Monster Hunter Generations Ultimate Reviews

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8 / 10
Sep 22, 2018

Monster Hunter Generations Ultimate builds up on what the 3DS original brought and delivers what is the ultimate Monster Hunter game, this time on the Nintendo Switch. Thanks to its enormous wealth of content, featuring more monsters, weapons and gear than ever before, Monster Hunter Generations Ultimate will be thoroughly enjoyed by both longtime players and newcomers to this series.

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Aug 28, 2018

This is not the game that most fans will want.

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Aug 28, 2018

If you want to get into MHGU then you'll need some external help, but the addition of this title on Switch makes it perfect to take on the go. It complements the preparation and hunt loop upon which the game relies, with minimal performance hitches or issues.

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87 / 100
Aug 28, 2018

Monster Hunter Generations Ultimate has a big scope and is the best Monster Hunter of the ancient era.

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80 / 100
Aug 28, 2018

A pretty good version of a great 3DS game. Monster Hunter to take with you anywhere you want.

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8 / 10
Aug 27, 2018

Monster Hunter Generations Ultimate is not the game you were expecing and that's okay. It is a painfully restrictive and tough title that punishes you for every single mistake you make - which is not exactly what Monster Hunter World does. However it is also an amazingly rewarding game which will make your heart beat twice as fast everytime that you will land a successful hit on a G rank Rathalos. Best enjoyed with friends, this is the game you want to get to the next level of hunting.

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8.5 / 10.0
Aug 28, 2018

Monster Hunter Generations Ultimate is like my old 300ZX from years past. It’s not as comfortable or as fast as newer sports cars. But boy did I have fun driving that thing. Let’s just hope that Monster Hunter World or its successor incorporates the fun parts from MHGU, whether it be stuff like hunting styles or being able to play as a cat. Like its flagship monster, if this is the last hurrah for the previous monster hunter generation, it’s certainly going out with a jet-powered bang.

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Daily Dot
Top Critic
Aug 27, 2018

While it still provides the thrills that made Monster Hunter huge, it's hard to argue the series isn't ready for something else.

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4 / 5.0
Aug 28, 2018

At its core, Monster Hunter Generations Ultimate is an absolutely fantastic game that excels when you take your hunts online. Despite being thoroughly impressed with how Capcom handled Monster Hunter: World, that didn't dampen my experience with Ultimate at all.

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7.5 / 10.0
Aug 28, 2018

Monster Hunter Generations Ultimate is a must buy for established fans looking for their Nintendo Switch port, but is a far cry from the series' recent peak. Those who have tried the game and couldn't catch the bug likely won't be swayed by this version. Instead, people who have dived in and fallen in love with the franchise within the year now have a definitive way to play one of the greatest handheld iterations that Monster Hunter has seen.

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Aug 28, 2018

Monster Hunter Generations Ultimate takes players back to the origins of the famed series, and it looks and plays great on the Nintendo Switch, even if it's still a major step backwards from Monster Hunter World.

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9 / 10
Aug 28, 2018

Monster Hunter Generations Ultimate may lack the smoothness and accessibility that made Monster Hunter: World such a smash hit, but it more than makes up for it by being a sort of ‘greatest hits' collection of the high points of the series, giving you hundreds of hours of content to play through. Couple this with the HD visuals, easy to use multiplayer, and the ability to play the full experience on the go, and you've got a game that will easily appeal to both veterans and newcomers alike. It may not necessarily represent the future of the series, but Monster Hunter Generations Ultimate is an utterly fantastic experience in its own right and a worthy follow up to the 3DS original, and one that no Switch owner will want to be without.

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3.5 / 5.0
Aug 28, 2018

Monster Hunter Generations Ultimate is pretty much just an enhanced version of the 3DS game. Veteran hunters will find new challenges, which include new options, with newcomers having plenty to learn. Sure, the enhanced visuals and additional content is nice, but it isn't that much of an enhancement. Finally, for those who're expecting another Monster Hunter World, it's much closer to the traditional feel, making it less accessible, with harder monsters to overcome.

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7 / 10
Aug 28, 2018

We take a look at Monster Hunter Generations Ultimate, and see how it holds up on the Switch.

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8 / 10
Aug 28, 2018

Monster Hunter Generations Ultimate builds upon the already comprehensive celebration of the Monster Hunter franchise that was established in the original Generations. There is heaps to do here regardless of whether you've played before, and the sheer volume of content on offer here is staggering. Yes, it's slightly less easy to pick up and play than Monster Hunter World, but what Generations Ultimate lacks in polish and pizazz it makes up for with unbridled depth and longevity.

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6 / 10.0
Sep 10, 2018

If I were to say that Monster Hunter: Generations Ultimate wasn’t enjoyable I would be doing it a great disservice. It has a huge monster roster to offer with an engaging and addictive gameplay loop that is extremely gratifying. Unfortunately, it is a relic of a bygone era in terms of game design and communication

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Fandom
Top Critic
4.5 / 5.0
Aug 28, 2018

Monster Hunter: Generations Ultimate has some of the best kineticism and game feel of any game you can play on handheld consoles right now. Its graduation from 3DS to Switch is nothing short of mind-blowing.

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MMOGames
Top Critic
7.5 / 10.0
Sep 24, 2018

Monster Hunter Generations Ultimate succeeds in what its original game tried to portray, which was a celebration of the franchise and the beauty of having to take on these out-of-this-world monsters from all over the series.

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8 / 10.0
Aug 28, 2018

Monster Hunter Generations Ultimate is not for newcomers, but provides plenty of great action for series veterans.

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AusGamers
pikamus
Top Critic
8 / 10.0
Aug 28, 2018

In a way it feels like a send off, of the old Monster Hunter before we get a true version built for the Switch - from the ground up.

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