Monster Hunter Generations Ultimate

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  • Publisher: Capcom
  • Release Date: Aug 28, 2018
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  1. MrReviewerMan
    Aug 28, 2018
    10
    Quite possibly THE best Monster Hunter to date which is a major step up from World both in challenge and longevity. While World's agenda was to introduce Monster Hunter to newer players, GU's agenda is punch them in the face and say "you don't know jack" and really treat players both new and old to a revitalizing experience that promises difficulty right out of the gates. While manyQuite possibly THE best Monster Hunter to date which is a major step up from World both in challenge and longevity. While World's agenda was to introduce Monster Hunter to newer players, GU's agenda is punch them in the face and say "you don't know jack" and really treat players both new and old to a revitalizing experience that promises difficulty right out of the gates. While many players who have just came over from World are going to wonder why things are so different, it's because the training wheels are off and you're going to be playing Monster Hunter at it's finest. No glowflies, no running and chugging; every move you make will matter. So saddle up because Generations Ultimate is in town and it's taking no prisoners… Expand
  2. briiiz
    Aug 8, 2022
    9
    首先吧，作为世界入坑的新人玩gu确实觉得各种系统细节都很麻烦，不只是老生常谈的换区或者动作僵硬，从技能点机制，装备页面的系统，到素材收纳、任务接取都感觉到各种不舒适。但是一旦玩进去就上瘾了，除了怪物装备全家桶以外，实际上很多地方的限制也增加了游戏性，技能点不够就只能抠门的算，装备五花八门不看攻略怎么选好自己的装备，打不过怪要怎么利用道具。世界毕业大部分无脑黑龙套确实少了点意思（当然这点在黑龙前应该不是问题）道具利用在世界也是淡化了的。
    gu打完下来仍然很爽，打了好几把终于打过超特后成就感爆棚，放在现在也是相当值得玩的好游戏    首先吧，作为世界入坑的新人玩gu确实觉得各种系统细节都很麻烦，不只是老生常谈的换区或者动作僵硬，从技能点机制，装备页面的系统，到素材收纳、任务接取都感觉到各种不舒适。但是一旦玩进去就上瘾了，除了怪物装备全家桶以外，实际上很多地方的限制也增加了游戏性，技能点不够就只能抠门的算，装备五花八门不看攻略怎么选好自己的装备，打不过怪要怎么利用道具。世界毕业大部分无脑黑龙套确实少了点意思（当然这点在黑龙前应该不是问题）道具利用在世界也是淡化了的。
    gu打完下来仍然很爽，打了好几把终于打过超特后成就感爆棚，放在现在也是相当值得玩的好游戏
  3. Zalabar22
    Sep 9, 2018
    8
    I've been playing MH since 2009 and i can proudly say this game is a celebration of all the games before it. This game might have been a solid 10/10 if some of the mechanics in the game were different and if it wasn't overshadowed by the QOL improvements from MHW. The sheer amount of things to do in this game is outstanding! Tons of monsters and hundreds of quests to keep you busy.I've been playing MH since 2009 and i can proudly say this game is a celebration of all the games before it. This game might have been a solid 10/10 if some of the mechanics in the game were different and if it wasn't overshadowed by the QOL improvements from MHW. The sheer amount of things to do in this game is outstanding! Tons of monsters and hundreds of quests to keep you busy. However, many of the basic quests fall flat and I found myself dreading the near endless collection quests that are all but removed from World. The game also suffers from balancing, it feels like some monsters were just thrown in to up the count. Sometimes less is more, the game can often throw too much at you and you can feel lost if you are playing solo. I find myself often using wiki's and guides for basic features that World includes right out of the gate. I will say having a portable MH game is truly awesome, it reminds me of my MHFU days back on the PSP and MH4 on my 3DS. Multiplayer with friends is a real treat, i love that you can play online or local. Lack of Voice chat sucks, but hopping on skype or Discord can lead to countless fun moments. This is a truly awesome game despite its small flaws, I'd highly recommend picking it up if you are a Monster Hunter fan and want more content.… Expand
  4. renacido
    Apr 22, 2019
    9
    If you're a fan of Monster Hunter, you already either have this game or you just don't have a Switch (yet). So this review is for those who are unfamiliar or have only played MH World and aren't sure if it's worth trying a classic (old) MH game.

    Short and sweet recommendation for those new to Monster Hunter: if you like a challenging, rewarding, 3rd-player action-adventure game that    If you're a fan of Monster Hunter, you already either have this game or you just don't have a Switch (yet). So this review is for those who are unfamiliar or have only played MH World and aren't sure if it's worth trying a classic (old) MH game.

    Short and sweet recommendation for those new to Monster Hunter: if you like a challenging, rewarding, 3rd-player action-adventure game that focuses on huge boss fights and has some RPG elements, you'll probably like this. Think of it as one part boss rush, one part action-RPG, and one part loot-grind game. It's NOT for everyone, so play a demo or borrow a friend's copy if you can. But if you're still playing after 5 hours, you'll probably sink 100's if not 1000's of hours into Monster Hunter.

