Monster Hunter Generations Reviews

Monster Hunter Generations is ranked in the 95th percentile of games scored on OpenCritic.
9 / 10.0
Aug 13, 2016

At first 'Monster Hunter Generations' seems like a rehash of past games, but some play time will show that it is one of the most innovative in the series. The sheer amount of experimentation, adventures, and general fun to be had with this game is boundless.

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Apr 14, 2017

"Combines the best parts of the series and adds playable cats!"

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9 / 10.0
Jul 12, 2016

Monster Hunter Generations kombiniert das beste aus der Serie mit netten und teilweise flauschigen Neuerungen, schafft es aber immer noch einen wirklich angenehmen Start für Neulinge zu bieten und unterliegt den Limitierungen durch den 3DS. Monster Hunter Veteranen können hier ohne Bedenken zugreifen und trotz schlechter Tutorials, bietet Generations immer noch einen der besten Einstiege in die Serie.

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9 / 10
Jul 11, 2016

Monster Hunter Generations remains an experience that excites most in the thrill of the chase, wrestling with once proud beasts as you bring them to their knees. It presents an adventure of a lifetime, and continued evolution of the core idea results in an experience that rewards at every turn.

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9 / 10.0
Jul 25, 2016

So far, there are no news yet whether or not it will be ported over to the WiiU or to other consoles but the game is already doing well where it’s at right now. Again, MHGen is a good introductory game since Monster Hunter isn’t really a lore-heavy game. If you are into action and you love hunting, Monster Hunter Generations is absolutely worth to pick-up.

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8.8 / 10.0
Jul 12, 2016

Hundreds of hours of entertainment with a compelling hunting and upgrading loop

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8.8 / 10.0
Jul 12, 2016

Monster Hunter Generations feels like an expansion to 4 rather than a new game - but the new features, Deviant system and selection of new and old monsters makes the hunt worthwhile.

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8.6 / 10.0
Jul 24, 2016

Monster Hunter Generations is another improvement on a franchise that makes for a solid portable experience.

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8.5 / 10.0
Jul 12, 2016

Generations is a step toward Monster Hunter's future

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8.5 / 10.0
Jul 13, 2016

Monster Hunter Generations is a great action-RPG for longstanding fans and newcomers who want a challenge like nothing they’ve played before.

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Drew Leachman
Top Critic
8.5 / 10.0
Jul 25, 2016

With the reuse of multiple locales and enemy monsters, I was hoping for a bit more variety in this game, but in the end, it still all adds up to a really enjoyable time for both veterans as well as newcomers.

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8.5 / 10.0
Jul 12, 2016

A great addition to the Monster Hunter franchise, and something fans of the series will definitely be pleased with while opening the door for handheld players and newcomers.

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82%
Jul 29, 2016

In all, the game feels like it is the developers testing the waters of ideas, but they pulled from their older games to give something to the long time players of the series.

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IGN
Top Critic
8 / 10.0
Jul 12, 2016

Monster Hunter Generations hits the core tenets of what makes this series great. Great gear drives the lust for the hunt even on the small scale, but the big, spectacular fights ultimately matter the most. Generations’ tweaked combat adds just the right tools to make slaying epic boss monsters a fun activity that’s just as fun online or off. Playable companions help shake up the gathering game without taking away resources, and its fun to play as a wackier character. Generations only falters during slower moments spent on fetch quests and in wrangling through menus before the hunt.

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Metro GameCentral
Top Critic
8 / 10
Jul 14, 2016

The best Monster Hunter yet, with some useful improvements in terms of combat variety and accessibility for new players – even if it still falls short of the series’ full potential.

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8 / 10
Jul 12, 2016

The latest installment in Capcom's popular monster-slaying franchise adds exciting ways to stay alive, but it doesn't solve the series long-standing issues.

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8 / 10
Jul 12, 2016

While it’s not as essential as Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate was, those wanting to keep in the loop should seriously consider picking up a copy. While some of the bonus features do little to spice up the core game, there’s an embarrassment of riches to be found in the sheer volume of content on offer.

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Jul 12, 2016

The Monster Hunter franchise continues to grow in popularity with each subsequent entry and Monster Hunter Generations should help elevate that even further.

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80 / 100
Jul 12, 2016

Monster Hunter Generations makes a lot of smart improvements, even if the series is starting to show its age on Nintendo 3DS. It’s the most beginner friendly title to date, and features some great content from past games married to new gameplay innovations.

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8 / 10
Jul 11, 2016

Monster Hunter Generations is by far the largest game in the series in terms of content. It does what its title says and brings all generations of the Monster Hunter franchise in one game with its very sharp combat system, offering so much to do and so many creatures to hunt that its replay value will stretch for very long.

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