It's time for the hunt to begin. After waiting several years for the next installment of the Monster Hunter franchise, Capcom has delivered the true successor in the main series with the release of Monster Hunter Tri on Wii. Originally, the game was rumored to be a PS3 title, but when things changed and it was instead announced for Wii, some became distraught over that fact, mostly because the lower-end graphics the Wii would display. A lot of that talk ceased when Capcom debuted the first official trailer and footage of the game, though. Monster Hunter Tri is a beautiful Wii title and it comes packed with tons of content that will make the hunter inside you jump for joy. With free online questing available, a long and deep single player mode, and tons of character customization, the Monster Hunter series is back and better than ever. Grab your sword or hammer, because it's time to begin the long and pleasurable hunt.
What's the best Monster Hunter of all time? In a series where half of the titles have the word 'Ultimate' fixed on the end, it can be a difficult decision to make. NL are not averse to difficult decisions though, so have taken it upon theirselves to rank every single Monster Hunter game (yes, even the non-Nintendo ones) to determine which is the very best.
Monster Hunter World is close to releasing, which means it’s no better time to reminisce and look back at some of the best Monster Hunter games that came before it.
Goomba Stomp: "In Japan, the Monster Hunter series is something of a legend. Every gamer worth their salt in Japan knows about Monster Hunter, as each new iteration in the franchise, is met with high critique and commercial success. However, this is not the case over here in the States. The first time I had ever even heard of the franchise was a preview for the series’ third installment, Monster Hunter Tri, in Nintendo Power. The idea of hunting giant beasts with an online team seemed like a really cool concept to me, especially when I learned of how well the series was received overseas. Little did I know that Tri would go on to become the single greatest experience I have ever had with an online multiplayer game."
It's like drugs, people who haven't try it looks at it like it's some kind of outlandish, weird thing they'll never understand why people are addicted to it. But once you try it, preferably with friends... suddenly you have 200 hours logged in in just a short time you'll never guess it's a capcom game.
too bad they chose to release it on a niche platform in the west, if only capcom has the brain to upgrade the graphic and release it on PS4/XB1 I'm willing to bet it'll be as huge as overwatch, only you won't be bored as fast.
Its funny because even though i know Generations is exactly the same as Monster Hunter 4, just with even less story and the addition of Arts, its still addicting as hell. There's just something about it. The preparation before going out to fight a particular monster is probably my favorite aspect of the games.
Knowing your enemy and what weapons, tools, and items to bring is something missing from a lot of games that is done really well in this series. That strategic feeling before the actuall nonstop action begins once you find the monster is unlike any other game that I've played.
Cruelest bit of fate I have ever been in. The game is sitting in my book bag, but won't be home till around 8. This is a sad day but a good one at the same time :()
So worth it.... now to plunk down more time today.