I am so excited for this game! Lala looks incredible! Also very happy to see hearty food making a return. Not sure I love the voice acting of the blonde in the cutscenes, but it could just feel...
I am so excited for this game! Lala looks incredible! Also very happy to see hearty food making a return. Not sure I love the voice acting of the blonde in the cutscenes, but it could just feel wooden taken out of context. I just hope my computer is able to do the visuals justice. Might have to investigate a GPU upgrade before release
To be fair, I have about 5 or 600 hours in Rise and World and I could tell you maybe 2 things about the actual story about the game, and one is that Nergigante is eating other dragons or something...
To be fair, I have about 5 or 600 hours in Rise and World and I could tell you maybe 2 things about the actual story about the game, and one is that Nergigante is eating other dragons or something maybe?
I have a feeling that if you're good with World, you might be okay with Wilds? I think their latest game is Dragon's Dogma 2 so if you need a benchmark that might be the best one to try out your current setup.
Oh, I'm sure it will be fine story-wise. I have a couple thousand hours between the last few games and while I know it's not really the focus for MH, I do enjoy when they deliver a halfway decent...
Oh, I'm sure it will be fine story-wise. I have a couple thousand hours between the last few games and while I know it's not really the focus for MH, I do enjoy when they deliver a halfway decent plot. However, satisfying combat and super detailed environments are my main jam and it (at least initially) looks like they have pulled it off spectacularly. I am a VERY happy lance main after the recent weapon showcase
Ganlance main here too. It's slow, so you really have to focus on learning all the monster patterns or you can get wrecked when you make a mistake by over-committing to a move. But when you get...
Ganlance main here too. It's slow, so you really have to focus on learning all the monster patterns or you can get wrecked when you make a mistake by over-committing to a move. But when you get the timing right, and manage to land a big combo it's so satisfying! The hammer and hunting horn are my second favs though, for similar reasons.
Yeah, especially with the bullet hell style that they introduced in rise! I think World was a bit more forgiving but not by too much, tbh I prefer the world style of clunkiness just a bit more but...
Yeah, especially with the bullet hell style that they introduced in rise! I think World was a bit more forgiving but not by too much, tbh I prefer the world style of clunkiness just a bit more but both are fun for me!
I'm always torn on this series. I actually played a recent one (world I think? No grapple) and it's an odd mix of brilliant design and "oh god why" stuff. Personally i'd love if they would: LET ME...
I'm always torn on this series. I actually played a recent one (world I think? No grapple) and it's an odd mix of brilliant design and "oh god why" stuff.
Personally i'd love if they would:
LET ME SKIP THE CUT SCENES FOR THE LOVE OF GOD. I cannot begin to explain how little I care about the plot and watching it plod along while I try to get through the content and unlock stuff so I can play with friends was absolutely the main reason I eventually burnt out.
Maybe put some of the "hunter" part back in? I've heard this used to be the case, and they've seen more success since they veered away from it, but god it really feels like "pick a monster from a screen, then go follow your GPS to it, then fight it" might as well just drop you in right in front of them? They make these GORGEOUS maps that really boil down to following a gps firefly or knowing your routes to get your crafting mats.
Fuck MMO crafting and stats. I know this isn't going anywhere, but god I'd love for it to be less of a thing. And to be fair it's the most tolerable of any game i've stuck with. It would be nice if I could actually switch weapons without having to eat the sunk cost of all the unlocks you've already done.
I've found myself watching all the trailers for this one, and I've always loved the level of skill inherent in most of the weapon/enemy design, but god I know i'm going to be glazing over at the 5th horrible cutscene and dreading doing loops for crafting mats.
I tried Worlds as well a couple of years ago, and your second point is what really disappointed me, so much so that I refunded the game. It really did not feel like "hunting" anything, and that...
