Monster Hunter: World

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  1. Xbox_Alive
    Jan 31, 2018
    9
    As far as RPG’s go Monster Hunter: World is one of the best I’ve ever played. I have been waiting for this game and sometimes game’s you wait for don’t always fulfill your lofty expectations, but that’s not the case here because it reaches my expectations and some. The gameplay has lots of little intricate mechanics in play at all times and when they combine together they create a veryAs far as RPG’s go Monster Hunter: World is one of the best I’ve ever played. I have been waiting for this game and sometimes game’s you wait for don’t always fulfill your lofty expectations, but that’s not the case here because it reaches my expectations and some. The gameplay has lots of little intricate mechanics in play at all times and when they combine together they create a very enjoyable and supremely addictive experience. The world in which these mechanics take place in is absolutely fantastic. There is plenty for you to do and explore on the map and the best thing is that the world felt alive at all times. The content which is extremely important in an RPG is packed to the brim in this game and without a doubt it will keep you occupied for month’s to come. Without a doubt the crux of the game is the monsters that you come to face and thankfully they’ve managed to get this aspect spot on. Each monster has it’s own strengths and weaknesses and the clever design of each monster makes battling them both exciting and challenging at the same time. I will say though that the extreme challenge may put some people off at times, but if you come prepared at all times then you will keep the frustration at bay. I did find myself getting frustrated from time to time, but thankfully that was never down to the combat that’s present in the game. The combat feels great and there are a number of different weapons for you try out and the best thing is that each weapon feels different so that keeps things fresh and interesting throughout. The presentation side of the game is something that I was a massive fan of, especially when it came to the visuals. The graphics look awesome at times and the amount of detail that’s present is absolutely fantastic. The sound design whilst not as good as the visuals is still very well done and it does more than enough to keep the immersion levels high. At the end of the day Monster Hunter: World has pretty much created a perfect experience and in my opinion it will be in for a shout of being game of the year this year. Every little detail in the game has had a lot of love and effort put into it and this makes the game stand out in a very big way and without a doubt this game gets a massive recommendation from me and if you like RPG’s then this game is an absolute must buy.… Expand
  2. DecisiveFish03
    Jan 30, 2018
    10
    Game is amazing. If you’re a button-masher, you’ll absolutely hate it. If you want deep, immersive combat that requires forethought and a plan, you’ll love it. There is so much diversity and depth in the weapons and environments and in the systems of the game that it can be a little overwhelming at first, but it’s worth every bit of time it takes to master them. Add all that depth toGame is amazing. If you’re a button-masher, you’ll absolutely hate it. If you want deep, immersive combat that requires forethought and a plan, you’ll love it. There is so much diversity and depth in the weapons and environments and in the systems of the game that it can be a little overwhelming at first, but it’s worth every bit of time it takes to master them. Add all that depth to a beautiful, immersive environment with all sorts of hidden secrets and you wind up with a strong Game of the Year candidate.

    Edit: I get the gripes with multiplayer right now, but it’ll be fixed within a week. Do yourself a favor and pick this game up.    … Expand
  3. Gilgamesh
    Feb 9, 2020
    10
    If you don’t see the value in this game; you’re the problem. You. Yes. You.
  4. Famequality
    Jan 28, 2018
    9
    First of all I have never played a monster hunter game, so I didn't know what to expect. So far I have put 15 hours into the game and it's brilliant! You need to pay attention to be able to learn how to do things but once you've mastered them it's easy, there are many classes and many load outs for you to explore it's endless. This game isn't for someone who is looking for a easy hack andFirst of all I have never played a monster hunter game, so I didn't know what to expect. So far I have put 15 hours into the game and it's brilliant! You need to pay attention to be able to learn how to do things but once you've mastered them it's easy, there are many classes and many load outs for you to explore it's endless. This game isn't for someone who is looking for a easy hack and slash game, combos make the game! Don't go into this game comparing it to dark souls or the witcher, it's easily able to stand as a game on its own.… Expand
  5. loldeeznutz
    Jan 31, 2018
    9
    First of all, I have been playing Monster Hunter since Tri came out. I have followed the series throughout the years and the series has only gotten better. Compared to the previous games MH World has completely revolutionized the Monster Hunter series. They have created an intricate ecosystem with competing monsters and countless ants crawling everywhere. I was expecting a bland, open mapFirst of all, I have been playing Monster Hunter since Tri came out. I have followed the series throughout the years and the series has only gotten better. Compared to the previous games MH World has completely revolutionized the Monster Hunter series. They have created an intricate ecosystem with competing monsters and countless ants crawling everywhere. I was expecting a bland, open map full of pretty bushes and some birds flying above. However, i was proved wrong, there are so many things! And you can abduct them and throw them in your home as well! The massive, polished map this game provides completely blew me away.

