Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate

1. corith21

   Feb 13, 2015

   10

   I've played the Japanese version for quite some time, so I've put in a solid 300 hours into the game, and I've STILL got much more contentI've played the Japanese version for quite some time, so I've put in a solid 300 hours into the game, and I've STILL got much more content unseen.
   
   This game is by far the best Monster Hunter. It's more refined, polished, expansive, and it still stays true to it's roots. Veterans and newcomers will both be satisfied with it's changes, as it's much easier to play than the other Monster Hunters, but still offers more difficulty than MH3U, especially post G-Rank.
   
   Taking out water combat and adding vertical combat into it's formula was a huge success, and adds yet another strategic element into the game.
   
   It really is a masterpiece this time, just like MHFU.… Expand

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2. StarkWhite95

   Dec 28, 2015

   10

   Truly incredible. Im 10 months late to the wonderful world of Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate and wish i would've gave it a shot back in February.Truly incredible. Im 10 months late to the wonderful world of Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate and wish i would've gave it a shot back in February. Everything about this game is just wonderful. The weapons, armor, combat, graphics, landscapes and of course the MONSTERS are just utterly brilliant. I played Monster Hunter Freedom Unite for the psp very recently and loved it even if it was relentless to newcomers. I played it for about 10 hours and realized I needed the best version of monster hunter. I decided to get MH4U for the 3ds and so far have not regretted it one bit. First off, this game is so great for newcomers. Way easier than Freedom Unite at first which is a major plus. When playing, you're going to be gathering items, farming monsters for parts to craft armor and weapons, and upgrading said armor and weapons all so you can beat the next monster threat. You can buff your character with skills that are attached to armor and weapons and you can also attach skills to them with things called decorations. Eventually, you'll have armor and weapons that are suited for certain situations and certain monster encounters. It may be overwhelming, but if you get over that hump, you'll be hooked. Its, in my honest opinion, amongst the greatest games ever made. And its on a handheld! I couldn't recommend this title more… Expand

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4. kiwijinxter

   Mar 5, 2015

   10

   If there's one game to get in 2015, it's Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate!
   
   Having played Monster Hunter 3 Ultimate, I welcome this new version,If there's one game to get in 2015, it's Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate!
   
   Having played Monster Hunter 3 Ultimate, I welcome this new version, which mercifully removes the horrible underwater battles and replace it with climbing, jumping and mounting monsters!!! I played 100+ hours on MH3U, but after just 10+ hours, boy I can see myself playing even more MH4U due to its much more fun gameplay, seamless online multiplayer gaming, beautiful graphics and of course, the crazy as monsters! I'm glad I took the time to learn MH3U so with MH4U it's a lot easier for me to just pick up and go.
   
   There is SO much replay value, and hunting the same monster species feels different each time because of the monster AI, location where it is, etc. The new weapons (my favourite being Insect Glaive, having used Long Sword in the past) are just super fun to use. And of course, I often get hit by the monsters as I get distracted on trying to mount them...! Fun fun fun!
   
   If you haven't tried it MH4U is actually much more newbie friendly in that it guides you through most of the stuff so you don't fumble (like in MH3U). Get on the hunt and see you online!… Expand

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5. jingQ

   Oct 18, 2015

   9

   +Continuous downloadable content
   +Ongoing challenges
   +Dynamic jump action +Monsters such as the movement of real living things -Strange+Continuous downloadable content
   +Ongoing challenges
   +Dynamic jump action
   +Monsters such as the movement of real living things
   
   -Strange weapon balance
   -Stuffy movement(use item,hit a huge damage)
   -harder singleplay
   -Terrible Ultimate stories
   -Difficult skill set… Expand

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6. poopygamereview

   Feb 17, 2015

   9

   Somehow the Monster Hunter series always surprises me. One iteration after another I'm blown away by how Capcom can make a mostly unchangedSomehow the Monster Hunter series always surprises me. One iteration after another I'm blown away by how Capcom can make a mostly unchanged formula feel fresh. I'm one of those guys who loves the idea of Monster Hunter and gets hyped up by my friends to play, only to play for a few hours before leaving it to gather dust on my shelf. I think that streak has ended with Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate, however.
   
   Whether you're a long time fan or someone looking to get into the series, MH4U is the pinnacle of the MH series. The tutorial has been streamlined and doesn't get in the way of veterans while also providing a deep and superbly paced learning curve for newbies. You are only taught what you need to know at any point in the game. No longer are you bombarded by jargon and features you don't understand all at once.
   
   The combat is mostly the same methodical weighted combat that has existed over each other version of the series, which is good. Much like the Dark Souls franchise, every swing, hit, and miss is felt. And it makes you want to get better at the weapon you choose. And boy are there weapons to choose from. What's great about MH is that every weapon is so different and unique in playstyle, that it completely changes the way you play the game. A great sword user's experience in MH for example will be greatly different from that of a bowgun user, and so forth. It makes you feel that much more unique when you master a single weapon style. And in MH4U, they've added two more brand new weapon styles; the insect glaive and the charge blade, adding even more diversity to the line-up. The insect glaive being the most fun addition (in my opinion) as it allows you to vault and potentially mount monsters with a new mechanic that I think was inspired by Capcom's other franchise Dragon's Dogma.
   
   The new mount mechanic sounds simple but it adds a whole new layer of fun, especially when combined with a more intuitive and easier way to climb ledges and cliffs. Jumping off of a giant cliff and landing on the back of a giant flying monster beneath you while stabbing and simultaneously trying to hold on is exhilarating. It is by far my favorite new mechanic of the game. It also seems to have replaced swimming. Which is a welcome removal.
   
   Along with the change in environmental traversing, the environments themselves have been redesigned to cater to the new mounting mechanic. Not only that, but the new approach to the "storyline" of the game means that you will travel to many new areas and locales. On top of this, there are new things called "Expeditions". Expeditions allow you to travel to a new "area" without leaving your current hub. These have an infinite time limit and are a bit more linear in nature. Your ultimate goal being to get from the start to the end and completing objectives along the way. It's a nice change of pace from the normal large map hunting and a great location palette cleanser. Expeditions along with the "caravanning" story arch make for a great way to make each area feel fresh and new.
   
   Add a streamlined multiplayer experience that makes finding games easier than ever, along with a new hunter card sharing system and quest trading system, and you have the most complete and fun Monster Hunter yet. I can't recommend MH4U enough. Go grab it!… Expand

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7. tdunster

   Mar 6, 2015

   8

   Looks good on paper but at the end of the day I prefer MH3U. I miss the water levels and don't get any joy out of leaping onto monsters inLooks good on paper but at the end of the day I prefer MH3U. I miss the water levels and don't get any joy out of leaping onto monsters in this one.
   It's still a very good game and online play is great but from someone that has played all the PSP versions of the game and MH3U on 3ds this one is the least inspiring.
   
   I might come back to it once I've finished MH3U using all weapon classes. But that's going to take a long time to achieve.… Expand

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8. fregisk

   Jul 4, 2015

   0

   I just failed a 2 hour long time line quest for the 5th time cause of the "boss" (G. jagi) just ran away when i came close to killing it, onceI just failed a 2 hour long time line quest for the 5th time cause of the "boss" (G. jagi) just ran away when i came close to killing it, once it started to run it was impossible to stun it. impossible to catch up to it. it was immune to all kind of crowd control whatsoever. mines didn't work, nothing worked. i've literary spent 10 hours straight chasing a boss that only runs away… Expand

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