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April 2010
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The editors liked
Fantastic art design
Epic fights against awesome creatures
Charming setting
Unique sense of humor
Addicting "collection" gameplay
Taking down a huge monster is insanely satisfying
Monsters move and act in believable ways
Great visuals and animations really pull you in
Fun online coop play
Underwater battles are a great twist.
Combat is a blast whether alone or online with others
The online itself is the best experience on the Wii
Monster and character animations are excellent
Visuals and sound are admirable
Encourages players to adapt to the difficulty
The editors didn't like
Controls take some getting used to
Online is still a bit of a hassle
Wii Speak chat quality isn't the best
Requires large time investment for maximum returns
Movie cutscenes are unskippable on first viewing
Forced use of the Wii Remote for cataloging monsters
Online synchronization issues
Long animations can frustrate.
Grinding for materials and items
And equipment creation becomes a bit of a chore
Best experience is had with the classic controller pro
Abstract: Monster Hunter may be a hit in Japan, but it seems US reactions to the series have been a little slow to warm up. Although Monster Hunter on the PSP and PS2 did have technical issues, the series was still praised by critics for its old-school approach to...
Combat is a blast whether alone or online with others; the online itself is the best experience on the Wii; monster and character animations are excellent; visuals and sound are admirable; encourages players to adapt to the difficulty,
Grinding for materials and items, and equipment creation becomes a bit of a chore; best experience is had with the classic controller pro, as motion controls can prove frustrating; very steep learning curve for new players.
Monster Hunter Tri is an achievement not just as a testament to what can be done on the Wii by third-party developers, but as an evolution in the franchise. This is the most accessible version of Monster Hunter’s storied history, but also retains the ...
Abstract: The Monster Hunter franchise has been one of Capcom's more successful, recent titles in Japan. The series has made its way to the States in the form of numerous incarnations, with the first hitting in 2004 for the PlayStation 2. Since then there have b...
Abstract: The Monster Hunter franchise is popular. This Capcom franchise is one of the top selling titles in Japan, outselling even the likes of Mario and Dragon Quest. While this series has yet to gain the same traction in the United States (or Europe, for th...
Abstract: Once upon a time, Mike Myers was actually funny. Sure, it might be difficult to remember now that he's torpedoed his career with dreck like the The Love Guru -- but in the early '90s, he took on perhaps his most underrated role on Saturday Night Live: ...
Abstract: A franchise that has been huge in Japan but hasn’t really hit its stride with North American audiences, Monster Hunter gives gamers the opportunity to hunt a variety of creatures, harvesting their carrion for resources and cash in order to get bigger a...
Abstract: Did you play the Monster Hunter Tri demo? If not, don't bother. It sucked.Okay, that's subjective, but it's definitely fair to say that the Monster Hunter Tri demo did not accurately represent the full game. Imagine if Rockstar put out a demo for the...
While Monster Hunter Tri isn’t as impressive as its PSP predecessors, it’s pretty much the best console release of a Monster Hunter game to date and is well worth picking up if you’re a fan or have been interested for a while. The concept is as solid ...
Fantastic art design, epic fights against awesome creatures, charming setting, unique sense of humor, addicting "collection" gameplay
Controls take some getting used to, online is still a bit of a hassle, Wii Speak chat quality isn't the best, requires large time investment for maximum returns, movie cutscenes are unskippable on first viewing
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Published: 2010-04-27, Author: Kevin , review by: cnet.com
Abstract: The monsters of Monster Hunter Tri don't resemble any creatures you'd glimpse in real life, yet there's something remarkably authentic about them. These raging beasts react to your presence with the kind of violence you'd expect. They howl with hatred,...
