Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate

Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate manages to expand upon the things that people love about the series, while simultaneously making concessions to those getting involved for the first time. It's an absolutely astonishing time-sink, but it rarely feels like a grind; when the game gets its hooks into you, you can expect to find yourself engrossed for at least 80 hours.

For as much praise as I've shared here, I still feel like I'm barely scratching the surface. I could go on for pages about Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate's massive roster of opponents — more than any previous game! — its challenging set piece battles, its fantastic crafted weapons and armor sets, its seemingly unending post-game and multiplayer progression systems.

Monster Hunter 4 has a great game full of options, activities, and a vast world to explore and immerse yourself in living somewhere deep inside of it. And it will even show you these things. But its questionable design and control decisions suck all the fun out of it and make you feel every second of your time in the untamed wild.

All of this is wrapped in the classic Monster Hunter charm. Characters are eccentric, the music is epic, and the monster designs are as amazing as ever. One moment players will be laughing at a line of dialogue, only to have their heart pounding moments later as they narrowly escape a Frenzied monster's devastating blow. Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate is about mastering a craft and being proud of it.

Just when you think the fight is over in Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate, the next challenger steps in and ups the level of competition for another satisfying round of combat and loot. Very few games can hook me in for 100 hours, but this installment adds enough new creatures, weapons, locations, and fighting moves to expand and reinvigorate my lust for the hunt.

New monsters to persue and defeat, coupled with new weapon classes make for a worthwhile experience for fans of Monster Hunter. Those who might be on the fence and already own the previous Monster Hunter outing on the 3DS, will be drawn in by the ability to take your hunter on adventures online for the first time on a handheld. A truly ‘ultimate’ experience for fans of the Monster Hunter series.

Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate is a thrilling, satisfying adventure that offers up an impressive amount of depth. It isn’t for everyone, and its rough edges and occasionally complex personality means it won’t capture the hearts of all players that give it a chance. For those who do manage to get swept up in Capcom’s source of portable gaming addiction, though, this is a cartridge (or digital download) that’s going to provide a whole heck of a lot of mileage.

Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate doesn’t offer much new above and beyond its predecessors, but it perfects so much of what they tried that it becomes undoubtedly the best in the series, and puts itself amongst the best games on 3DS as a result.

Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate could destroy your life. If you allow it to get its hooks into you, the cycle of hunting, carving, and crafting is so intoxicating that it can genuinely generate hundreds of hours of gameplay. The addition of online multiplayer finally brings the series to handheld in a form that makes perfect sense, and Capcom have improved the game’s accessibility without losing any of its quirky Japanese character. All in all, it’s an essential entry for both new and returning hunters, and another vital exclusive for Nintendo’s 3DS.

Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate is not only the best portable entry in the series, but quite possibly the best installment, period. With its user-friendly approach coupled with a solid online experience, brilliant new mechanics, even more intimidating monsters, and impressive environments, this is one of the better games to grace the 3DS handheld.

I’ve poured a ton of time into MH4U, but in the context of this series I understand this is only the beginning. Hundreds of solo and multiplayer missions await, along with a staggering number of huge monsters to hunt and lots of gear to craft. Don’t let the early learning hours and initially perplexing systems deter you; this is the best opportunity to find out what keeps fans coming back to Monster Hunter.

...Sometimes. Even after practicing with the equipment, I feel the need to forge my own sword and chop at my system. But if you can handle the constant exertion meter management, sharpen/recharge/reload your weapon while surrounded, and chase those damn beasts down on foot alone or with friends, you should be able to weather the storm of Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate. It’s an easy entry into the series, but be warned: It’s not easy in any other fashion.

As for the game itself, Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate is a great addition to the series thanks to its impressive combat mechanics, its highly-detailed and locales, and its ability to be challenging, but not impossible to beat. Even though it still has some aspects I thought could be improved, it's still a game that I ended up enjoying way more than I initially thought I would.

