Monster Hunter Freedom Unite

 PSP
User Score
8.6

Generally favorable reviews- based on 185 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 156 out of 185
  2. Mixed: 11 out of 185
  3. Negative: 18 out of 185
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  1. TreasureOrTrash
    Sep 8, 2023
    10
    Treasure!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  2. VLG
    Aug 23, 2023
    9
    I used to play this game with my brother and my friends for hours and hours. Good old times.
  3. Thymesignature
    Jun 19, 2023
    10
    The absolute best PSP title which started my love for this franchise, Pokke Villages theme will forever be the most nostalgic OST
  4. Puptent
    Feb 24, 2022
    10
    This is my favorite PSP game. I played this game for 30 hours the first weekend I had it. This game made me a monster hunter fan 10 out of 10.
  5. Pseudomonki
    Dec 22, 2020
    9
    Jogo com gráficos incríveis rara a época muito funcional bem polido, os melhores dragões ever seen, tigrex, diablo, monoblos, rathalos. Tem o melhor modo campanha que já vi em um jogo do gênero, e pela quantidade consegue ter muitos utensílhos, armaduras.
    Muito difícil e estratégico, mas ainda ss divertido. Só carece de um modo história...
  6. ZelosBerk
    May 1, 2020
    8
    I just love this game but the reason I give this game eight is it not all weapons are rewarding as the others.if you want me to give a example its double blades. you can cheese not all but a lot of monsters.
    Other than that let me give you a tip PREPARE TO DIE
  7. CadBaneBadName
    Aug 20, 2019
    9
    Besides the broken hit boxes, weird controls, and the odd choice of forcing your character to stay still when he/she heals, this game is an absolute home run. To this day it remains my favorite game in the Monster Hunter series.
  8. TRAPCRITICS
    Jul 1, 2019
    10
    When i had to choose my score my mind was telling rate it a 9 but i can't do that.This game graphics are so good, i know it looks more like a 2004 game but remember that this game was make a a small portable console wich...isn't that small with all the games it has,There is so much content,actually this game has the most content of a monster hunter game with the highest number ofWhen i had to choose my score my mind was telling rate it a 9 but i can't do that.This game graphics are so good, i know it looks more like a 2004 game but remember that this game was make a a small portable console wich...isn't that small with all the games it has,There is so much content,actually this game has the most content of a monster hunter game with the highest number of missions,armors yea and again it's for a portable console this game is one of the thousands or million reasons to have a PSP after so much time.The online looks awesome,i say looks because i can't play it since i don't have one of those PSP conexions.And if you think OH! Look i fought that monster when i was at 3 Stars this is gonna be easy.Your totally wrong fighting a monster at a low range is for kids but fighting it again like at high range or G range is alot harder.… Expand
  9. Kencritic
    Mar 31, 2018
    10
    Monster Hunter Freedom Unite is excellent by the amount of monsters, his challenging difficulty and his great arsenal of weapons available for creation besides the free choice in the class of the character being able to change in the course of the game
  10. TheCornflex
    Feb 1, 2018
    8
    Really similar to Monster Hunter Freedom 2 but still there are some nice additions.
  11. Altheon1994
    Oct 11, 2017
    10
    (Played on the Vita)

    Been playing this on the PSP before, now on the vita. How does it hold up? Better. Adding a right analog stick to the mix made it even better. The OLED makes the colors vibrant than the PSP does, but the graphics would be a bit stretched but bilinear filtering fixes things up. All in all, getting this on the vita really makes sense since it controls better.    (Played on the Vita)

    Been playing this on the PSP before, now on the vita. How does it hold up?
    Better. Adding a right analog stick to the mix made it even better.

    The OLED makes the colors vibrant than the PSP does, but the graphics would be a bit stretched but bilinear filtering fixes things up.

