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  1. Jun 11, 2021
    8
    Beautiful and rich maps
    Glorious monsters with superb animation
    Nice music
    A lot of armor sets and weapons

    Amazing game, the only con i can think is that it become a bit grindy with all the Low or High Rank stuff
  2. Apr 5, 2018
    9
    The best game so far out of a long lasting great franchise thanks to the beautiful open world made possible by next gen graphic power. Game play is enjoyable either with friends or solo. Variety is achieved in a degree, and some how the developer managed to put in an actual plot that makes some sense in a game of grind. Comparing to the stories in the Division and Destiny, the silly storyThe best game so far out of a long lasting great franchise thanks to the beautiful open world made possible by next gen graphic power. Game play is enjoyable either with friends or solo. Variety is achieved in a degree, and some how the developer managed to put in an actual plot that makes some sense in a game of grind. Comparing to the stories in the Division and Destiny, the silly story in MHW is much better.
    There are, however, and of course, features that can be improved. Art work of weapons in this game is lazy comparing to previous games. Most of the weapons are made too realistic for a monster hunter game, and end up being ugly and boring. Gathering hub is completely ignorable due to the unfriendly loading screen and automatic commute back to base, until they fixed part of this issue recently. Also, continuing update of content is crucial to a grind game, as players lose their interest after two months of hunting the same kind of monsters in the same maps day after day.
    This game is not in fact comparable with Dark Souls and Bloodborne as some people think it is. It's all about hunting and crafting, and becoming good with different type of weapons and builds during the process. Be sure if that is what you are looking for and you will love it.
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  3. Apr 12, 2018
    9
    Great game with almost unlimited content. Lots of hours of joy even if you only go straight for the "history" missions. It's true it doesn't have as many monsters as other MH games but it has enough to make you play for (in my case) 95 hours. Furthermore, it will be receiving more and more content in the future so I will probably come back and play it more someday soon.
  4. Apr 18, 2018
    8
    This game is so big and flashy with its fancy looking dino-dragon things, that it decides to completely ignore the existence of a steady frame rate like it’s the Shrek 3 of game design or something. The battles with the monsters with names the devs probably came up with when they were desperate to win a game of Scrabble last so long that the monsters either fall asleep or get bored andThis game is so big and flashy with its fancy looking dino-dragon things, that it decides to completely ignore the existence of a steady frame rate like it’s the Shrek 3 of game design or something. The battles with the monsters with names the devs probably came up with when they were desperate to win a game of Scrabble last so long that the monsters either fall asleep or get bored and leave the area, allowing you to realize that you’ve wasted 5 hours of your day trying to chase down the fish monster from the Host. When you start to have a mental breakdown from constantly trying to kill a fat lizard only to have your progress go to waste because of that FRICKING T REX GUY, you should calm down, take a deep breath, and remember that Vanilla Ice is the greatest rapper of all time. Expand
  5. Apr 18, 2018
    10
    전작들에 비하면 쉽다고 하면 쉬어진 난이도 유저편의성
    하지만 몬헌은 몬헌이다 수렵의 진수를 느낄수있는
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  6. Apr 21, 2018
    10
    Everything that made this series great is finally back on home consoles and it's even better than before. And by that, I mean that MH has finally been ridden by the scourge of awful controls and now plays smoothly as any good action RPG should.
    Constant support from the developers releasing new monsters, weapons, and cute little events every few months will have you coming back for more.
    Everything that made this series great is finally back on home consoles and it's even better than before. And by that, I mean that MH has finally been ridden by the scourge of awful controls and now plays smoothly as any good action RPG should.
    Constant support from the developers releasing new monsters, weapons, and cute little events every few months will have you coming back for more. Playing solo is great (and arguably easier) but this game truly shines when hunting in groups. The wide choice of weapons, 14 in total, allows each hunter to play their part in keeping the monster(s) busy, deal major damage or heal and support their party members.
    The story is simple but charming, encouraging the player not to take anything too seriously and enjoy the adventure and occasional mayhem that the hardest hunts can provide.
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  7. Apr 23, 2018
    8
    Monster Hunter: World was able to maintain a balance and remained true to the ideals of the series with its battles, awesome monsters and meaningful upgrades that fans love, but at the same time the game made an impressive leap that betrayed to her a new kind, feelings, and size.
  8. Apr 23, 2018
    9
    As a first timer of Monster Hunter, I'd have to say that this game is absolutely amazing. While it's essentially a grinding game, I loved the fact that the game doesn't have a loot box system nor does is it Pay2Win. The game doesn't feel all that grind-y too (already logged 400+ hours to the game before doing a review); each encounter feels like a new one, and there's a good variety ofAs a first timer of Monster Hunter, I'd have to say that this game is absolutely amazing. While it's essentially a grinding game, I loved the fact that the game doesn't have a loot box system nor does is it Pay2Win. The game doesn't feel all that grind-y too (already logged 400+ hours to the game before doing a review); each encounter feels like a new one, and there's a good variety of monsters/ playstyle you could do - plus free content is always great.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    That's it folks. Is there a story? Sure, not something worth mentioning though. Is there anything else to do besides hunt monsters? Well yeah, but warping back and forth to catch a giant fish isn't exactly great. This game is fun because there is a steep progression line, but I will admit, mindless grind is a better word for it at times. Is there a lot of content? Quite a bit, and quite a lot to do if you have the heart for it. That's about it, you fight monsters, build weapons and armors off them, then fight bigger badder monsters. It does this very well and I had tons of fun. Sure there is still room for improvement, particularly with the monster's depth, but I don't regret the time I've spent in this game and would recommend this game.
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  14. Aug 10, 2018
    10
    Everything perfect, everything joyful, everything big and powerful. Monsterhunter: world is the highest top of japanese open world games!!
  15. Jun 27, 2018
    5
    The problem I have with this game is that the mechanics have expanded through the years, but they have not evolved to keep with the times. Allow me a comparison to demonstrate my point. I think Horizon Zero Dawn is what MHW wishes it could be. HZD makes hunting, crafting and traversing the wilderness a real pleasure, whilst MH turns it into a repetitive chore. Getting the materials youThe problem I have with this game is that the mechanics have expanded through the years, but they have not evolved to keep with the times. Allow me a comparison to demonstrate my point. I think Horizon Zero Dawn is what MHW wishes it could be. HZD makes hunting, crafting and traversing the wilderness a real pleasure, whilst MH turns it into a repetitive chore. Getting the materials you need to upgrade your weapons is far too cumbersome and monotonous.

