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REVIEWAction RPG · Co-op Hunting

Monster Hunter Wilds

The most accessible Monster Hunter ever — without losing what made it great.

Monster Hunter Wilds
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YOU’LL LOVE IT IF…

  • Deep action RPG fans who love build crafting and mastery
  • Players wanting satisfying co-op hunts with friends
  • Anyone who bounced off older entries due to complexity barriers

SKIP IT IF…

  • Players who hate grindy progression loops
  • Those wanting a narrative-driven experience

Score breakdown

Combat Depth9.5
Monster Design9.5
World9.0
Co-op9.0
Value8.0

+ THE GOOD

  • Monster AI and ecological interactions are genuinely impressive
  • All 14 weapon types each play like a different game
  • Living world reacts to weather, seasons, and monster behaviour dynamically
  • Full crossplay finally makes hunting with anyone possible

− THE BAD

  • PC performance was rough at launch — patches required
  • Endgame loop demands massive time investment to see its depths
BUYNEXT SAVE POINT

Final word: Buy it.

Monster Hunter Wilds earns a 9.0/10 (A+) and a BUY. Best on PC. Worth your time? YES.

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