    All in all, getting this on the vita really makes sense since it controls better. No need to claw anymore, that's the way it was meant to be played.    … Expand
  12. itchipod
    Jan 10, 2016
    8
    Action-packed, there's a lot to do, Good sounds and cinematography. I appreciate this PSP game for its robustness and world detail. There's a lot of classes and lot of way to get strong, like upgrading your weapons and armor. I just don't like its difficult controls, repetitiveness and too much reliance with the guild hall.
  13. taiottavios
    May 26, 2015
    10
    Best PSP game for sure and maybe my favourite game of all times. If you never tried this franchise you totally should and this one has all of the features from Freedom 1 & 2 plus a lot more. You are a hunter and you have to craft your weapons either from pieces of the monsters you kill or minerals and stuff like that. There are dozens of strategies to kill each single boss and pretty muchBest PSP game for sure and maybe my favourite game of all times. If you never tried this franchise you totally should and this one has all of the features from Freedom 1 & 2 plus a lot more. You are a hunter and you have to craft your weapons either from pieces of the monsters you kill or minerals and stuff like that. There are dozens of strategies to kill each single boss and pretty much infinite side quests to make the ultimate monster hunter out of you.… Expand
  14. RingK
    Oct 28, 2014
    9
    I played this games litterally for years, it's addictive, difficult and fun. Best played with 3 friends of course, but also the single player "campaign" it's worth it.
  15. ThatBenderGuy
    May 3, 2013
    10
    Monster Hunter Freedom Unite is possibly the biggest and, in my opinion, the best Monster Hunter game released in the U.S. The mechanics are fluid, the scenery is breath-taking, for a psp, and the multitude of monsters to hunt add to the games length. The game mechanics are original and unique. Kill monsters to gather their materials and make weapons and armor from them. It's quick,Monster Hunter Freedom Unite is possibly the biggest and, in my opinion, the best Monster Hunter game released in the U.S. The mechanics are fluid, the scenery is breath-taking, for a psp, and the multitude of monsters to hunt add to the games length. The game mechanics are original and unique. Kill monsters to gather their materials and make weapons and armor from them. It's quick, action-packed gameplay is sure to hook just about any RPG player into the game. A must-buy for any rpg fan or Monster Hunter fan at that!… Expand
  16. ActionBastard
    Jan 14, 2013
    9
    You are a Hunter. You fight Monsters. It is hard. It is fun. It is everything to me.

