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  1. 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
  2. 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.
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  3. Jan 28, 2018
    0
    Terrible game, requested a refund from Microsoft after playing it. Gameplay is boring, controls are strange, and the graphics are horrible, the overall contrast and washed out colours is ugly, and the weapon design is stupid. Bigger weapons look daft, Dark Souls (DS1) had style this just looks stupid!! The game is so slow at the start with endless cinematics, and even though I love actionTerrible game, requested a refund from Microsoft after playing it. Gameplay is boring, controls are strange, and the graphics are horrible, the overall contrast and washed out colours is ugly, and the weapon design is stupid. Bigger weapons look daft, Dark Souls (DS1) had style this just looks stupid!! The game is so slow at the start with endless cinematics, and even though I love action RPGs this game is clumsy and unrewarding to play, the camera angle is often bizarre and shifts randomly. No idea why it is getting high scores, it does not deserve it.

    Personally, I really, really hated it so scored 0, nothing really original and all the complexity ruins an action RPG. It's very simple a game is either an action RPG or an RPG if you mix the too, it tends to be a bad idea unless you really work to get the balance exactly right. DS1 managed it well, 2 and 3 were on the cusp of getting it wrong, Monster World messed it up completely. However, to be honest I have never liked Capcom games, I just hoped this would be something special. So disappointed!
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  4. Jan 27, 2018
    3
    Overly Childish, with terrible multiplayer and online features. If you are thinking a group "Dark Souls" or anything similar, think again.

    Avoid.
  5. Jan 27, 2018
    1
    Hi there,, I just returned this game. I saw these awesome reviews and thought that I would also enjoy this masterwork. But after playing for 90min I realized my mistake. The game itself ***might*** be nice, but it is definitely targeted for (younger) children, with cutsie cat animations and and overall feel of lightheartedness. There is nothing wrong with this, but I was probably expectingHi there,, I just returned this game. I saw these awesome reviews and thought that I would also enjoy this masterwork. But after playing for 90min I realized my mistake. The game itself ***might*** be nice, but it is definitely targeted for (younger) children, with cutsie cat animations and and overall feel of lightheartedness. There is nothing wrong with this, but I was probably expecting something like the Witcher 3. And Monster Hunter : World is clearly not that. But in contrast, screen shots and descriptions show exciting monsters, and bold dark monster action. But what you really get are cute animations ... Expand
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90

Universal acclaim - based on 17 Critic Reviews

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  1. Positive: 17 out of 17
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 17
  3. Negative: 0 out of 17
  1. Official Xbox Magazine UK
    Apr 3, 2018
    80
    Charming, beautifully odd, if a little taxing, this hunter will devour your nights.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.