    Semi-short and sweet recommendation for MHW fans: If you liked MHW and own a Switch, MHGU is a must-buy. It feels a bit different at first, and the menus and a few mechanics and systems are new and different. But at its core you are hunting huge monsters, tons of them, crafting weapons and armor, and you have all the variety of weapons, builds, and playstyles you had in MHW (and then some). Keep reading if you want to know more:

    Yes, some of the mechanics are not as player-friendly, as many of the QoL and gameplay improvements of MHW are not in MHGU, but you'll adapt quickly. You may even grow to love the stuff that MHGU has that MHW doesn't (special moves and abilities called Hunter Arts & Styles; hunting as a Palico (aka Prowler); recruiting and training multiple Palicoes (literally dozens) and developing them into specialists for healing, fighting, support, traps, gathering, etc. The presentation is nowhere near as cinematic and the maps are nowhere near as alive, fluid, or dynamic as in MHW, but the art style is charming and everything has a certain quaintness to it that most people will enjoy for what it is. There is a bit of fan service-y stuff that will go over your head if you're new to the series, but you don't need any previous experience with the series to understand everything that's happening and what you need to do.    … Expand
  5. 101Snow
    Sep 25, 2020
    10
    I’m not exaggerating when I say to date this is still my absolute favourite entry in the entire MH universe. Don’t get me wrong, I love MHW but there has always been something about the old style that just keeps dragging me back.

    I will admit that if you come from World it could be jarring, the ol flex heals and loading between areas BUT it’s an endearing quality of the old games and    I’m not exaggerating when I say to date this is still my absolute favourite entry in the entire MH universe. Don’t get me wrong, I love MHW but there has always been something about the old style that just keeps dragging me back.

    I will admit that if you come from World it could be jarring, the ol flex heals and loading between areas BUT it’s an endearing quality of the old games and something that sits with me after the 15 years or so I’ve been playing.

    The art system is amazing as well.if you haven’t given it a run, please do so. It’s worth trying, even if it only solidifies your stance on world.    … Expand
  6. TheVJ
    Aug 28, 2018
    10
    This is the peak of Monster Hunter. Proper challenge, insane roster with all the fan favorites, thousands of unique weapon designs, transmog, great online lobbies - it's all there.

    If you're a Monster Hunter veteran I don't need to tell you about how awesome it is, you likely already know. Playing XX (aka MHGU) on the big TV with the Pro Controller is incredibly fun and the best way to    This is the peak of Monster Hunter. Proper challenge, insane roster with all the fan favorites, thousands of unique weapon designs, transmog, great online lobbies - it's all there.

    If you're a Monster Hunter veteran I don't need to tell you about how awesome it is, you likely already know. Playing XX (aka MHGU) on the big TV with the Pro Controller is incredibly fun and the best way to experience it no doubt.    … Expand
  7. JustTooSalty
    Sep 18, 2018
    9
    Monster Hunter Generations Ultimate for the Nintendo switch is a genuine pleasure to play.

    With the old school Monster Hunter gameplay and monster roster mixed with some elegant new playstyles, this is truly a masterpiece that both Monster Hunter veterans and new plays can enjoy. The game does not hold your hand when it comes to its mechanics, which may turn a few players off if it    Monster Hunter Generations Ultimate for the Nintendo switch is a genuine pleasure to play.

    With the old school Monster Hunter gameplay and monster roster mixed with some elegant new playstyles, this is truly a masterpiece that both Monster Hunter veterans and new plays can enjoy.

    The game does not hold your hand when it comes to its mechanics, which may turn a few players off if it is their first Monster Hunter game or they have just migrated from Monster Hunter World, but if you stick at it, you will eventually be hundreds of hours deep into the complex crafting, armour and weapon systems of the game.

    Visually, the game may not look AAA like the beautiful Monster Hunter World, but it captures the charm of the older titles and upscales them to bring them into the console space.

    The game also does not suffer from any lag spikes or long loading times like previous games on the 3DS or PSP and keeps a consistently high frame rate even when playing online.

    The online scene for Generations Ultimate is booming with new and veteran players alike, all will to chip and help each other progress through the game. The online challenges and DLC are extremely fun and challenging and with collaborations with other games and developers, it keeps the game fresh and entertaining.    … Expand
  8. StoffelPresents
    Sep 5, 2018
    9
    One of the biggest criticisms new players have when starting up for the first time is the fact that the game doesn’t play as they would expect it to. When starting out movement and combat feels slow, sluggish and at times downright clunky. This is all very deliberate and only after a good few hours pushing past this barrier will it start to click. For many though the low-gradeOne of the biggest criticisms new players have when starting up for the first time is the fact that the game doesn’t play as they would expect it to. When starting out movement and combat feels slow, sluggish and at times downright clunky. This is all very deliberate and only after a good few hours pushing past this barrier will it start to click. For many though the low-grade graphical style, sheer oddness of its world and lack of a proper tutorial will be enough to encourage a player to move on to the next AAA. This would be a real shame.

