Monster Hunter Wilds Reviews
When all is said and done, Monster Hunter Wilds proves to be a bold step forward for the franchise. By blending the usual deep and methodical combat the series is known for, with modern accessibility and a new unprecedented level of world interactivity, players both new and old have their place. Moreover, Capcom’s renewed focus on storytelling adds an emotional weight to the hunt, making the journey through the Forbidden Lands feel more immersive than ever before. With seamless open-world exploration, a dynamic weather system, and an evolved multiplayer experience, Monster Hunter Wilds delivers an exhilarating and fresh take on the Monster Hunter formula while staying true to its roots. Whether a seasoned hunter or a newcomer, this entry offers something for everyone—challenging, rewarding, and endlessly engaging. The hunt has never felt more alive.
If you thought it couldn't get any better, you were mistaken. Capcom has proven that it knows how to evolve this franchise, and in a burst of creativity, we've received the best Monster Hunter yet. If you haven't had the chance to try it, now is the perfect time—you can completely lose yourself in this beautiful world. Right at the start of 2025, we already have a strong GOTY contender.
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The hunts and the impressive lineup of monsters are of course the heart and soul of the game, but there are mechanics upon mechanics to explore and figure out. Combat is fluid, tight, and each hunt is unique. The changes and additions to each weapon, and the fact that you can now bring two weapons on a hunt, make Monster Hunter Wilds the best iteration in the series to date.
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From the moment you step into Monster Hunter: Wilds, you are greeted by stunning visuals, engaging gameplay mechanics, and a story filled with exhilarating adventures, memorable characters, and pulse-pounding action.
The game takes many enormous strides forward for the IP but then has some minor faults that are in some particularly painful areas. The foundation is incredible though and with an already well-documented roadmap ahead, Monster Hunter Wilds is going to be one of the most consistently enjoyable games of 2025 both at launch, and for the many months to come.
Despite minor performance hiccups, Monster Hunter Wilds represents the franchise’s best evolution yet, seamlessly combining its finest elements into a polished and dynamic action RPG. With new mechanics like Focus Mode and various quality-of-life improvements, it enhances the monster hunting experience without compromising its core essence.
The only way to Rise to the top of the World was improve on an already-great formula, and Monster Hunter Wilds has done that. More of what players have come to love, with several quality of life improvements and tweaks, Wilds has the potential to suck both new and returning Hunters into another glorious time-sink. Gorgeous visuals, sharp combat and a wealth of ways to play, there's no better time to become a Hunter of Monsters.
Monster Hunter Wilds is the ultimate reward loop. Chasing after the next piece of armor or exploring with other hunters has rarely been more satisfying. It has improved in almost every aspect over its predecessor and is really only held back by the story and performance.
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Monster Hunter Wilds is a great game that takes the series a step further after World and will provide an enjoyable hunting experience for both new players and experienced veterans.
Review in Turkish | Read full review
The world is more dynamic than ever, the new mechanics streamline the hunt, and the monster battles remain as thrilling as ever. But in making the game more accessible, Capcom may have taken away some of the brutal charm that made Monster Hunter such a unique and rewarding experience.
Consider me a Monster Hunter convert. Wilds is a great entry point to the series for someone like me who’s never really gotten into it in the past, but there’s plenty of depth and nitty gritty here that fans will no doubt find enjoyable to get into. A lengthy and enjoyable campaign leads into a vast end-game that will keep me coming back for some time yet.
Monster Hunter Wilds is an excellent new installment that maintains the essence of the franchise. We will once again hunt imposing creatures in larger and more vivid environments than ever, we will also have interesting new features such as the Seikrat mount and a redesigned combat system with new movements and combos for our weapons and a new Precision mode, to direct our attacks at will and manage to do massive damage to our prey. The narrative now has greater importance in the first stages of our adventure, making the proposal more friendly for novice players. Although it may sound cliché, Capcom does not fail with Monster Hunter, and except for some minor issues, there is no reason why Wilds should not be a new success.
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With its compelling monster designs, riveting fights, and amazingly lush world, it’s bound to thrill and fill players with intrigue and wonder as they smoothly and effortlessly traverse beautifully crafted environments on their Seikret mount.
Monster Hunter Wilds feels like a true evolution of the series, maintaining everything that gives it it's identity but tweaking multiple elements to improve and streamline systems.
"Monster Hunter Wilds" is the current high point of the success story, proving that Capcom has always kept an eye on the community's wishes, but is not afraid of innovation.
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Monster Hunter Wilds may have had a bit of a slow start, but it became one of my favorite experiences afterward. The game retains what made it a sensation after World and adds some great new mechanics to keep the long, arduous hunts engaging and exciting. The world and quests feel dynamic with one of Monster Hunter's best stories. While I don't play this series for the story, some parts were quite intriguing. It's an addictive gameplay loop with fantastic progression that only gets better the more you play, and it's truly a joy when playing with others. Even with some of its low points, Monster Hunter Wilds has become one of my favorite games that I have ever played, which had me addicted to grinding and getting more and better materials to master what it took to hunt monsters and make myself more powerful. If you have a more powerful PC or console like a PS5, this is a must-have game.
The unbridled force of nature runs wild and relentless, with environments transforming drastically from one moment to the next. This is a story of monsters and humans and their struggles to live in harmony in a world of duality. PS5 version reviewed. Review copy provided by company for testing purposes.
More than two decades after its beginning, Capcom continues to show intelligence and sensitivity in the way it advances one of its most venerable series.
Review in Spanish | Read full review
Monster Hunter Wilds is the most accessible, grand, and finely-tuned adventure in Capcom's illustrious series to date. It's a blast to play and explore, and the new mechanics make it a fantastic first introduction for a whole new generation of monster hunters.
Review in Finnish | Read full review
Capcom has done it again, taken a series and taken it to the next level without compromising its essence. The simplification of various processes and the introduction of new concepts that streamline the experience in an open design at 60fps make every hunt more exciting.
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