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Monster Hunter: World (PS4/XB1 early 2018, PC later, directed by MH4 lead planner)
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....what? When people say spinoff, they mean stuff like Frontier (F2P-style) and Stories (same IP, but spun off into different game). MHG is obviously a mainline monhun game (Notice how it's not off in its own section: http://monsterhunter.wikia.com/wiki/Game_List ). Monster Hunter World looks like it's a mainline game.
Zombegoast
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Capcom taking the no Switch too seriously.
FingerBang
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Well, it isn't, according to the press release.
Also, the game is PS4 only in Japan (no PC either). They locked it down good.
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PlayStation®4
全世界 (Worldwide)：2018年初頭 (Early 2018)
Xbox One
北米(North America)・欧州(Europe)：2018年初頭 (Early 2018)
PC
北米(North America)・欧州(Europe)：発売日は後日発表 (TBD)
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same. I love the Switch Axe explosions and Phial mechanic..
OrbitalBeard
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They've been getting better about that as is. It's gotten quicker and quicker to the first big monster ever since 3U. It could easily be better, but it's nowhere near where it once was.
If it's a mainline title then people like me won't get Monster Hunter games that they like. If it's a spin off then everyone gets games that they want (Although it does suck that the main games wouldn't be on PS4).
Monster Hunter Twitter page has it up: https://twitter.com/monsterhunter/status/874454187941150720
How is it best on handhelds? How does handheld change the game? Did you mean it sells better on hand holds?
KCroxtonJr
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I think some of you need to be reminded of the Monster Hunter 4 reveal trailer lol
This was LEAGUES better than that.
This was LEAGUES better than that.
It's not going to sell what they want it to.
Wildo09
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X and XX are not mainline, and they play pretty much like other mainline titles. I don't think the subtitle distinction means much.
Kssio_Aug
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Why? Because it's not on a handheld system?
chrisPjelly
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Vital Tundra
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The way hunts are done and the time they take is perfect for pick up and play systems.
My dislike of this game has nothing to do with the system it's on.
It's a game about failing to get that Rathalos Plate *again*.
Handheld is better for quick matches that can be played anywhere.
Sharpening is actually kinda important to the combat because it forces you to spend time occasionally repairing your weapon's durability in a fight. It's a limiting factor. Think having to reload your gun in an FPS.
I think an open world like World actually makes sharpening more interesting, since you can't just run to another room and sharpen without any danger. You will have to either wait until the monster runs away, or find an opening.
dreamlongdead
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Good to have some sane people here. Now my Switch comment rubbed people the wrong way, but that was one of the only ways that I could rationalize the extreme downplaying of MH: World in the first response and a few subsequent ones.
The weapon and running animations appear to be just like Monster Hunter, and I assume the core gameplay loop is preserved. The word is obviously still out on game content, and all we can do is wait.
DeaconKnowledge
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Rock on bruh. Seems silly to me, but we don't know anything about it.
Definitely not a fan of that Dark Souls style MP, if that's true. I hunt with my wife. My favorite part of the MHXX trailer was the ability to play 3DS to 3DS or to Switch. It actually convinced me to buy a switch (when the game releases).
clay_ghost
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Local multiplayer is the key draw in japan and Asia and handhelds made that possible and easy. Its partly the reason why its not so attractive in the west though lol .
In japan, MonHun will always be handheld first and foremost. Groups of people getting together for local co-op is absolutely the core of that series and consoles just aren't that conducive to that.
In the west that's less of a thing, but that's why this is doomed in its home territory.
Muchi Muchi Pink
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Then the franchise is dead to me.
Irishonion
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Can't wait! Animations look a bit stiff sure, but still super excited.
Jawbreaker
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Thanks!
UnemployedVillain
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KCroxtonJr
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i'm just glad that they actually made new animations lol
All 14 weapon types confirmed to be returning to MH World.
https://twitter.com/SocksyBear/status/874450225682952192
https://twitter.com/SocksyBear/status/874450225682952192
Seductivpancakes
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Yea going to have to wait and see, but I'm sure stealth is optional.
