I'd actually hope for small expansions for MHW. They release a new area and then a couple new monsters to go with it and the associated new weapons, armors and so on. One big expansion would also work for me but as long as they aren't drip feeding monsters to us one at a time I think I'm good. Not a fan of how that strategy turned out in SFV.
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Monster Hunter: World TGS 2017 Trailer
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Parmadillo Marshmallow
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Damn I haven't been this hyped for a game in ages. And it drops in January too. I was expecting March at the earliest.
A small correction on my part, when I said closer to Tri numbers, I didn't mean around the same number, it's more than Tri, but as I said, less than 4U, so don't expect huge numbers, but something in the middle. The point about returning monsters still remains though. I will also retain from talking further about these things as I might get info wrong (more than 1 source), and as I said, it's nothing really new, again, sorry for having to clarify, I wasn't clear enough earlier.
Anyways, what was your favorite new monster of the trailer? Why?
The snake monster looked awesome animation-wise (and design).
Anyways, what was your favorite new monster of the trailer? Why?
The snake monster looked awesome animation-wise (and design).
Ahh! Yeah that definitely should be the route they take from now on.
I agree, I would prefer expansions from now on instead of having to pay $60 to get 5 new monsters and a new area, seems like the logical direction for the series.
pixelation
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MonHun with great graphics at long last!, i like!
Morrigan Stark
Arrogant Smirk
@Blizz: would you say it's close to 3U in term of a roster then? 'Cause that'd be fine with me.
What is wrong with you
lmao
Jawbreaker
Member
It's fucking gorgeous. This trailer is sure to satisfy some of the people complaining about the colors being less saturated.
Emperor_Uriel
Member
The floating jellyfish make me extremely hopeful for some large sea monsters that have evolved to swim through the air. It makes me think about monsters based on things like deep sea squids or pelican eels, without the need for poor underwater combat.
Hehe, your first image reminds me of Shen Gaoren... which is not good for my mental state. Also remembering that awful bloated starfish, Yama Tsukami!
Meeeeeee too. Though I know what like 90% of my reasons are.
Excited about graphics, but disappointment on the game itself.
Any particular reason why? It looks to be one of the best MH games in ages and a true turning point for the series overall.
Has any game in the franchise not had a 'big scripted' baddie fight? Trying to think of one that hasn't.
Lao. Shen Gaoren. Dalamadur. Nakarkos. Gogmazios. Yama. Ceadeus. They are kind of a staple no? Even Atoraru Ka could be lumped in. Sure some are much more of a by the numbers affair, but they are always there to some extent right?
Lao. Shen Gaoren. Dalamadur. Nakarkos. Gogmazios. Yama. Ceadeus. They are kind of a staple no? Even Atoraru Ka could be lumped in. Sure some are much more of a by the numbers affair, but they are always there to some extent right?
BigEmil
Junior Member
But the gameplay itself in World is the best been yet in the series, I can see newcomers still not sure about it though until they play it and give it a good try
I think by scripted they meant the rusted Kushala in 4U that you fought alongside the ace hunters. Not the giant monster fights.
Jawbreaker
Member
Their friends are split across different consoles and PC, so they won't be able to do local multiplayer like on the 3DS together this time.
Maybe.
There should be a demo before the game releases.
Ah, perhaps so and I can see that being a sticky point with some. I have never minded them outside of one time. That being the Jhen Mohran fight in 3 that gated you out of advancement until you beat it. I was a solo player, and found that gate to be extremely gross. Tried a few times online, but had horrible help. The rest have always been less of an issue. I do get it though.
If they were talking about my post then no the ones I mean are the Ceadeus/Jhen type fights. Hate them, do not want, and it deflates my anticipation given its the monster they're hyping in the trailer.
The loss of local co-op is the biggest negative for me for sure. Almost to the point where I'm unsure if improved gameplay, quality of life stuff or graphics can make up for it.
Parmadillo Marshmallow
Member
Depends. There should be a ton of content if it's anything like previous MH games. Tons of armor and weapons to craft, almost all with unique looks and stats. However, if you don't like to grind, you might not have fun with the <1% drop rate on some of the rarer materials required for high end gear.