    Monsters take far too long to go down, and having them run away to lick their wounds is a nice touch of realism, but it makes for a drawn-out feeling whilst playing the game.

    The combat mechanics are also dated and slow. The MH community try to excuse this by saying the game has a steep learning curve and is catered to hardcore players, but I think that's rubbish. The game is simply far too robotic and uses dated mechanics.

    Graphics are pretty good, but I don't care much in that regard.

    I don't mind grinding in an RPG, provided it's an enjoyable grind. A lot of this is not enjoyable. Quite often I'm not filled with the excitement that should come with the prospect of taking on the same monster again.

    The layout of menus also take a lot of getting used to, and I think they could have been executed in a much neater and concise manner.

    My biggest gripe with this game is that it's clearly aimed at multiplayer, and many quests seem to have been designed under the assumption that multiple characters would be working together. People are lauding this game for not having microtransactions, but to play multiplayer I'm told I need PS+, which involves a monthly subscription on top of the £40 I paid for this game. That is simply not good enough, and microtransactions should not be in a game anyway, so we should not be thanking developers for leaving them out when they shouldn't be in the game in the first place.

    I'm going to play the game as much as I can, but I feel my patience is being tested and it may be on the shelf of my nearest CeX soon. If you have never played Monster Hunter OR Horizon Zero Dawn, get the latter instead. Even you are desperate for an RPG experience, there are plenty of other RPGs at a much cheaper price. Get this when the price is £20 or below.
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  16. Jul 17, 2018
    8
    A great game with epic monster encounters, the thrill of chasing down a tough beast with friends, randoms or by yourself. all the free content they add is a + as well
  17. Jul 25, 2018
    9
    Price Rating $60/$60

