Monster Hunter Wilds Reviews

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8.5 / 10.0
Mar 4, 2025

Monster Hunter Wilds represents multiple generations of refinement, marking the mechanically strongest entry to date. The monster roster boasts fan favorites and all-new beasts in equal measure, ensuring that all manner of Hunter has something to learn in this streamlined outing. Unfortunate performance woes and a clunky co-op system weigh down proceedings a bit, but neither can topple the adrenaline-fueled thrill of overcoming High Rank hunts.

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Caution
Mar 3, 2025
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9 / 10.0
Feb 24, 2025

Monster Hunter Wilds confirms and surpasses all expectations, establishing itself as an epic and innovative chapter in the series, capable of balancing tradition and novelty impeccably. With an engaging plot that explores current themes such as the coexistence of man and nature, the game offers a deeper narrative experience than previous titles, enriched by well-characterized characters and a living, dynamic world. The biomes, vast and diverse, are made even more fascinating by climatic cycles that influence both exploration and hunts, transforming the environment into a strategic ally or adversary. On the other hand, the new game mechanics, such as the introduction of Seikret and Precision Mode, add depth and versatility to combat, making each hunt a unique and stimulating experience. Technically, too, Monster Hunter Wilds is a true masterpiece: graphically spectacular, with monsters and environments curated to the smallest detail, and stable performance that ensures a smooth experience (save for some rare frame drops in multiplayer). With an endgame rich in content that we will certainly talk about in the coming weeks, Monster Hunter Wilds already stands as one of the best video games of 2025, so we can't wait to find out what Capcom has in store for the future of the title and, more generally, the series.

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10 / 10.0
Feb 24, 2025

All in all, Monster Hunter Wilds is nothing short of perfection, all wrapped up in one truly stellar package.

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10 / 10.0
Mar 4, 2025

Monster Hunter Wilds will inevitably go down as the best launch in the franchise's history. It has been extremely satisfying to play and holds a great story behind its open world.

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9.6 / 10.0
Mar 2, 2025

Monster Hunter Wilds is a revolution for the franchise . With its more vibrant world, graphical improvements, refined gameplay, and immersive story , Capcom has delivered one of the best hunting games ever made. Sure, it's missing some features from Rise and World, but the addition of new mechanics and attention to detail more than make up for it.

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9 / 10
Mar 3, 2025

It may not be the best one yet, but that doesn’t mean Monster Hunter Wilds isn’t awesome! This new release balances accessibility with deep endgame challenges, featuring smoother gameplay, quality-of-life upgrades and a more engaging than usual story, even if veterans may find it less taxing than previous entries.

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9.8 / 10.0
Mar 1, 2025

Monster Hunter Wilds is the ultimate evolution of the Monster Hunter franchise formula, mixing everything that worked in previous titles and taking it to the next level. It delivers a great story, extremely fun combat mechanics enhanced by the new weather system, a new layer of complexity thanks to the addition of the Focus Mode, beautiful graphics, and most importantly, it maintains the addictive gameplay loop that only the Monster Hunter franchise can provide.

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Feb 28, 2025

“Monster Hunter Wilds” offers more content than any previous installment in the series and is more accessible than ever before. Experienced hunters will rave about the new content and features, such as the handling of weapons and the vibrant ecosystem. The battles feel rewarding and leave you wanting more. Unfortunately, the process of getting to a battle can be exhausting. Numerous menus and inventory management take up an unnecessary amount of time.

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82 / 100
Feb 27, 2025

Monster Hunter Wilds introduces quality uprages to its well-known formula, but its accessibility and ease may undermine the challenge for seasoned hunters, making it feel more approachable than expected.

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10 / 10.0
Feb 24, 2025

Monster Hunter Wilds surprised me, improving on both areas I was critical of and loved in past games. A straight improvement in every way, Monster Hunter Wilds should easily become a franchise favorite for newcomers to the series as well as tried and true veteran hunters.

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80%
Feb 24, 2025

Monster Hunter Wilds is the ideal start for newcomers. It is fair, accessible, still maintaining its own hardcore roots and offering several absolutely breathtaking fights. All fans must play it, for other players it is a very good title as well. That is the main reason why it easily justifies its price tag. Good hunting!

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9 / 10.0
Feb 24, 2025

The return of Monster Hunter with the Wilds installment is impressive and promising, with improvements and new additions, and as a lifelong fan of the series, I can say that Monster Hunter Wilds brings together the best of what Capcom has to offer in the series. It lives up to and exceeds expectations in many ways, with a beautiful story, a charming world full of new events and objects, an in-depth armor building and customization system. All of these aspects combine to make this the best installment in the series.

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Essential
Feb 24, 2025

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.

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9 / 10.0
Feb 25, 2025

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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9 / 10
Feb 24, 2025

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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Feb 24, 2025

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.

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A-
Feb 25, 2025

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.

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10 / 10
Feb 24, 2025

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.

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10 / 10
Feb 24, 2025

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.

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