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Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate: Review Thread
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MatrixMan.EXE
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Didn't need reviews to know this game would be incredible and that I'd be putting countless hours into it, however its really good to see how positively the media is receiving it. Can't wait until Friday!
ferixdacat
Member
Thanks y'all! Is there a well known online community to find mh4u players to play online with?
I only preferred the 3G on the Wii U because of the online, other than that I did everything on my 3DS.
Yeah, NeoGAF.
DrROBschiz
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yes, me. will buy it on 3DS though. i just cant resist
I would have preferred Wiiu/PS4/Vita myself but after trying the New 3DS put i find that it will be good enough for me
The wait for 4th gen has been so long that Im just dealing with the cards we are dealt at this point
You can do that too!
You can place it behind you with L, lock-on-monster with the big button on the bottom-left of the touch screen (when in the same area as a large monster), which will keep the monster centred in the main screen, and make smaller adjustments with the touch-screen d-pad, all at the same time. You can also change which supporting elements you want on the touch screen, like items/map/status/camera, and where they sit, It's just poorly explained in the demo.
Stratocast
Neo Member
I pre-ordered a MH4U New 3DS XL, so I'm thrilled to see this game getting positive reviews. I was a newcomer to the series with MH3U, but I stuck with it and "got" it. Even though I owned both the 3DS and Wii U versions of MH3U, I only put 30 hours into it, because I'm primarily a handheld player and the Circle Pad Pro was inconvenient... but I don't have to worry about that anymore! This time around, I'm hoping to play much more of MH4U.
Would it be worth going back and playing more of MH3U, since the features of the New 3DS XL are backwards-compatible with games that used the Circle Pad Pro?
Also, how viable is it to play MH4U primarily as a single-player experience? I didn't mind playing MH3U in single-player (I enjoyed playing online with friends, but when I hosted public games, I was getting grouped with random people who were overpowered for my hunts and one-shot everything), and the lack of voice chat in this game is a concern for me.
Would it be worth going back and playing more of MH3U, since the features of the New 3DS XL are backwards-compatible with games that used the Circle Pad Pro?
Also, how viable is it to play MH4U primarily as a single-player experience? I didn't mind playing MH3U in single-player (I enjoyed playing online with friends, but when I hosted public games, I was getting grouped with random people who were overpowered for my hunts and one-shot everything), and the lack of voice chat in this game is a concern for me.
Immaculate
Banned
I'm surprised it's doing well with the bigger publications. I was expect the usual 6s and 7s
DrROBschiz
Member
New 3DS also adds the cstick (which actually works great) and the ZL and ZR button which can also rotate the camera
You are not alone, I cant play MH on 3ds
You're all right, I'm probably just approaching the game from the wrong direction. I was expecting a hack-and-slash when it's supposed to have a more Dark Souls-type feel. With Best Buy's $10 GC, it's worth a shot.
SP is fine, probably better than in Tri/3U. Lots more fun played online with friends though, as usual.
Try the long sword or the dual blades. They're a lot less weighty from what I remember when I tried them.
Not Spaceghost
Spaceghost
I'm in absolute disbelief at those reviews.
IGN and Gamespot giving monhon those scores is awesome but like what these are the kind of games that people who don't know what they're doing jump in and say "They're broken and full of bad game design" until like 10 hours later everything clicks.
This is amazing, hopefully this helps gives Monhun the sales boon it needs in the west for capcom to finally look at the western market for this series seriously.
IGN and Gamespot giving monhon those scores is awesome but like what these are the kind of games that people who don't know what they're doing jump in and say "They're broken and full of bad game design" until like 10 hours later everything clicks.
This is amazing, hopefully this helps gives Monhun the sales boon it needs in the west for capcom to finally look at the western market for this series seriously.
The demo really is fantastic for trying out all the weapons and has no play limit. I'm 10 hours into the damn thing trying out all the weapons and am still having fun. I'd recommend giving that a try and using the faster weapons (Dual Blades, Sword and Shield) to get a hang of the combat, and then delve a little deeper into the slower ones if you're feeling it. Also, Gaijin Hunter's weapon writeups and youtube videos were super, super helpful for me when figuring out just what the hell you're actually supposed to be doing with the weapons and what combos / positioning are best.
Pila
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I'd love a home console version, I always said that. Anyway, this is Monster Hunter, it's something special if you like it. 3DS only? Fine.
Back when I started on Monster Hunter, I settled into a rhythm with the lance, of a maximum-of-three-strikes-then-sidestep (which a quicker recovery into the next combo). I also use attack-attack-attack-jump back for the same effect. Once I mastered using both to keep the part I'm aiming for lined up with the lance tip, plus multiple sidesteps/jumpbacks between strikes for dodges, and switching between low/high attacks to keep striking even if the monster has lifted it's tail etc, I really started piling on the damage, particularly as multiple quick strikes are good to get a status effect like stun or poison to stick.
