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. W0RGASM
    Jan 29, 2018
    4
    Not exactly a review, just a does of reality in case you are blown away by the stellar reviews.

    This is XBox One X review. Playing on large 4K monitor. The game starts with a fairly nice character creator, a little awkward and fiddly with a controller. Lots of options, the game was looking promising. You even had the opportunity to change the 'background' so you can see what your    Not exactly a review, just a does of reality in case you are blown away by the stellar reviews.

    This is XBox One X review. Playing on large 4K monitor.

    The game starts with a fairly nice character creator, a little awkward and fiddly with a controller. Lots of options, the game was looking promising. You even had the opportunity to change the 'background' so you can see what your character looks like in different light sources.

    Then the game starts. Eugh.

    1) I don't think it's fair to criticize the logic of games when they are trying to tell a story, but I just found this quite annoying: You are on a ship, bound for the New World. You've obviously been sailing for a long long time (unless the New World is just down the road). And you are 10 minutes from docking at the island... So of COURSE, this is the time that the passengers all get together and introduce themselves, instead of getting ready to disembark.

    2) The first character you meet is supposed to be an "A-list hunter", but is, alas, voiced by a dude-bro. The voice in no way gives you the impression that he is a big bad monster hunter. He sounds like he should be eating pizza, and hanging out with Michelangelo and Raphael in a sewer.

    3) Everything goes to hell as we hit an 'object' and this is when my brand new xbox starts throwing up solid walls of color instead of sea-spray and smoke.

    4) Finally I see my mute character in some cut scenes... And he vaguely resembles the character I just made. A low-res version, bordering on The Old Republic art style. Also, he's a mouth breather with a botox face. Nothing moves in his face.

    5) After an escape from the volcano monster, I realize that I'm actually supposed to be climbing a vertical cliff, and not scrabbling along the ground. My legs are just randomly swimming in the air as I 'climb'

    6) Eventually we land on the island, and the super impressive graphics are really seen for the first time... If that first time were 2005. The graphics are strangely bland and washed out, except for the cutscenes, and nothing impressive (i.e. nothing like those screenshots with the perfectly detailed monster hides).

    7) Your companion has an annoying high pitched perky voice that grated after the first 30 seconds... Can't wait for the rest of the game.

    8) We find the main camp and meet the cliches. They only voice the first words of each sentence, the rest is text. Some just grunt (i.e. no translation needed).

    9) The inventory section where you choose you weapons from the chest is hideous, and I really hope they didn't pay a designer for this.

    10) Ah, the combat tutorial! Clearly this was added at the last minute. A cave with a couple of barrels to hit, and then the whole screen is covered in "Right Right Right HOLD for stunning attack" etc etc. All the moves are just there on the screen the whole time as you jump around the screen, almost unable to see yourself with all the icons and text.

    11) Let's go hunt a monster! Oh, they are all running away. I've found their nest, and I'm doing the combos, and my character is just blindly flailing around hitting everything around him.

    I just gave up after a few hours and traded the game in.

    Imagine the Witcher 3, but with swords the size of VW Beetle, and voiced by the people that make cartoons for 1 year old children "YELLOW, can you say YELLOW? Say YELLOW with me!", and not actually fun to play, and with a UI and inventory that makes Mass Effect Andromeda's look sophisticated.    … Expand
  4. Discombobulate
    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!    … Expand
  5. Co-Odyssey
    Jul 2, 2018
    6
    On my last account so many people flagged me for my review that I had to close the account. How can one argue that Metacritic is a fair platform when you can easily be silenced by people who disagree with you. It's wrong and I intend to post my review without backing down.

    Monster Hunter World is the worst Monster Hunter game in my opinion. It has nowhere near the same amount of    On my last account so many people flagged me for my review that I had to close the account. How can one argue that Metacritic is a fair platform when you can easily be silenced by people who disagree with you. It's wrong and I intend to post my review without backing down.