    Throughout the series, combat has gotten more fluid (especially in MH Generations) but it always remained a little clunky. The combat in this game has greatly improved (Ignoring the fact that the controls are complete ass and you can't change them). Once you get used to the controls, the combat seems a lot more smooth, making it satisfying to land devastating combos on a massive wyvern yearning for your blood. The Great Sword, which used to feel kinda clunky is a lot more fluid, with multiple combos that flow well into each other, making you feel bad ass after landing a fully charged combo on a monsters tail. The bow has changed as well. Although undermined by the newly added slinger, the bow still proves to be a fun weapon (noticed they made it more mobile and powerful). However, the guns are so boring, there is nothing special about them. They feel clunky, slow and underpowered. Especially the heavy bow gun, been like this since the beginning. But this is just an opinion, you might take a liking to the bow gun.

    For all you Monster Hunter fans out there, this is a must buy. However, for players that search for an immersive story that provides many hours of entertainment, you will be somewhat disappointed. The game's story is like an ocean that's one foot deep. When you open the game, you are kinda thrown into the story with barely any context and you chase some big dragon (won't reveal more than that). If story is what you are looking for, turn away. This game is mainly based on hunting monsters, not the story behind them.

    Some players are saying that the combat is sluggish, weapons feel clunky, and it's for little kids??? For new players, combat will definitely feel a little sluggish as you mindlessly spam two buttons for the first few hours. But you will soon discover that the combat is extremely complicated, providing a huge learning curve. There are many combos that flow into each other with ease if done correctly. If combos are done incorrectly you get punished, leaving you completely open to monsters. Some players don't like this because they like to swing a greatsword around at the speed of sound with no consequences. Once you get the hang of these combos you will feel like a bad ass monster hunter. For some reason, I have been noticing reviews stating that the game is for little kids. I must admit, the game does have some weird Japanese **** that appeals to its main fan base. But as soon as you have a monster eat you out like an Oreo you realize that this game ain't cute at all. This is real **** and you're gonna piss your pants when you fight the final boss, trust me.

    So far, I have been very impressed with the game. However, I have noticed, if you pay some attention, on the Xbox One, the game is kinda blurry (thought I was going blind for a second). Not to much of an issue, only makes me more hyped for the PC version. You probably won't notice unless you look really hard as well. I still can't get over how bad the controls are. Hopefully, they do something about that.

    The biggest thing about this game is that they decided not to ruin the game with pay-to-win content, loot boxes and cosmetic bull****. Gotta respect that decision. A company that actually listens to its players.

    TL;DR

    Pros
    This game has massive, well-polished worlds.
    Complicated yet fluid combat.
    Scary Monsters.
    NO LOOT CRATES!!!

    Cons
    Controls are **** and you can't change them.
    Kinda blurry if you pay enough attention.
    A shallow story.

    Game would be a 10, but the controls really killed it for me.    … Expand
  6. aGeorgeDivided
    Jan 28, 2018
    9
    What a great entry to the series. Finally one of my favorite series comes to my favorite console. Only a no heart, machismo ridden dudebro would pass this up because.. the cats are too cutesy? You can jump on the backs of dragons, stab them repeatedly and then carve up their carcasses for parts to TURN THEM INTO WEAPONS AND ARMOR. Sounds pretty manly. I think the average Xbox user reallyWhat a great entry to the series. Finally one of my favorite series comes to my favorite console. Only a no heart, machismo ridden dudebro would pass this up because.. the cats are too cutesy? You can jump on the backs of dragons, stab them repeatedly and then carve up their carcasses for parts to TURN THEM INTO WEAPONS AND ARMOR. Sounds pretty manly. I think the average Xbox user really just can't get beyond Halo, Madden, Forza, Cod, etc. Shame, really. I'm sure the learning curve has a lot to do with it. The guys (I know their guys, come on) that said they returned it after an hour or two... you can't even scratch the surface or settle on a weapon you prefer (if it's your first MH title) in that time. Funny that the guys that hate this also seem to hate the Souls games. These games aren't that hard but it's ok to admit that's why you don't like them.

    I had my doubts leading to release, hearing about how they gutted the series. Dumbed it down. As someone who's played and enjoyed on the PSP, 3DS and WiiU, I can tell you that isn't the case. Yeah, you have unlimited uses of your whetstone, fishing rod and net. But those are minor quality of life improvements that you will appreciate. And the scoutflies can lead you to things. But they won't lead you directly to that big monster the first time you need to kill it. Or directly to some other objective you have to find. You still have to pay attention.

