Dauntless

 Switch
User Score
4.9

Generally unfavorable reviews- based on 35 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 13 out of 35
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 35
  3. Negative: 18 out of 35

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  1. inkling_girl
    Dec 14, 2019
    9
    Really good game, I'm actually quite surprised at how good it is. It's a free to play game so of course it has microtransactions but I've played for hours with other players and I've been having a great time without feeling the need to spend money on anything. The progression in this game is not locked behind spending money plus the majority of the MTX are purely cosmetics. Now regardingReally good game, I'm actually quite surprised at how good it is. It's a free to play game so of course it has microtransactions but I've played for hours with other players and I've been having a great time without feeling the need to spend money on anything. The progression in this game is not locked behind spending money plus the majority of the MTX are purely cosmetics. Now regarding the performance, it doesn't run that great in Ramsgate (the town/hub), it's playable but the resolution and the fps are low, and there is a bit of lag, but from what I've read the performance in Ramsgate on other consoles is not that good either so I guess that is to be excepted on the Switch. The hunts are surprisingly very smooth though, no lag and no other issues which is great because it's the most important aspect of the game. Also, it's worth mentioning that this game has cross-play and cross-progression across PC, PS4, Xbox One and Switch. I guess having Epic Games as their publisher made that happen. I also read that a mobile version is planned for 2020. It's really great being able to play with other players on different platforms.… Expand
  2. madsmmlaursen
    Dec 16, 2019
    8
    its really fun one of the first online rpg's i have really played i have it on ps4 to but use the switch version for portabel uses. There are a some times where the game lags but other than that there is really nothing wrong with the game
  3. Joes
    Dec 11, 2019
    10
    La verdad es que es un gran juego un monster hunter gratis que la verdad hacia falta
  4. WawardSon91
    Dec 13, 2019
    8
    Obviously a bit of a graphical downgrade, but overall the game is in-tact and contains all of the features one would expect on PC. Super fun to be able to play this on the go and have cross-platform and cross-progression.
  5. SaltehTSS
    Feb 11, 2020
    8
    This is the only version of Dauntless I've played, and it's fine. It also shocks me that it is a 4 out of 10 game. Why would you people say this port is as horrible as the Ark Survival port?!?!?!
  6. Belarus_neckoby
    Jul 18, 2020
    10
    первым был Evolve - лучшая игра а играл я с ЗБТ до закрытия серверов. Знаю причину закрытия как люди сами испортили игру. Dautless ждал год минимум когда вышел то был на Английском языке . Сейчас наконец появилась локализация на Русский . 22+ лвл купил боевой пропуск. И да Dautless была второй игрой в мире после Evolve - 4 против 1 . DBD . пятница 13 и прочее хорошие игры но бой противпервым был Evolve - лучшая игра а играл я с ЗБТ до закрытия серверов. Знаю причину закрытия как люди сами испортили игру. Dautless ждал год минимум когда вышел то был на Английском языке . Сейчас наконец появилась локализация на Русский . 22+ лвл купил боевой пропуск. И да Dautless была второй игрой в мире после Evolve - 4 против 1 . DBD . пятница 13 и прочее хорошие игры но бой против монстра как в классическом Evolve остался тут . Единственное что бы не убить игру разрабы вместо монстра под управлением человека поставили бота . А то эти все криворукие дети начнут ныть о балансе и игру тоже прикроют с волной нытья . Поэтому для меня это хорошая альтернатива .MHW не то допустим , китайщиной за километры пахнет играть в той вселенной невозможно . Здесь же очень приятно проводить время . Надеюсь вы меня услышали. Ну и что бы понять игру тут над прокачаться больше 7 лвл . Так как очень растянуто начало для детей которые не могут сбить монстра с ног. ........… Expand
  7. immarooned
    Jan 23, 2021
    9
    A great example of a game well done by Epic. However, they should stop trying to make a canon or plot out of it.... I just want to play the damn MH ripoff...
  8. Macanfluff
    Apr 8, 2021
    9
    First off, you’re gonna need a relatively good internet connection to play this game, if you have that, then go get Dauntless, it’s a really fun game and people are talking about micro transactions, but it’s a free to play game, what did you expect? Also, most of the micro transactions are purely cosmetic, the only ones that aren’t, are currency that’s used to speed up stuff and get otherFirst off, you’re gonna need a relatively good internet connection to play this game, if you have that, then go get Dauntless, it’s a really fun game and people are talking about micro transactions, but it’s a free to play game, what did you expect? Also, most of the micro transactions are purely cosmetic, the only ones that aren’t, are currency that’s used to speed up stuff and get other things, and that’s it, I think, overall, the micro transactions weren’t very in your face, and they were very tolerable, now, for the game, the gameplay is really fun, and it’s always a good time to be able to pick up a controller and play with 3-4 people relatively quickly, it’s nothing complex, just some good ol monster smacking fun, now go on, and get out there, have some fun.… Expand

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#73 Most Discussed Switch Game of 2019

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Metascore
73

Mixed or average reviews - based on 11 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 11
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 11
  3. Negative: 1 out of 11
  1. Gaming Nexus
    Feb 3, 2020
    85
    If you're not worried about a major story or a lot of strategy but still want to see what the monster hunting genre is like without shelling out a lot of money, Dauntless is a nice free-to-play game to ease you into things.
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  2. Pure Nintendo
    Jan 21, 2020
    70
    Overall, I thoroughly enjoyed the loop of hunting monsters and collecting their parts to craft better weapons and armor. That being said, its performance issues in the open-world hub and the inability to earn any substantial amount of platinum through regularly playing the game inhibits me from giving further praise. However, with some improvements, this game could be a sleeper hit within the library of free-to-play Nintendo Switch games.
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  3. COGconnected
    Jan 13, 2020
    68
    Phoenix Labs has built Dauntless to be the same game for all gamers. That has been their mission from the start and in that they have absolutely succeeded. The game plays great and it is a fun experience to work together and slay giant monsters, however the technological limitations of the Switch in its innovative handheld or tabletop mode feel like a hindrance to the experience, and those who may only have a Switch Lite may easily be put off from investing in this game as they won’t be able to play for long.
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