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

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

    Cons
    - Not as many monsters compared to previous titles
    - Zorah Magdaros fight is boring, time consuming, and repeated too many times
    - Even though its more accessible than ever, it can still be a lot for new hunters. Look up starting tips or have a friend help you if you never played Monster Hunter in the past
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  18. Jul 29, 2018
    10
    The best Monster Hunter game yet, it fixes every single issue I've ever had with the past games.
  19. Aug 6, 2018
    9
    MHW is the ultimate MH game, the gameplay is much more rewarding than previous titles in the MH franchise, Each weapon has been improved upon and made much more accessible to newcomers to MH, The new way that Online gathering halls feels much less like a community than previous games. you can't see where other players in your gathering hall (who aren't on a quest) are. Communicating isMHW is the ultimate MH game, the gameplay is much more rewarding than previous titles in the MH franchise, Each weapon has been improved upon and made much more accessible to newcomers to MH, The new way that Online gathering halls feels much less like a community than previous games. you can't see where other players in your gathering hall (who aren't on a quest) are. Communicating is very difficult if you don't have a mic. The gameplay and story is miles above previous titles but having 16 people in the hub instead of 4 was not a good choice in my eyes. I don't have many friends who like monster hunter, so playing online leads to me relying on strangers to join a quest I have posted or hope that someone else has posted the quest I want to do. All in All I love this game but the online gathering halls leave something to be desired. Expand
  20. Sep 3, 2018
    9
    Note: Played on basic PS4 for about 30hrs.
    I never was a fan of Monster Hunter series and played MHWorld first time. I would say it's very fun. Even without friends you can always find somebody to hunt monster together. It has interesting battle mechanic, quite good variety of weapons, that have very different combos and will satisfy almost every player. Crafting, fishing, cooking,
    Note: Played on basic PS4 for about 30hrs.
    I never was a fan of Monster Hunter series and played MHWorld first time. I would say it's very fun. Even without friends you can always find somebody to hunt monster together. It has interesting battle mechanic, quite good variety of weapons, that have very different combos and will satisfy almost every player. Crafting, fishing, cooking, trapping... All of these things are good. Maybe it's a little bit overpriced but with discount definitely worth buying.
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  21. Sep 22, 2019
    9
    Very good game , funny , ksjdjddjjsjdjdjdjkskkdkdkdkdkskkdkdkddkdjkdkdkdkdkkd
  22. 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
  23. Jul 6, 2020
    9
    The best monster hunter I have ever played. Need help to finish it, but it is very good and recommended.
  24. Jul 9, 2020
    10
    Absolutely amazing!! The world is breathtaking and the monsters are phenomenal. The DLC adds a lot of new material. I highly recommend this game.
  25. 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!
  26. 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
  27. May 4, 2021
    8
    Отличная игра, не требуется много времени для понимания и начала, зашел 10-15 минут в городе, все понял, что и где, дальше ходишь и ловишь монстров.
    Вносит радости и испытаний, случайные атаки монстров и случайные встречи с другими монстрами.
    Отличная игра, не требуется много времени для понимания и начала, зашел 10-15 минут в городе, все понял, что и где, дальше ходишь и ловишь монстров.
    Вносит радости и испытаний, случайные атаки монстров и случайные встречи с другими монстрами.
  28. 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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  29. Aug 9, 2020
    9
    Jogo incrível, sensacional e muito bem feito, quando fizeram o anúncio, realmente não fiquei muito ansioso para tê-lo, depois que joguei ele, percebi que era um ótimo jogo e que merecia quase dois meses que gastei jogando ele. XD
  30. Jul 6, 2020
    10
    Ever since I started playing Monster Hunter back in the days, from 2007 in my PSP, it kept improving and the World is just a complete experience, they have simplified and reduced so many tedious jobs. If you want to know, just go check out an old title. Anyway this game sells console, the only reason I never owned a PS Vita was because of this game, the only reason I was forced to buy aEver since I started playing Monster Hunter back in the days, from 2007 in my PSP, it kept improving and the World is just a complete experience, they have simplified and reduced so many tedious jobs. If you want to know, just go check out an old title. Anyway this game sells console, the only reason I never owned a PS Vita was because of this game, the only reason I was forced to buy a 3DS was because of this game and I will be a stereotypical guy for saying this, that I practically bought PS4 only because of this game. And my next console will be the one where the next Monster Hunter fan base will congregate the most as usual. BTW you have to play at least 500 hours to be eligible to write a review for this game, I am like 3300+ hours and continuing. But there is a big challenge to the entry, you have to commit to it, learn this game, play it with passion and love. Oh and the developers of this game, probably the most generous bunch of people in the World (Pun intended). keep adding tons and tons of content for FREE. All the DLCs are pure cosmetic, you don't have to buy ANYTHING other than the game to win, this is NOT a pay to win game. Yet so many people buy those unnecessary aesthetic stuffs just to express their appreciation and affection towards the game. Enough rambling, I am biased towards Monster Hunter and I don't want to hide it. Expand
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]