    Monster Hunter World is the worst Monster Hunter game in my opinion. It has nowhere near the same amount of content as the mobile versions. The gameplay feels sluggish and the game performs poorly. The story actually tries to exist this time, however it only shows how little Capcom actually cares. It feels like a trade for a slightly prettier coat of paint, in return for a somewhat downgraded product.    … Expand
  6. Gilgamesh
    Feb 9, 2020
    10
    If you don’t see the value in this game; you’re the problem. You. Yes. You.
  7. grumpyimp23
    Mar 20, 2018
    2
    I should have known better than to buy this game. I'm not generally a fan of Capcom's oeuvre, but the avalanche of great reviews convinced me, since I love ARPGs with lots of systems. So what's my problem with this game? Two things. First all of those systems? They don't tell you how any of them work. I was leveling up armor trying to figure out why my armor skills weren't increasing. HadI should have known better than to buy this game. I'm not generally a fan of Capcom's oeuvre, but the avalanche of great reviews convinced me, since I love ARPGs with lots of systems. So what's my problem with this game? Two things. First all of those systems? They don't tell you how any of them work. I was leveling up armor trying to figure out why my armor skills weren't increasing. Had to go to Youtube to find out that it's not about leveling your armor but having multiple pieces of gear with the same skill. There's no good explanation for why you need to eat, just do it. It took me forever to figure out how to craft a trap. As a new player to the franchise this was just stupidly frustrating.

    The second thing that turned me off is the combat. I don't know who designed the combat mechanics, but I would like to so that I can avoid any games they work on from here until the end of time. The process for taking down a monster is pretty straightforward. Track them down, engage, dodge until you get an opening, attack in the opening, dodge back out. This should be fun, but it's marred by controls that take an absolute age to do anything. Melee weapons require you to be so close to the monster that you literally can't see your own character at times, let alone what the monster is doing. For a game that is predicated on reading the tells of the monster, it makes it ridiculously hard to do that while your in the midst of thwacking away at it. The camera also doesn't seem to have a way to lock to a target. I found myself constantly having to fiddle with the camera IN THE MIDDLE OF COMBAT JUST TO SEE THE MONSTER. Add to that that all of your action items are on a quick select menu and that to use them you have to put your weapon away and then wait for a ridiculously long animation to finish before the effect takes place. Down on health and going for that potion? You'll most likely be dead during the animation as the monster stomps you and you get none of the healing effects. The combat is just a pile of frustrating mechanics stacked on top of each other. Did I mention that each monster is going to take between 10-45 minutes to kill? And this is what you'll be doing for most of the game.

    Lastly I want to mention the phenomenally stupid decisions around multiplayer. There is no easy way to group up and do quests. You have to jump through a stupid number of hoops to play with your friends. If you haven't discovered a monster before, you can't group up with others to go hunt it. For a game that is supposed to be all about teaming up to kill monsters, they make it extremely hard to do so.

    I wanted to like this game. It seemed interesting and different from other ones I have played in the past. But I cannot get past the enormously frustrating lack of guidance and incredibly slow combat. If I could return it, I would, but I bought it digital, so I'll have to just deal. Lesson learned to listen to my instincts if I think I'm not going to like a game.    … Expand
  8. 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
  9. Firepistol95
    Jul 29, 2018
    7
    -Lacking meaningful endgame
    -meta has its own meta....which leads to next point
    -over 3/4ths of the armor/weps not used ultimately -Multiplayer being streamlined is great and all but it just makes the community alot more distant. Drop-In system and no need for the gathering hub has lead to a massive drop of the "friendliness" and "camaraderie" of helping one another and meeting new    -Lacking meaningful endgame
    -meta has its own meta....which leads to next point
    -over 3/4ths of the armor/weps not used ultimately
    -Multiplayer being streamlined is great and all but it just makes the community alot more distant. Drop-In system and no need for the gathering hub has lead to a massive drop of the "friendliness" and "camaraderie" of helping one another and meeting new online friends. Like a Teacher-Student dynamic and Teach an old dog new tricks. (making the town, the gathering hall instead wuld b a step in the right direction for a more social community)
    -Tempereds are pure artificial difficulty instead of being a "double edged sword" mechanic like Hypers and Frenzied/Apex monsters were.
    -Also difficulty in general isnt optimized enough for the more smooth gameplay, which makes most of the game easier than Gen/GU (and ppl consider it the easiest entry in the series b4 World released)

    MHW is a great game, just not a great MH game. imo (Been playing the series for 9 years; Played Tri, 3U, 4U, Gen, Online and Frontier. Soon with MHGU. 4K+ hours total, I hav in the series.)

