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Monster Hunter Freedom 2

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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: August 28, 2007

Summary

The hunt-or-be-hunted adventure continues with more content and options than ever before. Monster Hunter Freedom 2 builds on Monster Hunter2 (Dos) for the PS2 (previously released in Japan only) and contains 50% more content than the original Monster Hunter Freedom. In this unique action-adventure game, gamers increase their play skills as they battle through breath-taking environments while defeating bloodthirsty creatures. As mighty hunters, players can face a variety of quests alone, but the true spirit of the game comes from playing with others. Multiplayer cooperative battles for up to four friends via wireless ad hoc mode foster team building and strategy for the ultimate battle of man vs. beast. Players can fully customize their characters, building up their abilities with armor and weaponry as they make their way through hundreds of quests. With the addition of infrastructure functionality, players will now be able to download even more content and quests. [Capcom]

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What The Critics Said

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Cheat Code Central

Unless you're reading something between the lines that was consciously unintentional, you will undoubtedly conclude that I love this game. If you want to love this game as well, all you got to do is get your hands on a copy. It's that simple.

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Play Magazine

Bring a friend or three, and find out why Monster Hunter Freedom 2 is the most important Japanese PSP game yet. [July 2007, p.69]

PSX Extreme

The game has, arguably, the largest scope available on the PSP with anywhere between 50-80 hours of gameplay. This is a huge game and fans of the original will probably eat this up and beg for more.

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1UP

The depth and quality of the special quests, like the two-player treasure hunts, makes Monster Hunter Freedom 2 exceptionally replayable, but as previously mentioned, your experience boils down to having people to play with, lest the game's depth be squandered.

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IGN

The learning curve in the beginning will keep the riff-raff away, but those who stick around will find hundreds of quests, items to combine and a serious upgrade game sure to keep them -- and their ad-hoc friends -- entertained for a ton of hours.

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GameZone

With literally hundreds of options, a multitude of quests and the ability to play with other players, this sequel deserves a spot in any gamers’ PSP library.

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TotalPlayStation

This game delivers one of the better RPG experiences on the PSP console. It is put together well and gives you quite a bang for your buck, just make sure you aren't a casual gamer.

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GamePro

If you're looking for a long-term relationship with your handheld action RPG, and can suffer through a couple of rough patches, you will find yourself in the loving embrace of all the addictive content Monster Hunter Freedom 2 has to offer.

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Game Almighty

If MHF2 had gone the extra mile to delivered Infrastructure mode, well, there would be no stopping this game. As it stands, it's an engrossing, complex adventure game that rewards the player willing to invest a lot of time in exploring its subtleties.

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Official Playstation 2 Magazine UK

A joy to play. There's tons to do, and immaculate attention to detail really brings this charming and gritty game to life. [Sept 2007, p.102]

GameSpy

Despite its kooky issues and demoralizing difficulty, Monster Hunter Freedom 2 has totally succeeded in becoming our go-to game for the PSP. Its huge world and endless supply of items and doodads are more than enough to occupy a player for months.

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GamerNode

If you own a PSP and want a challenging game, an action game that makes you think, or want to try something new, pick this up. If you only want casual handheld-friendly titles, avoid it. Actually, try it anyway. You may like it.

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Gamer 2.0

Overall there’s a whole lot to this game. Although, it might take some getting used to or a forgivable attitude towards the game because of the game’s lack of a lock-on feature, funky yet workable camera and frequent load times.

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GameTrailers

More of the same, sure. But considering how much more fans are getting, that’s hardly a knock against the game. And even though games of this type almost require internet capability, there’s plenty of grinding to be done and you’ll get a lot of play time for your dollar, provided it’s your cup of tea.

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Games Master UK

Larger size aside, little has changed from the original. But four-player Ad Hoc is a hoot! [Oct 2007, p.70]

Deeko

It's not for everyone but for those of you looking for a challenging game with a look and feel all its own with enough rewards to keep you going, schools open and Monster Hunting 101 is in session.

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Jolt Online Gaming UK

Even with the sheer volume of stuff to do in the game, there have no real improvements over the last game in the series, aside from the inclusion of the ad-hoc multiplay – they’ve even taken a step backwards by forcing players to team up in order to take on half the quests.

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PALGN

Monster Hunter Freedom 2 plays much like the love child of Phantasy Star Online and World of Warcraft, but lacking the online component. It may prove daunting for many, but could be the perfect match for those looking for a hefty adventure.

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Worth Playing

A remarkably detailed game with a level of depth that is usually reserved for full game consoles and PCs.

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Edge Magazine

Persistent players will find it to be one of the best multiplayer experiences on PSP. [Dec 2007, p.95]

GotNext

It's not impossible to learn the button layout, and the camera gets a little less broken with practice. Exploring the vast world of Monster Hunter is a lot of fun, and there are so many well thought-out systems that it seems like there's always something new to discover or create.

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PSM Magazine

A beautiful experience that requires patience, but those looking for instant gratification should look elsewhere. [Nov 2007, p.89]

AceGamez

Monster Hunter Freedom 2 might not set the gaming world ablaze with new ideas and boundary-pushing gameplay, but it further refines a genre of gaming that really seems to find a niche on the PSP - the action RPG.

