The review scores forMonster Hunter Wildsare finally in following the end of the embargo.Wildsis the newest installment in developer Capcom’s popular monster-hunting series, preceded by titles such asMonster Hunter Rise(2021) andMonster Hunter World(2018). The upcoming entry is set in a new map area called The Forbidden Lands, composed of various biomes that extend from harsh plains to a blooming jungle, and from scorching caverns to freezing chambers. Themap forMonster Hunter Wildsis expected to reflect the number of different creatures that players will be able to face.
Capcom has already revealed several of the monsters that will pose threats to humanity in the game, such as the flagship monster Arkveld, the White Wraith, and Rey Dau, an electrifying new flying wyvern. A mysterious creature called Nu Udra or The Black Flame has also been revealed, and it resembles an octopus. Aside from new additions, as always, older monsters from the franchise are also returning. Among the debutingmonsters inMonster Hunter Wilds, players are confirmed to see the return of Rathian, Gravios, Nerscylla, Gore Magala, and more – Mizutsune will be added in a Spring update, too.
How Has Monster Hunter Wilds Reviewed Compared To Previous Games?
The Game Seems On Par With World & Rise
With the end of the embargo and the publication of the reviews forWilds, the new title can now be compared to some of its predecessors, mainlyMonster Hunter RiseandMonster Hunter World, both of which follow the same action-led monster-hunter gameplay style and character progression. Titles likeMonster Hunter Stories 2: Wings of Ruin(2021), which is a spin-off turn-based RPG, were left out of the comparison withWilds. At the time of writing, the critic score forMonster Hunter WildsonMetacriticstands at 89 (out of 100), with 54 reviews.
The table below shows the comparison between the review scores forWilds,Rise, andWorld, including critic scores and user scores:
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As seen onMonster Hunter Rise’s page onMetacritic,the game received an 88 out of 100 score from critics. The user score for the game remained somewhat similar, with an 8.5 out of 10 score. In a much different behavior,Monster Hunter World’s page onMetacriticshows that it is the best of the three latest main games in the series, according to critics, with a 90 out of 100 score. However, users thought differently, givingWorlda 7.8 out of 10 score.
The user score forMonster Hunter Wildshas not yet been published because the game itself hasn’t been released and, therefore, users haven’t been able to play or evaluate the game.
What Are Critics Saying About Monster Hunter Wilds
The Game’s Gameplay Is Appraised, Though Its Story & Performance Are Points Of Criticism
The reviews from critics are mostly positive. According toScreen Rant’sMonster Hunter Wildsreviewby Lee D’Amato,the title “brings a lot of interesting new ideas to the series' tried-and-true formula, without changing the complexity and challenge that’s always made its combat engaging.”However, the review that evaluatesWildswith an 8/10 rating highlights “disruptive” performance issues and “on-rails” story missions.Game Rant’s Dalton Cooper, who also gave the game an 8/10 rating, also criticizes the game’s “bland story” and its “mixed bag” of graphics while praising the core gameplay loop.
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Like the aforementioned outlets,IGN’s Tom Marks also gave the game an 8/10 rating, stating that it “continues to smooth off the traditionally rough edges of the series in smart ways, reducing as much friction as possible,”but that it “trimmed its challenge back so much that I barely needed to dig into its in-depth equipment system.”Meanwhile,VGC’s Jordan Middler says the game “is confident, bold, and one of the best Monster Hunter games ever, thanks to its ability to stand on the giant shoulders of World and improve it in virtually every way,” with a 5/5 star rating.
When Monster Hunter Wilds Releases
The New Game Will Have Crossplay Between All Platforms
It will not take too long before you can experience what the critics have already played through asMonster Hunter Wildswill be released on February 28 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC (via Steam). Starting this day, players from all these platforms will be able to enjoy their new monster-hunting journeys, without any holdbacks for specific platforms. For the first time in the series,Monster Hunter Wildswill have crossplay, allowing players from different platforms to gather and help each other take down their targets. The game will also include 100-player lobbies.
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Monster Hunter Wilds is set to be one of the largest games in the franchise yet, being one of Monster Hunter’s most highly-anticipated releases yet.
Overall, it seems like the latest installment in the series continues to uphold the franchise’s reputation by offering a fully-fledged game with enticing gameplay, even if at the cost of a bit of performance and graphic quality. The game, likeWorldandRise, is set on making the monster-hunting experience more accessible than ever, though players may feel that it is a bit less challenging than its predecessors at some times – though that could be solved with the upcomingMonster Hunter Wildsupdates that will bring new monsters.
