The beta of Monster Hunter World (PC, PS4, Xbox) is promising and hungry for more. Our author Leya is confident after testing the beta that the franchise has undergone an evolution that elevates the action RPG to a new level.
Right on time at 6:00 PM on Saturday, I dove into the “Monster Hunter World” beta, where I set out to hunt three large monsters:
- Great Jagras
- Barroth
- and Anjanath
The monsters are classified from beginner to expert and are located on the Ancient Forest and Wildspire Waste maps – These are also the only areas where you can roam in the short demo.
The three monsters are each tied to a quest, and the main objective is to slay them.
The new environment distracted me so much that I messed up the first quest!
Right at the start of the demo, I received a pre-made selection of characters and Palicos, from which I could choose one model each. A note is displayed that there will be a comprehensive character editor in the full version.
Once the choice of characters is made, it’s straight to it! I picked one of the three quests and then landed in a menu where I could choose equipment.
During the demo, you have access to all 14 weapon classes and high-tier armor with various pros and cons – This also applied to my Palico, which I named Mr. Meowgi.
I messed up the first quest right away!
In the demo, you only get 20 minutes to track down and conquer the target monster, normally it’s 50 minutes. Everywhere, there are exciting creatures and plants gently swaying in the wind. I wanted to explore every detail and forgot the hunt.
The quest timer simply wasn’t enough to soak up the entire environment and hunt. I only reached the Great Jagras when the time was almost up: And the quest was failed.
With the strong equipment, you are well equipped to find and defeat the monsters, even in 20 minutes. However, in the demo, you don’t really get a chance to test the functions of the environment, such as the Boomtoads.
The environment in Monster Hunter World is interactive, and there are frogs that explode when you step on them. They then spread paralyzing poison – This is handy for crippling monsters! There are also plants that heal you when you shake them.
The demo showcases gameplay & provides a good impression of the battles
In my second attempt to hunt and kill the Great Jagras, I was successful. This time, I didn’t let myself be distracted by colorful, hopping chinchilla-like creatures and followed the tracks of the scout flies.
The flies search for tracks for the hunters and lead you to footprints or droppings that indicate the monsters. As a hunter, you have to read the tracks and thus learn more about the respective monsters. If you want, you can ignore the flies and explore the world on your own.
The beta shows how the gameplay works and offers a lot of action. Newcomers may find the handling of the weapons and movements cumbersome. However, as a veteran, you feel right at home: This is the cumbersome control you know and somehow learned to love from Monster Hunter.
When you find the main objectives, it’s time to strike or shoot the monsters as much as you can. They can take a lot and deal a good amount of damage – The most important thing is to learn to dodge their attacks and strike at the right moment.
The true core of Monster Hunter World remains hidden in the beta
What the beta holds back is the actual core of the action RPG. Because Monster Hunter is essentially a pure grind fest, even though World is supposed to have more lore than before.
The real appeal of the game is the process of becoming stronger by carving up monsters and crafting better weapons and armor from them. This allows you to defeat stronger monsters that again have new materials for even better equipment. This loot-crafting spiral has always been extremely satisfying and nearly addictive in its predecessors.
Moreover, the tactical preparation for the hunt is an important core element. You ask yourself questions like:
- Does the monster have an elemental weakness?
- Is it wiser to kill the monster or should I rather capture it? That often brings different loot
- Which environment am I going into? Do I need a meal that prepares me for the desert or tundra?
These elements cannot be shown in the beta yet, as it is only meant to whet the appetite.
The “Monster Hunter World” beta is promising and leaves you hungry for more!
The demo of Monster Hunter World convinced me that a great game is coming our way.
Capcom promised that the focus will be on the dynamic environment, and this is already clearly recognizable in the beta. The Anjanath is the strongest monster in the demo and highly aggressive.
When I fought the predator, it eventually became weakened and ran away. Suddenly, another pursuer joined me! The Great Jagras sensed that the Anjanath was no longer fit and would be an easy target for him.
The smaller, weaker predator reacted intelligently and took advantage of the fact that I had already beaten up the Anjanath well.
I am already looking forward to these details in the full version and can hardly wait to explore more fantastic maps like the Coral Highlands. The gameplay in the demo is as good as ever. Now the ecosystem is added, which is worthy of a Monster Hunter.
Monster Hunter World: Beta gameplay analysis in video on PS4 Pro
The German YouTuber Charles also looked at the beta of Monster Hunter World. In the video, Charles shows:
- Gameplay
- Weapons
- Equipment
- Menus
- Environment
- Combat system
Have you been able to test the Monster Hunter World beta, and what is your impression so far?
By the way, we have our own page for Monster Hunter World on Facebook, where you can find news and other hunters. Check it out: Facebook: Monster Hunter World – Mein-MMO.
Monster Hunter World will be released on January 26 for PS4 and Xbox One. The PC version will follow later, but there is no date yet.
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