    The game looks and plays great. A welcome addition to my Xbox library. So happy Capcom decided to go multiplat with this.    … Expand
  7. MrDrake
    Feb 17, 2018
    10
    Monster Hunter World. (MHW) Is a excellent instalment of the franchise. With a beautiful world, plenty of secrets, overwhelming amount of content, marvelous choice for Co-op with friends, free DLC, nomicro-transactions , and a fun learning curve. It's a breath of fresh air for 2018. You'll be playing this all year.
  8. cottemann
    Feb 2, 2018
    10
    This is really a great game. It sacrifices some of the complexity of the previous entries to make it more accessible to the casual gamer while having in depth systems for more advanced gamers. The story isn't the greatest but it makes up for that by having a great variety of monsters that are a lot of fun to hunt. I can see sinking a couple 100 hours into this game and I haven't had a gameThis is really a great game. It sacrifices some of the complexity of the previous entries to make it more accessible to the casual gamer while having in depth systems for more advanced gamers. The story isn't the greatest but it makes up for that by having a great variety of monsters that are a lot of fun to hunt. I can see sinking a couple 100 hours into this game and I haven't had a game like that in a while.… Expand
  9. smw119
    Jan 29, 2018
    10
    A masterfully crafted hunting experience that doesn't sacrifice it's humor, soul or high standards of difficulty to appease casual western audiences. The monster hunter series has always been simultaneously cheerful, whimsical and almost playful while throwing you into the gaping jaws of massive behemoths that will rip you limb from limb. This game isn't the grim-dark saga that mostA masterfully crafted hunting experience that doesn't sacrifice it's humor, soul or high standards of difficulty to appease casual western audiences. The monster hunter series has always been simultaneously cheerful, whimsical and almost playful while throwing you into the gaping jaws of massive behemoths that will rip you limb from limb. This game isn't the grim-dark saga that most western audiences may have come to expect but when you get cornered by a dragon you can't hope to defeat, the fear you will feel will be palpable and you will feel smaller than you ever thought you could outside of a FromSoftware title.

    But this is intentional, as the themes of this series have always been; overcoming challenges, becoming truly skilled and actually being a badass. You will start by getting decimated by a horrifying beast only to come back hours later wearing the skins of your previous kills to slaughter that same beast you used to fear. This character progression isn't told through cut-scenes; it happens directly to you, the player. The rewarding, empowering sensation is one that has to be felt to understand and is addictive by nature which is why these games are designed to be played for ages.

    If you want to take a dive into a profoundly deep game that will keep you coming back for hundreds and hundreds of hours, then this game is absolutely for you. If you take the time to learn how the game systems work and how the mechanics impact the gameplay and monster battles you will find a level of complexity and depth that is almost without equal. This game feels alive, the environments are hostile and the monsters will not pull their punches. But if you want to experience an action rpg with heart, soul and depth then look no further because this is amazing time to be a monster hunter.    … Expand
  10. Guedryan
    Jan 30, 2018
    10
    De toda a série, MHW consegue superar expectativas gráficas e de jogabilidade, conseguiram retirar as rebarbas de complexidade e tornaram o jogo mais prático, sem tirar a dificuldade.
    O jogo vem com todas as armas da série, retiraram as armaduras de atiradores e de lutadores corpo a corpo, algo só existe um tipo e acrescentaram um sistema de criação de itens automático, além de retirar o    De toda a série, MHW consegue superar expectativas gráficas e de jogabilidade, conseguiram retirar as rebarbas de complexidade e tornaram o jogo mais prático, sem tirar a dificuldade.
    O jogo vem com todas as armas da série, retiraram as armaduras de atiradores e de lutadores corpo a corpo, algo só existe um tipo e acrescentaram um sistema de criação de itens automático, além de retirar o índice de falha na criação dos mesmos.
    O gráfico é incrível, quem jogou os demais jogos, irá notar a vida selvagem mais rica, maior detalhamento nos monstros, cenários lindos e com requinte de detalhes.
    O som é prático, consegue te passar a tensão apropriada e ao mesmo tempo não te distrair durante o combate.
    A vida longa do jogo também é incrível, fizeram o modo história do jogo ser importante e notável, algo que os demais jogos da série não conseguiam fazer, sendo que dessa vez o enredo te segura, te faz querer saber o desenrolar das atividades e pelo caminho te faz conhecer cada monstro do jogo, fazendo momentos brilhantes para os monstros clássicos, como Rathalos, e cenas deslumbrantes para os novos.
    Monstros novos foram acrescentados, com ótimas variedades de ataques e foram de grande acréscimo na série, além de manter os clássicos monstros, a Capcom já liberou vídeos com monstros que virão por missões especiais.
    MHW é o mais acessível dos jogos da série, tirou complexidades que não acrescentavam no gameplay e mantiveram a dificuldade, um jogo excelente para novatos e veteranos.    … Expand
  11. JowDF
    Jan 31, 2018
    10
    Excelente a jogabilidade está fluida os monstros estão brutais em resumo tudo o que o que MH precisava, uma boa revitalizada na saga. Parabéns a Capcom pelo o excelente trabalho.
  12. ARGuy
    Jan 31, 2018
    10
    I've been a fan of Monster Hunter since Freedom Unite and since this was announced I couldn't wait for this one to come out, and what did I think? I think that this is one of the best games of 2018. I'll tel you why.

