So ive created like 2 other monster hunter threads, well this is the big game. Its finally here! PC release is delayed untill fall i believe so FeelsBadMan, and i thought i could keep my hands off untill then but... so ive been following like 6 different streamers playing it to get a good look and satisfy a bit of the need to play, but each one of them has given it outstanding reviews and keep singing its praise everytime they play. It is the game that has now forced me to buy a ps4 (tho i do have some other titles in mind, so its not a 1 game console purchase).
Anyone else onboard? Would be nice to exchange psn to do some co-op later, tho i might do most of the game solo since ive had bad experiences with co-op'ing in previous titles (people die and fail my missions, especially many in the wii game. Ive already seen streamers fall to the same trap).
Some info on the game. Changes from previous titles include
-Each map (i think there are around 6 or 7 diverse themed maps) is a biiig map with layers and layers to navigate, changed from small areas with loading screens between. Gorgeous looking maps i might add.
-Navigating maps is very smooth, a new addition to the movement is sliding downhills which happens automatically and is one of the coolest things ive seen to modify movement so seemlessly, also used for momentum based jump attacks to mount monsters.
-Gathering most everything is very quick and done on the run, tho with less from each node. Much more convenient than previously.
-Almost every mission has multiple monster, and they will now interract with eachother, some have turf wars which means that suddenly when you are fighting some monster, a bigger one might appear to fuck up said monster because that mofo is in the wrong hood. A fucking dragon might appear to pick up and drop a t-rex down a ledge, or he might blast your face with fire. While similar things
could happen in previous titles, it was very uncommon and not at all to the depth and amazing display of chaos this one produces. There can be up to 3(!) monsters fighting eachother excluding the hunter himself.
-DLC is confirmed and is from my knowledge going to be free as it has always been in previous titles. This means there will be new monsters regularly, and maybe even launches into higher ranks of difficulty as supposedly G-rank is not in currently, which was considered the end game previously.
-Weapon upgrade trees have been made much more accessible, and convenient. As have monster info, you can gather intel by fighting them or finding traces and inspecting their behaviour to find out what they are weak to and what parts to break/sever.
-Around 15 unique weapon types all viable and incredibly dynamic to allow a very personal playstyle to develop.
Those are some of the things ive gathered from watching it. Like i said, ive ordered a ps4 for this game now, and from the looks of it i will not be disappointed, hell it seems to exceed all of my expectations.
