and at the same time to improve the experience for fans of previous games. Mix that with a great visuals in high end platforms and all the great things from the series and you have a masterpiece. Expand
  23. Jan 26, 2018
    10
    Don’t let the so called MH veterans scare you off with their low ratings. This game is everything MH should have been in the past. The quirky flaws and design choices of previous titles are polished away, and as a result we have in our hands a gem of a modern video game that truly will captivate you. Graphics are fantastic, combat feels smooth and responsive, and the every system andDon’t let the so called MH veterans scare you off with their low ratings. This game is everything MH should have been in the past. The quirky flaws and design choices of previous titles are polished away, and as a result we have in our hands a gem of a modern video game that truly will captivate you. Graphics are fantastic, combat feels smooth and responsive, and the every system and mechanic seems meaningful and deep. The story is decent, and makes for a nice backdrop for the never ending hunt for bigger monsters and better loot. The sum of all the changes from previous MH titles gives the game a broader audience which, I think, is exactly what the developers wanted. Some veterans will complain, but I will argue that every change is for the better. The gameplay is very addicting, and if you are a fan of action games or rpgs you need to get in on this. If you are on the fence about this one - buy it! You will not regret it. See you on the hunting grounds! Expand
  24. Sep 2, 2018
    10
    This was my first monster hunter game, and 150 hours in I can say it is truly amazing. At the start it was a little confusing, but once you get past that you will have a lot of fun. One of my favourite PS4 titles!
  25. Feb 10, 2018
    10
    Absolutely amazing game! So addictive. You'll get hooked in couple of hours in the game. Sure, its not easy. You need to use your brains what weapons and armor to bring in to the fight, but when you get them working flawlessly, you'll have a blast! 10+!!
  26. Feb 6, 2018
    10
    Note: I play on PS4 Pro.
    So this game is one of the best games I have ever played in my almost 30 year old life; I'm getting that out there immediately. The game has plenty of tutorial text that teach you how to play the game, while that may seem tedious, if you take it seriously you'll have a fantastic early experience. Story is good enough and enjoyable, and makes your character seem
    Note: I play on PS4 Pro.
    So this game is one of the best games I have ever played in my almost 30 year old life; I'm getting that out there immediately. The game has plenty of tutorial text that teach you how to play the game, while that may seem tedious, if you take it seriously you'll have a fantastic early experience. Story is good enough and enjoyable, and makes your character seem like a bad A. The Palico companions are a good comic relief and super cute, and i do not like cats so that's saying a lot. Now to the main meat of this... the game-play loop: It's perfect. The way the grind rewards it's players is how Destiny fans wish their game was. Every fight is a boss battle, situations constantly change, and you can affect what parts you are rewarded with by which part of the body you attack on the Monsters. The online sessions can be a little annoying, but for this to be the series first big entry on a new gen system with fantastic online capabilities, it's not worth complaining about since i've had no problems playing with friends when i want to.
    If you want a challenging game, a new series to get into, a game to grind, grind, and grind... and be rewarded for it... this game is for you. There is nothing more satisfying than landing a successful mount on a monster, or capturing one before time runs out. And with 14 different weapon types, traps, bait, armor, and skills there's not a play-style that's not in this game. To top all of this off, the soundtrack for the game is incredible and puts it all together.
    Do yourself a favor, pick up Monster Hunter: World and give it a good chance. Get through the very early game patiently and learn the core of the game, and you'll be addicted to the game... just like this guy who has never touched a Monster Hunter title previously.
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  27. Apr 13, 2018
    10
    Monster Hunter World is a Solo/Co-op based action RPG in which you hunt monsters with an option of 14 weapons with different movesets to obtain loot to build armor/weapons based on the monsters. The series originally started on PS2 and has moved on to other consoles while mostly retaining it's look and play-style. With MHW the graphics are for the first time upgraded giving a new look toMonster Hunter World is a Solo/Co-op based action RPG in which you hunt monsters with an option of 14 weapons with different movesets to obtain loot to build armor/weapons based on the monsters. The series originally started on PS2 and has moved on to other consoles while mostly retaining it's look and play-style. With MHW the graphics are for the first time upgraded giving a new look to the game. New mechanics are introduced, movesets are upgraded from previous games, and the game is updated for a more modern system.