I tried Worlds as well a couple of years ago, and your second point is what really disappointed me, so much so that I refunded the game. It really did not feel like "hunting" anything, and that was the main draw of the game to me in the first place. And for some reason, I remember many Steam reviews praising the actual "hunting", which was strange, since there was none.
I'll preface this by saying I also want the tracking part of hunting to be a greater focus, but in previous games like GU and 4U all you do is wander around blindly until you stumble across the...
I'll preface this by saying I also want the tracking part of hunting to be a greater focus, but in previous games like GU and 4U all you do is wander around blindly until you stumble across the monster. There aren't really any tracking elements; you just hope you can eventually memorize where they spawn so it doesn't take so long to get to them. You could also fast track by waving to the airship or popping a psychoserum which reveals the monster's location.
World at least required you to find some tracks when you hunted a monster for the first time. I would love to see an expanded version of that system (with seriously toned down scoutflies if they kept them)
What if you played....Monster Hunter Dairies: Poka Poka Airu instead? "hunting" bigger monster at 2:30 https://youtu.be/c-LRSOg1KEY?si=KxqVDOgJEqzJ2SMb
What if you played....Monster Hunter Dairies: Poka Poka Airu instead?
that and mounted combat and stampedes, ugh looks so good! having packs of monsters all at once feels like it'll make hunting the first couple of fodder monsters a bit more dangerous which i'm...
that and mounted combat and stampedes, ugh looks so good! having packs of monsters all at once feels like it'll make hunting the first couple of fodder monsters a bit more dangerous which i'm kinda excited for too. the weather effects look so chaotic too.
Everything I have seen of Wilds has me crazy excited. It looks to me like they went hard on very small "production value/cinematic" things that really do a lot to make it look fun. Camera...
Everything I have seen of Wilds has me crazy excited. It looks to me like they went hard on very small "production value/cinematic" things that really do a lot to make it look fun. Camera movements during some attacks, more interaction with the monster (clashing/locking with their open mouth looks sick), the physics of stuff like hair and cloth, it all comes together into a more movie-like appearance that I think suits the game perfectly. Wilds has been enjoyable just to watch so I can't wait to actually play.
The weapon demos look super good, iirc the charge blade has a model with a flowing skirt and long hair and it looks awesome in motion
I think one of the most underrated things that I saw too was how many more environmental things have been added. Falling boulders always feel cool in world but they're so scarce in World. They...
I think one of the most underrated things that I saw too was how many more environmental things have been added. Falling boulders always feel cool in world but they're so scarce in World.
They showed off some of the turf wars in the live gameplay demos in the sandstorms and stuff and it just looks so cinematic.
the new hermitaur skeleton monster looks terrifying! No release date yet but the hype is so real from me here. Additional trailer with all the weapon mechanics here:...
the new hermitaur skeleton monster looks terrifying! No release date yet but the hype is so real from me here.
I am so excited for this game! Lala looks incredible! Also very happy to see hearty food making a return. Not sure I love the voice acting of the blonde in the cutscenes, but it could just feel wooden taken out of context. I just hope my computer is able to do the visuals justice. Might have to investigate a GPU upgrade before release
To be fair, I have about 5 or 600 hours in Rise and World and I could tell you maybe 2 things about the actual story about the game, and one is that Nergigante is eating other dragons or something maybe?
I have a feeling that if you're good with World, you might be okay with Wilds? I think their latest game is Dragon's Dogma 2 so if you need a benchmark that might be the best one to try out your current setup.
Oh, I'm sure it will be fine story-wise. I have a couple thousand hours between the last few games and while I know it's not really the focus for MH, I do enjoy when they deliver a halfway decent plot. However, satisfying combat and super detailed environments are my main jam and it (at least initially) looks like they have pulled it off spectacularly. I am a VERY happy lance main after the recent weapon showcase
Gunlance main here, lance siblings unite!
Ganlance main here too. It's slow, so you really have to focus on learning all the monster patterns or you can get wrecked when you make a mistake by over-committing to a move. But when you get the timing right, and manage to land a big combo it's so satisfying! The hammer and hunting horn are my second favs though, for similar reasons.
