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Monster Hunter (2021) is a series of action role-playing games where you hunt, kill and trap large monsters through wide-ranging landscapes. Each successful hunt rewards you with materials that accrue to slowly upgrade equipment that in turn enables you to face more powerful monsters. The vast landscape, huge range of weapons and tactics make this a unique experience.
Our examiner, Andy Robertson, first checked Monster Hunter 2 years ago. It was re-examined by Jo Robertson and updated 12 weeks ago.
Our examiner, Andy Robertson, first checked Monster Hunter 2 years ago. It was re-examined by Jo Robertson and updated 12 weeks ago.
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Play Overview
Monster Hunter is a series of action role-playing games where you hunt, kill and trap large monsters through wide-ranging landscapes. Each successful hunt rewards you with materials that accrue to slowly upgrade equipment that in turn enables you to face more powerful monsters. The vast landscape, huge range of weapons and tactics make this a unique experience.
You play the game in a pre-industrial fantasy setting where human-like characters give you missions to catch particular monsters. Progression is focused entirely on armour and weapons rather than you character. You craft and equip weapons best suited to the next mission, taking on steadily harder enemies and gaining better loot.
The attraction comes from the enjoyable combat and huge range of weapons (swords, hammers and bows) each with unique attributes and combat manoeuvres. It's like a game entirely made of the boss fights usually found at the end of levels.
You can play on your own (often accompanied by a Felyne or Palico) or with others in the four-player cooperative online modes. This enables your group to hunt down stronger versions of monsters. Together or alone, you work through the main quest from Low-Rank to High-Rank missions.
Monster Hunter Rise followed the progress made by Monster Hunter World including new animal companions that can be ridden into battle, and Wirebugs that enable vertical traversal as well as climbing certain monsters.
You play the game in a pre-industrial fantasy setting where human-like characters give you missions to catch particular monsters. Progression is focused entirely on armour and weapons rather than you character. You craft and equip weapons best suited to the next mission, taking on steadily harder enemies and gaining better loot.
The attraction comes from the enjoyable combat and huge range of weapons (swords, hammers and bows) each with unique attributes and combat manoeuvres. It's like a game entirely made of the boss fights usually found at the end of levels.
You can play on your own (often accompanied by a Felyne or Palico) or with others in the four-player cooperative online modes. This enables your group to hunt down stronger versions of monsters. Together or alone, you work through the main quest from Low-Rank to High-Rank missions.
- Monster Hunter (2004) on PlayStation 2 and PlayStation Portable
- Monster Hunter 2 (2006) on PlayStation Portable and PlayStation 2.
- Monster Hunter Tri (2009) on Wii then enhanced for Nintendo 3DS and Wii U
- Monster Hunter 4 (2013) on Nintendo 3DS.
- Monster Hunter: World (2018) on PlayStation 4 and Xbox One.
- Monster Hunter Rise (2021) on the Nintendo Switch.
Monster Hunter Rise followed the progress made by Monster Hunter World including new animal companions that can be ridden into battle, and Wirebugs that enable vertical traversal as well as climbing certain monsters.
Benefits
Play Style
Duration
Play Time: This game will take between 18 hours and 30 hours to complete.
Age Ratings
Content Rating
The game also contains frequent depictions of non-realistic looking violence towards human-like and animal-like characters. Characters can be thrown large distances, both into the air and into objects such as rocks and trees. Human characters grunt in pain when they are attacked and some mild blood effects are shown, although there is no sight of injuries. Human characters tend to recover their balance before continuing the battle.
Users Interact: The game enables players to interact and communicate with each other, so may expose players to language usually associated with older rated games.
Skill Level
12+ year-olds usually have the required skill to enjoy this game. Still, it’s important for parents and guardians to ensure they understand in-game purchases and have spending limits set-up. The hunter, resource collecting, weapon crafting loop is enjoyed by pre-teens and teenagers. It requires resilience and planning when heading out to find the next big monster. More recent games in the series are also enjoyed for their team-work.
Account Rating
- You need be 18-years-old to to subscribe to Xbox Live Gold for online play, but can then configure family accounts for younger players to play online with Xbox One.
- You need be 18-years-old to subscribe to Nintendo Online, but can then create accounts for children of any age to play online with Nintendo Switch.
- You need be 18-years-old to subscribe to PlayStation Plus for online play, but can create sub-accounts for younger players of 7-years or older to play online with PlayStation 4.
Costs
Monster Hunter usually costs £15.99 to £59.99.
You can purchase consumable items, weapons and cosmetic upgrades.
It's important to set up your accounts and devices appropriately. More information is on our Financial Resources page.
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Monster Hunter Rise
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There are the following additional costs associated with this game:- In-Game Purchases: Additional in-game purchases are offered for items that enhance the experience.
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You need a subscription to play online:
- You need to purchase a Nintendo Online subscription to play online with Nintendo Switch.
- You need to purchase a PlayStation Plus subscription to play online with PlayStation 4.
- You need to purchase a Xbox Live Gold subscription to play online with Xbox One.
You can purchase consumable items, weapons and cosmetic upgrades.
It's important to set up your accounts and devices appropriately. More information is on our Financial Resources page.
Game Details
Release Date: 26/03/2021
Out Now: 3DS and 2DS, PS2, PS4, PSP, Switch, Wii, Wii U and Xbox One
Content Rating: PEGI 12
Skill Rating: 12+ year-olds
Players: 1 (4 online)
Genres: Adventure, Fighting (Action, Collecting and Role-Play)
Accessibility: 20 features
Components: 3D Third-Person, Day and Night and Open World
Developer: Capcom USA (@CapcomUSA_)
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