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Monster Hunter Freedom

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9.3 User Score:

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Game Info

Publisher: Capcom

Developer: Capcom Production Studio 1

Genre(s): Action, Role-Playing Game

Players: 4

ESRB Rating: T (Teen)

Release Date: May 23, 2006

Summary

Non-stop adventures await you in the land of ferocious bloodthirsty beasts. Experience breathtaking graphics, immersive gameplay and action packed battles. Master a dynamic, ruthless world and carve out a name for yourself. Multiplayer action allows players to join hunting parties to bring down the beasts. Choose from tons of different and exciting quests to complete. Hunt alone or with up to four players in Ad Hoc mode. Customizable characters give each player unique experiences. Become a "treasure hunter" in a two player co-op game – Collect and deliver treasures in this fast paced timed game. New Felyne Kitchen – hire feisty chefs to produce unique meals to help enhance your abilities. [Capcom]

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What The Critics Said

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Play Magazine

You'll find yourself unable to stop. Monster Hunter Freedom is just that addictive, and just that dangerous. [May 2006, p.56]

GameBrink

It’s literally an Action-RPG with Harvest Moon elements. Not to mention the atmosphere of the game is very well created with the feeling that you actually are in a world of dinosaurs and there is a chance you will die.

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Games Radar (in-house)

The game's short-burst quests and small-scale exploration are perfectly suited to a handheld game, and while it's easy to get into, it gets more fun and involving the more you play.

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Yahoo! Games

Monster Hunter is certainly an acquired taste. But if you can appreciate the appeal of crafting, if RPGs aren't just about you leveling something, and if you're willing to try something completely different, you're in for a long, open-ended treat.

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Deeko

A great game that could have been much better had there been a real online mode (especially with that VoIP headset, damn it).

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Modojo

There are hundreds of ways to style your character at the beginning.

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Computer Games Magazine

It's Capcom's welcome variation on conventional RPG's, the difference being that you don't really go anywhere. [Sept. 2006, p.81]

Cheat Code Central

It's obvious that the developers spent a long time adapting the single-player mode to compensate for the lack of the online mode. The four-player co-op mode is played via the ad-hock wireless system. Having players equipped with different weapons, both Blade and Gunner style, you will be able to hunt effectively as a team by ambushing the creatures, flanking them or forcing them down paths loaded with traps. [JPN Import]

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Official U.S. Playstation Magazine

The devil may indeed be in the details, but if you dive into Freedom with the mind-set of "knowing is half the battle," you'll be rewarded with a game that will provide you with--no lie--over 100 hours of truly compelling gameplay. [Jun 2006, p.100]

1UP

It's a lot more game than you'd expect from your average handheld title, and one that transcends the usual, disposable nature of portable games.

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netjak

There might not be any online multiplayer, but Freedom makes sure that the player never runs out of things to do. And where else can you find cats who cook for you?

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IGN

While it’s unfortunate that Freedom shipped without an online mode, the single-player campaign and multiplayer mode have enough content to produce more than 100 hours of gameplay. It’s one of the longest, most involved titles on the system.

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GameZone

Its sharp visuals, lengthy quests and interesting concepts make this a delightful romp well worth taking if you like hunting and action.

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GamePro

The learning curve is steep and takes time, but the replay value in MHF is very high as there is easily 40+ hours of fun things to do.

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PSM2 Magazine UK

An epic RPG quest that rewards patience. It's slow-paced, but once you're strong enough to tackle the bigger monsters it really shines. Just don't expect anything ground-breaking. [June 2006, p.81]

Games Master UK

It should be online: simple as that. With just a few people in your vicinity, it's no monster. [June 2006, p.66]

GamerFeed

While it's great to build your own hunter and create weapons and armor with creative aspects, and some of the monster hunting is thoroughly enjoyable, the game runs into some slight problems with gameplay and camera control that keep it from being in "freedom" of flaws.

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RewiredMind

The seemingly simple process of having a working camera and an enemy lock-on system has been neglected and as a result we’re left with a ‘nearly’ title – one of those ‘it could have been really good’ situations.

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PALGN

Monster Hunter Freedom is an improved experience over its PS2 single player counterpart but you won't get the most out of the game until you can find some hunting buddies and really give the multiplayer a proper workout.

