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Monster Hunter 3 Tri Official Site Updated
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sprsk said:
man it sure is hard to stay angry at Monster Hunter 3 Tri, videos make me so hard. So few games actually offer Monster Hunter's unique blend of gameplay, and I skipped the PSP versions due to lack of built-in online and not enough new content. So this has been a looong time coming.
EmCeeGramr
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wait whatsprsk said:
does that mean 3 will be like that
sprsk said:
oh lordy this wait is finally starting to get hard
man i am more excited for Crystal Bearers than FFXIII and more excited for Monster Hunter Tri than 90% of other games. And Little King's Story, Pikmin 3 and Fragile are all on the horizon. And Mad World was fly. Wii is finally starting to get HAWT
EmCeeGramr
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because it's a Wii game lolz.sprsk said:
Flying_Phoenix
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Amir0x said:
TTFW. This is how it SHOULD have been last year IMO.
MickeyKnox
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Wait wat? no more bows, horns or dual swords? Oh god I can already see the G edition of 3 where they plug them back in.
Capcom manages to walk this impossible line where they are the best and the absolute worst game company at the same time.
Capcom manages to walk this impossible line where they are the best and the absolute worst game company at the same time.
it seems like you are always trying to find reasons to hate on this. First it was the waggle controls, now the weapons? Come on.MickeyKnox said:
We still don't know how customizable the weapons are now. We still don't know how skills will work in this, and they mentioned they are adding stuff to things like hunting, collecting and shit. All the stuff I've heard about this game makes it seem like a true sequel to MH2. I fully trust Capcom in what they are doing with MH3.
If they decided to take out weapons to concentrate on these 7, and give more customization options... then I don't see anything wrong with it. The bowgun thing leads me to believe that you can customize other weapons in similar ways, we'll see.
DJmizuhara
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Just picked up my copy of Monster Hunter for the Wii with controller. I'll post videos on gamersyde in a few hours and I may start streaming on justin.TV
Flying_Phoenix
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Error said:
See and this is why so many games are so ridiculously similar to each other. Because people don't bother to think to themselves that maybe things are done a different way or are left out for a reason.
Eteric Rice
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Amir0x said:
Wait, Fragile?
It's coming here?
kafka rock opera
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Ok so im a complete monster hunter newb and i dont have a psp. So i did a little reasearch and it seems my options are playing Monster Hunter 1 as 2 wasnt published in the US. Is this correct? Cant wait to play 3 at the very least whenever we get it over here.
SecretBonusPoint
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I think I need to just accept Monster Hunter isn't a game for me. I love lots of things about it, but to see the same awful camera setup in a console outing infuriates me on levels I myself don't even understand.
I'm going to give Unite a go with adhoc party and multiplayer only, but if that doesnt click (and quickly) then I dont see the series ever becoming enjoyable to me without alienating all you hardcore masochists :lol
I'm going to give Unite a go with adhoc party and multiplayer only, but if that doesnt click (and quickly) then I dont see the series ever becoming enjoyable to me without alienating all you hardcore masochists :lol
Thanks!king zell said:
Grab your wallpapers now!
http://www.capcom.co.jp/monsterhunter/G/wii_main.html
Some tibits from the HQ scans:
- 'Transform' is the keyword for Slash Axe
- New Action for lance when guarding
- There are now Light, Middle and Heavy bowguns
- One of the screen shows a night scene, day and night?
- Seems that you can attack with shield when using small sword (shown in Sp0rsk's video)
- Undisclosed moves for Long sword, Lance, Sword n Shield and Slash Axe.
- 'Transform' is the keyword for Slash Axe
- New Action for lance when guarding
- There are now Light, Middle and Heavy bowguns
- One of the screen shows a night scene, day and night?
- Seems that you can attack with shield when using small sword (shown in Sp0rsk's video)
- Undisclosed moves for Long sword, Lance, Sword n Shield and Slash Axe.
SecretBonusPoint said:
The camera is not really a problem after 1-2 playthroughs. IGN is just lazy as hell because anyone who spends time in the game can easily master the camera and I don't see that changing especially with the classic controller. Personally I think auto lock on would make the kills way too easy
That would be cool, but you get 14 days free with purchase right?
You pick a quest and the monsters/items are placed in the world map.
Anton Sugar
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Okay, I have never played Monster Hunter but am very interested, as I think I would really be interested in a game like this. However, from watching the videos, the controls DO look a little clunky. I am not writing the game off because of this obviously, but I'd like some experienced MH players to chime in on the controls...Is it a case of lazy developers not wanting to change the formula, is it sort of a Resident Evil "the controls add to the experience" or a mix of both? Thanks--really looking forward to this, just want some opinions from those who have played the game.
Eteric Rice
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Mr. Snrub said:
Supposedly, part of the experience is actually learning how to master the controls. At least, that's how I understand it.
Yes the controls add to the experience.
If MH had lock on then the it'd be a completely different game. Suddenly you are guaranteed to hit your target every time, and it becomes a hack hack slash slash game.
Without lock-on there's a bunch of things you have to into account. 1) your position in relation to the monster 2) which body part of the monster you are going to hit 3) the reach of your weapon 4) the behavior of the monster 5) what attack to use. All of that adds to the feel of the combat in game. I find it more satisfying personally, since you aren't getting your hand held, each hit you connect feels rewarding. Keep in mind that the game has long recovery periods, some weapons specially leave you wide open if you miss... Having that in your mind makes you carefully select your attacks. Like I said with lock-on, you wouldn't take any of that into account, you'd just blindly hit your target because there's no risk.