    Ultimate has nearly 100 large monsters to hunt which offers an insane amount of gameplay. It’s not uncommon for Monster Hunter fans to boast about game saves that are over 500 hours. Ultimate is an expansion to Monster Hunter Generations which released on the 3ds now tweaked for the Switch and its a perfect fit for the console. Long time fans can even transfer their save file across providing they download a special DS app and can get online.

    The game can be played solo but it really defeats the point of the game. Solo hunts have Monsters with far less health and are often easier to track and kill. The real fun is teaming up with 3 other hunters all using different weapons and buffs to take down a particularly vicious monster. Typically voice chat isn’t an option as its a Nintendo game but the lobby systems and text options are more than ok to get a message across such as ‘Im laying a trap’ or ‘I’m out of ammo’ It’s important to communicate and work together as everyone shares the same pool of three lives. Monster Hunter calls dying ‘carting’ and if you cart twice the tension ramps up as no mistakes are allowed otherwise its Quest failed. A benefit to the lack of voice chat is that the community feels far less toxic with only predetermined messages able to be sent -very family friendly.

    For the purposes of this review, I invested 70 hours into the Japanese import released last year, 90 hours in the 3DS version of Generations and then a further 20 hours in the Western release after transferring my save file. What I have noticed is Capcom offer assistance to new players with free downloadable support bundles full of heath potions, traps and buffs you can take on the hunt without the need to work out how to acquire them through scavenging while out hunting and combining items. This is a huge help in easing the difficult first few hours of learning the game as its the huge array of stuff to learn in the hub world that can be so off-putting when all you want to do is get out and fight a monster. With so many weapons types, a separate Prowler mode where you can play and train a cat helper, 4 hub worlds all with NPC’s to talk to and a separate online section, it can all be a bit overwhelming

    Disappointingly there is little proper story, unlike Monster Hunter 4 and the recent World which had a strong narrative thread. Ultimate is focussed on the hunt. You can chat to NPC’s but its all very basic exchanges mostly asking you to do something or thanking you afterwards. Capcom has released a number if unique quests to earn Nintendo themed Weapons and Armour (Link, Samus, Megaman, Ryu are examples) and these fit nicely into the game without being an odd addition. It’s really pleasing to see an online player sporting these outfits as it shows they are devoted to the game and will be a worthy addition to any hunting party. It is worth pointing out that the solo mode is separate from Online, while you can take loot from each hunt a quest completed online will not transfer to the offline mode.

    Conclusion
    If your the kind of gamer who buys a new title then plays it to completion in a week, then part exchanges it for something new, Monster Hunter isn't for you, it doesn’t have an end to it as such, its designed to become a regular part of your gaming life. You will want to increase your Hunter Rank to see what the next rank has to offer. New to Ultimate is a super hard tier called G rank which throws down some seriously tough hunts that will test your ability to work as a team, bring the right supplies and know each monster’s weaknesses.

    If you have only ever played world and loved it, Gen Ultimate may feel like a back step in the series history but that is a bit like saying Street Fighter 4 isn’t worth playing now we have Street Fighter 5. Monster Hunter plays by its own rules and demands you work things out for yourself, it's eccentric and obtuse, portable and packed full of content but most of all its great fun.

    Monster Hunter is life.
    9/10
    Amazing!    … Expand
  9. MaroBaro
    Aug 29, 2018
    10
    thanks capcom.

    anyway person reading buy this game. no qualifiers, buy it, and if you are more of a world person then simply don't play it. p.s. if you are not playing it because of graphics, qol, loading between areas, unresponsive controls, too difficult or frustrating then i suggest you get down on your knees right now and ask God to make you like it because this is trully a once    thanks capcom.

    anyway person reading buy this game. no qualifiers, buy it, and if you are more of a world person then simply don't play it.

    p.s. if you are not playing it because of graphics, qol, loading between areas, unresponsive controls, too difficult or frustrating then i suggest you get down on your knees right now and ask God to make you like it because this is trully a once in a lifetime experience and there is a good chance you will never be able to enjoy it again like this.    … Expand
  10. FlipSideKiller
    Sep 5, 2018
    10
    So, I bought this game digitally, as a blind buy. I had played previous monster hunter games before, but my last experience was World. Now, I liked world, but it was very, very flawed. This game, on the other hand, is the Quintessential monster hunter experience for anyone who hasn’t played a monster hunter game before. I really liked this game, and I suggest you, as a reader, to buy this.
  11. Aleejandro
    Aug 29, 2018
    10
    Newcomer here, come from Monster Hunter World. Loved it so my interest grew on this particular game, turns out people was right, this one is way better. Period.
  12. FYWLPB
    Aug 29, 2018
    8
    To clarify: MHGU came out BEFORE Monster Hunter World. MHGU was not going to get a Western release at all. The West got MHGU second BECAUSE of the success of MHW in the West. So while people may beat you over the head with "MHGU>>>>>>>MHW" without providing solid reasoning, every Westerner still has MHW to thank for us getting this game at all.

