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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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

2018’s Monster Hunter: World brings a host of features and improvements to Capcom’s long-running series, representing the largest changes in some time. With countless quality of life improvements, upgraded visuals, vibrant ecosystems, and enhanced multiplayer, this entry seeks to open the world of...

2018’s Monster Hunter: World brings a host of features and improvements to Capcom’s long-running series, representing the largest changes in some time; With countless quality of life improvements, upgraded visuals, vibrant ecosystems, and enhanced multiplayer, this entry seeks to open the world of...

Monster Hunter World: Iceborne adds loads of impressive monsters and tons of quality-of-life improvements to an already incredible game.

Monster Hunter World is an incredibly fun game. It’s fun with friends, even though the matchmaking system is wonky at times. It’s fun even when you are getting your ass kicked to the point of frustration — these moments will drive you to get better.

Monster Hunter World is a fascinating and beautiful game. MMO fans, action fans, RPG fans, and open world fans will all find something to love. This is a game that invites players in and gradually reveals its glorious depths.

Monster Hunter: World sees players take on the role of a hunter who completes various quests to hunt and slay monsters within a living and breathing ecosystem full of predators ... and prey.

Monster Hunter is a long running franchise that has recently been properly introduced to the mainstream west with Monster Hunter: World. Sure the PSP era of games was one of the most popular times for the series with its English versions but it never quite took off or was promoted in the west as...

Dynamic Eco-system; Interesting Campaign; FELINE FRIENDS; Approachable But Strategic; Monster Designs

Weird Glitches; Matchmaking System

Monster Hunter World offers enough improvements keep veterans happy while being accessible to newcomers. This time the world feels alive and you can choose what you want to do alone or with a friend, without limits.

Auto-crafting; Gorgeous environments; Monster turf wars; Monster AI; Co-op multiplayer incorporated throughout the game

Watching the cutscenes before jumping into co-op on story quests