Monster Hunter Generations Ultimate Reviews
Monster Hunter Generations Ultimate is the epitome of a good game that can be hard to recommend.
I know I would love Monster Hunter Generations far more than I do if I never played Monster Hunter World. Generations is clunkier, slower, and lacks the size and polish of World. If you really want some Monster Hunter action on the Switch, then you can't go wrong with Generations. New fans coming in hot of the heels of World, be prepared for a drastic quality difference.
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.
We take a look at Monster Hunter Generations Ultimate, and see how it holds up on the Switch.
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.
Veterans may jump at the chance to lap this up all over again, but new players hot off the back of World may struggle to find their feet.
This is not the game that most fans will want.
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
Monster Hunter Generations Ultimate is decent, but it’s a case of been there, done that. Only fans need apply
While it still provides the thrills that made Monster Hunter huge, it's hard to argue the series isn't ready for something else.
I found it to be frustrating bordering on the maddening, inaccessible, and unenjoyable.
A grab bag of everything that made the purely portable iterations shine, Ultimate Generations is arcane but absolutely brilliant.