    Ill explain a lil more on some points and add something else in case u want to read more:

    I've enjoyed some of the changes that have made the experience more accessible, less frustrating, or tedious.

    But I still wound up playing a lot less of MHW do to the way it handles weapon diversity, end-game, and social aspects. I take it that the changes to map design and monster interactivity took precedence over things like weapon designs, or even being able to play multiplayer while in cutscenes (even though you could do that even in MH4U), and the big issue of how non-committal online works has generally made for a much less engaging experience.

    Also; this may just be me; but when I first started out in MHTri, I had no idea what I was even doing. (I did better in 3U on 3DS) I jumped online, when I owned MH4U, and started my first room to see if I could just hunt with folks, and a veteran joined up and went out of their way to teach me the more advnaced ropes. We probably spent 4-5hrs hunting, but the experience was great.

    After that I made it a rule that I would always pass on whatever knowledge I had to newcomers, and always be courteous and helpful when hunting. With the changes made; You just don't really get the opportunity to chat with other hunters much. From how easy, and more efficient it is to have drop-in multiplayer. Sure, rooms exist, but a lot of people still don't even use the gathering hall. I sort of miss that sense of camaraderie you could get from learning from, and teaching other hunters.    … Expand
  10. 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
  11. 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
  12. Ryugene
    Feb 13, 2018
    7
    Monster Hunter World is a game with great potential, but poorly executed in some key aspects. I would also like to say that, the more I played the game the lower the score became

    What is MWH world? In my opinion this game is a multiplayer boss fighting game. While you can play on your own, killing monsters alone is much more tedious, especially since there is little plot to this game.    Monster Hunter World is a game with great potential, but poorly executed in some key aspects. I would also like to say that, the more I played the game the lower the score became

    What is MWH world? In my opinion this game is a multiplayer boss fighting game. While you can play on your own, killing monsters alone is much more tedious, especially since there is little plot to this game. So, in what ways is well executed and where does it fail?

    -Gameplay is good. It is very satisfying to battle huge monsters., which is the main reason why I kept playing the game. It is simple - attack, doge, heal - however, despite the simplicity of the base mechanism, the weapon and item diversity is good enough to give it some depth.

    -Art direction is good. The graphics are not groundbreaking, but they are good enough and the scenery is beautiful. There are some issues which I find annoying and that have no place in this day and age. The main graphical problem to me is what armor pieces and weapons are not "solid". What I mean with this is, for example if your armor has a cape, some of your weapons on your back will go trough the cape, or your helmet will go through your weapons, or your boot will go through you waist-cloth, etc. This is also through for the corpses of the monsters you leave behind, you can just walk though them. To me this somewhat breaks the immersion of the game and is something which I have not seen in a while.

    -Monster diversity is awful. While at first glance it may seem that there is a great deal of monster diversity in the game, there really isn't. In terms of gameplay small monsters are pointless. They serve no purpose, they have boring, simple attack patterns, and for the most part you will ignore the couple of small monsters in each region. While you will not ignore the large monsters, unfortunately these also suffer from lack of diversity. While there are several large monsters, sadly their attack patters are very similar, with the only thing changing being their element. In terms of tactics you will not have to change anything to hunt different monsters, which makes the game repetitive. Tied to that, quest are essentially always the same: hunt a monster. Ultimately, this makes the world feel empty.