    So if you want to play Monster Hunter World and don't have a basic understanding of the game, then I'll give a quick summary. Monster Hunter is a game where you basically    I've been a fan of Monster Hunter since Freedom Unite and since this was announced I couldn't wait for this one to come out, and what did I think? I think that this is one of the best games of 2018. I'll tel you why.

    So if you want to play Monster Hunter World and don't have a basic understanding of the game, then I'll give a quick summary. Monster Hunter is a game where you basically get to hunt dragons, dinosaurs, and other varieties of creatures that are basically known as you guessed it, monsters. By hunting these monsters you have to also use various items to your advantage and f*ck those monsters up. I'll be telling why you should be buying this game and what it does right.

    GAMEPLAY: The gameplay of monster hunter is what it mainly focuses on and does an incredible job of doing that. I've seen negative reviews saying that "You just go to an area and kill a monster and do it again and again and it runs away a lot." Some of these people have played not even through the full game but mostly only an hour or two of the game putting up their review. I can disprove this.

    Now as you know that people say you just hunt a monster and do it again but it's not just about hunting it. It's about how you hunt it and the monster you are hunting yourself. Let me show you two great examples what makes the gameplay great!

    SCOUT FLIES/TRACKING: While you are in the game you are not just running around areas trying to find a monster. What this game does from other Monster Hunters is that it adds that features to track the monsters. In older games, you have to go to certain areas of the map sometimes just running around everywhere until you spot the monster you are looking for. In this game, you are finding tracks to track the monster that you are looking for, Different from paintballs where you throw it on a monster and it tracks it until it wears off. You get these tracking devices called scout flies. Scout flies are basically what they are. Once you found enough evidence from the tracks that you found they will lead you straight to the monster and once you find the monster you can track it forever until you kill it. This is what I think is a unique feature of the game and makes you feel like that you are hunting the monster.

    THE MONSTER: Now this is the part where I wanted to get to. Each monster has unique was to attack and defend itself and all of their attacks differentiate from each other. In the older monster hunter games, you would mostly be given attacks that don't really differentiate from others and you are most of the time given the dame attacks from other monsters that you see other monsters use. In Monster Hunter World every attack is different and by seeing these attacks you have to learn how to dodge them and overcome them so you can learn more about your target and get their sweet gear which you can use to make cool gear and you can do it again and again and it never gets old which makes the grinding extremely fun.

    WEAPONS & ARMOR: Now after killing these monsters you get to make gear that not only makes you look cool but also improves you and your hunter's attributes o hunt bigger and crazier monsters. The armor is basically what I said a sentence earlier where it better improves your health and attributes; but let us now get to the cool part, the weapons.The weapons are what make monster hunter a cool game. You have over 13 or 14 weapon types and I fell in love with most of them due to their unique combos and mechanics. Which can stir up the game and can do some massive damage.

    They also try to do a more interesting story with the series and I can say that they did a good job at making it interesting. Now since I have finished what is good about it; I can now say what is wrong with it because not every game is perfect.

    Now here is what I have to say...the multiplayer sucks d*ck. The only problem that they have is multiplayer and I can agree with most players on that. You can't even join matchmaking and if you invite someone to your lobby you can't see or interact with them and when you actually do start a quest you disconnect from the quest after a few minutes or they disconnect and you have to face it alone or you have to face it with fewer people which will make it more of a challenge. You see I wouldn't have much of a problem with this except that they wanted to focus on the multilayer feature because that's what people liked about the game. But if the servers are bad and you can't joi anyone then focusing on multiplayer is not going to be a good thing which can ruin the experience and your fun. It's also a singleplayer game too so it's not that chaotic of a problem.

