Monster Hunter 3 Ultimate

 Wii U
  • Publisher: Capcom
  • Release Date: Mar 19, 2013
  • Also On: 3DS
User Score
8.3

Generally favorable reviews- based on 332 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 268 out of 332
  2. Mixed: 28 out of 332
  3. Negative: 36 out of 332
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  1. TreasureOrTrash
    Sep 8, 2023
    10
    Treasure!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  2. kylemccoy131
    Jan 26, 2023
    8
    I played MH3U for the first time in 2022 and I was surprised to find people online that were willing to help me out! Sometimes a whole part of 4 hunters. That was an unexpected treat. There are some aspects that haven't aged the best, but overall the atmosphere of this game is really cozy when it isn't trying to body you.
  3. TicketStubs
    Jun 25, 2021
    10
    Putting aside the ludicrous amount of hatred towards the WiiU, Monster Hunter 3 Ultimate was one of the best installments the series saw. With new monsters such as the Brachydios, and elder dragons such as Jhen Mohran, monster hunter 3 saw a slew of memorable additions to the crew. And let’s not forget the water mechanics, that first cut scene in the water with Lagiacrus gave me chills. AsPutting aside the ludicrous amount of hatred towards the WiiU, Monster Hunter 3 Ultimate was one of the best installments the series saw. With new monsters such as the Brachydios, and elder dragons such as Jhen Mohran, monster hunter 3 saw a slew of memorable additions to the crew. And let’s not forget the water mechanics, that first cut scene in the water with Lagiacrus gave me chills. As someone who spent roughly 600 hours playing this game: 1. I obviously had no friends, 2. I think this game is one of the greatest installments for the MonsterHunter franchise.… Expand
  4. KenyaFerrand
    Sep 19, 2019
    9
    My first MH game and sorry to everyone out there but I dont mind fighting and swimming. Kind of miss it nowadays.
  5. Walker_Pierce
    Apr 13, 2018
    9
    Very Good. A high quality Console monster hunter game. This is a must for all Monster hunter fans even if the underwater combat is a little irritating, it grows on you after a while.
  6. WingmakerPrime
    Oct 27, 2017
    9
    Un título extremadamente recomendable lleno de un gran desafío gráficas hermosas bestias y dragones majestuosos y un sistema de juego extremadamente adictivo Esto es lo que te espera en Monster Hunter 3 .
    Para ambas versiones ya sea en el 3DS o en El Nintendo Wii U ambos títulos te dejarán un excelente sabor de boca un juego con una rejugabilidad bastante elevada y que te dará más de 100    Un título extremadamente recomendable lleno de un gran desafío gráficas hermosas bestias y dragones majestuosos y un sistema de juego extremadamente adictivo Esto es lo que te espera en Monster Hunter 3 .
    Para ambas versiones ya sea en el 3DS o en El Nintendo Wii U ambos títulos te dejarán un excelente sabor de boca un juego con una rejugabilidad bastante elevada y que te dará más de 100 horas de juego infinidad de armas y armaduras para crear, infinidad de misiones y su misiones qué te dejarán sin aliento.
    Un excelente sistema cooperativo de hasta 4 jugadores ya sea local oa través de internet.
    Altamente recomendable.    … Expand
  7. Suzumiya1
    Apr 3, 2017
    8
    El juego es espetacular, pero me parece que capcom debio mejorar su detalle de texturas para la version de wiiu, es wii se me genial, pero en wiiu no, es el unico defecto que tengo para el juego
  8. headspacej
    Feb 9, 2017
    3