    Now, as someone who has completed every    To clarify: MHGU came out BEFORE Monster Hunter World. MHGU was not going to get a Western release at all. The West got MHGU second BECAUSE of the success of MHW in the West. So while people may beat you over the head with "MHGU>>>>>>>MHW" without providing solid reasoning, every Westerner still has MHW to thank for us getting this game at all.

    Now, as someone who has completed every entry since MH on PS2, importing every title that we didn't get (including this title, thanks Capcom) I can confirm this is the greatest hits collection of almost all of the MH titles up to World (because World didn't exist when this came out originally). MHGU is, however, quantity over quality when it comes to number of monsters and graphics, which I always prefer in a game.

    I only hope that one day we get a MH game with a crazy number of monsters like in MHGU and the slick HD graphics of MHW, with selectable playstyle (MH Classic or MHW).

    Definitely worth your time and your money, $50 for literal hundreds of hours of playtime-- no one can argue with the value. Just keep in mind MHGU is the predecessor to MHW and the multitude of changes in MHW did not exist when MHGU first released and are not present in MHGU as a result.

    And on a final note: let's not pit MHGU against MHW. We're all hunters and whether you're a veteran that enjoyed MHW or not we have it to thank for the Western release of MHGU, the expansion of our fanbase, and the revival of Capcom's interest in MH for the Western audience. MHW roped the new hunters in and MHGU will keep them here. Here's to the longevity of Monster Hunter!     … Expand
  13. RilEulo
    Sep 21, 2020
    10
    The best Monster Hunter game yet :D. Hitboxes are good there is lots of content and the 2 additional hunting styles breathe fresh air into the franchise. Also atm (21.09.2020) you can get it for 15 Euro which is an insane low price for such a good game c:.
  14. SENKRAD
    Jun 26, 2020
    9
    This game is simply great. It takes many of the best parts of the older games and mashes them together into one game in a way that just works well. I currently have about 20 hours of playtime and have barely touched the surface of this game, you can expect to probably spend hundreds of hours in this game.
  15. INU4SH4
    Jul 4, 2020
    7
    While MHGU can be quite challenging at times and offer a vast cast of monsters to face-off against, some of the monsters you include are pretty pathetic. Literally being just a rescaled version of small fry. This makes the early game really painful to play through.

    Another thing I don't like in this game is how it constantly makes you travel between village to accept missions, leading    While MHGU can be quite challenging at times and offer a vast cast of monsters to face-off against, some of the monsters you include are pretty pathetic. Literally being just a rescaled version of small fry. This makes the early game really painful to play through.

    Another thing I don't like in this game is how it constantly makes you travel between village to accept missions, leading to a load screen to accept a reward or a new quest. This gets pretty annoying and repetitive at times. Also, it just has way too much stuff to track while out of a quest. You have tons of cats which individually need to be trained and equipped, and some activities that can be performed by them as well. But undertaking quests as a palico is super fun and satisfying too.

    Some quests and micro-management might get boring and repetitive at times but it's still a pretty good Monster Hunter game with a lot of combat options to explore and probably the biggest amount of different monsters in the series so far. The graphics look pretty outdated since this was originally a 3DS game but that didn't bother me.    … Expand
  16. MiztahPenni
    Sep 10, 2018
    10
    This game is amazing, I have played Monster Hunter since MH4U. Played World and this and I have to say its this game is pretty great. More content than all the other games combined it seems! Its a 10 for me.
  17. turitz
    Jun 25, 2019
    3
    I don't understand how so many people can say how great this game is, compared to Monster Hunter World this Game feels extremely unpolished.

    I know this Game has a lot of Content and for me it seems this is the only thing this Game suceeds. The Graphics are Awful, i'm not a Graphics person but this awful Graphics and only 30 fps? And why, cause it's a 3ds port and they didn't make    I don't understand how so many people can say how great this game is, compared to Monster Hunter World this Game feels extremely unpolished.

    I know this Game has a lot of Content and for me it seems this is the only thing this Game suceeds.

    The Graphics are Awful, i'm not a Graphics person but this awful Graphics and only 30 fps?
    And why, cause it's a 3ds port and they didn't make any changes on this regard.

    And the Gameplay feels extremely awful compared to Monster Hunter Worlds where it's a lot of fun to Fight.

    And i know a lot of people like this about Monster Hunter but after only 1 Hour of playing the Game throws at me way to hard Monsters for a rather bad player like me, why isn't there something like increase in the Monster strength so new players like me can learn how to play this unique Game.