    SUMMARY: Overall this is an outstanding game with great gameplay and interesting story with unique characters and monsters that will make you keep grinding the game and have a big amount of fun while playing it. Besides the only problem being multiplayer, playing in singleplayer is still a blast. 9.6/10    … Expand
  13. Vegeta_is_Back
    Feb 1, 2018
    10
    I don't want to say much, because you probably know this is an awesome game. But I will say this: This game is my new destiny.
  14. Three60Mafia
    Jan 29, 2018
    9
    This is a game where 5 antropomorphic felines cook you a meal of chicken, fish, cheese to boost your health. Right after you have your hearty meal, you grab a giant sword-axe, use a grappling hook to get onto a pterodactyl, and fly off to kill giant flying-squirrel-lighting-wolf-lizards.

    If that doesn't sound awesome, this game is not for you. I took off points for technical    This is a game where 5 antropomorphic felines cook you a meal of chicken, fish, cheese to boost your health. Right after you have your hearty meal, you grab a giant sword-axe, use a grappling hook to get onto a pterodactyl, and fly off to kill giant flying-squirrel-lighting-wolf-lizards.

    If that doesn't sound awesome, this game is not for you.

    I took off points for technical implementation. On Xbox 1 X, running at 4k, I shouldn't have to choose between resolution/framerate/graphics (there's an in-game toggle that is "exclusive" to X1X). The game already looks like a PS3 game, and it has no excuse of running like a game from 2006 either. Framerate drops constantly if you are running in Resolution mode, and graphics mode makes no difference. Framerate makes everything extremely hideous.

    I know Japan doesn't give a damn about graphics, and this game has more personality than most... but still. And this is supposed to be "Xbox 1 X Enhanced" title and yet it performs atrociously.

    I ended up running it in "graphics" mode because it seems to be the middle ground between enjoyable framerate and decent visuals.    … Expand
  15. Iron_Elohim
    Jan 31, 2018
    9
    First off. This game is not for everyone! It requires some time to try out different weapons, learn tactics and develop your own play style. People who want a cookie cutter, spoon-fed experience should be warned.

    Ok now that that is out of the way, The game itself is the best MH to date. They streamlined a lot of the minutia and made it more accessible. Environments are interactive, and    First off. This game is not for everyone! It requires some time to try out different weapons, learn tactics and develop your own play style. People who want a cookie cutter, spoon-fed experience should be warned.

    Ok now that that is out of the way, The game itself is the best MH to date. They streamlined a lot of the minutia and made it more accessible. Environments are interactive, and even the monsters seem to have territory zones and will repel each other.

    This game is about progression; in terms of armor and weapons, but also in terms of your skill as a player. You have 14 weapons to choose from and each requires some level of practice to master them. If you dont like one, then move to another and try that. It will be wildly different. Also weapons in multiplayer require more skill in order to not hit or buff your squad. So it all takes practice.

    This game rewards those you want to plan ahead, but now with the tent at the campsite, it no longer penalizes those that forget something!    … Expand
  16. Rulasulas
    Feb 8, 2018
    10
    MONSTER HUNTER: WORLD: It is an excellent game, fun, with much content and soon with more material to download, recommended to spend at least 50 hours of diverse game, the variety of equipment, weapons and objects is very large and makes your game form unique. Without a doubt, a game that must be played.
  17. Rtheom
    Feb 12, 2018
    9
    I'm a long time veteran of Monster Hunter, I've got 1000+ hours in the other hand-held titles (PSP and DS), and this game is pretty great. While I agree with other veterans that some of the more complex and hardcore elements have been sacrificed, the trade off is that I'm finally able to get friends to join me that tried Monster Hunter in the past and just couldn't get their heads aroundI'm a long time veteran of Monster Hunter, I've got 1000+ hours in the other hand-held titles (PSP and DS), and this game is pretty great. While I agree with other veterans that some of the more complex and hardcore elements have been sacrificed, the trade off is that I'm finally able to get friends to join me that tried Monster Hunter in the past and just couldn't get their heads around it. The graphics are great, the monster variety is interesting and fun and, as usual, hunting the same monster 15 times in a row is still exciting on the 15th time.

    Overall, I'd say the game ranks pretty much with all of the other Monster Hunters at a solid 8, but it gets a bonus point for finally bringing in non-Hunter folks without completely destroying what makes it so unique and interesting.