    Story

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

    Gameplay

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

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

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

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

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

    Multiplayer

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

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

    If you are the a player that enjoys loot based combat with friends and don't mind learning the different gameplay then you will surelly enjoy this game. Give it a try. I'm sure most of you will enjoy it.
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  28. Jan 26, 2018
    10
    This is amazing! No more no less.. A huge step in right direction, thank you Capcom!
  29. Jan 26, 2018
    10
    Stunning graphics, lore, music, this game is a completely win/win for us gamers at the start of 2018!!!
  30. Apr 16, 2018
    10
    As a player who's been in the series since Monster Hunter 3 for the Wii, I must say that this is the greatest game in the entire series, and I still debate with myself whether or not it's the greatest game I've ever played. Thee game is absolutely gorgeous with complex and interactive seamless environments. It's ludicrously easy to lose hours and hours and hours of your life playing thisAs a player who's been in the series since Monster Hunter 3 for the Wii, I must say that this is the greatest game in the entire series, and I still debate with myself whether or not it's the greatest game I've ever played. Thee game is absolutely gorgeous with complex and interactive seamless environments. It's ludicrously easy to lose hours and hours and hours of your life playing this game. However, I must say that this game is a long-term investment in gameplay time. Although it is a lot easier to not have to grind for things, It is something you ill have to do in order to achieve the state/acquire the equipment that you want, but the game is so engaging, It doesn't really feel like grinding. This has been true for many of the past games, but this one knocks that aspect out of the park. If you're willing to sink in at least 30 hours into any game, then there is no better than Monster Hunter World. Expand
  31. Jun 27, 2018
    10
    Play for fun!
    Amazing monster hunter for new players , this game is diferent and more easy than old games .
  32. Jul 27, 2020
    10
    The only Grind simulator that i couldn't stop play
    12 weapons to explore, never felt helpful in a multiplayer game ever since.
  33. Nov 21, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This game is what I can call a masterpiece, I'm playing it for 700 hours and I never get boring or anything else, Capcom really knows how to make games. Expand
  34. Jan 29, 2018
    10
    As someone new to the series it is both exciting, rewarding and challenging. I love the upgrade system and diversity both within the same weapon type and across weapons. I feel like it is at a bad stage when we have to praise games that lack lootboxes but it also has that going for it, you actually get a complete game.
  35. 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 :)
  36. Jan 31, 2018
    10
    i like how you can solo the whole game or choose to group up and its not revolved around loot boxes.the game is a little glitchy at times but its ok ,its not about just running up and spamming buttons to take out a monster you have to wait and move around and wait for openings some weapons are harder to master than others overall very fun and addicting
  37. Aug 4, 2020
    10
    10/10 Check out game play footage. That should tell you if you'll like it. On harder monsters I really had to utilize all the games mechanics like slingshots and debuffs and the like. I put 50 hours in. Time well spent.
  38. Jan 29, 2018
    10
    As a veteran hunter (well over 2000 hours of playtime for the series), I was both extremely excited and extremely skeptical when MHW was announced. After about 20 hours of playtime, I can confidently say that Capcom has put out their best work so far. The graphics are gorgeous, and the hunts feel more immersive and real. There may still be some kinks to sort out with the online portion ofAs a veteran hunter (well over 2000 hours of playtime for the series), I was both extremely excited and extremely skeptical when MHW was announced. After about 20 hours of playtime, I can confidently say that Capcom has put out their best work so far. The graphics are gorgeous, and the hunts feel more immersive and real. There may still be some kinks to sort out with the online portion of the game, including the squads and joining friends games (including SOS flares) etc. but overall I know that this game will put me a few hundred hours deeper into the Monster Hunter universe... and in beautiful 4k. After fighting Odogaron, my fears that the game was made easier to accommodate new players were dismissed lol. Expand
