yes. online monsters are harder due to the co-op. but the difficulty does not scale with the number of players on your team.
Monster Hunter 3 Ultimate - Demo out [Updated: FAQ and Help]
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yes. online monsters are harder due to the co-op. but the difficulty does not scale with the number of players on your team.
Charoncaori
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Good luck, don't get put off by the fact the demo throws you in with no explanation, it's really a poor demo for first-timers.
You can do that to the easier ones, but later on they'll take off half your health in one go, and the attacks have huge hitboxes. It becomes much more important to be getting in on their weak spots too, rather than getting the odd hit on their back or something.
Alex
Member
There's a solid curve to it, unlike certain other games panned for awkward controls, they actually fit an actual purpose and design style in Monster Hunter that you really grow accustomed to, it's all very deliberate. I don't think these demos are ever good examples though, as they kind of just throw you into the thick of it rather than starting you off with some light work and getting used to the movement and commands.
Luckily, for new comers though, they also nerf the difficulty every god damned new iteration, apparently taking steep declines with Portable 3rd and Tri G, which is just jolly after how easy Tri already was after Dos.
I'm going to keep whining about this until they make difficulty modes for the game and bring it back to classical style, where the items and gathering actually had a damned purpose.
Luckily, for new comers though, they also nerf the difficulty every god damned new iteration, apparently taking steep declines with Portable 3rd and Tri G, which is just jolly after how easy Tri already was after Dos.
I'm going to keep whining about this until they make difficulty modes for the game and bring it back to classical style, where the items and gathering actually had a damned purpose.
Best advice I can give you:
1) Use the camera lock on. When you're in the same area as the monster, there will be an icon on the touchscreen. Hit it and a red crosshair appears over the monster on the icon. This then allows you to hit the left shoulder button and it'll focus on the monster.
2) Don't get discouraged! It takes time to really understand the gameplay mechanics. Monster Hunter games are so rewarding and it's hard to see the forest through the trees as you first start out. Things will appear to be funky, like scrolling through items and unstoppable animations.
Good luck & good hunt!
Tri is balanced for 4 players and 3U is balanced for 2.
Oni Link 666
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If you guys want to see something more like how the game really starts, pick the Plesioth (hard) fight and jut run around and explore without going to the beach where Plesioth is. That's the area right outside the village you start in. At the beginning, you get quests to go into this area and kill those little deer and raptors, collect mushrooms and herbs, mine the ore deposits, and catch bugs. You'll find a pick and a bug net in the big trunk by where you start.
Alex
Member
Image quality >>>>> everything. There is nothing you can do asset or post processing wise to a game that makes it pop like good image quality with max resolution, downsampling, good, non-budget AA, etc.
If it was up to me, I'd still be on PS2/Gamecube graphics for consoles but downsampled, 60 FPS and with 8X AA. :lol
Snowden's Secret
Banned
How do I play this? What is going on? Why does this monster have infinite health?
The WiiU version looks pretty delicious to me, don't know what the problem is. Do we know if the final version is going to be 60 fps or what Capcom bullshitting us?
The 3DS version is pure sex though, dear god that looks sweet.
The Lagombi was pretty easy, got it on the first try. My skills were a bit rusty though. Haven't played Tri in a while.
The Plesioth needed 2 tries. I really needed to get used to the underwater controls again. The lock-on is definitely helpful though.
The 3DS version is pure sex though, dear god that looks sweet.
The Lagombi was pretty easy, got it on the first try. My skills were a bit rusty though. Haven't played Tri in a while.
The Plesioth needed 2 tries. I really needed to get used to the underwater controls again. The lock-on is definitely helpful though.
Alex
Member
People actually used the Wii Remote with MH Tri? Oh my god, so not for me, I used it just long enough to recoil in horror before I went to the store and bought a CC Pro.
Charoncaori
Member
High time commitment/low online player numbers, I think. People complained with tri that if you didn't have 4 people who knew what they were doing, monsters took too long to kill before the time limit. So instead of it being easier for you to co-op, it was actually easier to just solo your way through the game for most people, thus exacerbating the problem for online players...
People should really read the manual first. Or atleast right after you tried a weapon.
That makes so much sense due to the videos I've seen showing 4 people take down monsters pretty easily.
Fixing hitboxes is what made it "easier".
That makes so much sense due to the videos I've seen showing 4 people take down monsters pretty easily.
Fixing hitboxes is what made it "easier".
In MH Tri, you had to press two of the face buttons at the same time. Try X + A. Unfortunately, the long sword can't actually do a normal sidestep, instead you perform a sweeping motion with the sword that uses the momentum of the swing to push your character to the left or right as a makeshift dodge manuever.
Sammy Samusu
Member
ARGH! Why do I have to be so busy right now. This always happens to me, fuck my life, I want to play this demo again so badly.
I'm gonna record my Plesi hunt with Bowgun when I get the time. You guys should do the same! Want to see how good some of you are. 8)
I'm gonna record my Plesi hunt with Bowgun when I get the time. You guys should do the same! Want to see how good some of you are. 8)
Mihael Mello Keehl
Banned
I love the dual swords. My second time I played the"easy" monster I beat him so quick. The first time I had like 5 mins left warning and shit. Didnt see one at all this time though playing on the Wii U maybe sped up the process.