    If you're a veteran, you'll enjoy it a ton. If you're new to the series, it's definitely worth giving a shot, especially once it starts going on sale/you find copies used.    … Expand
  18. Veubent
    Feb 14, 2018
    10
    Amazing game, Over 150 hours in and not stopping anytime soon! The weapons and armor looks great, Fun fighting system, A game that will make you come back!
  19. Audile
    Feb 10, 2018
    8
    Graficamente es espectacular, y aunque ya no hay tiempos de carga como en las otras versiones, los mundos son pequeños, hay gran variedad de armas cada una muy diferente entre si, armaduras con sus extras en proteccion al fuego, hielo etc...pero creo que es un juego pensado para jugar con otras personas en cooperativo sino algunos monstruos se te atragantaran.
  20. ROYFINK
    Apr 12, 2018
    10
    an amazing game but its not for everyone i mean not for whiny babies who have zero gaming skill
    ive played the previous game MH4u on the 3ds great btw and played this and it was awesome the gameplay the monster designs
    and the combat mechanics are great they do take some getting used to and finding a weapon that suits you if your a fan of action RPGs then you should definitely check it    an amazing game but its not for everyone i mean not for whiny babies who have zero gaming skill
    ive played the previous game MH4u on the 3ds great btw and played this and it was awesome the gameplay the monster designs
    and the combat mechanics are great they do take some getting used to and finding a weapon that suits you if your a fan of action RPGs then you should definitely check it out also it takes alot of patience and takes practice and preparation dont just got rushing into a elder dragon or hr quest before making sure
    your armor is high enough so you dont die instantly and to stock up on supplies before you go on your quest so yeah if your looking for a real challenge then this might be what your looking for
    happy hunting    … Expand
  21. nramthun
    Feb 6, 2018
    10
    This game has gotten me lost in time and has pushed my relationship with my family. I get lost in the amount of playtime and how much you can do in the game. I have logged 70 hours already and only have hit the halfway mark. Once you think you are done, there is more to come with new monsters. You are always trying to find the best things to craft the best armor and weapons. Its likeThis game has gotten me lost in time and has pushed my relationship with my family. I get lost in the amount of playtime and how much you can do in the game. I have logged 70 hours already and only have hit the halfway mark. Once you think you are done, there is more to come with new monsters. You are always trying to find the best things to craft the best armor and weapons. Its like a major boss fight every time. Just dont get stuck between two creatures in a brawl. Fighting with multiple friends is fun and adds a new spin to the game. If your a Skyrim fan, and want to play with friends, this is a must have.… Expand
  22. Seesh
    Mar 5, 2018
    10
    Monster Hunter World is one of the best co-op Action-RPG games of recent years. The game is flawless, in 200+ hours I have encountered zero bugs or glitches. Do yourself a favor and pick it up if you haven't already. This is the most accessible Monster Hunter to date, an absolute blast.
  23. DosEquis
    Feb 9, 2018
    9
    First of all I love this game, but there are some obvious issues that need to be addressed first before I give the pros about it.

    The multiplayer has been patched and is working now at least for me. I can get into public lobbies and do sos missions and other multiplayer activities. Second, and this is just me ranting about a small thing but non the less, the monster vs monster    First of all I love this game, but there are some obvious issues that need to be addressed first before I give the pros about it.

    The multiplayer has been patched and is working now at least for me. I can get into public lobbies and do sos missions and other multiplayer activities.

    Second, and this is just me ranting about a small thing but non the less, the monster vs monster aspect. That was one of their big selling points in that they have an immersive world where if two of the major monsters meet there will be some epic clash. I have had occasions where two bosses literally touch each other and nothing happened. I was just waiting for some big fight, but alas not a dang thing happened. Maybe it's just bad luck on my part, but still it would be nice to see a full on battle royale.

    Last but not least, the story is wishy washy, but this is Monster Hunter so not to much on well flushed out stories anywho so no big complaints.

    No for the good stuff. The combat is fairly good. With the ability to use the environment to your benefit in tons if different ways is very satisfying. The monster attacks are well played out yet become predictable after multiple hunts, but that's the whole point of the game. The crafting system is easy yet extremely diverse with the ability to craft multiple tools, armor, and weapons with monster parts and collectible items. The maps themselves literally are multilayered with lots to explore and find with many different side quests and missions to fill in those storyline gaps. Also, no f'in microtransactions. Thank you.

    Now this game is a grind game. You have to hunt a monster multiple times to get the armor/weapon you want. Some games hand you stuff on a silver platter. This is not one of those. It's fairly difficult (yet nowhere near as difficult as Souls) and challenges your skills at certain intervals in the game. Just a bit of advice, do the capture missions for monster parts.