Chances are, if you're a long time Monster Hunter fan, you'll undoubtedly be happy with what Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate has to offer. Nearly endless replay value with crazy amount of customization, fantastic combat that the series is known for, and some fantastically giant and terrifying monsters to go up against.

Fans of the series shouldn’t hesitate picking this up, while newcomers will have a much easier time figuring out how to play. Without a doubt, Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate is the best game in the series so far. I highly suggest it to 3DS owners looking for a complex series that can last them well over 100 hours. There’s nothing else like it on the system.

The game is rich in its variety of content, allowing for quick bouts at a crafting station or long slogs out in the field. Its appeal can span a variety of gamer profiles, and those who have not yet delved into the engrossing world of Monster Hunter have the best opportunity with Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate.

Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate is simply the most approachable and playable version of Capcom's action-RPG to date—but be warned, it still requires a hefty investment. If you're willing to take the leap, though, you'll soon understand why Monster Hunter has become such a phenomenon.

The addition of multiplayer online to the 3DS is important, but it's hard to comment on something that should have been standard last time and shows up just now. The graphics are miserably unimproved from 2012's Monster Hunter 3 Ultimate, and the 3D element, while pretty, makes it hard to read much of the game's text. Likewise, it's a game about long boss fights, and doing some of the epic 30 to 45 minute battles on a tiny handheld make you think the choice of platform isn't ideal.

For newcomers, Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate is the ideal starting place, with more accessible combat than ever, a vastly improved single-player experience, and some endlessly gentle tutorials. For veterans, the game’s less difficult introduction may prove less enjoyable at the outset, but some extremely fresh evolutionary steps ensure that those feelings are fleeting at best. Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate is a great experience through and through – it just might take a little while to see that.

Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate finally hooked me into the entire Monster Hunter series. I now understand why this franchise has so many die-hard fans, and I get why hundreds of hours are spent roaming the hills and deserts looking for new prey.

If you're a Monster Hunter fan the answer is simple, buy this game - it's a significant undertaking but utterly enthralling once you're drawn in. There's a greater sense of story to make the single-player exploits a little more interesting than is typical, and online is slick and performs well; lack of voice chat is a blow, nevertheless. New weapons, locations and monsters make this a treat for fans, if still intimidating to those considering a first dip; yet if you're up for the investment in time, this is another special experience from Capcom. A true portable blockbuster.

Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate takes the best the franchise has to offer turns it up to 11. More quests, more areas to explore, more items to collect, more items to craft, more weapons to choose from, more combat techniques, and more ways to play with your friends. This game will be a must have for fans of the Monster Hunter franchise but may do little to move the needle for players that are not already interested in the series.

Online multiplayer extends what is already a near endless single-player campaign, and many of the barriers to entry have been lowered (or removed) for players looking to hunt for the first time. Capcom’s execution isn’t always perfect, and the lack of quest variety may wear on some, but Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate is just about everything it strives to be: a sprawling adventure full of charm, customization and a whole lot of monsters.

This is no ordinary RPG. There is no experience or levelling up for your character - it's all down to your skill, wits, and gear.

Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate still feels a bit clunky and ponderous, similar to the likes of other RPGs such as Lords of the Fallen. This is a challenging game and as a result you'll make slow progress. But precisely because of that, each milestone reached feels rewarding. Factor in the co-op element, and the motivation to succeed is enhanced even further.

Monster Hunter 4: Ultimate offers the most complete experience in the series to date. ... Capcom's latest has all the best elements that the series has offered up to this date, mixed in with new and interesting features, proving the development team still has what it takes to make great games.

At the end of the day, we give Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate our highest recommendation based on our experience, which has been thoroughly outstanding in the short time we\’ve played it.

Monster Hunt 4 Ultimate is easier to get into than its ancestors, but is just as entertaining. Lots of content. New gameplay works well. Interesting new weapons. Gorgeous levels. Plentiful tutorials.