    If u want to play Monster Hunter and ur not Familiar with the Game start with Worlds, it is really doing a lot of things better than previous entries.    … Expand
  18. Zaiaku
    Aug 30, 2018
    5
    Monster Hunter Generations Ultimate… It's a step back in the right direction from World(Not saying World was bad). The content is there and the weapon and armor designs are more unique again with much more variation. That's the good news.
    The bad is that it is painfully easy. I’ve resigned myself to never using the hunter arts or the styles(Using Guild style as picking one is forced    Monster Hunter Generations Ultimate… It's a step back in the right direction from World(Not saying World was bad). The content is there and the weapon and armor designs are more unique again with much more variation. That's the good news.
    The bad is that it is painfully easy. I’ve resigned myself to never using the hunter arts or the styles(Using Guild style as picking one is forced down your throat) for the simple reason that the arts make the game even easier. The Addition of G-Rank keeps this game higher on difficulty than World.
    The weapon stats show modified damages unlike every other game in the series which is annoying. Was something to do with balance...I can't remember the exact details.
    Having to level your weapon is also the WORST thing they could have added to Generations. There was nothing wrong with how the weapons were upgraded or showing the unmodified damage numbers so why the hell was it necessary to change it. While it is sorta true that World has the same type of system, World did it much better in that regard.

    All in all, while the game is better than World and is a step back in the right direction, it's still not quite what the loyal Monster Hunter fans wanted. (Cough cough Frontier cough cough)

    Giving it a 6 since 6.5 is not an option and to be honest, it's mostly because I'm an old Hunter and miss the challenge.    … Expand
  19. poolpy11
    Jul 6, 2021
    10
    Yet one of the best games I have ever played. I'm very picky in general and this game really got my attention. I'm giving 1000 out of 1000.
  20. Nintendist
    Jun 30, 2022
    0
    this game is not good! lazy gameplay with a no good story i really dislike it
  21. lucinhagamer
    Aug 26, 2022
    0
    this game is one of the worst on the whole monster hunter series. not a good one
  22. Rtheom
    Sep 11, 2018
    8
    Monster Hunter World was fun, but for a lot of us veteran hunters, it was just too easy. While Generations Ultimate is easier than previous iterations, it feels more visceral and satisfying than World did. The grind is there, the collecting efforts are there, and the monsters are much more devastating without proper preparation. For any vet, you'll be happy with this, particularly with theMonster Hunter World was fun, but for a lot of us veteran hunters, it was just too easy. While Generations Ultimate is easier than previous iterations, it feels more visceral and satisfying than World did. The grind is there, the collecting efforts are there, and the monsters are much more devastating without proper preparation. For any vet, you'll be happy with this, particularly with the ability to finally play a real Monster Hunter game on the big screen.… Expand
  23. caiobruno007
    Feb 25, 2021
    8
    Eu subestimava demais esse jogo pois comecei a jogar pelo World e achei ridículo a Capcom trazer esse para o Switch, achava que o Switch merecia mais do que um port de 3DS, até que depois de fazer tudo em Iceborne decidi dar uma chance a esse jogo e me surpreendeu demais.

    O grande ponto positivo dele é o conteúdo, é o jogo da franquia com maior conteúdo que vai desde quantidade de    Eu subestimava demais esse jogo pois comecei a jogar pelo World e achei ridículo a Capcom trazer esse para o Switch, achava que o Switch merecia mais do que um port de 3DS, até que depois de fazer tudo em Iceborne decidi dar uma chance a esse jogo e me surpreendeu demais.

    O grande ponto positivo dele é o conteúdo, é o jogo da franquia com maior conteúdo que vai desde quantidade de monstros que são 93 contra 71 de World Iceborne, ele tem uma mecânica chamada Hunter Styles que muda bastante a forma de se jogar com cada arma e possui também uma mecânica chamada Hunter Arts que funcionam como ataques especiais pra cada tipo de arma e também é possível jogar com o amigato.

    Na parte dos monstros além de ter mais que qualquer no World Iceborne ele também tem mais variedades de monstros como monstros que se assemelham a aracnídeos, caranguejos, cobras e leviatãs, e possui muitos monstros em forma de Boss Battle também, assim ele é o jogo perfeito pra quem jogou o World e deseja conhecer a franquia mas acha complicado ir atrás de tantos jogos, esse jogo é um "resumo" de todos os anteriores.

    Agora quanto a parte negativa dele, ele esta muito atrelado as convenções antigas da franquia, como jogabilidade menos fluida que do World, ao partir pra missão não pode organizar seus itens e equipamentos por lá, não tem sistema de SOS, não pode entrar em missão em andamento, sistema de mira péssimo pra armas de tiro e controle de kinseto, podia ser 60 frames já que é um game de 3DS em HD, interface de ferreiro ruim, sistema de drops de amuletos muito inferior e injusto ao de drop de adornos do World, sistema de habilidades das armaduras muito ruim e complicado e não poder usar a cantina durante a missão. Foi a partir do World que essas coisas ficaram mais acessíveis e melhor pra jogabilidade, mas apesar disso tudo é um excelente game para conhecer os monstros da franquia.    … Expand
  24. spectrumspecter
    Sep 23, 2018
    10
    I first bought Switch when I heard rumors a MH game was coming to it; having been a fan of Tri in the past.