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Electronic Gaming Monthly

Yeah, it controls fine and looks fantastic, but it suffers the same "been there, done that" feeling as other PS2-to-PSP ports, in this case with the added handicap of no online play. [Jun 2006, p.118]

GameSpy

It's a shame that Freedom isn't playable online, and there are a few awkward and unforgiving gameplay elements that hurt the overall experience, but determined hunters will find this quarry worth pursuing.

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RPG Fan

MHF is definitely not a game for newbies, and it's not a big fan of loners, but there's some real fun to be had along with the frustration.

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Pocket Gamer UK

The freedom and range of item management creates huge scope for personalised gameplay and strategy, and while the dawdling pace won't suit many, those able to respect the game's qualities should find the experience very rewarding.

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AceGamez

Despite an almost abandoned lobby when trying to play online, something tells me that Monster Hunter Freedom has so much more to offer once a larger community of gamers get hold of it.

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Sydney Morning Herald

Freedom offers countless missions and roleplaying elements such as mining, fishing and gardening.

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GameSpot

By neglecting to address the fundamental problems of the original and slicing out the online play, Monster Hunter Freedom negates the few improvements it makes to its PlayStation 2 predecessor.

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PSM Magazine

Alas, the ridiculous lengthy load times sap much of the fun, and the game only gets really interesting when you play with friends in ad hoc mode. [Jun 2006, p.87]

Official Playstation 2 Magazine UK

It may have a pouch full of original ideas, but Freedom makes too many basic errors to be a serious PSP predator. [May 2006, p.87]

games(TM)

If you’ve the patience, Monster Hunter is worth a look – just don’t expect to fall in love with it immediately. [June 2006, p.132]

Eurogamer

Staking its claim in the under populated wilderness betwixt classic story-driven RPG and balls-to-the-wall splatter action, it's a worthy evolution of a still-fresh franchise and a rather impressive addition to the PSP line up in its own right.

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G4 TV

Freedom's slower pace, lack of story, and frustrating camera do little to warm the cockles of an action fan's heart, but those brave enough to slog through its rough spots will find the game improves with time.

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Detroit Free Press

At least the presentation is top-notch: Both the graphics and music are fantastic. The large mythical creatures look stunning.

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Game Informer

Combined with clunky controls and a bad camera, Monster Hunter Freedom winds up about as appealing as a pile of the Wolfman's droppings. [Jun 2006, p.119]

Game Revolution

Monster Hunter: Freedom tries to capture the odd, free-form gameplay that made its console counterpart so quirky, but its load problems, aggravating combat, lame AI and lack of online play dulls its blade immeasurably.

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What Our Users Said

The average user rating for this game is 9.3 (out of 10) based on 62 User Votes

Note: User votes are NOT included in the Metascore calculation.

Alex F. gave it a7:
Monster Hunter: Freedom is a very complex game, the graphics are pretty good and so is the game play. It is a very hard game that requires alot patience. Its quite a light-hearted game too, you will find that this game has very ammusing music and the characters are simply hillarious. Overall, a good game, but can get very frustrating.

Andrew M. gave it a10:
This game is breathtaking and is a wonder of how they fit a great game that you would think would be on a console due to the awesome graphics and addictive gameplay into a handheld that you can take anywhere, a truly awesome game.

Jozua D. gave it a10:
Put it this way monster hunter freedom is the best game i have ever played i have spent over 300 hours probally more it is really fun so if u can go and get it MHF #1.

Michael T. gave it a10:
Great game, endless amounts of weapons and armours. Hundreds of gameplay hours. Skill based instead of level based, and there's always room for improvement. The game should have higher ratings - reviews are biased because either the reviewer is unskilled in the game or hasn't played enough. Example: "It takes so much time to unsheathe ... taking significant damage every time you attack." The only reason for such comments is that they unsheathe and such at suicidal times. Online-play IS possible, with X-link.

Danny S. gave it a10:
Easily over 40 hours of interesting gameplay, this gam is definetly worth it. Even online play is not an option, the ad-hoc mode promises hours of hack'n'slash fun with your friends

Ed E. gave it a10:
best psp game ever played(almost) it is simple adictive, you cand spend around 4 or 5 hour playing without go boring, this game really put you in the game, graphics are beutiful, also sounds and music, there are a lot of posibilities in this game , been hunter, recolector,and you can create potions,weapons with objects that you find in your journey, im 100 sure of recomend it to anyone(anyone wich want to spend a lot of good time,,

Joon J. gave it a10:
This game is really fun (It is the best game I ever played) and it deserves to have a higher rating. 1.Action 2. Graphics It just fells like you are in the game.

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