  39. Jan 29, 2018
    10
    Monster Hunter is finally back on home consoles where it belongs. Long have I waited for this day to come. I played all the Monster Hunters and this one is by far the best one. Highly recommended!
  40. 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
  41. 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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  42. Feb 6, 2018
    10
    Capcom has been around for a long time. From Breath of Fire, Dino Crisis, Dragons Dogma, Lost Planet and Monster Hunter. Somebody at Capcom loves huge, epic monsters, dinosaurs and dragons of all types an varieties. Monster Hunter has been the premier franchise for chasing these beasts down and battling, but for years and years was relegated to portable systems. Nothing wrong with that,Capcom has been around for a long time. From Breath of Fire, Dino Crisis, Dragons Dogma, Lost Planet and Monster Hunter. Somebody at Capcom loves huge, epic monsters, dinosaurs and dragons of all types an varieties. Monster Hunter has been the premier franchise for chasing these beasts down and battling, but for years and years was relegated to portable systems. Nothing wrong with that, but for me I could never get into it. The small screen felt like it was a disservice to how incredible the creatures were and how grand the hunts could get.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    5/5
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  43. Jan 28, 2018
    10
    I preordered monster hunter world on christmas eve and I started playing it with my squad at the same time, We played the game for 22 hours.... straight. Hopefully that tells you how addicting the grind is in this game.
  44. Jan 27, 2018
    10
    Отличная, красочная игра, по наполнению легко уделывающая конкурентов - Destiny и Division.
  45. Jan 31, 2018
    10
    This is like having 2 powerful evolutions from an already good game, in the form of a greatest adventure, with improvements in all areas, making it even better to want go exploring and hunting with friends.
    They took all my expectations, met them and then proceeded to increment the amount of value in ways I was not even aware how good they were and how much we needed them.
    Being playing
    This is like having 2 powerful evolutions from an already good game, in the form of a greatest adventure, with improvements in all areas, making it even better to want go exploring and hunting with friends.
    They took all my expectations, met them and then proceeded to increment the amount of value in ways I was not even aware how good they were and how much we needed them.
    Being playing since MH3, and this is the pinnacle milestone for the series.
    Definitely a must buy.
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  46. Jan 26, 2018
    10
    An excellent entry into the MH franchise. Strips out many of the pointless and counter-intuitive mechanics that plagued the previous games and replaces them with an experience that is more streamlined and readily enjoyable while still capturing much of the same spirit and theme of the previous games. Some veteran players may bristle at the loss of "nuance" but most of what was trimmed awayAn excellent entry into the MH franchise. Strips out many of the pointless and counter-intuitive mechanics that plagued the previous games and replaces them with an experience that is more streamlined and readily enjoyable while still capturing much of the same spirit and theme of the previous games. Some veteran players may bristle at the loss of "nuance" but most of what was trimmed away was frivolous complexity for the sake of itself. What remains is the most approachable and fun version of MH that we've seen to date. If you're new to the franchise this is the best it's ever been. Expand
  47. Feb 1, 2018
    10
    Best Monster Hunter Ever Created and the PS4 Community is why this game is GOTY 2018.
  48. Jan 30, 2018
    10
    Monster Hunter World sets out to simulate a living and breathing ecosystem, and absolutely nails it. Monster Hunter hasn't felt this fresh since Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate, and it does that by not only returning to it's hunting roots, but also expanding that concept in a way the fans!