    All in all, this will be a A or A+ game after they fixed the multiplayer.    … Expand
  24. Faint3332
    Feb 10, 2018
    10
    This game is a masterpiece. However, it is not for everyone. To find out whether or not this game is for you check out skill up's review on youtube. He does a great job breaking down the game. For those comparing this game to the WItcher 3 or dark souls, please do some research on the game before buying it and then having a bad experience leaving you to write a bad review. This is a gameThis game is a masterpiece. However, it is not for everyone. To find out whether or not this game is for you check out skill up's review on youtube. He does a great job breaking down the game. For those comparing this game to the WItcher 3 or dark souls, please do some research on the game before buying it and then having a bad experience leaving you to write a bad review. This is a game of its own. The casual western audience gamer might not enjoy it because it does just throw you into the midst of the game with little explanation. If you are a new player you might think the gameplay is clunky at first, but it isn't. You just need to get better and that will come with time. Each of the weapon types could be a game in it's own, that is how detailed and intricate the gameplay is. I've spent nearly 400 hours on every dark souls, I love the series but the gameplay is not even comparable. I suggest watching youtube tutorials to learn the weapon types. There is a weapon for everyone and each weapon could be it's own game. Again, this game is a masterpiece but it won't hold your hand. The people leaving bad reviews either bought the game expecting a dark souls or just aren't good and think the gameplay is clunky. If you are going to buy the game do the research. You will get one of the best gaming experiences of your life. Also, the multiplayer is not broken. If you can't even figure out multiplayer you have no business buying the game. The only valid criticism I have seen in all these comments is that the story is lacking. This game is not about the story though and it does not try to be. Check out skill ups review of the game for an in depth review that will answer all your questions.… Expand
  25. Mendoza18
    Mar 10, 2018
    10
    excellent game even though it could be a little confusing and tedious to people who had never played a monster hunter before
  26. SuperkenGaming
    Feb 3, 2018
    9
    Monster Hunter World is essentially a 50 hour long games as a service version of a boss rush game
    Here you play as your own created hunter with your kitty companion and you set out to slay monsters, which I feel are doing nothing wrong, theyre just minding their own business, living life and humans come around to mess that up for them..
    Im not some peta vegan, but at first I felt kind of    Monster Hunter World is essentially a 50 hour long games as a service version of a boss rush game
    Here you play as your own created hunter with your kitty companion and you set out to slay monsters, which I feel are doing nothing wrong, theyre just minding their own business, living life and humans come around to mess that up for them..
    Im not some peta vegan, but at first I felt kind of unconfortable just running around slaying monsters for being a nussance…
    I felt like I was the monster… but the fact this game evoked that kind of emotion for me means that theres something special here… the world of monster hunter feels alive and real.. I felt immersed tracking down my targets…
    The experience youll have with this game is going to be completely dependent on how you choose to play…
    If you play solo, this game is basically a boss rush dark souls with a cat companion that will aid you in battle and heal you, and if you play with friends it’s a destiny feeling game
    The game starts out giving you 1 of every weapon type so you can find the right one for you.. and then build your character around it.. this is a decision that’s crucial you make early on if youre not the grind type…
    But basically you can investigate the worlds, gather materials to craft potions antidotes and possibly ammo, slay monsters and pick bone piles for parts to craft better armour and weapos for both you and your companion, do side quests for rewards or you can straight up stick to the story which will have you on essentially a boss rush mode quest of monster contract after monster contract…
    If you have a crew youll have a decently enjoyable and addictive experience here…
    When you start am assignment you can go in solo or with a party of up to 4 players,
    You then follow scout flies to tracks that will lead you to your target, and you can pick up items along your way for crafting
    and if you go in alone, once you track down your target, you have the option to shoot an sos flare which will bring in random players to help you…
    However no matter how you play, solo or with friends… you only have 4 lives to kill this monster.. but heres where my annoyances with this game comes in.. everything is constantly being timed…
    I actually love that there are only 3 continues allowed… but the timer on literally everything you do just makes this game feel frustrating.. the most of which is the 30 second timer that starts once the monster is slain… if you die and youre running back to your team and they kill the monster before you get back.. congrats.. you don’t get to skin it for its materials…even if youre the one that did most of the work taking it down, it doesn’t matter… if youre not back in 30 seconds you get nothing but the rewards for completing the task… its annoying that the game doesn’t let you choose when to leave after completion…
    Even more annoying is that even the expeditions which is essentially the games free roam mode where youre free to hunt and grind for whatever materials you want with infinite lives is secretly timed as well… I got closed to slaying some dragon and I get a warning that its about to leave soon… then a message pops up that it got away and I felt like I completely wasted my time…
    But despite these massive annoyances I had with this game, I just couldn’t walk away…
    The fights all feel so different and so engaging, you can trap monsters, you can luer them into turf wars with other monsters, its amazing to think back to a previous battle and realize that that battle was in the same game.. it feels like a distant memory.. and the experience felt so unique.. but it was all in this same world…
    its almost magic how great this game does at mixing up basically the same loop of over come the odds and slay this beast… the battles will take you to new parts of the map, youll deal with new challenges and attack patterns
    But its no easy feat…
    The dark souls comparisons are made not only because battles are so tough but because of the combat feeling.. its stiff.. its slow… youre juggling your stamina and attacks, youre breaking to sharpen your sword, youre fleeing for new materials.. but one thing the souls games do that I with this game did was show a health bar
    the game manages to give you that one more try feeling.. but not nearly as strong as it would if you actually could see the progress you were making.. sure youll cut of tails and sometimes they’ll limp away
    But I still had no clue if I was close or not.. if I could keep trying and do it on my own or if I needed to call in for help..
    This may seem like a little thing, but I feel this small addition could push this game to the next level.. at least for me, as in its current state bosses just feel ridiciously spongy
    And in general the feeling of a lack of progression is the negative aspect that sticks out the most for this game..
    I give Monster Hunter World
    an 8.5/10    … Expand
  27. Lewy1978
    Mar 25, 2018
    9
    New to MHW 50 hrs in review:
    Ok, so bought this purely on the reviews having never really heard of MH, and only now am I just understanding why this is such a great game. I think my best ever gaming experience previously has come from The Withcer 3: Wild Hunt. I was kind of expecting a game a bit like this so I decided to download it on Xbox live. The first few hours of play I was quite    New to MHW 50 hrs in review:
    Ok, so bought this purely on the reviews having never really heard of MH, and only now am I just understanding why this is such a great game. I think my best ever gaming experience previously has come from The Withcer 3: Wild Hunt. I was kind of expecting a game a bit like this so I decided to download it on Xbox live. The first few hours of play I was quite disaapointed, I though my game was faulty as their was no voice acting from the main character - just bizarre face expressions. I also felt like the game was so complicated that it was distracting from the enjoyment. I though there was no way I would remember all the different menus, sub menus and different aspects to the game, its like a bombardment of information to start off with. Also the hunting just felt a bit crap and the weapons were not very satisfying. I imagine this is where many of the negative reviews come from, the fact that people have not kept going through the first 20-30hrs of slog.

