Diese 4 Dinge solltest Du wissen, bevor Du Monster Hunter World kaufst

For many players from the West, Monster Hunter World (PS4, Xbox, PC) may be the first installment of the franchise. We have created a list that shows what you can expect from the action RPG before you purchase Monster Hunter World.

Capcom aims to conquer the West for the first time with Monster Hunter World. The franchise is popular in Japan, while the Monster Hunter titles have remained rather niche here. This is partly because Monster Hunter has mostly only appeared on handheld consoles, which are less common in the West, making it inaccessible for many.

So many still do not know what to expect from Monster Hunter World. We have selected 4 things that you should know before you get this action RPG.

1. Monster Hunter World will be a pure loot grinder

Monster Hunter World falls under the genre of role-playing games. You take on the role of a monster hunter who slays and captures dangerous creatures. The developers told us in an interview that the story campaign of Monster Hunter World will take about 40-50 hours.

The story in Monster Hunter World takes a back seat and is only there for support! The core of the game is the grind for ever better and new equipment. You can craft new weapons and gear from parts of the slain monsters. Each monster can be seen as a wandering loot box.

You will often find yourself busy slaying the same monster over and over. For your equipment, you need specific body parts from the monsters. When you kill or capture them, you get the parts when you carve your prey. Sometimes it takes multiple attempts to get the specific hide or horn you still need for the new weapon.

The story quest is more about guiding you through the game and introducing the various monsters and their surroundings. If you want to get Monster Hunter World, make sure you are up for a hard grind.

However, every battle with the monsters is unique, as they behave intelligently, and new situations can arise at any time.

2. Monster Hunter World will offer content for a limited time

In an interview with Metro, it turned out that producer Ryozo Tsujimoto does not even know what “Games as a Service” means. In Japan, the concept of developing and maintaining games over years is still quite unfamiliar.

Monster Hunter World will offer many free expansions after release. These usually consist of bringing a new monster to hunt. However, do not expect that with Monster Hunter World you have a title that you will play for years. It will not be a service game like Destiny or The Elder Scrolls Online.

The average player typically “binges” Monster Hunter World for a few weeks to months. Most are satisfied if they have defeated all boss monsters at least once.

However, there will also be players who will immerse themselves into Monster Hunter World for several hundred hours. Anyone who wants to have all the armors and weapons will have plenty to do. Additionally, there will be trophies you can collect. In total, there will be 50 achievements in Monster Hunter World: 1 Platinum, 2 Gold, 11 Silver, and 36 Bronze trophies.

Instead of continuously developing Monster Hunter World, Capcom will then work on a new major “Monster Hunter” installment.

3. A shift in thinking is required: There are no XP, no health bars, and no “strongest” weapon

The gameplay of Monster Hunter World will represent a new experience for many. The learning curve is steep, and little is explained in the game.

New players may be confused to find that monsters do not have health bars. In Monster Hunter World, you must pay attention to other things to figure out how wounded your opponent is. Monsters start to pant, they look battered, and flee when they are not well. You need to observe the animals closely.

In many RPGs, characters gain a level-up or new skills by collecting XP. In Monster Hunter World, you are what you wear. This means that only your equipment determines how strong your character is. The weapons and armor can be further upgraded and improved. Additionally, it is crucial how well you know your opponents and their weaknesses to be successful.

For the weapons, a “tier list for weapons” won’t help you. While some weapons have higher base damage than others, ultimately you can defeat all monsters with any weapon. This is partly due to how you upgrade the weapon and partly how you can personally handle it. Some are top hunters with bow and arrow, while others slaughter monsters with a katana like angry young gods.

This is what the release version of Monster Hunter World feels like as a noob

4. Monster Hunter World can be played solo or in multiplayer – Monsters scale in strength

In Monster Hunter World, each quest can be played solo or in multiplayer. This applies to the story campaign and side missions. You can tackle the different missions in a group of up to 4 players. Monster Hunter World also allows squads (guilds) of up to 50 members.

Players can also join some missions late via a “drop-in” feature, allowing for flexible group dynamics as not everyone needs to arrive on time. If too much time passes, latecomers will not receive a reward for the quest, and it will not count as completed. You will still keep the monster loot and items even if you were late.

The strength of the monsters scales with the number of party members on a quest. If you are alone, the monsters have somewhat less health than if you are with 2-4 players.

Interested? Then check this out: Monster Hunter World in Review – A true “monster work”