    I clearly just didn't get this one. Sounded like something I would like, reviews were positive, got it on sale...all good until I actually tried playing it. Endless painful dialog, terrible graphics, and just a total lack of fun. But like I said, I must have missed something entirely, or gave up too quickly.
  9. yiric4
    Aug 18, 2016
    8
    good but becomes amazing when u play online with friends. prolly only good online co-op game on wii u kek. also buff sns capcom you idiots and fix water combat
  10. metaruisu
    Dec 10, 2015
    10
    La experiencia de juego al cazar mostruos cada vez más difíciles y agresivos es indescriptible. Tengo más de setecientas horas de juego en este título. Recomendado para aquellos que gustan de sentir adrenalina pura.
  11. PCN100
    Jun 1, 2015
    10
    Completely amazing. Everything from the detail on the monsters and the surroundings to the advanced armor skills system that can do anything from allowing you to eat raw meat to know when a monster is ready to be trapped, the game has everything that could be added without it being to overwhelming. good weapon types that are so well made they each need there own tutorials with amazinglyCompletely amazing. Everything from the detail on the monsters and the surroundings to the advanced armor skills system that can do anything from allowing you to eat raw meat to know when a monster is ready to be trapped, the game has everything that could be added without it being to overwhelming. good weapon types that are so well made they each need there own tutorials with amazingly complex upgrade trees. the story although not the strong part of the game is still quite interesting and makes you want to win. And with enough monsters and quests to keep you entertained for hours in the village alone. My playtime is way over 600 hours and i'm only hr 67 when I've seen some in the great multiplayer have reached the max of 999, but I'm not going to talk about the multiplayer because that is just to fun and enjoyable to put into words.… Expand
  12. Readman
    Mar 7, 2015
    0
    Clunky movement, clunky camera control, bad introduction. They should call this Control Hunter or Camera Fighter cause thats what youll be doing most of the time. Theyre both terrible and at times makes it unplayable Hunting gets tedious and frustrating fast when the game decides to handicap the player to ridiculous extent. It's extremely disappointing to have such a great game completelyClunky movement, clunky camera control, bad introduction. They should call this Control Hunter or Camera Fighter cause thats what youll be doing most of the time. Theyre both terrible and at times makes it unplayable Hunting gets tedious and frustrating fast when the game decides to handicap the player to ridiculous extent. It's extremely disappointing to have such a great game completely ruined over and over again while playing because some programmer decided to phone in their job requirements. You'll constantly find yourself being beaten senseless by air and shadows as a monster clearly passes by you by several feet and yet you consistently take damage.… Expand
  13. TheDarkKnight22
    Mar 6, 2015
    8
    Monster Hunter 3 Ultimate is one of the best action RPG'S of all time. The game has great gameplay, a great feel and it is an amazing adventure. I would recommend it to anyone who has a 3DS or a wii U
  14. KevowOfRice
    Feb 18, 2015
    8
    The graphics arn't that good, but you'll bet the gameplay can beat many linear triple A games to date! It's creative, fun, and complex wIth many stats and items to craft.
  15. imoses
    Jan 26, 2015
    7
    Pros:
    + Online Multiplayer (it makes this game)
    + Great monster design
    + super deep game
    + tons of weapons, items, upgrades
    + item crafting
    + 3DS/Wii U communication