    This is amazing! No more no less.. A huge step in right direction, thank you Capcom!
  49. Jan 29, 2018
    10
    Fantastic Improvement over handheld version
    Compared to Handheld version
    + Far better graphic improvement + Better fighting/ combat animation (shows damage/ monster detail/ weak point) + Improved combat experience (short loading time during fast traveling, fast traveling available) + Simplified gathering process + Improved communication between players (Cant do much with handheld
    Fantastic Improvement over handheld version
    Compared to Handheld version
    + Far better graphic improvement
    + Better fighting/ combat animation (shows damage/ monster detail/ weak point)
    + Improved combat experience (short loading time during fast traveling, fast traveling available)
    + Simplified gathering process
    + Improved communication between players (Cant do much with handheld device)
    + Suitable for all players, difficulty setting just nice ( first timers or previous series followers)

    - Slightly long loading time when starting every quest ( i guess that's the compensation for loading and prepping a border less map)

    Overall is a good quality game, recommended for people who looking good co-op experience, farming and challenging experience (late stage)

    Solid 10
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  50. Feb 18, 2018
    10
    New to the Monster Hunter franchise and purchased this after the open beta, the core of the game is slaying monsters in epic battles, I think a fair comparison would be MMORPG raid bosses, you can take this on solo or you can do it online with up to 3 others to form a party of 4.
    The game has a lot of depth, holds your hand at the start but then lets you go pretty early to explore and
    New to the Monster Hunter franchise and purchased this after the open beta, the core of the game is slaying monsters in epic battles, I think a fair comparison would be MMORPG raid bosses, you can take this on solo or you can do it online with up to 3 others to form a party of 4.
    The game has a lot of depth, holds your hand at the start but then lets you go pretty early to explore and figure things out, the mechanics, the upgrade system, the monster fights as the games ecosystem, monsters trespassing in another's area will stur up fights which can be amusing to watch.
    I've sunk nearly 200 hours into this game, something I didn't plan on doing so, it's just a credit to the game and the world that has been created.
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  51. Feb 1, 2018
    10
    This is a truly great game land is full of life monster are smart and fast game play strikes a balance of challenge and reward i think the best part is that capcom filly add a solid story to the game i recommend this game to fans and new players alike
  52. 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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  53. Jan 30, 2018
    10
    What can I say? The great game ever, Amazing Game! Thank you Capcom! Masterpiece.
  54. Feb 7, 2018
    10
    The game is just amazing from the world, graphics, the monsters, gameplay... everything, This is one of the games this year where you'll spend a lot of TIME and TIME AND NEVER GET BORED WITH IT, IT'S THAT GOOD, i'm just not used to Monster Hunter being an Open World, but it add to it perfectly to the game, definitely one of the GOTY This year
  55. Feb 13, 2018
    10
    MH4U was my first MH game, I got completely obsessed with that game and have been a fan ever since. Monster Hunter World feels just like a beefed up and improved MH4U, I was worried it would lose that special something that MH4U had, but World has not, it has improved on pretty much everything, the only issue is the online, Gathering Halls in MH4U were so much fun and while people have notMH4U was my first MH game, I got completely obsessed with that game and have been a fan ever since. Monster Hunter World feels just like a beefed up and improved MH4U, I was worried it would lose that special something that MH4U had, but World has not, it has improved on pretty much everything, the only issue is the online, Gathering Halls in MH4U were so much fun and while people have not seemed to suss them out in world yet, Im hoping that people will eventually suss out the gathering hub and start to make use of squads. This is Monster Hunter, just better!

    While I score it a perfect 10, there are things I would like to see improved and that is MORE content, in previous Monster Hunter games there have been more weapons and armor variety, a lot more monsters to hunt and I hope that capcom add this back with DLC, with Deviljho a 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.
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  56. Apr 2, 2018
    10
    Monster Hunter player since the PS2 version, I was wary of the several simplifications.
    It turns out its for the better. Fetching grind stone and having to make/buy your tools (pickaxes, ...) were only slowing down progression. I don't miss paint-balling a monster to track him when he flees, hoping the mark does not vanishes : the flies are a nice replacement.
    Although there is some
    Monster Hunter player since the PS2 version, I was wary of the several simplifications.
    It turns out its for the better. Fetching grind stone and having to make/buy your tools (pickaxes, ...) were only slowing down progression. I don't miss paint-balling a monster to track him when he flees, hoping the mark does not vanishes : the flies are a nice replacement.
    Although there is some grind in the game (if you want to loot the rare carve that will allow you to craft the weapon you covet) it only makes you better at hunting the monsters.
    The various challenges will keep you occupied for a hundred of hours at the minimum.
    And if you want to do everything, maybe 500 hours will do it.

    If you like exploration and hunting, you have to try this game.
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  57. Jan 29, 2018
    10
    I've never played a Monster Hunter game before, but I'm glad I picked this up.
    Not to mention the game is very beautiful, it is really fun to play. There is a sense of danger when walking in the wild and it's very interesting to try all the different weapons.
    The best part is the fact you can play this with your friends.
  58. Jan 27, 2018
    10
    Don't let the troll reviews scare you away. They are not true MH players. The game is so much better now than it ever was. The controls and camera have never been better. Combat is extremely fun and rewarding. No fight will be like another, there is no set choreograph dance you have to perform
  59. Moy
    Jan 27, 2018
    10
    Been. Playing mh since freedom unite god knows how many hours ive given to the franchise per game

