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Monster Hunter: World
2018 · PlayStation 4 · Xbox One · PC · Action RPG · Action · Adventure
4 scored sources · 2 countries contributing scores
Review consensus
Monster Hunter: World successfully transforms a traditionally opaque series into a more welcoming action RPG without sacrificing its demanding combat, deep equipment systems, or satisfying hunt-and-craft loop. Its enormous ecosystems, seamless environments, intelligent monsters, and varied weapon roster make each expedition feel purposeful, while solo play and cooperative hunts are both rewarding. Critics consistently praised the combat, visual presentation, crafting, tracking mechanics, and accessibility for newcomers. The main drawbacks are persistent grinding, cumbersome item management, an underwhelming story, occasional combat or pathfinding quirks, and unintuitive multiplayer setup with friends. Even so, World stands as a substantial and highly replayable evolution of the franchise.
Limited geographic coverage. Treat this score as an early indication.
Last researched: 2026-09-20
Pros
- Deep, satisfying combat and weapon variety
- Accessible introduction to Monster Hunter systems
- Lush environments, seamless maps, and convincing monster behavior
- Rewarding crafting, progression, and cooperative hunts
Cons
- Grinding and rare-material farming can become repetitive
- Story and some set-piece quests are underwhelming
- Multiplayer setup with specific friends is cumbersome
- Occasional hitbox, mounting, and monster-pathing inconsistencies
Review sources
4 sources found across 2 countries. This is not exhaustive worldwide coverage.
- GamesRadar+ · United Kingdom · 100/100
- PC Gamer · United Kingdom · 86/100
- GameSpot · United States · 80/100
- Shacknews · United States · 80/100