    Cons:
    - single player is bland
    - map broken into small pieces and loading screens
    - grind, grind, grind
    - showing age
  16. aspentitan
    Jan 13, 2015
    8
    This is essentially the exact same game as Monster Hunter Tri released on the Wii. I own both games now and I have to say the HD increase is very minimal. The game is supposedly larger with more quests and creatures but the game is so huge its also a minimal improvement. The largest change to the game is in the options for displaying your quests, map and inventory. There are options forThis is essentially the exact same game as Monster Hunter Tri released on the Wii. I own both games now and I have to say the HD increase is very minimal. The game is supposedly larger with more quests and creatures but the game is so huge its also a minimal improvement. The largest change to the game is in the options for displaying your quests, map and inventory. There are options for playing around with your HUD essentially. Essentially the changes to this game were just to adapt the same game from the Wii to the Wii U. Although technically better and bigger I am actually downsizing my score from the Wii version because the Wii U is more powerful and they did not make next generation changes that are important. Without question if you have both discs this one is the one to keep however it is still disappointing this is the same game repackaged just a little bit different. If you are new to monster hunter this is an awesome game if you are coming from the Wii and already own the game it would not hurt to save your money and pass on this. You already own the important stuff and the changes here are not drastic enough to warrant spending more money on something you already own.… Expand
  17. pinball123
    Dec 2, 2014
    8
    I was putting off getting in to monster hunter until monster hunter 4 comes to Australia but I got this free with my wii u. This was my first monster hunter title and while I didn't get hooked and put in hundreds of hours I still really enjoyed my time with it. It could have been better if the villages and game play in between monster fights were more fleshed out/stream lined but once youI was putting off getting in to monster hunter until monster hunter 4 comes to Australia but I got this free with my wii u. This was my first monster hunter title and while I didn't get hooked and put in hundreds of hours I still really enjoyed my time with it. It could have been better if the villages and game play in between monster fights were more fleshed out/stream lined but once you get going with a hunt it is really a unique experience and feels great to play. I had so many tense moments and the monster designs are simply top notch.… Expand
  18. albinocreep
    Oct 29, 2014
    4
    I know very little about this series but somebody said it was amazing but I'm playing a "next gen" console- so why does this feel like an old clunky DS game from 2007?
  19. darkknightgamer
    Oct 19, 2014
    10
    Hands down one of the best games I have ever played. The combat is the best I've ever seen as it is 90% of what you are doing and never gets old. The game is hundreds of hours long and can be as simple or as complex as you want it to be., and the online, while archaic at points, is some of the most fun I've ever had in a video game. That's what this game is. Fun. Who doesn't want to run upHands down one of the best games I have ever played. The combat is the best I've ever seen as it is 90% of what you are doing and never gets old. The game is hundreds of hours long and can be as simple or as complex as you want it to be., and the online, while archaic at points, is some of the most fun I've ever had in a video game. That's what this game is. Fun. Who doesn't want to run up to a giant monster and hit it with a sword three times larger than the monster you're hitting it with (an exaggeration, of course). It's fantastic. Everything about it is marvelous, except for the graphics. They aren't bad, but they aren't changed much from the Wii version. However, it also shows us how good the Wii version looked. Get it if you can. It's worth it.… Expand
  20. Electrix
    Sep 24, 2014
    4
    Good lord, this game is a real mess. I've never played any MH games but I've heard nothing but praise for this game and after playing, I really don't see why. The game is mostly about fighting big, impressive looking boss monsters that require skill to beat. While the idea is nice in theory, it fails horrible in execution.
    Gameplay and animations are very slow, and stiff which makes the    Good lord, this game is a real mess. I've never played any MH games but I've heard nothing but praise for this game and after playing, I really don't see why. The game is mostly about fighting big, impressive looking boss monsters that require skill to beat. While the idea is nice in theory, it fails horrible in execution.
    Gameplay and animations are very slow, and stiff which makes the game feel dated. Half of the weapons in the game are very tedious to use in single player due to very low attack power which means these weapons aren't very good unless you're playing multiplayer. There are always time limits when fighting boss monsters which is stupid considering how killing them can often take up to 30 minutes or a hour. It doesn't matter how close you were to killing that boss, if you can't do it within the time limit, you'll have to waste another hour trying again. Sometimes bosses can feel cheap, like constantly stunning you for 5 minutes. Underwater combat is terrible and makes fights drag on for too long. Sometimes you're forced to fight huge monsters in very small areas which makes dodging near impossible at times. The reason why people say they get so many hours out of this game is because you're forced to fight the same monsters over and over to craft weapons and gear. You also have to collect materials to craft things like potions and other items. The boss fighting and material collecting wouldn't be so bad is it weren't literally the only things you do in the game. There is no story, no interesting characters, no big open world to explore, no interesting combat system, no skills to learn. It's a constant grind for more weapons and items with slow, tedious animations and punishing gameplay. It feels a lot like a generic mmo, except slightly more exciting.    … Expand