Yeah, especially with the bullet hell style that they introduced in rise! I think World was a bit more forgiving but not by too much, tbh I prefer the world style of clunkiness just a bit more but both are fun for me!
I'm always torn on this series. I actually played a recent one (world I think? No grapple) and it's an odd mix of brilliant design and "oh god why" stuff.
Personally i'd love if they would:
LET ME SKIP THE CUT SCENES FOR THE LOVE OF GOD. I cannot begin to explain how little I care about the plot and watching it plod along while I try to get through the content and unlock stuff so I can play with friends was absolutely the main reason I eventually burnt out.
Maybe put some of the "hunter" part back in? I've heard this used to be the case, and they've seen more success since they veered away from it, but god it really feels like "pick a monster from a screen, then go follow your GPS to it, then fight it" might as well just drop you in right in front of them? They make these GORGEOUS maps that really boil down to following a gps firefly or knowing your routes to get your crafting mats.
Fuck MMO crafting and stats. I know this isn't going anywhere, but god I'd love for it to be less of a thing. And to be fair it's the most tolerable of any game i've stuck with. It would be nice if I could actually switch weapons without having to eat the sunk cost of all the unlocks you've already done.
I've found myself watching all the trailers for this one, and I've always loved the level of skill inherent in most of the weapon/enemy design, but god I know i'm going to be glazing over at the 5th horrible cutscene and dreading doing loops for crafting mats.
Your first point was fixed in the most recent entry (Rise/Sunbreak), so hopefully they continue that with this one
I tried Worlds as well a couple of years ago, and your second point is what really disappointed me, so much so that I refunded the game. It really did not feel like "hunting" anything, and that was the main draw of the game to me in the first place. And for some reason, I remember many Steam reviews praising the actual "hunting", which was strange, since there was none.
I'll preface this by saying I also want the tracking part of hunting to be a greater focus, but in previous games like GU and 4U all you do is wander around blindly until you stumble across the monster. There aren't really any tracking elements; you just hope you can eventually memorize where they spawn so it doesn't take so long to get to them. You could also fast track by waving to the airship or popping a psychoserum which reveals the monster's location.
World at least required you to find some tracks when you hunted a monster for the first time. I would love to see an expanded version of that system (with seriously toned down scoutflies if they kept them)
What if you played....Monster Hunter Dairies: Poka Poka Airu instead?
"hunting" bigger monster at 2:30
https://youtu.be/c-LRSOg1KEY?si=KxqVDOgJEqzJ2SMb
Developer Livestream:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=__dNDhhJzQo
Did I understand that correctly - no more gender-locked armor!? That would be fantastic news!!
that and mounted combat and stampedes, ugh looks so good! having packs of monsters all at once feels like it'll make hunting the first couple of fodder monsters a bit more dangerous which i'm kinda excited for too. the weather effects look so chaotic too.
Everything I have seen of Wilds has me crazy excited. It looks to me like they went hard on very small "production value/cinematic" things that really do a lot to make it look fun. Camera movements during some attacks, more interaction with the monster (clashing/locking with their open mouth looks sick), the physics of stuff like hair and cloth, it all comes together into a more movie-like appearance that I think suits the game perfectly. Wilds has been enjoyable just to watch so I can't wait to actually play.
The weapon demos look super good, iirc the charge blade has a model with a flowing skirt and long hair and it looks awesome in motion
I think one of the most underrated things that I saw too was how many more environmental things have been added. Falling boulders always feel cool in world but they're so scarce in World.
They showed off some of the turf wars in the live gameplay demos in the sandstorms and stuff and it just looks so cinematic.
the new hermitaur skeleton monster looks terrifying! No release date yet but the hype is so real from me here.
Additional trailer with all the weapon mechanics here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g7Iwrf2R5Uo