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Monster Hunter XX coming to Switch
- Thread starter The Last One
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They are doing the unveiling at the event in two days....
I think there might be teaser for MH 5 there
You didn't have to use it at all, if you wanted to. It was largely a nice way to cut down on HUD elements on the main screen, which I will admit will be missed.
You could customize it to show the map, health, or have shotcut buttona for items or skills. It was really cool yo play hudless on the main screen.
Sounds interesting, especially the item management point. I had an idea that it would be a limited but fun mode to play, but not exactly easier. Will have to give it a shot.
Leona Lewis
Banned
Seen the above, will speak not of it~
Skittzo0413
Member
I hope this doesn't get locked because I have genuine interest in this.
I've only ever played 3 Ultimate. Are there any major gameplay differences? Some people have been saying it's faster? I feel like I recall hearing a greater focus on verticality?
How about content? Is it still as huge a game as the numbered entries typically are?
I've only ever played 3 Ultimate. Are there any major gameplay differences? Some people have been saying it's faster? I feel like I recall hearing a greater focus on verticality?
How about content? Is it still as huge a game as the numbered entries typically are?
piflavoredpie
Neo Member
So all that's left is Pokemon eh?
Animal Crossing
Generations 4 had 4 different towns and 4 different styles per weapon to choose. Really fun stuff
ChronotriggerJM
Member
And more stock :/
James Scott
Banned
You can climb walls...I think there has to be vines or specific material, though.
The plot thickens~
and you can mount monsters
Mattakuevan
Member
Fuck yeah, I was expecting this to happen but not so soon.
Will buy assuming it comes to the US.
Will buy assuming it comes to the US.
titiklabingapat
Member
What would a MH joycon color look like anyway? Gold?
Three of my biggest issues with Monster Hunter in the past have been:
1) Bad camera controls, first with the OG 3ds, then with the N3dsXL nub. Neither felt good or were easy to use. The Switch thankfully has 2 complete analogs so this issue should be gone.
2) Ugly 3ds screens making for a jaggy, visually confusing game. Sometimes, on the 3ds MH is just hard to make sense of visually. Switch should take care of this as well.
3) Player motivation(?) MH is almost Animal Crossing like in that you are dropped into the game and then you just hunt. I never got a sense of progression or narrative or more varied gameplay. I don't know when or how this will change.
1) Bad camera controls, first with the OG 3ds, then with the N3dsXL nub. Neither felt good or were easy to use. The Switch thankfully has 2 complete analogs so this issue should be gone.
2) Ugly 3ds screens making for a jaggy, visually confusing game. Sometimes, on the 3ds MH is just hard to make sense of visually. Switch should take care of this as well.
3) Player motivation(?) MH is almost Animal Crossing like in that you are dropped into the game and then you just hunt. I never got a sense of progression or narrative or more varied gameplay. I don't know when or how this will change.
You can climb on mh3 too. But from mh4 onwards thry added jumping attacks from ledges and generallu increased movility while climbing
AcademicSaucer
Member
Animal Crossing , Pokemon , 2D Mario , Smash and Tomodachi Life (It sold 5.7 million on the 3DS)
BackLogJoe
Member
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Monter Hunter 4 came in with a focus on vertically, leaving behind the water sections from Tri, while X (or Generations) sped up the game flow and introduced different styles that complement your weapon choice, bringing a lot more variety and dynamic to the game.
All entries are filled to the brim with content, especially the "expansion" games like this one.
Hopefully there will be a lot of customization for the HUD.
Atom Heart Mother
Banned
gonna be great for my switch
Monster Hunter made too much sense for the Switch so it's nice to finally get confirmation of a game coming to the system.
MH3U on the 3DS and Wii U was my first experience with Monster Hunter and it really sold the idea of how great that game is for both the big screen experience as well as playing it on the go. The Switch makes that easier than ever and this time there are less compromises to the portable version.
Not to mention, I got 4 but couldn't help but wish for a higher res version to play on the TV. Switch seems like now we finally may have the perfect device for Monster Hunter. It's going to be huge in Japan and may even push it to new levels of popularity in the West, just due to how much people seem to be taking their Switches out and playing with others.
MH3U on the 3DS and Wii U was my first experience with Monster Hunter and it really sold the idea of how great that game is for both the big screen experience as well as playing it on the go. The Switch makes that easier than ever and this time there are less compromises to the portable version.
Not to mention, I got 4 but couldn't help but wish for a higher res version to play on the TV. Switch seems like now we finally may have the perfect device for Monster Hunter. It's going to be huge in Japan and may even push it to new levels of popularity in the West, just due to how much people seem to be taking their Switches out and playing with others.
Skittzo0413
Member
All of this sounds incredible. I want it now. Damn localization, probably won't be out west till next year...
Lord_Byron28
Member
Was a release date given? I could see this as a August/September title perhaps in time for Obon.
Let's cross our fingers for next month then, huh? For all we know, Capcom might drop this bombshell that we might get to see the switch version sooner than we may think. We'll see of course, but this is getting me all kinds of excited if Capcom actually plan to use E3 to announce something in relation with MHXX for Switch.
Vital Tundra
Member
Eh its very possible to come out this year. We already got Generations so the localization is there (which is what takes the most time) and this is an expansion of that.
DeuceGamer
Member
Do we expect a holiday 2017 release, or has it been mentioned?
Not sure, but I'd imagine that we'll find out on Saturday. I'm more curious about how quickly Capcom will localize MHXX (or MHG2 if that's what the localized name ends up being).
DragonGirl
Member
The game focuses on weight, momentum, and anticipation, which most action games do not.
clay_ghost
Member
The Base generation was localized already so I don't think it will be long especially if Capcom started the process when the 3DS XX came out.
lvl99 Pixel
Member
you'll get a new version of Pokken and Mystery dungeon
and Pokemon Shuffle freemium
KratosEnergyDrink
Member
They obviously saw the reactions their missunderstood or missphrased (?) statement caused and want to limit the damage with this early MHXX reveal.
Crimsonclaw111
Member
Sucks ass about paid online though tbh
I forgot about that.
I can't imagine it would take that long. "Most" of the work is already done (thanks to Generations existing), and all that's necessary is to translate the new stuff and G-Rank content that's the primary focus of this expansion.
It's something I'd imagine that they would have gotten out of the way quicker, because they knew Stories was going to be a MUCH bigger undertaking for any localization force.
Maintenance
Member
Please do, it's way overdue.
I was about to post the same thing.
Actually, we do