This game is good, first ever Gundam that's been brought to North America (it had been Japanese release only) However the draw back is, for online game play, you would have to join Asia servers since there's not a lot of players that play locally in the North America. Hence, it'll lag.

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

You are part of the Fifth Fleet, traversing the seas and heading to the New World as you track the crossing of an Elder Dragon. Sent by the Research Commission to find out exactly what takes place when these huge, destructive beings make their trek every decade, it's up to you to make the journey...

Expansive And Vibrant Worlds To Explore; Detailed Monsters And Designs; Armour And Weapon Crafting Is Fun

Clunky And Frustrating Combat; Steep Learning Curve; Extreme Grinding Process

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 is the best entry in the long-running action RPG series to-date, accessible for both new players and returning fans expecting the in-depth gameplay systems and rewarding hunt/craft/explore loop we all know and love.

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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While its weighty combat (often erroneously labelled 'clumsy'... it's anything but, once you know what you're doing) means it still may not appeal to...

Packed with incredible encounters; Open environments work brilliantly; Quality-of-life improvements everywhere

Online systems still a little clunky; Relatively low monster count; Likely to devour all your time

Monster Hunter is one of those franchises that its fans fall utterly in love with – piling many dozens, or even a few hundred, hours into each title – but a significant number of newcomers find almost impenetrable.

Monster Hunter World's first paid expansion, Iceborne, is now available on PS4 and Xbox One. Our review has now been finalized after a brief stint as a review in progress. For more, check out our Iceborne tips guide .

Variants on familiar monsters makes for a well-designed progression curve; Introduction of the Clutch Claw adds variety to combat without sacrificing difficulty; Integrating tougher foes into existing environments feels like a seamless addition; The new ecosystem provides interesting layers of...

The narrative doesn't quite give you the chance to be invested properly; Brand-new monsters are relatively few