That's not to say the game is for everyone. The learning curve is HUGE. Getting familiarized with the different weapons takes time and practice. Knowing when to attack a monster, requires familiarity with that monster's behavior or attack patterns. The game doesn't fuck around, and sometimes feels unfair etc.. etc.. But the game is really fun, you just gotta have in mind that the learning curve is very steep and that you are going to get your ass kicked sometimes.
If MH had lock on then the it'd be a completely different game. Suddenly you are guaranteed to hit your target every time, and it becomes a hack hack slash slash game.
Without lock-on there's a bunch of things you have to into account. 1) your position in relation to the monster 2) which body part of the monster you are going to hit 3) the reach of your weapon 4) the behavior of the monster 5) what attack to use. All of that adds to the feel of the combat in game. I find it more satisfying personally, since you aren't getting your hand held, each hit you connect feels rewarding. Keep in mind that the game has long recovery periods, some weapons specially leave you wide open if you miss... Having that in your mind makes you carefully select your attacks. Like I said with lock-on, you wouldn't take any of that into account, you'd just blindly hit your target because there's no risk.
That's not to say the game is for everyone. The learning curve is HUGE. Getting familiarized with the different weapons takes time and practice. Knowing when to attack a monster, requires familiarity with that monster's behavior or attack patterns. The game doesn't fuck around, and sometimes feels unfair etc.. etc.. But the game is really fun, you just gotta have in mind that the learning curve is very steep and that you are going to get your ass kicked sometimes.
RuneFactoryFanboy
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Well all the MH3 videos I've seen so far aren't very good examples of someone comfortble with the controls. Sprks has by far the best played videos out there right now, but he didn't know about the Run button and did a lot of goofing around/testing.Mr. Snrub said:
The controls take a while to get used to. But once you learn them you realize just how much freedom they give you. I've been playing MH daily since January and now just about every 3D hack/slash feels limiting. I went from starting the game franticly yelling "no, ugh, stop, no, move, god!" when trying to kill the simpilest raptors, to being able to pinpointly break every section of the largest monsters while barley getting hit. And let me tell you, that feels SOOOO rewarding.
Now the Camera system is a different story. I would like Capcom to improve that because it could be better, but even then with enough practice it isn't too big a problem.
just got my MHG/TriDemo 
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I gave the demo about an hours worth of play, and holy shit does it feel good to get some MH action in full widescreen progressive glory. The animations have always been top notch on the critters, but wow have they really outdone themselves especially when the little pack of 5+ Dromes are skittering about under the big guy and sliding all over the place.
I've noticed that characters maintain a lot of balance when hit now. You aren't always knocked into a damage roll and have to get back up. plenty of times the character is blown back but skids to a halt similar to a guard and gets right back in the fight. Gathering is also quick an easy (and abundant if this first environment is any indication) just a click of the button. Oh, and the classic controller feels reaaaaallly good. You manage swimming with the camera controls, and it's an almost religious experience not unlike diving in Mario64 for the first time ;p good god i can't wait to be diving with 3 hunters getting our asses handed to us by that huge crocodile beast!
rolling dodge side to side pivots the camera, that's a VERY welcome addition to say the least.
I can't say for sure, since I haven't seen them. But in the video it looks like the Rathian and big Crock beasties are in the demo, but i couldn't find them.... I did however stumble uppon what could only be described as a little baby Kezu, and that made me grin
The environments are stunning as usual with tons of little nooks'n'crannies and shortcuts to find.
!I gave the demo about an hours worth of play, and holy shit does it feel good to get some MH action in full widescreen progressive glory. The animations have always been top notch on the critters, but wow have they really outdone themselves especially when the little pack of 5+ Dromes are skittering about under the big guy and sliding all over the place.
I've noticed that characters maintain a lot of balance when hit now. You aren't always knocked into a damage roll and have to get back up. plenty of times the character is blown back but skids to a halt similar to a guard and gets right back in the fight. Gathering is also quick an easy (and abundant if this first environment is any indication) just a click of the button. Oh, and the classic controller feels reaaaaallly good. You manage swimming with the camera controls, and it's an almost religious experience not unlike diving in Mario64 for the first time ;p good god i can't wait to be diving with 3 hunters getting our asses handed to us by that huge crocodile beast!
rolling dodge side to side pivots the camera, that's a VERY welcome addition to say the least.
I can't say for sure, since I haven't seen them. But in the video it looks like the Rathian and big Crock beasties are in the demo, but i couldn't find them.... I did however stumble uppon what could only be described as a little baby Kezu, and that made me grin
The environments are stunning as usual with tons of little nooks'n'crannies and shortcuts to find.
Flying_Phoenix
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sprsk said:
...why can't this be standard for most Wii games?
Error said:
Damn this seems like my type of game.
I really do hate it when developers hold your hand with lock-on for many games.RuneFactoryFanboy said:
Even better. I hate it how so many games today don't let people use their brain for things.
mentalfloss
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Amir0x said:
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Urban Scholar
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Quick question here, I've primarily stuck it out with sword and shield when I played MH on the PSP. After watching these vids I'm going to abandon that and go Great Sword or katana. Anyone used katana as their main? What's is damage out put vs. GS?
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