    I was underwhelmed on downloading the Japanese e-store demo September 2017 and deleted it not long after, forgetting that the controls need "breaking in", as it were. (In my opinion, it's all designed to work best through muscle memory, including the menus). I considered buying    I first bought Switch when I heard rumors a MH game was coming to it; having been a fan of Tri in the past.

    I was underwhelmed on downloading the Japanese e-store demo September 2017 and deleted it not long after, forgetting that the controls need "breaking in", as it were. (In my opinion, it's all designed to work best through muscle memory, including the menus). I considered buying the Japanese game but knowing how text-heavy these titles are, I was discouraged.

    Well, fast-forward a year and I had come around to the idea of this remaster. It makes sense to me having upscaled ports of older games, as in this case it means the game can run near-flawlessly, and not be a battery hog (I tested MHGU with airplane mode on, and can easily get 3 hours of gameplay). One other thing: considering the amount of content, I'm still not sure how they fit all this into a 16gig cart?

    The art-style is all there. The music is all there. The difficulty ramp is there. I've just broken into Hub G-rank which took me around 200 hours and it was TOUGH. MHGU is as compelling as I had hoped; and it's still as satisfying as ever working on that effective build for the hunt. Tinkering away.

    I use online resources to scout locations of rare items etc. but I've always done that. For me, it's part and parcel of the experience. Employing the community's data and resources. It helps with prep, but you still need to do the hunting yourself - and the difficulty cranks when it needs to.

    The demos never do justice to the MH experience as having a preset build defeats the point of the game to me, that being: growth and customization (for this same reason, Arena mode is one of the least popular game modes... despite providing a challenge).

    A snip at £40 physical from a certain online marketplace. 10 out of 10.    … Expand
  25. Nemmy
    Jun 1, 2019
    9
    If you're looking for a title on Nintendo switch that you can easily invest dozens of hours into fighting epic monsters in the this series version of a love note to its fans before World, then i cant recommend this game enough to you. Only thing that brought the score down for me was there was confusion with the armor and weapon leveling system. To a point o felt like I wasnt making progress.
  26. Bulletstorm
    Dec 8, 2019
    10
    Absolutely the best monster hunter game released so far and that's including world.
    There are so many monsters and so many things to do and you can play as a palico.
    The game has it all.
  27. Roen86
    Jan 5, 2019
    9
    great fun. handheld mode is super awesome, graphics are clearly designed to play handheld, because of the slight simple way of design, its easier to oversee when playing handheld (most games things get too small when you switch handheld, for example fortnite becomes disadvantaged if you play handheld.... this is something Monster Hunter on switch seemed to prevent)
    9/10 ........the 1    great fun. handheld mode is super awesome, graphics are clearly designed to play handheld, because of the slight simple way of design, its easier to oversee when playing handheld (most games things get too small when you switch handheld, for example fortnite becomes disadvantaged if you play handheld.... this is something Monster Hunter on switch seemed to prevent)
    9/10 ........the 1 point less is just because i wanted a new monster hunter game that takes full use of switch capabilities xD but definitely a must have in your switch collection.    … Expand
  28. JustThatFinley
    Dec 30, 2018
    10
    Monster hunter has come to switch and it is better than ever! Bringing down giant monsters alone or with friends is rewarding and satisfying for both veterans and new players.

    The core game-play is addicting and rewarding however, it can be a bit difficult for beginners to get to grips with. The gathering and crafting can be tedious at the beginning of the game but quickly becomes    Monster hunter has come to switch and it is better than ever! Bringing down giant monsters alone or with friends is rewarding and satisfying for both veterans and new players.

    The core game-play is addicting and rewarding however, it can be a bit difficult for beginners to get to grips with. The gathering and crafting can be tedious at the beginning of the game but quickly becomes satisfying. The cycle of hunting, gathering and crafting is what keeps players coming back.

    There are 93 large monsters in the game which provides hours of fun! Each have unique attacks and you will have to learn their attack patterns in order to bring them down. The monsters can be quite challenging and so if you are struggling to beat a monster than you could change your strategy, armour or weapon to help you overcome the challenge. There are hundreds of quests which consist of gathering, mining, slaying small creatures or hunting giant beasts. The quests are split into two sections; single player and multiplayer. In single player you fight by yourself but you can bring two cats with you that have special abilities (You can also play as one of these cats if you wish!). These are not as effective as another human player, but they still make the single player more enjoyable. The multiplayer is fantastic also! Finding groups to hunt with is quick and easy and the online is stable. (From my 75+ hours playing the switch game I have not had any online issues)

    I mentioned earlier that the game had a crafting system. You will use the rocks, ores, plants, insects and monster parts you have gained from quests to make new weapons and armour sets. There are 14 different weapon types. These range from giant swords, hammers and axes, to lances and horns that grant you buffs, to even bows and medieval style guns! The variety is amazing and every weapon is viable and fun to use. The armour crafting is just as good. Each part of an armour set gives you a certain buff or skill. Mixing and matching these pieces will grant the hunter new abilities and traits to use whilst hunting. You can also add charms and decorations that grant even more skills.