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

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

    I do miss rhe adept and guild things, they did blend them in the actions. I guess i was hoping for an evolution of that
    The falling rock in the very start seems kind of akwaerd and unpolished, it would be best to delete it.
    Oh and everybody and their moms is playing it, so good to be able to talk to rls about this game that i love so much
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  60. Jan 29, 2018
    10
    Monster Hunter World es un juego que ha unido todos los puntos fuertes de anteriores entregas de la saga y que ha dejado como opcionales los ambitos mas "aburridos" de las mismas. Es un juego que promete miles de horas de juego, y el hecho de que se vaya a ir actualizando de forma gratuita con contenido nuevo es un PLUS enorme que practicamente ningun juego actual tiene. Un 10 para mí,Monster Hunter World es un juego que ha unido todos los puntos fuertes de anteriores entregas de la saga y que ha dejado como opcionales los ambitos mas "aburridos" de las mismas. Es un juego que promete miles de horas de juego, y el hecho de que se vaya a ir actualizando de forma gratuita con contenido nuevo es un PLUS enorme que practicamente ningun juego actual tiene. Un 10 para mí, esperaba muchisimo, y ha resultado ser aun mejor.

    This game has packed all the important and most loved features of the previous MH games, and brought as "optional missions" the most "boring" things about it. It seems to promise a lot of hours of gameplay and the fact that it will include free new content is a PLUS. Its a 10 for me, i expected a lot from this game andit has resulted to be even more!
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  61. Jan 30, 2018
    10
    My score of 10 isn't overated, and i'll explain why.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    By the way, this is the most I can say, after almost 60 hours, even I don't like some changes, I realize that they were made for better, a big step in the right direction, because there is nothing wrong in changing, it is wrong to get stuck in the same for ever and don't explore all the opportunities you have, what Capcom, in my opinion, did it somehow good enough to get my full score.
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  62. Jan 28, 2018
    10
    Capcom has truly outdone themselves. They've managed to make a AAA Monster Hunter that stays true to the previous entries, while adding it's own unique flair. I've been a huge fan of the series for many years now and this is easily the best the series has to offer. Don't let all the people review bombing it deter you from this utterly fantastic game.
  63. 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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  64. Jan 28, 2018
    10
    I enjoy this game playing on ps4 pro I really love it! specially playing multiplayer with japanese gamers
  65. Jan 29, 2018
    10
    The final version of the game makes a Monster Hunter Fan's dream come true. it kept all the good old MH features while reshaping MH into a world-class 3A franchise. Both newbie hunters and MH veterans will have a ton of fun playing this entry. Good job, Capcom!
  66. Feb 1, 2018
    10
    New Player here (About 30 hours in). Capcom really hit it out of the park with this one. The beta was a bit of a slug for me and was a huge turnoff but I chose to buy the full game anyway. I bought PS+ just for this game. Was it worth it? Heck yeah. To make the most of the experience, have a group of friends you can make a squad with and farm with. You can do main quests together, the onlyNew Player here (About 30 hours in). Capcom really hit it out of the park with this one. The beta was a bit of a slug for me and was a huge turnoff but I chose to buy the full game anyway. I bought PS+ just for this game. Was it worth it? Heck yeah. To make the most of the experience, have a group of friends you can make a squad with and farm with. You can do main quests together, the only downside is that everyone has to have seen the cutscenes before you can play together (which is super annoying). Expand
  67. Jan 26, 2018
    10
    Aawww Yeah! Kickin' off 2018 with our first GoTY contender! Monster Hunter World is the best installment I've played and delivers on technicality for veteran hunters while being a great entry for newcomers.

    New to the series? Now is the time to hop in! Good luck and maybe we'll see each other on the field.
  68. Jan 29, 2018
    10
    How to level up a game series which never really made a mistake: this.