    ... Oh, I guess this review is required to be at least 150 characters.
  17. skywardsoul
    Sep 11, 2012
    10
    This game is the most amazing and involving action RPG that I've ever played. The graphics are those of a console grade game. Now normally, to me, I wouldn't really give a crap about a game's graphics, with just rare exceptions. This is one of those exceptions. The game wouldn't be the same without graphics like this. As a previously Hardcore fan of Nintendo, I have to say that, along withThis game is the most amazing and involving action RPG that I've ever played. The graphics are those of a console grade game. Now normally, to me, I wouldn't really give a crap about a game's graphics, with just rare exceptions. This is one of those exceptions. The game wouldn't be the same without graphics like this. As a previously Hardcore fan of Nintendo, I have to say that, along with Phoenix Wright and Viewtiful Joe, Capcom got another game right.… Expand
  18. InspectorJ
    Jul 18, 2012
    10
    Definitely an expansive game: A huge range of foes to face, which you can either face alone, with a feline companion, or with three of your friends. Marvellous graphics for a PSP game at its time, and a memorable soundtrack. You can spend well over 300 hours on this game, and still have quests to complete, which makes it one of the most successful series of game for the PSP. If you areDefinitely an expansive game: A huge range of foes to face, which you can either face alone, with a feline companion, or with three of your friends. Marvellous graphics for a PSP game at its time, and a memorable soundtrack. You can spend well over 300 hours on this game, and still have quests to complete, which makes it one of the most successful series of game for the PSP. If you are looking for a game for your PSP, this is the one you should get.… Expand
  19. omegarayyan
    Apr 9, 2012
    10
    BEST game EVER!! **** fun playing this game!!
  20. Kertos
    Mar 9, 2012
    10
    This (like all MH for PSP) is the best game for the PSP. The Gameplay is just perfect and i played it 200h+ and still love to play it. It has also the best coop I've ever played.
    I would kill for a MH sequel for PC / PS3 / XBox.
  21. murut87
    Dec 24, 2011
    10
    Monster Hunter Freedom Unite is the legendary game and a must have PSP game and i just wasted 100+ Hours just to play this game...even through this game isn`t not for everyone,and looks same as Freedom 2,the new system Data Install makes it faster loading game,New Monsters,New Missions,New Places, and of course......it also best if you played with your friends.
  22. Kooldude
    Sep 25, 2011
    10
    Awesome game. A must have game for the PSP system. Amazing graphics and very fun gameplay. A very challenging game but very fun. If you own a psp and don't have this game get this game
  23. DukeJon
    Aug 20, 2011
    10
    Ludicrously addictive grinding game, particularly over multiplayer. Essentially a collection of really interesting boss battles. Gathering items for your armour and weapons becomes almost a full time job. If you want to blow your free time then buy this game.
  24. Nukesnipe
    Jun 30, 2011
    9
    As much as I hate to do it, I'm giving it a 9. I love the game, looks amazing, controls perfectly, and is fast, skillful and responsive. I'm only reviewing this from singleplayer experience, because the only other person I met with the game was a HR2, and I'm HR6. The difficultly curve is a steady 45 degree angle, until you try the G-Rank (ultra high rank) quests, where it's cranked upAs much as I hate to do it, I'm giving it a 9. I love the game, looks amazing, controls perfectly, and is fast, skillful and responsive. I'm only reviewing this from singleplayer experience, because the only other person I met with the game was a HR2, and I'm HR6. The difficultly curve is a steady 45 degree angle, until you try the G-Rank (ultra high rank) quests, where it's cranked up to 80 degrees. Playing solo, with some of the best armor and weapons high rank can offer, I can take out one of the two monsters you have to kill-in 40 out of the 50 minutes. Other complaints I have are that some of the monsters are either really annoying with **** attacks, or just boring. The Tigrex falls into the former, with a **** rage mode, that had me standing on the top of a mountain for 5 minutes waiting for it to calm down. The Gravios or Lao Shan Lung fall into the latter, with both having **** overpowered attacks, and a giant health bar. I can safely ignore Lao for a while, but in order to get my armor, I needed to grind-solo- high rank Gravios for something their tail dropped 11% of the time.
    I love the game, but the grind needs to be cranked down some, and you need a better way to collect Honey.
    Other things I can complain about is the lack of an actual story, you're set up as being sent to a village to protect it from really tough monsters, armed with almost nothing. The Tigrex tosses you off the mountain, and you have to climb up to kill it. It appears twice really early on in unavoidable quests, and as they're both easy gather quests, it made it a bit more fun (also a good way to farm Tigrex Tails). After you kill it, there's really no story until the Akantor in the middle of the game.
    Something I can take satisfaction with is that I can have lots of trouble with one monster early on, then come back a long time later and slaughter it in less than a minute, truly the ultimate "F**K YOU!" in any game.    … Expand
  25. LightnaCore
    May 11, 2011
    10
    Monster Hunter Freedom Unite is a game that is a gatekeeper. Depending on how you approach the gatekeeper depends if you can make it through the gate. After the gate, you have multiple tiers of content but each tier of quests is blocked by another gate and gatekeeper. However, the more gates you pass through, the more engaging content starts coming your way. Take weapons and armor forMonster Hunter Freedom Unite is a game that is a gatekeeper. Depending on how you approach the gatekeeper depends if you can make it through the gate. After the gate, you have multiple tiers of content but each tier of quests is blocked by another gate and gatekeeper. However, the more gates you pass through, the more engaging content starts coming your way. Take weapons and armor for example. There are some armor sets that'll hold your attention and you'll use them almost none-stop until another more awesome looking armor comes along. The only difference in the armor is the resistances and skills that are activated if you wear a full set. Also there is the ability to gem armors for skills that suit your playstyle. There are gems that can raise your sharpening skill to sharpen your weapon in one stroke of your whetstone while others may raise your affinity to score a critical hit. Other times you may have to gem out negative skills such as Health-10 but are normally easily to gem out. The difficulty of monsters depends on your armor and what weapons you go in with which researching monsters before fighting them pays off in the long run for when you face harder and harder monsters, you'll want to kill them as quickly as possible or else the monsters will finish you before you finish them.… Expand
