Action RPG

As a gamer, darting across the expansive landscapes of Monster Hunter Wilds is absolutely essential, given its intricate open-world layout and the refined Investigation system. While fast travel isn’t exactly novel to the latest Monster Hunter installment, it feels significantly more intuitive compared to previous versions. In Monster Hunter World, for instance, fast travel was only possible at camps you managed to unlock across each map. Moreover, fast travel wasn’t particularly enticing in that game because of its compact, tightly-packed maps. It was much the same in Monster Hunter Rise, with minimal travel options available. However, Capcom has simplified the fast travel process in Monster Hunter Wilds, making it a smoother experience overall.

In Monster Hunter games, there are two main categories of damage: Elemental and Physical (Raw). Each type has its unique scenarios where they excel, as well as advantages and disadvantages. For instance, the Raw damage is more suitable for melee weapons, particularly those with high single-hit power but lower agility, such as Great Sword, Hammer, Switch Axe, etc. Conversely, Elemental damage works best with ranged or swift weapons like Bow, Dual Blades, Charge Blade, Sword and Shield, etc. The Raw damage is potent against toppling monsters but lacks a bonus multiplier without Critical Hits. On the other hand, Elemental damage can be a bit tricky due to its complex nature.

In Monster Hunter World: Iceborne, the top armor is any Rarity 8 gear that becomes available once you finish Chapter 6 in the main story. Following this milestone, Gemma introduces five distinct armor sets of such high-tier quality for players to craft (excluding aesthetic alternatives). Each of these armors can potentially claim the title of “best armor”, depending on your preferred playstyle and weapons, as they are all equally strong contenders in their respective roles.

In Monster Hunter Wilds, you can ride a giant beast by jumping onto its back from a high spot, followed by a jumping attack with any of your weapons. However, each monster has an unseen gauge that fills up for this action, so it can’t be done repeatedly if the gauge isn’t full yet. When the gauge isn’t filled, jumping attacks won’t result in mounting.

If you’ve previously ventured into the Ruins of Wyveria, you might have come across the small, pink Pillopod creatures clinging to the rocks. Their larger relative, the Gillopod, can be tricky to locate but here’s where you can find the last one for Dareel’s endemic life quests.

If you’ve already scouted the Ruins of Wyveria, you might have seen the tiny pink Pillopods on the rocks. Their larger kin, the Gillopod, can be tough to track down, but here’s where you’ll find the final one for Dareel’s endemic life missions.

Using the Lance and its large protective guard, your offensive moves primarily consist of two sets of thrusts at varying heights. However, mastery of this weapon lies in integrating defensive techniques. As you execute blocks or counterattacks, additional powerful abilities become accessible to you.

In chapter two, following your victory over The Black Flame (Nu Udra) in the Oilwell Basin, approach Gemma the smithy. From her menu, select ‘Manage Kinsects’ and then opt for ‘Raising Kinsects’. This initial set of enhancements enables you to convert a purchased Mauldrone or Culldrone into three distinct Kinsects each, at the expense of monster resources. I’ll detail the choices in the section that follows.

Now, players have the option to pre-load their pre-ordered version of Monster Hunter Wilds, allowing them to dive right into the hunt as soon as the game launches without any waiting time.

This construction offers a versatile blend for both combat engagements and exploration, boasting the Power Jump and Power Slide skills. It additionally equips one-handed melee weapons, enhances Stamina with boosting attributes and gear, and boosts critical hit chances and damage. Notable items include the Delver’s Caution unique ring and the Climber’s Crampons, which are exceptional boots that accelerate parkour speed by an impressive +30%. With this setup, you’ll glide across battlefields, sending foes tumbling in your wake, before leaping to high ground to deliver devastating power slams from above.

The demo features two missions, namely Mission 1: Mount Heinmach and Mission 2: Stormpass, providing approximately three to four hours of gaming fun. Both easy and normal difficulty levels are accessible, and it’s recommended that players allocate at least 30 GB of storage for the game. Save data from the demo will carry over when you upgrade to the full version.