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

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

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

    PS: couldn't have done that on a switch.
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  69. Jan 26, 2018
    10
    Monster Hunter World sets out to simulate a living and breathing ecosystem, and absolutely nails it. Monster Hunter hasn't felt this fresh since Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate, and it does that by not only returning to it's hunting roots, but also expanding that concept in a way the fans of the series never thought possible. This game marks a turning of the tide in the series, and it will onlyMonster Hunter World sets out to simulate a living and breathing ecosystem, and absolutely nails it. Monster Hunter hasn't felt this fresh since Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate, and it does that by not only returning to it's hunting roots, but also expanding that concept in a way the fans of the series never thought possible. This game marks a turning of the tide in the series, and it will only get better from here. Expand
  70. Jan 26, 2018
    10
    Amazing Game! Thank you Capcom! My favoutire game of the series finally on playstation platform!
  71. Jan 26, 2018
    10
    Good game. Don’t let these haters fool you. Only reason they are angry because they think Capcom has betrayed them by releasing Monster Hunter world on all platforms.
  72. Jan 26, 2018
    10
    I love this game. The graphic is very beautiful, the music is good to listen, the point is that this game is really fun. love you Capcom!
  73. Jan 26, 2018
    10
    This game is really good,despite reading the game is casualized,this game appeals for the West to make it enjoyable,really fun on Co-op multiplayer and a long game with free content coming out and no microtransactions.
  74. Jan 26, 2018
    10
    This the best game of the year. It’s so beautiful, all systems are polished and shortcuts are great. Animations are smooth and fluid and it’s so much fun that i don’t know what I’m doing here writing a review. I will go back to play now.
  75. Jan 26, 2018
    10
    Simply put, this game is amazing. The graphics and sound design really immerse you into the world of Monster Hunter. It is the best in the series and the quality of life changes are greatly welcomed in my opinion. The gameplay is more fluid than ever and I would absolutely recommend this title to anyone. It is in no way a 0 out of 10 and that score should be left for games that barely runSimply put, this game is amazing. The graphics and sound design really immerse you into the world of Monster Hunter. It is the best in the series and the quality of life changes are greatly welcomed in my opinion. The gameplay is more fluid than ever and I would absolutely recommend this title to anyone. It is in no way a 0 out of 10 and that score should be left for games that barely run or don't run at all. Thank you and happy hunting! Expand
  76. Jan 26, 2018
    10
    I can not be happier with this game, it has exceeded all my expectations. I came from MH4U, it's everything I wanted for the series and more. If you're new to the series, don't be scared. It is very friendly to new comers and gradually gets harder for those looking for a challenge. The skill cap for this game is practically limitless.

    Don't let the troll reviews scare you away. They are
    I can not be happier with this game, it has exceeded all my expectations. I came from MH4U, it's everything I wanted for the series and more. If you're new to the series, don't be scared. It is very friendly to new comers and gradually gets harder for those looking for a challenge. The skill cap for this game is practically limitless.