  26. Gravidos
    Nov 30, 2010
    10
    Monster Hunter Freedom Unite is part of the 'Monster Hunter' series where you take on the role of a hunter of one of two Archetypes, Hunter or Gunner. In your quest, you are tasked with both defeating hulking beasts and collecting resources to be used for doing so. Monster Hunter has deep game-play and the weapon you choose greatly effects how things will play out. Each weapon totallyMonster Hunter Freedom Unite is part of the 'Monster Hunter' series where you take on the role of a hunter of one of two Archetypes, Hunter or Gunner. In your quest, you are tasked with both defeating hulking beasts and collecting resources to be used for doing so. Monster Hunter has deep game-play and the weapon you choose greatly effects how things will play out. Each weapon totally changes how the game plays and what you will need to take with you. This game may have a steep learning curve, but as soon as you overcome the difficulty, you will find this game to be both an excellent purchase and a heap of fun. This game is widely based around co-op (See 'Unite' in title) and becomes a lot more fun if you played with 1-3 friends, The solo play is very fun, but the game truly shines in co-op.… Expand
  27. hansulrich
    Sep 11, 2010
    10
    sort of hard for a casual gamer to pick up and play. a hardcore gamer shouldn't have any trouble beating it.
    the monster quests are a little repetitive at times, and you will have to repeat certain quests to get farther in the game. the combat is really action packed and fun, and the monsters are ridiculously challenging sometimes.the feeling you get after killing a hard monster is like    sort of hard for a casual gamer to pick up and play. a hardcore gamer shouldn't have any trouble beating it.
    the monster quests are a little repetitive at times, and you will have to repeat certain quests to get farther in the game. the combat is really action packed and fun, and the monsters are ridiculously challenging sometimes.the feeling you get after killing a hard monster is like nothing in any other game i have played.    … Expand
  28. AbeH.
    May 14, 2010
    10
    It's a must have game for psp (If you are into action-strategy rpg game that is) You will be the one to choose it is a fun game or a masochistic and monotonous game. This game is not just a hack and slash game like Dynasty Warrior, it requires thinking. Go hunt a quick wyvern with a slow powerful hammer and you will be in a lot of trouble than when you use a quick long range and less It's a must have game for psp (If you are into action-strategy rpg game that is) You will be the one to choose it is a fun game or a masochistic and monotonous game. This game is not just a hack and slash game like Dynasty Warrior, it requires thinking. Go hunt a quick wyvern with a slow powerful hammer and you will be in a lot of trouble than when you use a quick long range and less powerful lance. Hunt a boar with a quick not so powerful sword to make the fight last forever than using hammer. Hunt monsters that have paralysis effect with metal armor that is vulnerable with paralysis effect to make this game a masochistic one. The downside of this game is that it's too addictive. Seriously don't play too much of this game or you will be in trouble with your life.… Expand
  29. AlexL
    Mar 23, 2010
    10
    This game is not several things. It is not forgiving. It is not hand-holding. It is not easy. It is something that will challenge you every step of the way, with every mission an achievement, every new hunt a fear-inducing experience that forces you to learn all your options and those of the monsters you are trying to hunt. If you truly get into it, this game will earn your respect. This game is not several things. It is not forgiving. It is not hand-holding. It is not easy. It is something that will challenge you every step of the way, with every mission an achievement, every new hunt a fear-inducing experience that forces you to learn all your options and those of the monsters you are trying to hunt. If you truly get into it, this game will earn your respect. Unlike some other games that feel like a cheap one-night stand to be tossed aside with the dawn, Monster Hunter will gain your respect, and eventually, love.… Expand
  30. EveningsEmpire
    Jan 17, 2010
    10
    Great game, extremely challenging and rewarding. Certainly not for everyone as you can
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#13 Best PSP Game of 2009
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#3 Most Discussed PSP Game of 2009
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#2 Most Shared PSP Game of 2009

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Metascore
81

Generally favorable reviews - based on 48 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 41 out of 48
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 48
  3. Negative: 0 out of 48
  1. Gameplayer Sweden
    90
    Monster Hunter Freedom Unite offers everything to everyone. There is no PSP game today that sports the same depth and amount of game time and even though you might think the genre of action role-playing isn’t for you, think again because this is the best thing that has happened to the console in a long time.
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  2. 1UP
    100
    Freedom Unite is a huge game, and, naturally, a little intimidating. But not only are you getting the best installment of the Monster Hunter franchise so far (though Monster Hunter 3 will no doubt be just as grand), you're getting an enormous action RPG that gives you a lot in return for putting a lot in. And it can potentially keep you attached to your PSP longer than you ever thought.
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  3. Eurogamer
    80
    It requires enormous quantities of patience, planning and persistence. If you're up to the challenge, prepare yourself for one of the most rewarding opportunities in gaming.
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