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[Busaiku]

From the Capcom Unity comments.

Not that it shouldn't have been obvious, but some people still assume that it's a given.

 

[SturokBGD]

Nothing that Capcom do should have been obvious.

 

[Mauricio_Magus]

I think it's fine this time around, we have online play and there's no water segments that will make me hate the 3DS controls.

 

[CorySchmitz]

What a shame.

 

[Ryuukan]

disappointing but better than nothing

 

[Bel_Air_Jeff]

NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

 

[Insaniac]

Kinda expected... although HD monhun is great

 

[Gojeran]

Welp

 

[culafia]

This is not a surprise and makes total sense. Not saying it's good, but there's no reason to be surprised outside of the fact that Capcom released the previous one before realizing the Wii U's current fizzle.

 

[BlackJace]

I thought 3U sold "within expectations" or whatever.

 

[Danny Dudekisser]

Well, no purchase planned, then.

 

[Seik]

Too bad, it could be an awesome title in 1080p.

Welp, I'll deal with the 3DS version.

 

[oatmeal]

That sucks.

The "Ultimate" was a tease.

 

[Toxi]

3DS confirmed the real queen.

 

[Clairvoyance]

Well, no purchase planned, then.

.

 

[Santiako]

3DS has online so no WiiU version needed (for me).

 

[Asbear]

Called it. Unlike Tri this is a game designed for 3DS from the get-go. It seemed logical they wouldn't port it because it didn't follow the same pattern as MHTri

 

[Jeff Vader]

Welp, the people I usually play with on 3U don't plan on hopping to the 3DS anytime soon so I guess that's that. I personally am still looking forward to 4U.

 

[DashReindeer]

So sad. Probably won't end up playing this even though I put 400 hours into MH3U. I think this is a mistake on Capcom's part, and I am certain MH3U on Wii U did well enough to warrant the limited resources it would take to port this game to Wii U.

 

[depward]

I'm kinda torn on what I think.

I'm a big portable gamer, so my time with import MH4 has been great (as well as all of the entries on the PSP, and 3U on 3DS).

That being said, I bought a Wii U for HD + online MonHun. I even bought a Wii U for my brother to play online Monster Hunter with me.

I do find the 3DS game serviceable - more than, even. But nothing really beats playing MH3U on the Wii U with "HD" graphics, even if it is a port.

At least we have a definite answer, so we don't have to keep wondering if this may happen.

 

[-tetsuo-]

 

[EhoaVash]

Guess I'm not getting it :/

I'm sure capcom will port the thing eventually since it did so well on Wii u ...I can wait

 

[Architect]

Was hoping they would come through with a Wii U version, sad to hear they won't.

 

[Matt Attack]

It's a shame, while I prefer playing on 3DS, having the Wii U version was really neat. Especially because it made hunting with friends who didn't own a 3ds/copy of the game easier.

 

[Karsticles]

Another Capcpom moment. I have zero interest in a handheld version.

 

[TheCongressman1]

And yet again Capcom ruins my day. With the ultimate title I was expecting a Wii U version.

 

[Puru]

Not surprising, Capcom way of thinking is easily predictable.

 

[Saint Gregory]

Painful.

MH is a great portable series but playing MH3U on a big screen will always be among my favorite gaming memories.

 

[Kacho]

This is a damn shame. Really bums me out.

 

[Smiles and Cries]

Capcom just gave me money for 5 amiibos thanks kindly

 

[RurouniZel]

I'll still play the shit out of it on 3DS but it is a bit disappointing. I got the majority of my mileage from 3U on Wii U.

 

[frankie_baby]

If there is a Wii U version coming it would make sense for capcpom to deny it until after the Japanese 3ds release at least

 

[sörine]

This isn't really news.

I thought 3U sold "within expectations" or whatever.

"Smash hit" @ 500k.

 

[Arxisz]

Fuck you Capcom

 

[DXB-KNIGHT]

Ultimate G then?

 

[zenosparadox]

Inferior version confirmed. Oh well, time to move on.

Edit: I would be fine with a PS4 version, though. Hah

 

[Evenflow]

meh. I'm still holding out hope after this has been released in Japan for a few months, they will announce a HD version/dual release for the west for 4U similar to what went down with 3u. Tri did a million in the west on Wii, 3U was an expansion of that and still did well, they have to know there's a market on consoles for this in the west.... I mean it's a totally new game, much more possibility for success than 3u... right?

