Monster Hunter World Reviews

Monster Hunter World is ranked in the 99th percentile of games scored on OpenCritic.
PCMag
Top Critic
Aug 10, 2018

Monster Hunter World is as demanding as previous series entries, but the streamlined controls make it accessible to newcomers. Incredible battles in a lush and danger-filled world will keep even die-hard fans thrilled for hours on end.

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9.1 / 10.0
Jan 29, 2018

Monster Hunter World renews the hunts of the saga keeping the keys that made it great and unique, but with enough new features and adaptations so that all players can get closer to it. This is the most dynamic, intuitive, modern, funniest, and almost unlimited release thanks to its online features.

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9 / 10.0
Feb 7, 2018

Whether you're hunting by yourself or bringing on a full squad of hunters armed to the teeth, "Monster Hunter: World" is a wonderfully unique gaming experience. Even after dozens of hours I still feel like I'm scratching the surface with each new mission. That experience comes with a steep learning curve, but sticking with it just might get you to your new favorite game.

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Feb 6, 2018

There's something to be said for that in the current landscape. Monster Hunter World is a game full of people all striving to achieve their common goals within a set of gameplay mechanics that doesn't so much actively discourage going at it alone as encourage collective work, where the learning is never truly finished.

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9.5 / 10.0
Feb 6, 2018

Monster Hunter World is an addictive, thrilling but ultimately satisfying experience. It's the perfect starting point for newcomers, but it also has all the depth that long-time fans enjoy, making this easily the best game in the series.

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9 / 10.0
Feb 2, 2018

Monster Hunter: World is the type of game that will take over your life. The world is massively detailed with tons of things to do and it will undoubtedly end up yielding some of the very best gaming moments of the year -- guaranteed.

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Loved
Jan 25, 2018
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10 / 10.0
Jan 25, 2018

The game could have easily done what’s safe and made minor improvements to a tried-and-true formula. Instead of going for the easy cash grab, however, Monster Hunter World takes a big risk creatively and financially by going for broke and making the most ambitious entry in the series to date. Is it perfect? No, it’s not. Is it a 10? In the eyes of this Monster Hunter veteran, absolutely. This is the best mainline Monster Hunter game I’ve played. Ever. It’s also one of the best games I’ve ever played, period.

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4 / 5.0
Jan 25, 2018

Every hunt in Monster Hunter: World demands so much attention from the player. There is a 50 minute time limit precisely because your prey are so tough to kill, and the game makes sure that you put in the effort and dedication required to take it down.

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Jan 25, 2018

Monster Hunter: World is one of the best RPGs you'll ever play, and the most inviting the series has ever been. It's clear to see why the franchise has such a dedicated following, and now that fanbase is set to grow ever larger thanks to the incredible steps the developer has taken to make this game more welcoming to many more players.

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ACG
Top Critic
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Jan 25, 2018
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9 / 10
Jan 25, 2018

Monster Hunter World is the true reboot of one of Capcom's flagship series.

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89 / 100
Jan 25, 2018

The series has never been so beautiful and accessible. Nevertheless, Monster Hunter World remains a challenging action game for grind-happy hunters.

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Jan 25, 2018

Monster Hunter: World is a balancing act of accessibility and classic appeal. Novice fans will enjoy the reasonable streamlining and fluid combat, while veterans will relish in the seemingly endless challenges set aside for high ranked players. Whatever 2018 brings, I'll be playing this game for a long, long time.

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90 / 100
Jan 25, 2018

The almost perfect evolution of this beloved franchise. Monster Hunter: World is everything we wanted in a Monster Hunter game.

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Fandom
Top Critic
4.5 / 5.0
Jan 25, 2018

In short, Monster Hunter World is a fantastic addition to the series. It’s never been on this many platforms before, so for many, this will be their first Monster Hunter game — and happily, Capcom has built a world that is sure to keep players coming back time and time again.

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8 / 10
Aug 7, 2018

Monster Hunter: World finally arrives on PC with an excellent port that was well worth the extra development time.

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9.5 / 10.0
Mar 5, 2018

Capcom successfully brings the Monster Hunter franchise to a new audience while still retaining its core values.

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98%
Feb 16, 2018

Monster Hunter: World is a remarkable game. It's a rich, worthwhile experience that you'll sink hundreds and hundreds of hours into thanks to incredibly fun multiplayer and engaging gameplay. The new additions and simplified mechanics couple well with the buttery smooth combat, making the game accessible and enjoyable to both new and returning players. By breaking the traditional Monster Hunter mold, World successfully thrusts the global status of the series from beyond the niche and into the mainstream.

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85 / 100
Feb 2, 2018

It may be a poor teacher with text-heavy interfaces, but Monster Hunter: World is a great entry into the franchise if you haven't played anything from the series thus far. It's polished and filled with content, and you'll regret not immersing yourself in the series sooner. It provides a challenging yet enjoyable combat system that will keep you on your toes, and the variety of menacing monsters adds new challenges and keeps things from getting dull. You'll happily trade hours of your free time for more monsters to hunt, capture, and slay.

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