  21. R7critical
    Aug 11, 2014
    10
    I have over 600 hours in this game.
    Yeah. That is abnormal for me, most games I simply play through once and put down.
    If you have a Wii-U there is no excuse to skip over the best co-op online experience on the system.
  22. jholden3249
    Jul 13, 2014
    10
    Best game I've ever played. EVER. IN MY LIFE. This is what video games are all about people. THIS is the real deal. Idk what to say. If you're a casual, don't bother. The game isn't "hard", it just has a steep learning curve. If you invest the time to learn the game, learn the mechanics, learn how to hunt, you will be rewarded immensely. Most people who look on this game unfavorably justBest game I've ever played. EVER. IN MY LIFE. This is what video games are all about people. THIS is the real deal. Idk what to say. If you're a casual, don't bother. The game isn't "hard", it just has a steep learning curve. If you invest the time to learn the game, learn the mechanics, learn how to hunt, you will be rewarded immensely. Most people who look on this game unfavorably just don't invest the time. This isn't a pick up and play platformer. This is the Dark Souls of the Wii U. This is for those who want a REWARDING gaming experience. Play the game.… Expand
  23. Rob1986
    Jun 17, 2014
    10
    I finally picked this game up, waited until it was $20, and I love it. It has been a long time since I've been this addicted to a game. I came into MH3 ultimate totally new, never having played a Monster Hunter game. I'm blown away by the amount of content. From the # and depth of weapon upgrades, to the # and variety of skills and monsters. It's overwhelming. As much as I love theI finally picked this game up, waited until it was $20, and I love it. It has been a long time since I've been this addicted to a game. I came into MH3 ultimate totally new, never having played a Monster Hunter game. I'm blown away by the amount of content. From the # and depth of weapon upgrades, to the # and variety of skills and monsters. It's overwhelming. As much as I love the game I can't see myself ever coming close to finishing. The game's faults are trival: the graphics are not the sharpest we have seen on the Wii U. The gamepad is wasted, and one fault that is actually quite amazing is that there is so much to learn and do that it's difficult to know what to begin using, how and when, so a better online guide would be in order, but perhaps Capcom wants it that way so they can sell their own guides.… Expand
  24. VidsRule
    May 24, 2014
    6
    Nothing entirely clicks and there's just too much boredom. Everything related to the town and menus are enough to put me to sleep. Battles are alright, control a little stiff but i can see what they were going for i guess. You can get quite a few hours out of the game even if you don't love it though.
  25. TrevThe22nd
    May 3, 2014
    10
    Monster Hunter 3 is a huge time waster, in a good way. With hundreds upon thousands of things to hunt, craft, and find in this enjoyable game unlike any other, MH3U is definitely worth paying full price.
  26. MisterShmi
    Mar 16, 2014
    8
    There is an insane amount of depth in this game. You could literally spend hundreds if not thousands of hours in it. Its too bad that it turns so many away with such a steep learning curve and frustrating controls. Its a hard game to play casually. You have to really commit to it. I'm glad I bought it, I just wish I had the time to devote to the massive world that exists within.
  27. Gotohellcadz
    Mar 11, 2014
    9
    A phenomenal game that requires skill patience and friends for the ultimate experience! Easily a system seller and though its last gen graphics and steep learning curve are intimidating don't let that throw you off from this masterpiece.
  28. ZzHDGamerzZ
    Jan 14, 2014
    10
    This game is great for new and old players of this triology, when I first started playing this game I fell in love with weapons, the armors and the skill combinations. This game is perfect to play with some friends and even to meet new hunters. The feeling of success and the power when you get the armor that you wanted is
    AWESOME, from hunting an Arzuros or defeating a Miralis there it    This game is great for new and old players of this triology, when I first started playing this game I fell in love with weapons, the armors and the skill combinations. This game is perfect to play with some friends and even to meet new hunters. The feeling of success and the power when you get the armor that you wanted is
    AWESOME, from hunting an Arzuros or defeating a Miralis there it will be always fun when hunting with friends.    … Expand
  29. rhaynes7
    Dec 17, 2013
    7
    This game blows your mind with incredible monsters and environments, but it has one serious downfall. The text on the screen is hardly readable. This made starting the adventure difficult and unenjoyable for a first timer like myself with this. The small town area is also difficult to navigate, but once you begin to master things, this game really opens up.
  30. Krawbeard
    Dec 11, 2013
    8
    First off let me say when you get this game make sure you have alot of time on your hands.
    The beginning tutorial is very long, around 4 to 7 hours. If you're like me I just skimmed all the dialogue and crash coursed the controls to speed up the beginning to 2 1/2 hours.
    So with that said be sure to give this game a chance and I mean give it a chance. Veterans of monster hunter tri    First off let me say when you get this game make sure you have alot of time on your hands.
    The beginning tutorial is very long, around 4 to 7 hours. If you're like me I just skimmed all the dialogue and crash coursed the controls to speed up the beginning to 2 1/2 hours.