Psycho_Mantis
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This really makes some of the complaining look silly
So thinking about it. And I hope people read this post so hear me out.
Monster Hunter World is a spin off. But there's a reason why it's called World and that's is because it's emphasizing how you interact with the world. Sneaking, tracking and traps are a huge part of the gameplay as the trailer is showing. Which isn't a bad thing.
For example, Monster Hunter Stories is a spin off and like it's title it's focuses more on the story and characters within the MH world. And again isn't a bad thing.
So to put it simply, the mainline series well NEVER go away. It's the bread and butter of the entire franchise. These spin off games are being made to attract more people into the franchise and to really flourish the setting and creativity the series has.
So really guys, don't be upset. MH World is clearly trying something different with what the mainline games doesn't do, like what Stories is doing.
This means more Monster Hunter for everybody and what's wrong with that? Am I right?
Monster Hunter World is a spin off. But there's a reason why it's called World and that's is because it's emphasizing how you interact with the world. Sneaking, tracking and traps are a huge part of the gameplay as the trailer is showing. Which isn't a bad thing.
For example, Monster Hunter Stories is a spin off and like it's title it's focuses more on the story and characters within the MH world. And again isn't a bad thing.
So to put it simply, the mainline series well NEVER go away. It's the bread and butter of the entire franchise. These spin off games are being made to attract more people into the franchise and to really flourish the setting and creativity the series has.
So really guys, don't be upset. MH World is clearly trying something different with what the mainline games doesn't do, like what Stories is doing.
This means more Monster Hunter for everybody and what's wrong with that? Am I right?
I really hope they just show an unedited video of a full hunt. I want to see the game's combat. I want to see if they added any new weapons, or how they changed existing weapons. I want to see what interesting new monsters they added, because that tyrannosaurus is pretty underwhelming.
Reneledarker
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Yeah, that is something someone that never played MH would not understand. The core gameplay is what makes MH such a unique game. Stuff like stealth, mounting, this new grappling hook are just things some of us tolerate as long as we can have some great combat.
We want more monsters that have different mechanics that you need to master in order to defeat them, new weapons that changes the way you can fight a monster, parry or block an attack, different ways to prepare for a battle.
DeaconKnowledge
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I just don't see these stiff animations people are talking about. Looked good to me, if scripted.
Okay this has been mentioned a couple of times already, but who does this.
Just wait for what would otherwise be an opportunity to attack the monster and sharpen instead. No need to leave. and In co-op this even less of a factor, sharpen while its aggroing some else.
Anyway on the trailer, I just hope they show more combat, and that all weapons return.
Edit: all weapons confirmed apparently, timely lol
From what I remember about the post that leaked XX: This was funded partially by Sony, the contract specifically stated that it couldn't be on Switch but didn't mention anything about XBO/PC. Also the rumor stated that this would be called MH5 and the Switch game in development would be Monster Hunter Portable.
Now it looks like that Capcom is marketing this as a spinoff rather than a mainline title though. MH for the Switch will probably be the proper "MH5".
Lol I love this.
Starfish Hero
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Don't get what all the complaining's about, we barely see any combat.
Was gonna post this too. When I first saw it, I was worried they were changing the core monhun experience -- it shows that Capcom likes to use gameplay to create cinematic trailers. MHW trailer looks more true to form than that trailer did -- not worried.
Because the game is all about grinding, hunting for plates and rubies all day long. Being on portable means we can either get another run or two in while we're out and about, or get some minor tasks done, such as mining or amulet farming.
Also, from what I understand, Japan, where the game is most popular, people travel on public transport a lot, making portable the better choice ... or something, so I read.
If the game stays as grind-y as it always has, being on non-portable may just mean slower progression, which far as I understood, is not something MH fans or non-fans asked for.
I can't even tell if you're mad at people who like the game or who don't.
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