Visualmente sigue siendo vibrante y de colores estridentes, con paisajes gigantescos y más vivos que nunca, todo bañado por una iluminación que aprovecha al máximo el hardware de Nintendo 3DS, y su jugabilidad, que depende mucho de nuestros reflejos, no solo recibe los mayores cambios hasta la fecha, sino que está medida al milímetro para que tengamos que dar lo mejor de nosotros en los enfrentamientos.

Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate es una secuela sólida, que mantiene con integridad la excelencia de la serie. Su generosa variedad, elevado reto y variado contenido son un recordatorio para una industria que desea acostumbrarnos a productos incompletos y sobreprecios: un paquete como éste es lo que todo jugador debe exigir por su dinero. Sin duda, se trata de un videojuego indispensable para la librería de tu 3DS, y no podemos dejar de recomendarlo.

Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate es uno de los mejores juegos del catálogo de 3DS. Conserva las mecánicas habituales de la saga y las mejora con algunas novedades que se dejan sentir de forma notable, como la mayor verticalidad de los entornos y el virus que infecta a algunos monstruos. Sin embargo, la incorporación más bienvenida es el cooperativo online, por primera vez en una entrega portátil de la saga.

La cantidad de misiones, personajes de apoyo, objetos, accesorios, armas, monstruos y demás elementos que forman parte del juego es impresionante. Se trata de una de esas aventuras que, una vez te sumerges en su interior, resulta complicado dejar de jugar y buscar nuevos retos. Imprescindible para cualquier aficionado, y "must have" en el caso de adquirir una New Nintendo 3DS porque exprime sus cualidades como ningún otro.

Capcom ha conseguido dar juego a avanzados y novatos en un mismo y súper recomendable cartucho, dejar atrás algunos de los tropiezos de su marca caza-monstruos y poner en pie un nuevo episodio solo portátil donde el multiplayer cooperativo protagoniza las mejores partidas pero donde también vamos a encontrar cientos de horas de contenidos para un solo jugador.

Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate nos vuelve a ofrecer la clásica experiencia de la saga que los fans llevamos disfrutando desde hace años, lo que solo pueden significar buenas noticias, especialmente cuando tenemos en cuenta los geniales añadidos que se han incluido para la ocasión, como el temible virus de la cólera o la verticalidad de la que hacen gala ahora las batallas, así como la alta movilidad de la que disfrutan nuestros cazadores y las adictivas Expediciones.

Die alte Dame Monster Hunter ist sichtlich in die Jahre gekommen. Capcom hat sie zwar üppiger denn je mit nach wie vor schmackhaften Jagd- und Sammelködern behangen. Aber den Appetit auf frische Abenteuer und Ideen kann sie nicht stillen. Ihre Knochen scheinen trotz eines kleinen Plus' an Agilität ausgelaugt und müde. Auch optisch sind ihre Reize trotz gewohnt spektakulärer Gegner und Waffen weitestgehend verflogen.

Version améliorée du déjà très bon Monster Hunter 4, cet épisode Ultimate s’impose comme le plus généreux en contenu de toute la série sur consoles portables. Capcom opère ici un savant mélange entre le meilleur des anciens épisodes et des nouveautés propres à renouveler l’intérêt des adeptes de la licence. Grâce à la fluidité de son gameplay vertical parfaitement intégré au jeu, le plaisir de la chasse aux monstres n’a jamais été aussi fort.

Voilà 10 ans que Monster Hunter avançait à petit pas, voire à reculons, mais cette quatrième itération ultime vient considérablement étendre son territoire de chasse. L'approche moins laborieuse facilite l'apprentissage de cette discipline et lui donne même un sens grâce à un scénario plus présent. En outre, l'épopée amène à visiter davantage de lieux, aux environnements plus verticaux.

Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate est sans aucun doute la version la plus aboutie de la série de Capcom, et c'est déjà une bonne nouvelle en soi : la série progresse, même si c'est à petits pas. La verticalité nouvelle du level design, son impact sur les combats comme celui des deux nouvelles armes du jeu suffiront à relancer l'intérêt du vétéran, qui pourra même redécouvrir certains des premiers monstres de la série sous un nouveau jour.

Le concept de montée en puissance a largement fait ses preuves, et entre son bestiaire inépuisable et les armures rutilantes qu'il fait miroiter, Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate est assurément l'épisode le plus riche et le mieux pourvu de la série. Le plus accessible aussi, puisque son scénario un peu plus travaillé que d'habitude prend le temps d'accompagner le joueur en douceur au lieu de le jeter directement dans la fosse aux lions.

Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate não é um jogo para todos. A sua fórmula repetitiva, dificuldade e combate metódico pode desagradar a vários jogadores, mas para quem a apreciar, está aqui um dos títulos mais profundos e recompensadores em termos de combate. Artilhado com uma quantidade imensurável de conteúdo, multijogador cooperativo e apresentação de alta qualidade, só peca pela componente online mais limitada.

É impossível afirmar que um jogo é mediano, muito menos mau, quando nos prende por mais de 150 horas, quando nos faz procurar pelos pequenos detalhes e acima de tudo, quando passado todo esse tempo, ainda tem tanto para oferecer.Monster Hunter 4: Ultimate é desafiante, graficamente atraente e contem alguns dos melhores bosses dos videojogos.

Che grande Monster Hunter! Ha un'identità forte, che lo rende quasi unico nel suo genere, ma al tempo stesso ha una struttura più accessibile, che potrebbe renderlo appetibile anche a chi, in passato, non è riuscito a farsi conquistare. La dimensione verticale dà vita ai migliori combattimenti della serie, mentre la mole di contenuti e la rigiocabilità data dalle armi e dai Palico regalano una longevità senza pari.

Se fate parte della prima fazione, sappiate che state per mettere le mani su un titolo capace di monopolizzare la vostra vita, e di offrirvi diverse decine di ore di divertimento. In caso contrario, il rischio che vi stanchiate di ripetere all'infinito le stesse cose ancora e ancora, è estremamente elevato, nonostante i numerosi cambiamenti che Capcom ha apportato alla formula originale.

Per Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate vale la regola d'oro della serie: se non ne avete mai giocato uno, le prime ore possono essere frustranti, quasi scoraggianti. Bisogna imparare, documentarsi, provare e riprovare. Capirete se è il gioco che fa per voi solo dopo aver affrontato la prima viverna, e a quel punto lo amerete o lo odierete. Se entrerete a far parte dei suoi fan, scoprirete che in futuro avrete ben poco tempo da dedicare ad altro.

Monster Hunter – необычайно важная для Capcom и Nintendo игра, продвижение которой рано или поздно обязательно принесет свои плоды. К тому же Nintendo честно отрабатывает поддержку эксклюзива: все бонусы для японской версии (скажем, возможность сделать костюмы Марио и Луиджи для котиков-помощников) доступны в европейском издании.

Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate kan een geweldige game zijn, als je de moeite neemt om de tijd er in te steken. Als je een vriend kan vinden die dit er ook voor over heeft, heb je een van de spannendste en leukste coöperatieve games van het moment in handen. Zelfs als de camera regelmatig in de weg staat en in het begin niet alles even duidelijk is. Jagen doe je niet alleen, zeker niet als je een kat met je mee kunt nemen die met een harnas en zwaard rondrent.

Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate är ett sjuhelsikes stort äventyr. Om du har ork nog för att satsa på att göra allt som är obligatoriskt för att klara spelet så får du räkna med många timmars speltid. Vill du däremot fixa alla sidouppdrag, besegra alla sorters monster och samla allting som går att samla så får du räkna med en speltid på minst det tredubbla.