    However, I persevered considering myself a fairly intelligent gamer with yrs of experience of adventure RPGs. Now around 50 hrs in I truly have a different perspective on the game, it's depth is what makes the game all consuming. You have to simply spend the time to learn all the features and put in the effort - then all of a sudden the hunting becomes more strategic, the weapon controls become intuitive, the menus all make sense and you don't really care that the character never speaks. I am now mastering the insect glaive and find this weapon to be so versatile and effective to my play style I don't think I'll be using any other weapon for a while. So I really do think this game deserves the hype and great acclaim it has received, it truly is a rewarding experience mastering the game. I still would like more in depth character development and better voice acting hence only 9, but then this game is not really about the characters but about the monsters - which are mesmorising at times. Put in the effort and you will love this game.    … Expand
  28. Brandondwn
    Feb 13, 2018
    9
    This game rules and im so glad Capcom came to their senses and made a new game for everyone to enjoy, not just the Nintendo crowd. It is the equivalent of a "loot shooter, but so much more awesome.

    To see how far this series has come from the PS2 days is nothing short of breath taking.

    I couldn't recommended it enough if you're into that genre of game.
  29. OscarAdcock
    Feb 17, 2018
    8
    There's no denying this game is quality, and it feels good to play. But elements of the combat feel clunky at times. This is disappointing especially considering that monster hunters previous older games have all felt very precise and accurate. Other than this and the mildly irritating partner you have to team up with the games a triumph and I can't wait to grind through the endgame content.
  30. darkmage1000
    Feb 18, 2018
    9
    new to monster hunter i needed friends and youtube to teach me useful things the game decided i didnt need to be taught. beyond that the game is pretty, the monsters each providing their own challenge, and it feels like progressing always brings out a new feature after each hunt or a few you can equip or build or upgrade and so on. the dlc and monsters have been announced as free so thatnew to monster hunter i needed friends and youtube to teach me useful things the game decided i didnt need to be taught. beyond that the game is pretty, the monsters each providing their own challenge, and it feels like progressing always brings out a new feature after each hunt or a few you can equip or build or upgrade and so on. the dlc and monsters have been announced as free so that should keep bringing me back to the game.… Expand
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  1. Official Xbox Magazine UK
    Apr 3, 2018
    80
    Charming, beautifully odd, if a little taxing, this hunter will devour your nights.
  2. New York Daily News
    Feb 23, 2018
    80
    The most engaging game in the franchise. If you’ve been sitting on the Monster Hunter fence for awhile, this is the best chance to experiment and give it a try.
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  3. TrueAchievements
    Feb 21, 2018
    80
    Monster Hunter: World captures that feel of hunting, and despite its technical quirks and poor design decisions, if you've got a group of friends to play with it comes highly recommended. If you're running solo, you might be better waiting for a sale.
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