It's a weak weapon but having a mix of them among a hunting party is always useful- having a hammer user smashing horns while dodging frontal attacks while a lancer/ranged attacker keeps slowly but steadily piling on the damage elsewhere is a good way to make sure you bring the beast down, especially as lancers/ranged can keep hitting hovering creatures/those with longer legs.
I always tried to team up with a good hammer/greatsword hunter where possible. Each weapon has a combo system that needs practice and timing, the bigger weapons always feel slow to new players but later on they realise the players that master them are the ones breaking parts and getting the rarer drops for the team. It's no coincidence that once a player 'gets' monster hunter it can keep you occupied for hundreds of hours, and dozens even when playing alone.
It's a weak weapon but having a mix of them among a hunting party is always useful- having a hammer user smashing horns while dodging frontal attacks while a lancer/ranged attacker keeps slowly but steadily piling on the damage elsewhere is a good way to make sure you bring the beast down, especially as lancers/ranged can keep hitting hovering creatures/those with longer legs.
I always tried to team up with a good hammer/greatsword hunter where possible. Each weapon has a combo system that needs practice and timing, the bigger weapons always feel slow to new players but later on they realise the players that master them are the ones breaking parts and getting the rarer drops for the team. It's no coincidence that once a player 'gets' monster hunter it can keep you occupied for hundreds of hours, and dozens even when playing alone.
Dual blades are a good way to get in I think. It was my first weapon that I truly started to "get". It's really a rewarding game once you get a hang of it....... If you get to that point, you'll be hooked forever.
I second the Gaijin Hunter recommendation. His video on the Great Sword really made me understand the philosophy behind the series' gameplay.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sVxO7xOYqS8
Despite its speed, I have found the Great Sword to be the perfect beginner's weapon. At least in the demo.
My man!Nah, not when this exists.
But yeah it's good to see that Monster Hunter if getting the spotlight
Hell, I need to give that thing a try still! Can't wait for work to be over so I can load the demo back up. My play time on this thing is going to be embarrasing when I finally get the game, but it's nice (from what I understand) that the demo starts you not only with a decent version of the weapon but also with a set of armor that suits it. Much better than what I assume you have to do in the actual game of grinding out materials to build a weapon, plus some armor that suits it, and then discovering you kind of hate that weapon. NOTE: Assumptions made because this is my first Monster Hunter. Please correct me if I'm wrong!
Yeah, you'll be gathering the materials yourself, but everyone will know, when you turn up wearing something cool and carrying a sword that looks like you ripped a dragon's spine out, that you earned every damn piece down to the boots
You'll build multiple armour sets too- in MH Tri I had a set specifically for fighting one type monster in a volcano, another for fighting it in normal conditions, another set for gathering, a set for high-attack if I kept running out of time in SP, and another super-defensive set for when fighting something new! That was specifically after running into a creature that one-shotted our entire party with a breath weapon. (
Dammit Deviljho
I would have preferred the 3U configuration (3DS/Wii U with a transfer tool) but if I could only have one version it would probably be 3DS. Hunting in the pub is cool.
With you felyne helpers it shouldn't be too bad. If you level them up right they can kick ass and be a decent distraction.
Smooth Operator
Member
Yes ! It's been a while Festwill, not sure if you remember me (Gegz) i'm ready for some action !
Yup. I'm basically paying 200 bucks to play MH4 in the way its meant to be played. I really doubt that there will be that many more 3DS titles that take advantage of n3DS's feature. But that doesn't matter because MH4 is going to probably be my most played game of the year.
Not Spaceghost
Spaceghost
That maaayy change once you get in game. The demo GS is powerful and you have a lot of gear in the demo as well but honestly the GS really shines once you have the rhythm down for each fight.
Honestly though if you feel comfortable with the weapon then it's the "best" weapon for you. However I would highly recommend giving the hammer a shot. If you ask me the hammer is an awesome beginner weapon.
MH4 also has better texture on n3DS.... Much better textures.
I'm regretting missing the $27 Amazon deal so much
BB is giving you $10 GC and if you have GCU it is even better.
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/monster...-3ds/7616014.p?id=1219281545690&skuId=7616014
Holy shit, Gegz, the man - the myth - the legend, how've you been? Of course I remember!
Nice! As if I wasn't excited enough already...
Next you're going to tell me they improved the 3D functionality!
The Elite
BOSS
I have some good news for you...
The Elite
BOSS
This is actually a good review. I managed to get one on order for a really good deal but now I'm thinking I may want to go digital on this game.
Enjoyed the demo. Sadly no time
If only I could teleport this game back to my highschool days...
wait I already played the psp ones back then lol.
...annnnd im back in. fuck.
Cave Johnson
Member
So I've heard this game features an actual online element in the new 3DS. Does this mean I can meet random questers online through a lobby?
EG:/ 10.
Loving the new Eurogamer review format. It's like Kotaku's only a bit less binary.
As far as I know, I think that's the case.
New 3DS or regular 3DS. You can join random open lobbies, or try to join the one a friend is in.
Pila
Member
There are 3DS accessories designed just for that, you can claw on a 3DS if you really want to.