    Returning from Monster Hunter Generations are styles and hunter arts. The 4 that return grant the hunters either the ability to use more attacks with their chosen weapon, use more hunter arts, perform leap attacks at will or perform a stylish 'perfect evade' and do a strong counter. All the styles and fun to play. 2 new styles were added in this instalment; one that allows the hunter to carry a barrel that can give hunters buffs, new items or unleash a powerful attack and one that allows the hunter to activate more attacks and abilities with their chosen weapon. Hunter arts are special moves that hunters can use when the meter is full. Depending on the move it will take a different amount of time to charge up. These moves are extremely powerful and can deal massive damage. Depending on which style is equipped, you can have a different number of hunter arts.

    Overall, the dozens of monsters to fight, unique and deep crafting systems and hundreds of quests make Monster Hunter: Generations Ultimate one of the most engaging games on the Nintendo Switch. As of writing this review I have put in 75 hours into the game and I am sure I will put in plenty more!

    I give Monster Hunter Generations Ultimate a 10/10    … Expand
  29. Inari_Acolyte
    Jul 8, 2019
    8
    Monster hunter as usual, with some new mechanics to spice up gameplay.
    Overall fun and familiar, but seems to favor quantity over quality.
    Hunter arts, hyper monsters, and deviant monsters add a few elements and challenges to the gameplay, with more monsters than its predecessors. The amount of quests is a double edged sword. Lots to hunt and unlock, but conversely it creates a massive    Monster hunter as usual, with some new mechanics to spice up gameplay.
    Overall fun and familiar, but seems to favor quantity over quality.
    Hunter arts, hyper monsters, and deviant monsters add a few elements and challenges to the gameplay, with more monsters than its predecessors.
    The amount of quests is a double edged sword. Lots to hunt and unlock, but conversely it creates a massive to-do list which becomes tedious after a while.    … Expand
  30. Odelschwanck
    Aug 1, 2019
    10
    It's a collaboration to every monster hunter title except World. It had its problems in the in-game cutscenes but the gameplay is addictively fun. Every Switch user needs to check this gem out for a fun action-RPG and long-lasting gameplay.
  31. Dorfelsnorf
    Sep 12, 2019
    9
    G-rank expansion, that adds every single earlier monster and introduces new systems.

    As always it's a bit sad if you bought the previous MHG but this game makes up for it with the new content and monsters etc. Amazing if you love monster hunter and still really really good game without love for the franchise.

    Doesn't look as good as world/iceborne but oh boi it has way more content.
  32. ProfesorAbeto
    Nov 13, 2019
    10
    Es un juego que te da una cantidad ingente de horas, sobre todo si te poner a farmear armaduras, armas y joyas, el modo historia es de los más largos que yo recuerde en un monster hunter hasta el online tiene modo historia, la curva de dificultad está bien, no aceptes una misión de rango G si no te consideras preparado o resultarás brutalmente violado, la música como siempre es una joya, yEs un juego que te da una cantidad ingente de horas, sobre todo si te poner a farmear armaduras, armas y joyas, el modo historia es de los más largos que yo recuerde en un monster hunter hasta el online tiene modo historia, la curva de dificultad está bien, no aceptes una misión de rango G si no te consideras preparado o resultarás brutalmente violado, la música como siempre es una joya, y el diseño de los pocos monstruos nuevos son la hostia
    PD: dichoso Gore Magala    … Expand
  33. hassanchop79
    Apr 15, 2020
    8
    Every MH game is great and this one is great because it has a ton of content and it's hard as hell. Probably the hardest MH game ever. Maybe too hard..
    The arts system hurts the core MH gameplay. Some people love it, some hate it. I don't like it. I prefer to have all the moves in one style only.
    This game is inferior to MH World in terms of gameplay and graphics, and the fact that it    Every MH game is great and this one is great because it has a ton of content and it's hard as hell. Probably the hardest MH game ever. Maybe too hard..
    The arts system hurts the core MH gameplay. Some people love it, some hate it. I don't like it. I prefer to have all the moves in one style only.
    This game is inferior to MH World in terms of gameplay and graphics, and the fact that it came out after MH World kinda hurst it a little. It feels like a step back in the MH series.
    Overall is a great game and because it is the only one available for the Switch makes it better. But if a more improved MH game does not come out to the Switch in the near future I see no point in the series continuing with their hand held console.    … Expand
  34. Hansdampft
    Apr 12, 2020
    8
    Abgesehen von MHW ist das ältere MHGenU mein Lieblingteil der Serie! I manchen Mechaniken geht MHGenU sogar noch weiter jmins Detail als MHW.
  35. Admiral_Hein
    Jul 19, 2020
    10
    The Best Monster Hunter game ever made. If you want challenge in every hunt, then look no further, this game got you covered. The game is polished and well made. definitely the developers took time and love in making this awesome game. Replay value is high, each hunt is satisfying you will want more.
  36. Argonaut1993
    Jul 21, 2020
    8
    Great game with heaps of replay ability and Great looking weapons. Love the add of the special hunter arts they implemented and love the variety of monsters. Though modern day the controls are a bit janky
  37. charlix200
    Jun 21, 2021
    9
    Monster hunter generations ultimate is a game fill with content. I am always surprised to discover more things about the game that I didn't know about. Playing with on a tv was the best thing ever. Monster hunter fans coming from World might have difficulty getting into that game, but if they are interested to try games before World, I definitely recommend this one.
  38. 6v6g7mi
    Apr 13, 2021
    10
    Perfect game better than rise and world. This game worths the mony completely
  39. Sensou
    Sep 9, 2022
    10
    Trying MHW but cannot feel the excitement, then trying MHR and still in denial mode about Monster Hunter. Then, stupidly enough, I bought this game while on sale when I know I don't enjoy Monster Hunter but, now it's one of my favorite game OAT.

