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Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate: Review Thread
- Thread starter PranooY
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Took a test this time. Ordered majoras mask from my usual ShopTo as I didn't want to take a risk with it arriving later, and ordered MH4U from the game collection, which a I've been hearing good stuff about, and I wasn't so fussed if it came later.
As it turned out, MH4U came first today! 2 days early! Pretty good for a first order. Now I really wish I ordered majoras mask as I REALLY want to play that now!
As it turned out, MH4U came first today! 2 days early! Pretty good for a first order. Now I really wish I ordered majoras mask as I REALLY want to play that now!
GwyndolinCinder
Member
Feeling a tad silly for not preordering out of fear it wont come in time D: (Alot of uk people getting it today)
Faster loading times, improved frame rate and textures and camera control with the C-stick.
Thanks. Do you know how significant for loading times and FPS?
Even though I don't plan to play this until the start of the next month I ended up ordering it... Damn it, I'm weak...
Btw, can anyone post comparison pictures of this on 3DS/New 3DS? I have the original 3DS... Should I be jealous of New 3DS users?
I haven't read most of the reviews but yeah, I expected this to be an issue. It's actually an issue for me, but I guess it all comes to the choice of Capcom to release this as a 3DS game. The game already seems captivating and full of content and "ugly textures" are certainly a really small problem.
Btw, can anyone post comparison pictures of this on 3DS/New 3DS? I have the original 3DS... Should I be jealous of New 3DS users?
I haven't read most of the reviews but yeah, I expected this to be an issue. It's actually an issue for me, but I guess it all comes to the choice of Capcom to release this as a 3DS game. The game already seems captivating and full of content and "ugly textures" are certainly a really small problem.
TheSlySoul
Member
My LL CPP comes in today and Amazon says I get the game Friday night. So excited to try out the franchise.
Marsminchen
Neo Member
Haaa, the tension is killing me. Cannot wait to jump in. Lurking around and refreshing my order status every 15 minutes. I really hope that they are going to ship my copy of MH4U today...
Here are some pics and a video:
http://imgur.com/a/rzLJb
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cuo8JDZHtoA&feature=youtu.be&t=7m10s
P.S.: First post and afraid of my English probably being rusty, ahaha...
Here are some pics and a video:
http://imgur.com/a/rzLJb
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cuo8JDZHtoA&feature=youtu.be&t=7m10s
P.S.: First post and afraid of my English probably being rusty, ahaha...
Jo Shishido's Cheeks
Member
Thanks! They're not that much better but still noticeable. I guess I should start preparing for a New 3DS...
Oh, and welcome to GAF.
When you land a hit on a weak spot it feels 'meatier', there will be a brief kind of pause as it hits. Hard to explain but easy to understand once you see it. There are also blood effects that are much larger when you hit weak points. It gets tricky when weakpoints change after you cause enough damage to break a part off - some get more vulnerable in that location, some get less. For example Gravios has a hard plate on its chest you can destroy if you hit it enough, and doing so reveals its soft vulnerable underbits.
Trial and error and wikis work too. Quick references like this are usually available pretty fast.
Bowguns are a bit more complicated since they have their own damage type, and it's harder to tell when you're hitting a weak spot. They did make it a lot easier in recent games though, if you land a nice solid Pierce 2 on a monster it's got this super satisfying sound effect.
Yes.
Probably not midnight. The game isn't being published by Nintendo in NA like it is in EU.
....I'm going to cry. I hope it will at least be released on the 13th then
Marsminchen
Neo Member
I agree, the upgrades make the whole package very nice. That is why I will also be switching from an old 3DS to a new model. There are too many good reasons for me to buy it.
Thank you!Oh, and welcome to GAF.
Parmadillo Marshmallow
Member
Can anyone confirm if the block size of the final game is 21k? aka ~2.6GB?
Wow! That's quite the difference. The New 3DS's screen seems to have much better contrast.
Whoa. I had no idea there was that big of a difference. I was on the fence on getting a new 3DS, but I think this sealed the deal for me. Goodbye, terrible Circle Pad Pro!
You were just using one button with dual blades? You have A LOT to learn. Start by watching this video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CQv_qrL7no4
Ally of Justice
Member
Gah! Why can't someone break street date here in Mexico! I can't wait for Friday!
Kadin
Member
So I'm not to the point where I can get a N3DS quite yet. I have a Zelda XL system that I'd like to play this game on. Do you guys think it's perfectly playable as is or should I consider buying a CPP from Nintendo for $20? I do also have Revelations so that's one additional game I think I could use with it.
Out_Of_Ammo
Member
It's perfectly playable with the virtual dpad and monster lock on imo. You could always try out the demo and see for yourself how it feels.
I think it's all up to you, I played MH3U about 500 hours and never got a need for a CPP on the O3DS XL, and it plays fine without it, but may be you find it better with the CPP
I suggest that you first try the game without the CPP and then after sometime you can decide if you really want it or not
Ally of Justice
Member
I think it's perfectly playable without the CPP. Try the demo, should be enough to see if you get comfortable enough with the controls.
Personally, I stopped using my CPP for both MH3U and RE Revelations. In the case of Monster Hunter, you have a digital d-pad that works very well, a camera lock-on for the boss, and standard camera repositioning with L. The MH games as we know them today were designed around a single analog stick so its not like you're being asked to give up the 2nd stick of a FPS or something like that. Give it a try because its not as bad as people make it out to be. If all else fails, get a CPP.
Kadin
Member
Thanks guys, appreciate the input. I'm planning to get the demo tonight when I'm home. Meant to get it a while back but keep getting side tracked with other stuff. Now I have a big reason to do it. Was going to order the CPP right now to have it quickly but I think I'm gonna hold off.
Out_Of_Ammo
Member
You can't customize the virtual d-pad in the demo, so if it doesn't quite feel right in the demo, keep in mind that the full game allows you to fully customize the position and proportions of the d-pad.
DrROBschiz
Member
The Nub on the N3DS works surprisingly well!
If you are getting one itll do the job managing the camera with ease
SpiceMelange
Member
This is gold.
Missing a space for "textures aren't compelling." And I love the "how many iguanas do I have to kill" space.
This definitely needs to occupy the centre space.
C'mon mang, some of us DS fans were into MonHun before it was even cool! Give us some credit!
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Deleted member 125677
Unconfirmed Member
Should I wait to get this game until I get a New3DS? I don't have a CPP anymore since I upgraded to XL
No, the demo was perfectly playable on an OG 3DS. Target cam alleviates most camera issues fairly quickly, although it might be worth waiting if you want to use primarily ranged weapons, since they require finer camera control.
bodine1231
Member
Is there a physical guide being released with the game?
