TheSpaceMcfly Monster Hunter Wilds Review

Monster Hunter Wilds is a visually stunning entry in Capcom’s franchise, and in many ways, it’s the smoothest, most responsive the series has ever felt. Combat is tight and exhilarating, with fluid weapon animations, smarter monsters, and a level of polish that rivals the best action RPGs out there. Every hunt feels dynamic and the moment-to-moment gameplay is the most satisfying it’s ever been. The monster and armor designs are once again a standout, with jaw-dropping detail and creativity. Each new creature is a thrill to discover, and the armor sets continue to feel like a reward not just in stats, but in style. Paired with the game’s expansive, shifting environments and impressive weather effects, Wilds delivers spectacle at nearly every turn. Unfortunately, not everything is as smooth under the hood. Performance on consoles can be rough — with noticeable frame drops during larger encounters and occasional texture pop-ins that disrupt the immersion. But it’s the PC version that suffers the most. Despite a wide range of hardware options, Wilds runs surprisingly poorly across the board, with inconsistent frame pacing, poor optimization, and stuttering that undermines even the most epic of battles. For a series that has steadily improved its PC offerings over the years, this is a disappointing step backward. On the gameplay side, Wilds makes several quality-of-life changes in an effort to appeal to a broader audience. Systems like tracking, gathering, and preparation have been streamlined — and while that does make the game more accessible, it also removes some of the depth and slower, satisfying progression that defined earlier titles. The sense of mastery, of learning a monster's habits through failed attempts and strategic planning, has been dialed back in favor of a faster, more immediate experience.