    I got a copy of MHW from my friend, then I tried it but cannot understand what the heck I'm doing in the game. Then, MHR release so I tried the    Trying MHW but cannot feel the excitement, then trying MHR and still in denial mode about Monster Hunter. Then, stupidly enough, I bought this game while on sale when I know I don't enjoy Monster Hunter but, now it's one of my favorite game OAT.

    I got a copy of MHW from my friend, then I tried it but cannot understand what the heck I'm doing in the game. Then, MHR release so I tried the demo bcs people said its better and still I don't understand a thing about what I should do, items management, etc.

    When I saw this game on sale, It just kicks me in wanting to try MH again although I know I will dislike it again. This time, I take it slow, I read all the instruction and follow all the tutorials which yeah, it's a lot and took me 5+ hours to finish all that but then it just magic. I love the game.

    The problem about people dislike or hate the game is bcs we don't understand or don't want to understand the game at all. For me, although I dislike the game, I want to understand and know why people love MH. So, I humble myself (which I'm usually not because game nowadays spoil us too much with making it easier to access and understand) to fully understand what is MH and now I get it and I'm one of them now.

    Yes, MH has lot of things for you to keep an eye out as well as gameplay mechanic to begin with which makes newcomer like me kind of overwhelm (in my case with MHW). But now that I understand the gameplay mechanic and the core loop of the game, it pumps me up to enter MHW after this game and MHR after that.

    For you who give this game a bad rating, dislike the game or doubt it, better think about it again to try this game out. This type of game MH, Souls Series, JRPG, and basically every type of game have their specific gameplay mechanic that you need to understand to be able to enjoy it. If you're denying it by ignoring the instruction and didn't give a sht about tutorial, then no doubt you will have a bad time with any game out there.

    Yes, game nowadays are design in a better way so player can understand quicker and be good in the game pretty quick as well which is why many people can enjoy MHW and MHR where it's their first MH game. Just want to say that don't give up or put down the game because you cannot understand it, just try to understand, look at the gameplay footage, tutorial and explanation so you can understand the game then you can decide wether you like it or not. Game is fun because you understand the gameplay mechanic and all features in it, not because you just smashing the button.    … Expand
  40. TreasureOrTrash
    Sep 8, 2023
    10
    Treasure!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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#92 Best Switch Game of 2018
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Generally favorable reviews - based on 52 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 43 out of 52
  2. Mixed: 9 out of 52
  3. Negative: 0 out of 52
  1. Nintendo Force Magazine
    Feb 26, 2019
    75
    Those who were introduced to Monster Hunter by World may find Ultimate dense and unwelcoming at first blush, but stick with the game and you'll uncover much to enjoy. [Issue #37 – January/February 2019, p. 74]
  2. Cubed3
    Jan 22, 2019
    80
    Monster Hunter Generations Ultimate is an acquired taste that long-standing fans of the franchise will happily drink from. The formula for killing monsters and turning them into better gear to take on the bigger monsters is an addictive loop that is only broken up by the mindless and annoying 'egg delivery' quests, and occasional battle control limitations. Whether playing online with a group of friends or in Solo mode, this is a menu-heavy experience that may easily scare away series newcomers who are used to Monster Hunter: World. While Ultimate is not a streamlined experience, beneath the thick and scary exterior is an extremely deep system-based epic adventure.
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  3. Switch Player
    Nov 29, 2018
    100
    Once you get past its daunting and archaic systems, Monster Hunter Generations Ultimate continuously challenges you with the most thrilling gameplay and rewarding loop few games can match. Meanwhile, veterans will also feel at home - ‘G rank’ awaits you!
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