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Monster Hunter Now

Niantic Project · Sep 14, 2023

Android · iOS

Teen

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The thrill of the hunt is calling. Get outside and embark on a global quest to track down and hunt some of the most formidable monsters from the Monster Hunter universe as they appear in our world. Forge powerful weapons and team up with fellow Hunters to track down larger-than-life monsters and take them head-on. Move to Play: In Monster Hunter Now, you’ll need to head out the door and physically move to hunt monsters that have appeared in the real world.. Discover a variety of monsters depending on the habitat around you – Forest, Desert or Swamp – and engage in thrilling battles solo, or band together with fellow Hunters to take on these large monsters.

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Scores by platform

Android

Critic 7.2 (6 critics) · Gamer 8.8

7.8

iOS

Critic 7.5 (7 critics) · Gamer 9.5

8.2

Critic reviews

  • GamingonPhone

    Anjishnu Bhowal · Nov 21, 2023

    5.8
    Monster Hunter Now is a decent game if you are fan of Monster Hunter series or want see something different presented by Niantic other than Pokemon GO. But compared to other games of this genre, this game may be a little disappointing
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  • TheSixthAxis

    Nic Bunce · Oct 02, 2023

    6.0
    Monster Hunter Now could grow into a true successor and companion to Pokémon Go, but only if Niantic listen to their audience make rapid improvements to the game. Smoothing out the difficulty curve and server issues could elevate the game, but the gameplay loop of buying Gems for Potions just to get through a day's play is quickly becoming obnoxious.
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  • Screen Rant

    KAITLYN PETERSON · Oct 02, 2023

    6.0
    All in all, Monster Hunter Now is great for beginners but lacks Monster Hunter’s beloved complexity. On one hand, there is no need to worry about hours spent grinding away, but on the other hand that is exactly what makes these games so appealing to many. Additionally, while Monster Hunter World fans are probably more likely to find this game desirable than classic players will, there is no denying that care was put into the design that pays tribute and creates something that feels authentic to Monster Hunter.
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  • Hardcore Droid

    JAMES BELL · Sep 29, 2023

    7.0
    Monster Hunter Now feels more like an introductory tutorial that misses many of the marks that make the series unique. However, the graphics, soundtrack, and real-world exploration still make it fun to play.
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  • Touch Arcade

    Mikhail Madnani · Sep 18, 2023

    8.0
    In its current state, it isn’t as deep as proper console and PC Monster Hunter games, but it does its job at giving you bite-sized hunting action on the go when you’re out and about with a lot of love put in for Monster Hunter. I hope the combat gets more depth through updates, but I’m pleased with the launch state of Monster Hunter Now and will be playing it regularly and checking out updates whenever new content is added.
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  • Pocket Tactics

    Nathan Ellingsworth · Sep 13, 2023

    8.0
    If you want the full-fat Monster Hunter experience, this isn’t quite it, but it shouldn’t be either. Instead, like a Diet Coke, Monster Hunter Now is a fantastic companion to the series fans know and love, and it’s got plenty of ways to pull in newcomers as well. We hope to see more monsters and features down the line, and this live-service game is surely set to provide them, but this is a thrilling and satisfying twist on the geo-location format that every mobile gamer should try out for themselves.
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