    Don't let the troll reviews scare you away. They are not true MH players. The game is so much better now than it ever was. The controls and camera have never been better. Combat is extremely fun and rewarding. No fight will be like another, there is no set choreograph dance you have to perform.
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  77. Jan 26, 2018
    10
    Monster Hunter world is an amazing addition to the Monster Hunter series. It stays true to its roots while still being open enough for new players to experience the game. But fret not hardcore fans the difficulty is absolutely still present, its just easier to get your friends in for the ride.
  78. Jan 26, 2018
    10
    A lot of effort was put into making this one of the very best JRPG's to date. This is definitely a must-buy if you love action, adventure, and fighting for the best loot.
  79. Jan 26, 2018
    10
    Despite what the die hard nintendo fans will tell you, this game is the best game in the series and was a huge step forward for capcom. 11/10
  80. Jan 26, 2018
    10
    Superb performance from day one. Huge world and breathtaking fights presented in a beautiful world. It is january 2018 and MHW might already have taken the game of the year throne. It is btw my first MH.
  81. Jan 26, 2018
    10
    Monster Hunter: World is not easy. It’s still layered with complex systems and still asks its players to invest time and knowledge. But World has sanded down the franchise’s most esoteric edges. You’ll spend more time wrestling with monsters than wrestling archaic control schemes.For all its complexity, the point of Monster Hunter is right there in the title: you hunt monsters. YourMonster Hunter: World is not easy. It’s still layered with complex systems and still asks its players to invest time and knowledge. But World has sanded down the franchise’s most esoteric edges. You’ll spend more time wrestling with monsters than wrestling archaic control schemes.For all its complexity, the point of Monster Hunter is right there in the title: you hunt monsters. Your hunter, customized on a fairly robust character creator, starts the game journeying to a New World full of gorgeous, lush ecosystems teeming with creatures great and small (though usually just gigantic and angry). For those who say its been dumbed down and "easy mode" clearly haven't played the game or probably cant afford it since mommy and daddy can only get them nintendo consoles. Also monster hunter started on Sony **** faces so saying they betrayed you makes you look retarded. Expand
  82. Jan 26, 2018
    10
    My first monster hunter game was around 10 years back, monster hunter frontier (Taiwan) on PC, since then, I was hook! The monsters, the hunts, the loots, the weapons, I was having so much fun, the years after, I also bought mh3u, mh4u, mhgen and also mho, easily thousands of hours spent. Freakin excited when mhw was first announce, I think most vets would definitely love this newMy first monster hunter game was around 10 years back, monster hunter frontier (Taiwan) on PC, since then, I was hook! The monsters, the hunts, the loots, the weapons, I was having so much fun, the years after, I also bought mh3u, mh4u, mhgen and also mho, easily thousands of hours spent. Freakin excited when mhw was first announce, I think most vets would definitely love this new installment, gameplay have been made it easier, more convenient from gathering resources to slaying monsters, really love it! I have both physical and digital copy, that should explain something right? Gotta get back to the game now! Expand
  83. Jan 26, 2018
    10
    Overall the game is amazing, beautiful and challenging, much content even free DLC for upcoming, many monster will be release as free dlc which is great. GOTY contender!
  84. Jan 27, 2018
    10
    Easily on of the best games ever. Deep, fun, difficult, coop, challenging... beautiful.
  85. Jan 27, 2018
    10
    The monster hunter series never disappoints me. Great job for moving to PS4. The graphic is breathtaking. Very much recommended!
  86. Feb 5, 2018
    10
    First timer here. At start the game seems to be "meh", nothing that i didn't see before. But the more i get in to the game the more i started to feel the complexity of this gem of a game! Totally worth to buy
  87. Jan 27, 2018
    10
    This is quite possibly the best monster hunter i've ever played and i've been playing ever since the psp one came out. Make one thing very clear, this game focuses HEAVILY on gameplay. it isn't a game that tries to make the player think "OOHH WOW THESE ARE THE BESTEST GRAPHICS I HAVE EVER SEEN". It's a game where the core component is gameplay that is supplemented by more widely acceptableThis is quite possibly the best monster hunter i've ever played and i've been playing ever since the psp one came out. Make one thing very clear, this game focuses HEAVILY on gameplay. it isn't a game that tries to make the player think "OOHH WOW THESE ARE THE BESTEST GRAPHICS I HAVE EVER SEEN". It's a game where the core component is gameplay that is supplemented by more widely acceptable visuals. If you judge this game because you think the game "looks" garbage then quite honestly you have some obscenely high standards that i'm pretty sure can't be satisfied. I mean Destiny 2 looked really nice but when you really look at it, there's still a tradeoff for those visuals like content, interactivity, etc. Don't just take a review at face value. Put your mind into it and really decide what YOU want in a game. if it isn't your kind of game then that's fine. Expand
  88. Jan 28, 2018
    10
    A big improvement on MH main series, you see bad review? They are just same salty nintendrone who hating the game because not released on their beloved console.. People who said themself veteran and hate this game because it become easy? You can search pro player on youtube, and all of them love this new MH titles.. So don't be afraid to try this game, newcomer friendly on tutorialA big improvement on MH main series, you see bad review? They are just same salty nintendrone who hating the game because not released on their beloved console.. People who said themself veteran and hate this game because it become easy? You can search pro player on youtube, and all of them love this new MH titles.. So don't be afraid to try this game, newcomer friendly on tutorial information, but still keep the chalenge for the player.. Btw this is not dmc, kh, or something like that.. Not just hack and slah, but more into slash, dodge, trap, guard, bomb kind of game.. Happy hunting!! Expand
  89. Jan 28, 2018
    10
    It is my first seris of the monster hunter game and had some worries before buying this game. As soon as i hunted a first boss monster with my friends, my worries were already gone and a special feeling excited me which the game industry nowadays have been failing to make me feel that way. This game is a must buy game if you want to feel becoming better, overcome difficulties and great achivement.
  90. Jan 28, 2018
    10
    Monster Hunter World:
    1) Kill awesome Monster
    2) Carve its body to claim it parts
    3) Use parts to create weapons and armour.
    4) Kill next awesome Monster