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Eurogamer

Sadly, just as your monster hunting hero is prone to do, it comes within striking distance of greatness, but then swings hopelessly wide and just misses the mark.

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GameDaily

It almost feels a little too familiar for its own good.

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Playstation Official Magazine UK

Addictive. [Oct 2007, p.113]

Game Informer

Missions are fairly repetitive and directionless, and the load times are a little too long. MHF is, at times, so slow it might put you to sleep if you’re not careful.

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Games Radar (in-house)

For true Monster Hunters, this is everything you could have hoped for in a PSP version – minus the “portable” part.

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Hardcore Gamer Magazine

As it is, though, it's merely a very fun game for those willing to overlook its problems. [Oct 2007, p.55]

PSM3 Magazine UK

Fun online, but a weak single-player, duff quests and some seriously ropey combat make this a disappointment. [Oct 2007, p.82]

Electronic Gaming Monthly

The lack of online in the first MHF was bad; in a sequel it's unforgiveable. [Oct 2007, p.103]

G4 TV

It's just familiar content. The developers clearly played it safe with Freedom 2, all too eager to stay on target when they should have been aiming higher.

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Modojo

If you loved the first Monster Hunter Freedom game or its PS2 counterpart, you're going to love this.

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Play UK

Being unable to turn during a combo is mentally upsetting. [Issue#157, p.92]

Gaming Age

The investment necessary to figure the game out and enjoy the rich rewards of hunting is huge.

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Console Gameworld

You'll want badly to love it, but only a select few will be able to forgive the flaws.

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Pocket Gamer UK

A by-the-numbers expansion of an underwhelming role-playing mechanic, Monster Hunter Freedom 2 unfortunately has little new and worthwhile to check out beyond an impressive visual presentation.

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GameSpot

The latest entry in Capcom's ambitious role-playing series sets out to hunt monsters, but only manages to shoot itself in the foot.

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What Our Users Said

The average user rating for this game is 9.5 (out of 10) based on 54 User Votes

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

Bob N gave it a10:
I did not want to buy this game, it looked lame and never recieved much critical love. Nonetheless, I bought it out of desperation. I thought to myself, "the critics give horrid games high ratings solely based on graphics and hype...why not try something different." This game is the best on the PSP. It is challenging. It is rewarding. It is long. It is worth the money. I cannot say that for any other PSP game. Watch some of the Youtube vids on this, see for yourself this underdog in the states gem.

Bob M gave it a9:
Something else from Bob N. Prime example: Most critics seem to enjoy the mindless and child-like camera system in Resistance for the PSP. It might as well play the damn game for you for how helpful it is. I hate Resistance. It is mindless and insulting in its simplicity. This game, faults and all, is the antidote for the Resistance Retributions of the PSP, those games which look great but in the end are music videos with no long-term value. Go buy this game if you want a challenge that is actually rewarding. And JHChrist is it long.

Bob N gave it a9:
I bought this game out of frustration. I love the PSP. It has tremendous capabilities only limited by Sony and the powers that be. I have played many of the highly rated games and save a few all have been disappointing after a few hours. Take God of War. That game rocked...for about 3-4 hours. The Siphon FIlter games are great, but they too are short. I stopped reading the critics reviews of games simply because they do not play them for long periods of time. They get a first impression and then they move on to the next title. I wanted a game worth buying that would not grow old. After watching a review of this on Youtube by some dude, I decided to download the demo. Yes, the camera sucks, but it adds difficulty to the game. Other than that, I was floored. So I went and bought MHF2. Best bang for your buck on the PSP. Loading can be a pain, but it seems to shorten as you go along. The fighting I find enjoyable and difficult. There is something inherently rewarding in pulling off a combo with a giant hammer and killing a pain in the ass monster with the last final blow. This is the game I have been searching for on the PSP. It takes time, can be very difficult and frustrating, but very rewarding and, most importantly, FUN. I cannot say the same of most other PSP games. Great game, very underappreciated.

Adam K gave it a10:
My PSP is my favorite material possession and Monster Hunter is 90% of the why. Both the first and the second have so much to offer, you could easily be 1000 hours into the game and still find most enemies a challenge at times. Take 10 or so hours to get the hang of the game, think outside the box, and you are in for the greatest moments you will ever have playing a game.

Justin S gave it a10:
I'm sick of all the sorry people who give this game bad reviews because they suck at it. This game is by far the most challenging (in a good way), rewarding, and exciting title on the PSP. In fact, it has more content and longevity than most RPGs and is better than many next-gen games to date. Why is it that official reviews are always so low and the user reviews are so high? Reviewers don't take the time to learn the game and we do - their loss really. GO MH!!

Herman M. gave it a6:
Loved it at first, started to hate it after about a week, boss fights are long and tedios and overwhelmingly frustrating, barrow it from someone first, after you actually get into the game make your decision, cause the first few hours really are fun

Marc E gave it a10:
It's one of the best game series ever made. I have played this game over 400 hours and it's still fun. This game is just awsome, really.

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