    So with that said be sure to give this game a chance and I mean give it a chance.
    Veterans of monster hunter tri already know what to expect, but for those who are playing this game on hear say you have alot of things to get adjusted to.

    One of those things is that this game is very very very very very quirky! Yep I said it.... QUIRKY!!
    If you just came from playing Skyrim and/or Dark Souls it will take alot of time getting used to and will make you question if this is a serious game. Have no worries though because it still is a serious game, just think of it more like an anime and how quirky yet serious it is. Also if you're used to great graphics in a game it will take getting used to as well because the graphics look like Ps2 style with HD polish. Set that aside and you have a great game.

    Multiplayer for me was a hard thing to figure out but luckily on the gamepad you can go on the internet and figure out what you need to do with MP. Playing online with friends takes getting used to because there is no Invite option, so if you're an xbox player it will take some time to get adjusted to.

    After the quirkiness of the game along with its new way of logging in with players you will find this game very addicting. There are several ways of killing each monster and each way will earn you different types of resources.

    This game is more of a lifestyle than it is a great story, but like I said once you have the patience to give it a chance It will grow on you. It is a very challenging game and is fun to play with friends. The community of players are very nice and helpful so don't be afraid of being a greenhorn. There will always be someone to help you because while you level up and get more resources for weapons armor they still make gains as well whether they just want to sell their rewards or enjoy helping someone.

    Once you get everything down in the game you will find yourself even more addicted to it.

    Trust me this game is very fun... Give it a chance    … Expand
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Awards & Rankings

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#13 Best Wii U Game of 2013
9
#9 Most Discussed Wii U Game of 2013
6
#6 Most Shared Wii U Game of 2013

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Metascore
82

Generally favorable reviews - based on 55 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 46 out of 55
  2. Mixed: 9 out of 55
  3. Negative: 0 out of 55
  1. NZGamer
    Jun 8, 2013
    88
    If you’re looking for something deep and significant, something that will eat away 100+ hours of your gaming life and still offer more, Monster Hunter 3 Ultimate is here and waiting.
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  2. Critical Hit
    May 27, 2013
    70
    It’s a game for the fans and genre veterans, who will find hours worth of fun in this title with which to consume their lives. Everyone else though, might be happier getting their RPG kicks from a different source.
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  3. Games.cz
    May 14, 2013
    80
    An excellent old school RPG with attractive well worked-out crafting along with the entertaining monster hunting, which makes sense even for Monster Hunter Tri owners and fans as a legitimate "new edition" because it has plenty of new content. However, you may criticize here and there in-game camera troubles and strong storyline absence.
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