    What could be better!
  91. Jan 29, 2018
    10
    For be best Monster Hunter is MH4U, but not with better graphics, quicker mechanics and massive content finally for Home Consoles, it's just a dream come true.
    Yes it is easier then good old MH. Yes it does not have G-rank unfortunately. But it's still Monster Hunter, bigger, better and more awesome. Here it goes another few hundreds hours of my life ...
  92. Jan 30, 2018
    10
    Love this game, so much enjoyment and not too much a deviation from the older games in the series. If you love monster hunter you'll love this.
  93. Jan 30, 2018
    10
    First of all: I want to apologize to some hurt people or defending their "opinion" with hate! Now hear me out - You can't satisfy every single gamer so open your eyes before posting weird stuff and think realistic. As a Monster Hunter veteran with 3k hours (including beating every single quest in 3U solo with G rank) i can safely say that many negative user reviews are weird or make noFirst of all: I want to apologize to some hurt people or defending their "opinion" with hate! Now hear me out - You can't satisfy every single gamer so open your eyes before posting weird stuff and think realistic. As a Monster Hunter veteran with 3k hours (including beating every single quest in 3U solo with G rank) i can safely say that many negative user reviews are weird or make no sense! The changes in this game are insane - Some you may don't notice at first but others will just make your heart warm. They did a perfect job with this game compared to previous ones of this series. Only thing i had to get used to was the monster roster but that doesn't change the fact that this game is perfection. Bought a Ps4-Pro just for this game and i regret NOTHING! Expand
  94. Jan 30, 2018
    10
    as a long time Fan , i played every entry, from original MH for ps2 and to MHXX that was released only in japan, i can say that this game was newer been so gentle to newcomers! and its good) a lot of my friends than was newer played MH are now playing with me and i teach them all that hidden mechanics, that i know from previous games! and MHW is actually pretty hardcore at the same time,as a long time Fan , i played every entry, from original MH for ps2 and to MHXX that was released only in japan, i can say that this game was newer been so gentle to newcomers! and its good) a lot of my friends than was newer played MH are now playing with me and i teach them all that hidden mechanics, that i know from previous games! and MHW is actually pretty hardcore at the same time, just less grindy in a boring way
    (like doing the same quest 10times in a row , or planting a ton of power seeds and than get a quest and then abandon it just to grind all of the seeds from the farm...what a FUN time, yes old fans? we all did this in MH3, remember?)
    but still really grindy in a FUN way! already spent 30hrs and just can't stop playing!
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  95. Feb 1, 2018
    10
    Capcom have outdone themselves, truly and incredible and beautiful looking game.
  96. Feb 1, 2018
    10
    Monster Hunter World adds on an already exceptional series to cater to both veterans and newbies, showing us just how powerful the game is on the next generation consoles. As a veteran this game has brought me back to my roots and now shares the masterpiece of the series in a greater worldwide light, much to the delight of fans who have already been singing its praises for the past decade.
  97. Feb 4, 2018
    10
    Playing Monster Hunter World makes me think that all the past Monster Hunters I played were just DLC for the first Monster Hunter.
  98. Feb 7, 2018
    10
    A very fun game that has hundreds of hours of content. A great game to start your monster hunter adventure in
  99. Feb 6, 2018
    10
    60 hours in I got what I paid for.

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

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

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

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

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

    I will give it 10 cause it has so much to experience for the price tag.
    Free Monster DLC will come and there is paid cosmetics. I bought an outfit for my "Handler" (She is annoying, embrace it) for a small amount. There is also a little face paintings and hairs that can be bought.
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  100. Feb 12, 2018
    10
    So much to see and so much to do. It takes a little getting used to (haven't played any other MH game).
    I can see why some say it's boring/not okay. The first few hours it was well horrible and frustrating. Mainly because there are so many possibilities and so much info. Your brain is flooded (when you are not familiar with MH) and it is easy to give up then. However when you finally see
    So much to see and so much to do. It takes a little getting used to (haven't played any other MH game).
    I can see why some say it's boring/not okay. The first few hours it was well horrible and frustrating. Mainly because there are so many possibilities and so much info. Your brain is flooded (when you are not familiar with MH) and it is easy to give up then. However when you finally see the link between things, the expeditions, investigations, arena and finally get how you can team up the game becomes a lot bigger. There are so many details. The fighting feels not smooth in the beginning. I picked two short-blades. Fun but I got mowed down constantly and just having two buttons really annoyed me. It felt slow. Then again, it's something you have to get used to. I haven't played anything like this before - as in I have seen many aspects in other games, it feels like they combined everything in this game. I love it!
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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]