Monster Hunter Wilds

Diamond in the rough with excellent combat but lacking challenge in story mode.

Thrillingly addictive core gameplay severely hampered by terrible graphics optimization.

6/10 on PC. PC issues drag down solid gameplay.

Strong seasonal map system but frustrating FOMO mechanics and overwrought narrative detract.

Refined Monster Hunter that streamlines legacy systems while expanding world dynamism. Beautiful creature design with exhilarating combat. World now feels alive with weather, ecosystem interactions, a

An incredible evolution of the Monster Hunter series that delivers excellent gameplay loop and story-driven experience with phenomenal hunting mechanics and world design. However, performance is inconsistent on PC, story co-op experience lacks seamlessness, and the seamless world doesn't reach its full potential.

Solid hunting with excellent monster variety but unoptimized PC and bland environments.

May only make iterative improvements, but thats all it really needed to do. Rogues gallery of creative monster designs keeps every encounter exciting — from the flatulent Congalala to the new Fier and cockatrice-like beasts. Suffers from performance issues, bland environments during the Phow period with muddy textures, and superfluous story, but combat remains riveting when face-to-face with monsters.