 

[BadWolf]

Called it. Unlike Tri this is a game designed for 3DS from the get-go. It seemed logical they wouldn't port it because it didn't follow the same pattern as MHTri

They ported the previous 3DS MonHun to WiiU though.

If they don't port 4 then its because of WiiU's poor sales probably.

 

[Astral/H3X]

Nooooooo
Its my favorite way to play by far, really sad to hear this.

 

[Satch]

a fucking mess

no mh4 for me then :/

 

[Smiles and Cries]

Ultimate G then?

this might be spot on Capcom can't be that stupid

4G makes more sense

 

[Aostia]

I am ok with 3ds version, but what should he have replied to that question? seriously

 

[PotionBleue]

They ported the previous 3DS MonHun to WiiU though.

If they don't port 4 then its because of WiiU's poor sales probably.

CAPCOM said themselves the Wii U version of MH3U was a “smash hit” with something like ~500,000 units sold in 4 months in their 2013 fiscal release.

 

[sörine]

They ported the previous 3DS MonHun to WiiU though.

If they don't port 4 then its because of WiiU's poor sales probably.

They were thrilled with MH3U Wii U sales though. MH4U would probably do even better than that.

 

[depward]

Let's not forget:

3U for Wii U was released - I'm assuming - primarily because the 3DS lacked online play.

What's the incentive or value piece that Capcom can market a 4U on Wii U? I'm sure everyone here (including myself) would all hold "1080p" as a selling point but that's really something only a small percentage of potential buyers could really care about.

I'd venture to guess if you're a Wii U owner, you already own a 3DS. So, again, looking from a Capcom perspective of "how do we move Wii U units" - what's are the selling points?

Additionally - I'm wondering how online play would work between someone on Wii U versus someone on 3DS. 3DS doesn't have voice chat, while 3U on Wii U has.

So in just doing some thinking, I'm almost with Capcom here as to why they wouldn't release a 4U on Wii U. But of course, me being a huge Monster Hunter fan, would totally love a release on it.

 

[User Tron]

That's another example why I've given up understanding Japanese 3rd party. It's like they throw a dice for decisions. smh

 

[Zarovitch]

I'm still waiting for a WiiU version

 

[DashReindeer]

Let's not forget:

3U for Wii U was released - I'm assuming - primarily because the 3DS lacked online play.

What's the incentive or value piece that Capcom can market a 4U on Wii U? I'm sure everyone here (including myself) would all hold "1080p" as a selling point but that's really something only a small percentage of potential buyers could really care about.

I'd venture to guess if you're a Wii U owner, you already own a 3DS. So, again, looking from a Capcom perspective of "how do we move Wii U units" - what's are the selling points?

Additionally - I'm wondering how online play would work between someone on Wii U versus someone on 3DS. 3DS doesn't have voice chat, while 3U on Wii U has.

So in just doing some thinking, I'm almost with Capcom here as to why they wouldn't release a 4U on Wii U. But of course, me being a huge Monster Hunter fan, would totally love a release on it.

I think you listed a selling point for a Wii U version right there. Also, a lot of Western gamers just don't want to game on handhelds. I have plenty of friends who love to play consoles, but would never touch a 3DS if they could avoid it.

 

[culafia]

That's another example why I've given up understanding Japanese 3rd party. It's like they throw a dice for decisions. smh

In what world does MH4U on Wii U make sense? The one where it sells enough units to justify it? That is not this world.

 

[Snapshot King]

Let's not forget:

3U for Wii U was released - I'm assuming - primarily because the 3DS lacked online play.

What's the incentive or value piece that Capcom can market a 4U on Wii U? I'm sure everyone here (including myself) would all hold "1080p" as a selling point but that's really something only a small percentage of potential buyers could really care about.

I'd venture to guess if you're a Wii U owner, you already own a 3DS. So, again, looking from a Capcom perspective of "how do we move Wii U units" - what's are the selling points?

Additionally - I'm wondering how online play would work between someone on Wii U versus someone on 3DS. 3DS doesn't have voice chat, while 3U on Wii U has.

So in just doing some thinking, I'm almost with Capcom here as to why they wouldn't release a 4U on Wii U. But of course, me being a huge Monster Hunter fan, would totally love a release on it.

Good controls. I have a 2ds. I guess fuck me in regards to playing MH4U because I can't use a frankenstick? Or should I get a 3ds purely for it?