The core gameplay is so goddamn fun (and challenging), you might not mind fighting the same monster a hundred times to get what you want.
It's less so about gameplay and more the about the platform the game is on for some.
Jawbreaker
Member
As someone who doesn't do local co-op, worldwide servers only sweetens the deal for me on top of all the improvements.
And that's definitely nice. Don't get me wrong, I've played a lot of online with randoms and with GAF and I enjoy it immensely. But I also got my fiance of all people on board when 4U hit. It's disappointing to have us both hyped for the game and not have the option to play locally. We both play games but it's usually stuff like Pokemon that we just play at the same time. MH was one of the few games we actually played together and that's essentially gone for us with World.
And I have almost always enjoyed the portable versions better. I loved taking my PSP with me and getting hunts in between classes or w/e. Played hundreds of hours of Freedom Unite and even got it on Vita. Same is true of the 3DS games and even XX now. So not being able to get my fix at lunch after the game launches is going to be a bummer.
Not saying I won't cave and buy it, or that it should have been on the Switch or anything else. Just that World very much clashes with how I've come to enjoy MH.
Dark Souls might be the closest example but still, MH combat isn't exactly Souls combat.
MH grind is smoother than Destiny's, not even comparable actually, and you're never left clueless as to what's the next step to progress or having to wait for weekly events reset.
From the previous games, you never have to craft anything through the main story, crafting can make things easier but you're given enough items for each mission(+ what you can buy) to get you all the way through the main contents of the game. Crafting isn't a game changer until later high-rank and G-rank(which won't be in MHW anytime soon).
Emperor_Uriel
Member
It's really impossible to know if you'll like MH until you play it, and even then it can be murky. Hell, I've fully completed 3 games in the series (MHFU, MH
3rd and MH:3U) and I still can't tell if I actually like it, or if it's just good at keeping me hostage.If you have a PC, I'd recommend emulating Portable 3rd (which is a fairly easy process) to see if you like the general structure. If you end up totally repulsed, World probably won't have enough core changes to convert you.
Yeah, I'm with you on this. I can appreciate the beauty of this game, and how wonderful this is for the people who constantly begged for a console MH for years since 3U.
But I'm in a full-time job that generally goes way beyond 40 hours/week, my wife uses the TV a ton and loves to watch TV with me, so part of the reason I've loved MH so much is that I can squeeze portable hunts into my spare time -- while commuting or on the couch while my wife indulges in shows I don't need to pay much attention to.
There's no way in hell I'll get anywhere near as much time with MHW, and I've already got a PS4 backlog because of these issues anyway, so as much as I want a new MH I'll probably take a pass and import MHXX for Switch instead. I've got a 400 hour savegame from my JP 3DS I can import and there's still plenty of grinding left to do, so at least that's something.
We are definitely of similar situations. MHXX is fun (I like it better than Gen/X for what it's worth) and there is a small, but active group of us playing. Having a save you can import will let you jump right in and not have to so much catching up.
Xane
Member
I couldn't agree more. Hence why I'm considering playing on both PS4 and PC. Latter only because I have some friends who do not own a PS4.
Let's maybe hold off on declaring the gameplay the best in the series until after we have played it.
This particular one seems like from the stage event where developer is playing it..
Part of the Nergigante fight!
https://twitter.com/game_watch/status/910689376807542784
https://twitter.com/game_watch/status/910689376807542784
Loving the purples in these shotsNot from the trailer but at the stage gameplay
He seems really melee focused is his normal state. I wonder what kind of tricks he's got when he gets enraged.
Also, LOL @ the Apceros jogging right through him to get away.
Chaos2Frozen
Member
Holy shit, I just realize what Nergigante looks like to me- a super sized bat-gremlin from the second movie @_@ !
AmethystEnd
Member
From Gaijin Hunter:
"Nergigante regens skin as it attacks and is attacked. This generates white spikes. If you dont break them they harden and boost its atk"
"Nergigante regens skin as it attacks and is attacked. This generates white spikes. If you dont break them they harden and boost its atk"
Oh, that screams "common white spike drop" and "Skypiercer-esque pure white spike."
Damn HD Airu is so adorable
Seems like a decent amount of customization.