Monster Hunter World hasn't exactly subscribed to the typical release pattern with its first, last and only paid DLC, Iceborne . Announced soon after the base game found its way to consoles, Iceborne wasn't released until almost 18 months had passed, which is more often the territory of rushed...

Positives + Huge amount of new content + Manages to both build on and compliment original game + Great new visual design

Negatives; A sizeable jump in difficulty for those unprepared

I've played several Monster Hunter titles in the past, but I've always been very much a casual fan of the series. I was never the type to be teaming up with buddies to take on huge quests, and I wound up spending way more time with Monster Hunter -style games ( Toukiden , Ragnarok Odyssey ) than the...

Gameplay has never felt better; Plenty of monsters to hunt; Deep post-game

Arbitrary online restrictions; Some awkward menus

Monster Hunter has always been one of those franchises that have really stood on the precipice of becoming a hit in the West. While the series has performed well in its native Japan since its inception, certain aspects have prevented it from being a smash in other territories.

A major upgrade over previous entries in almost every aspect; Satisfying and complex combat system; 100+ hours of content; Palicos

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Full disclosure here: I got into Monster Hunter because of World. Having only briefly dabbled with MH3U and MH4, the many changes and tweaks to the formula for World enticed me to finally give the fra

Huge roster of new monsters; New mechanics feel essential; The meta has been completely overhauled; Hoarfrost Reach is beautiful; Incredible endgame

Multiplayer organisation is still a bit odd

Monster Hunter World reached a wider audience than any other game in the franchise, mesmerizing new hunters and pleasing longtime veterans. World had its extreme challenges, but they were tucked away in late- and post-game content.

Monster Hunter World: Iceborne is an excellent expansion so large that it almost feels like a sequel. It's a better version of a great game.

Dozens of cool new monsters; The best-looking armor in the series; The most challenging hunts World's ever seen

Several annoyances remain unfixed

Whether or not it's the best, this is certainly the most audacious Monster Hunter game. World takes a dramatic leap into a look, feel, and size that feels truly new, simultaneously staying true to the series' ideals by maintaining the addictive loop of combat, intimidating monsters and meaningful...

It's really a lot of fun. I remember when games were this interesting, fun, great story telling, great character mods. Takes me back and brings me forward as well, i love it!

Just before we go ahead, a little heads up that the following review will be based solely on how the game performs on the PC platform. For the original review of the game please check here ! Spoiler Alert: The game is absolutely fantastic!

Good Range of Graphical Options; Can be Played With Mouse and Keyboard; Can Look Beautiful on High End Settings

Unoptimised Port; Highly Demanding in Performance; Needs Control Rework for Ranged Weapons; Connectivity Issues; Even a 980ti isn't Enough for Consistent 60fps

Capcom's smash hit open world epic gets a massive new expansion that adds some unseasonably snowy monsters and a ton of new content.

The new area is great in terms of how it handles the snow and cold, and all the new monsters with their unique abilities; Clutch Claw is useful and there are plenty of handy quality of life improvements

The requirements to play, in terms of your character's experience, are surprisingly demanding; No new weapon types and the new area isn't any bigger than most of the existing ones