Monster Hunter Rise or World? Which game is better?

TSA writes: Monster Hunter fans have had to wait more than three years for a new entry in this power-selling franchise. With Monster Hunter Rise launching exclusively on Nintendo Switch this week, and with critics having now weighed in – read our Monster Hunter Rise review here – let’s look at which game is better: Monster Hunter Rise or Monster Hunter World?

[JimBeans]

World for sure. Rise was made by the B team, and is on way inferior hardware. Just look at the environments in Rise and there's your answer.

[Tacoboto]

Graphics > Gameplay always, yeah?

[Sonic-and-Crash]

MHWorld is miles , kilometers , light years better than Rise.....Rise was not made by the main team and it is obvious by its below mediocre (to almost bad) monster design and completely detached flashy gameplay , to attract younger ages

[Michiel1989]

@sonic thats why its not called Monster Hunter world 2, and also being a game for a younger audience does not mean its an inferior version compared to the "adult" version. Its pretty weird that on the switch of all consoles they would make a game targeting a younger audience, very strange indeed.

You havent said a single thing about how the game plays, just your first look at the game and then you go on to say its by far the inferior version. Not talking about any game mechanics or anything. and no: "detached flashy gameplay" doesnt count.

Im not saying Rise is better, I havent played it but at least I dont judge a book by its cover.

[SPEAKxTHExTRUTH]

What a millennial thing to say...

[Neonridr]

No, just no.

[ZeroX9876]

It's also coming to PC later on, so maybe wait for that version instead. Maybe not as detailed than World, but the PC version should give a great graphic fidelity combined with 60 fps if thats what you need.

[Ilovetheps5]

I played World and have only played the Rise demo, but I really preferred the feel of Rise. I prefer the older feel of the series and rise felt like the older games with some great QOL updates that came from World. I'm excited to play the full game on Friday.

[godofiron]

They're different. There's no objective answer- purely a matter of preference.

World is more grounded, closer in environments and action, with bombastic effects and cinematics/visuals (which I personally prefer) with a decent story by almost any standard.

Rise is more responsive and combat is more rapid, with more flexibility and freedom (from what I've observed), with a more stylized visual aesthetic, but with less story.

they both possess the great quality of life changes that made World much more accessible to new players and they benefit from it.

there's probably tons more differences that will become more apparent as more people get their hands on the full game (myself included), but again... this seems to be a matter of preference.

[il-JumperMT]

Generations

[Viking_mo]

Ive played both. Rise demo alone is better than world. The games mad fun and cant wait for the full game

[zero_jp]

Curiously is this a day one buy or not? I’ve read so many places that it’s weak in terms of content hours at launch in comparison to MHW.

I’m pretty sure I’ll get it anyway to get the pre-order bonuses but if it’s light on meat then that’s going to aggravate me.

As I refuse to let devs get away with charging $60 or more for games with minimal hours of gameplay anymore.

[patrick1]

From what I see and hear replayability is high and it pumps about 50hrs. Plus there's a big update at the end of April with more content.

[DefaultComment]

Making comparison already when the game isn't even out yet....these poeple have the intelligence of a chicken.

[CrimsonWing69]

I'd pick World just for the visual fidelity alone.

[Neonridr]

good to know you prefer pretty games over good games

[CrimsonWing69]

And you’re saying World isn’t a good game, hmmmm?

[Neonridr]

@CrimsonWing69 - World is a good game, not because it's pretty. Because it's a good game. Being pretty helps, but it doesn't determine whether or not it's good.

[shammgod]

I’m glad I can like both!

[OneLove]

If we're are actually talking about the game that made monster hunter become mainstream, then it's world. Haven't played Rise though so I wouldn't know.

[BrainSyphoned]

Iceborn vs Rise. MHW before having to weaken parts with the clutch claw #1.

[Nerdmaster]

Since Rise is on Switch, I'd guess you can put the system on sleep mode during a hunt. For this alone, Rise is better.
I tried playing World on PC, but being an adult other things suddenly happen in life and it's hard to play uninterruptedly for 30 minutes or more. It sucks having to force-quit the game after spending time on a hunt, simply because it doesn't have a true pause.

[GoodGuy09]

Rise is there for the portable and OG mh crowd which didnt work for world and japan loves portability. Im sure rise will be great too. Unfair to compare the two lol. Dont compare em and just get both if youre a fan. Luckily rise will be coming to pc too which is great.
World 2 will come in a few more years so thats the game you should compare to.

[repsahj]

...i bought world on steam almost 2 years ago, just played the first area and stop playing it. I really dont feel the art style of world for a MH game. I tried the Rise demo last month and i enjoyed it. Maybe you will compare rise to world when the pc version arrives with upgraded graphics, and my guess is you will enjoy rise more than world.

[Sirk7x]

Hard to compare a game that hasn't launched yet with one that's had a few years of steady support and a full expansion. I say we compare them after Rise has its expansion and PC release.
World was an amazing game, and I have no doubt Rise will be too. Monster Hunter rules.