Hale-XF11
Member
I see. I appreciate the insight, but I'm still not sure this game is for me. I'm thinking it's probably just not for me. We'll see. I may or may not change my mind later on.
ThaGuy
Member
Thanks. I'll try it after I play some rounds in Tekken.
Aspire people!
Oh hey, my set from Tri.
I believe so. They ditched the bowgun customization after Tri.
RaySpencer
Member
Woooowwww....Is that ever hard to watch.
Alex
Member
Oh hey, my set from Tri.
I believe so. They ditched the bowgun customization after Tri.
Oh thank god, it was a really cool idea in theory... then the execution and the removal of bows destroyed ranged in the game outside of random gimmicks.
But you can't use it in the demo lol
Yeah it's annoying. At least I will be able to use it in a month ;~;
You chose so very wisely as to which topic to put that ever important first post in. Congratulations and welcome!
PaulExcellent
Member
So, I've never played a Monster Hunter game before, but really wanted to try it out.
Downloaded the demo for the 3DS, selected the rabbit, and the sword + shield.
I got destroyed by the bunny, but I want to try it again.
Impressions:
The graphics are lovely, and the 3D effect is great!
Can't cancel attacks halfway. Wat.
Enemies are tough. This isn't a hack-slash game.
The armor is bombastic.
Sword + shield is not for me. lol
I want to play some more until I rip that bunny to shreds.
Downloaded the demo for the 3DS, selected the rabbit, and the sword + shield.
I got destroyed by the bunny, but I want to try it again.
Impressions:
The graphics are lovely, and the 3D effect is great!
Can't cancel attacks halfway. Wat.
Enemies are tough. This isn't a hack-slash game.
The armor is bombastic.
Sword + shield is not for me. lol
I want to play some more until I rip that bunny to shreds.
Chuckpebble
Member
When you turned off the two "shake to..." options, it's arguably superior. Camera control is digital no matter what. SnS you could use an item without stopping to hold R. LS fade slash was minus and twist the controller in the direction you wanted to dodge to. Bowgun, quitck aim was way better because you weren't suddenly using the camera controls to aim. I could go on and on.
Haha, welcome.
Jawmuncher
Member
Nintendo WiiU users in preparation for monster hunter I bought a WiiU.
Now question how can I unify my 3DS and WiiU Nintendo network accounts? Is it even doable or is all that's shared is the club Nintendo?
Now question how can I unify my 3DS and WiiU Nintendo network accounts? Is it even doable or is all that's shared is the club Nintendo?
That's the point. Don't you just love it?!
Alex
Member
3DS doesn't have accounts for online.
you can't see the monster's hit points, and consider it a boss fight.
please don't get discouraged! pick a weapon, practice away from the monster and take advantage of your companions (let them take the damage). control is 'weird' but it will make sense eventually. always be aware of your currently health and stamina, heal away from the monster.
this demo is not very newbie friendly, but i'm pretty sure the real game will have an extensive tutorial like in MH3.
Jawmuncher
Member
Ok I figured as much, its been so long since I set it up.
Thank U all! I been a register member for years, but today I was finally blessed with the right to posts.
I'm TheWon aka JodeciDeion! You someone posted one of my videos recently! So I had to get on here and say thanks!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=REvE002f3Qo
It's a video of the Demo released today. Surrounded by a very anime presentation! I do a lot of videos on Youtube. So I will be uploading a lot of footage of this game. If you see me online please join me maybe you will end up in a video of mine! Thank You all for the warm welcome. Now it's time to do a video of the 3DS demo!
I'm TheWon aka JodeciDeion! You someone posted one of my videos recently! So I had to get on here and say thanks!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=REvE002f3Qo
It's a video of the Demo released today. Surrounded by a very anime presentation! I do a lot of videos on Youtube. So I will be uploading a lot of footage of this game. If you see me online please join me maybe you will end up in a video of mine! Thank You all for the warm welcome. Now it's time to do a video of the 3DS demo!
You will soon be able to link the same NNID to your Wii U and 3DS, if that is what you're asking.
Panthalassic
Member
Only got to play through Lagombi so far. Beat it in just a little under 20 minutes because I kept pressing the wrong buttons. Camera also messed me up somewhat but it got better after I figured out the lock on stuff. Also only managed to try the Hammer (easiest weapon) before my system died.
Will try to fight Plesioth once my 3DS is charged.
Will try to fight Plesioth once my 3DS is charged.
Meesh
Member
Is it me or does the demo feel neerfed?? It could be the pre set armor selections...or maybe the enemy difficulty is adjusted, either way Plesioth felt a little on the easy side. Anyone else feel this? And I just checked out vids for Guran-Miraosu...never expected the new elder dragon showdown would take place in the water.(Though I suppose it makes sense.) I've been playing MHFU for so long I think I'll need to brush up on my water combat lol.
peanutbutterlatte
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Am I supposed to feel bad for murdering the innocent dinosaurs? 