    -There are very few dungeons, and they are not procedurally generated. This makes the tracking mechanic almost pointless since after a while you will know where everything is. Due to the small number of dungeons, this also means you will be visiting the same places over and over again, which is another feature that makes this game repetitive.

    -Multiplayer system is awful- To me this is where the game fails the most. I often fail to join other players' quests, sometimes have to try several dozen times to join a quest, any quest. Worst of all is that you leave the quest screen every time you fail to join a quest, resetting you search criteria. It is a shame that there isn't a matchmaking system, as this is quite frustrating.

    All in all, MWH is a good game with some interesting aspects, but also failing in some key aspects. It is fun to play and somewhat addicting so definitely worth a shot, however IMO in not worth all the praise it's been getting.    … Expand
  13. 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.
  14. 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
  15. 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
  16. 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
  17. 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.
  18. 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
  19. 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.
  20. 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
  21. 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
  22. fastdak25
    Feb 1, 2018
    5
    Gave it an honest try. Became bored and frustrated very quickly. Here's the game; Get quest, find monster, beat on monster, monster runs away, follow green lightning bugs to monster, beat on monster again, monster runs away. Repeat till boss is dead. Where's the immersion? Controls are clunky in combat. Graphics would be enjoyable if the world wasn't washed out in a bright white-ishGave it an honest try. Became bored and frustrated very quickly. Here's the game; Get quest, find monster, beat on monster, monster runs away, follow green lightning bugs to monster, beat on monster again, monster runs away. Repeat till boss is dead. Where's the immersion? Controls are clunky in combat. Graphics would be enjoyable if the world wasn't washed out in a bright white-ish haze (like how BF3 had that blue filter). The lip syncing being obviously way off from what is being said to me is quite distracting (spoken lines are very short and not the same as subtitles. Hey, seems many people are enjoying it, so may just not be my cup of tea. Nope, threw it up on Ebay. Sorry =(… Expand
  23. Erendar
    Feb 20, 2018
    7
    Decided to give this game a try after seeing all these stellar reviews. I've never played any Monster Hunters before and from all the comments I read I thought this would be the best one to start. I'm currently only 30 hours in and I guess it's merely a scratch of the surface but here'll be my first impressions of the game.

    PROS: - Beautiful and impressive environment - Lots of ways    Decided to give this game a try after seeing all these stellar reviews. I've never played any Monster Hunters before and from all the comments I read I thought this would be the best one to start. I'm currently only 30 hours in and I guess it's merely a scratch of the surface but here'll be my first impressions of the game.

    PROS:
    - Beautiful and impressive environment
    - Lots of ways to customize your playstyle with a TON of weapons and armour
    - Overwhelming amount of stuff to do

    CONS:
    - Overwhelming amount of stuff to do - for me it gets rather repetitive as majority of the content is 'kill this monster', 'fetch this stuff' kind of quests
    - A bit tedious monster fights. The big monsters sure offer some challenge and at first fights feel big and epic... for a while. Fights would be a lot more enjoyable if every big monster wouldn't always run away many times. I'd rather spend 10 minutes fighting a stationary hard boss instead of chasing a monster around the map for 20 minutes. I wouldn't even mind if some monsters did that occasionally but it happens every single time.

    I'm far from completing the game but so far the story has been rather dull. Also I didn't really find any of the melee weapons fun to play but luckily there were bows to save the day. Melee weapons focus on performing different combos. These combos do look cool but they also tend to miss a lot because some monsters are constantly moving. And don't get me wrong, despite I've been pointing out a lot of the things I haven't liked, I still do enjoy the game and I'll surely explore the game further.

    TL;DR:
    Combat oriented game set in a beautiful continent. The story is a bit lacking but there will be a lot to explore and collect which adds to the depth of the game. Fighting those big bad monsters can be anything between fun and frustratingly tedious.    … Expand
  24. 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.
  25. 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
  26. 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!
  27. 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.
  28. 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
  29. 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
  30. skaz001
    Feb 13, 2018
    3
    Horrible companion with an annoying voice. After 2 hours I gave up and returned the game. Big disappointment.
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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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