Monster Hunter World is coming to Europe. Anyone into hardcore multiplayer with their friends or boss fights in MMORPGs should keep an eye on this game.
For many Europeans, the “Monster Hunter” franchise is a mystery. Yet, probably everyone has at least one friend or acquaintance who raves about the series. So what makes Monster Hunter fun?
What is the appeal of Monster Hunter?
It’s hard to grasp the appeal of Monster Hunter just by watching. Often, you run around with three other players in the game world for minutes, seemingly without a plan. Once the right creature is found, a long battle begins, which can be boring for the inexperienced observer.
“Are you really pounding on that dragon for almost 10 minutes?” I asked naively back then and was met with a simple “Yes.” Even if it didn’t look like much on the screen, my roommate was clearly under tension.
I watched for many hours until I truly understood what makes the game special.
Monster Hunter World on PC, PS4, and Xbox One
In essence, Monster Hunter is exactly what many players love about MMORPGs, without all the annoying “fluff” around it. Almost every encounter with a creature resembles a challenging boss fight from MMOs, where new tactics and tactics need to be tested repeatedly.
Fights against single beasts are – as a rule – not over in a few seconds, but can easily take half an hour.
Failing doesn’t mean you can “just respawn and continue” – many opponents have a time limit, and with each death of your hero, the reward decreases. Moreover, not every monster can be hunted at all times. Because when certain weapon oils or traps are depleted, you might as well skip the hunt for the giant dragon, as the players do no damage anyway. Planning and preparation are just as crucial as skill in combat.
Additionally, the monsters in Monster Hunter are usually much more “convincing” than creatures in other games. They don’t just hit the tank because he has “the most aggro”. When they are hurt themselves, they flee back to their nests, try to hide or lick their own wounds.
Monster Hunter World has all the “cool” MMO-hunting elements
Monster Hunter has all the cool “hunting, gathering, and improving” aspects that make MMOs so popular, but without unnecessary baggage. That’s why we believe that Monster Hunter World will also be a hit here – after all, fans have been waiting forever for a chance to finally let loose on the PC.
If you enjoy challenging multiplayer titles with your friends and want to hunt some “hardcore” monsters, you should keep an eye on Monster Hunter World – and maybe plan your annual vacation for 2018.
More details about the upcoming Monster Hunter World can be found in this post.
