Monster Hunter World

A triumph for the series and one of this generation's greatest games yet. Monster Hunter World takes the beating heart of a vital, niche franchise and elevates it toward universal appeal.

92%Game Brain Score

story, gameplay

grinding, optimization

92% User Score Based on 157,395 reviews

Critic Score 88%Based on 78 reviews

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Monster Hunter: World is an action RPG where players take on the role of a hunter, seeking out and defeating large monsters in a vibrant, living ecosystem. Using a variety of weapons and equipment, players must strategize and work together to take down these formidable beasts in adrenaline-pumping battles. With a rich, immersive world and deep, engaging gameplay, Monster Hunter: World offers a unique and unforgettable hunting experience.

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92%

Audience ScoreBased on 157,395 reviews

story2.9k positive mentions

grinding7.4k negative mentions

story
19,371 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story in "Monster Hunter: World" is generally considered weak and often serves merely as a backdrop for the gameplay, which focuses on hunting monsters. Many players find the unskippable cutscenes and the requirement to watch them before joining friends in co-op missions frustrating, leading to a disjointed multiplayer experience. While the narrative may not be compelling, the game's engaging combat and vast content keep players invested, making it a fun experience despite its narrative shortcomings.
- “This game immerses you in a large game of monsters, has a pretty good storyline, and keeps you on your toes with every fight.”
- “While this game is fun to play with friends, the developers added a really innovative feature where you cannot join a friend's quest until you have witnessed your own character through all the cutscenes first.”
- “The story is engaging, filled with surprises, and keeps you hooked from the get-go.”
- “The story is bland and not much to speak of.”
- “The story is practically solo gameplay.”
- “The multiplayer part only worked for 1 mission, the 3rd one.”
gameplay
14,692 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay of "Monster Hunter: World" is widely praised for its deep mechanics, engaging combat, and addictive gameplay loop centered around hunting monsters, crafting gear, and upgrading equipment. Players appreciate the variety of weapon types, each offering unique playstyles, and the cooperative multiplayer experience enhances the overall enjoyment. However, some criticisms include the steep learning curve for newcomers, clunky mechanics, and the introduction of certain features like the clutch claw, which some feel disrupts the flow of combat. Overall, the game is considered a significant improvement over previous titles, providing a rich and immersive experience for both veterans and new players alike.
- “The game’s strength lies in its deep and satisfying gameplay loop.”
- “The gameplay is so good that you don't even need a story; it's just there.”
- “The core gameplay loop revolves around hunting monsters, crafting gear, and upgrading your equipment.”
- “Despite its polished graphics, intricate mechanics, and vast world, I couldn’t quite find myself getting fully immersed.”
- “The game has several mechanics that are not intuitive, and the tutorials often omit key important details of gameplay systems.”
- “The gameplay loop is basically just: find monster > hunt monster > repeat; it can get repetitive and mundane at times, having to chase stuff around the map for like 20+ minutes, so it's definitely not for everyone.”
graphics
8,863 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of "Monster Hunter: World" have received widespread acclaim for their stunning visuals and attention to detail, with many players noting the game's ability to create immersive environments that enhance the overall experience. However, some users have reported performance issues, particularly with graphics card crashes and optimization challenges, especially on lower-end systems. Overall, the game is praised for its beautiful graphics, which significantly elevate the gameplay and monster design, making it a standout title in the franchise.
- “Monster Hunter: World is a thrilling addition to the franchise, blending challenging combat, stunning visuals, and a richly detailed world.”
- “The graphics are absolutely stunning, showcasing lush environments, vibrant ecosystems, and incredibly detailed monsters that truly come to life.”
- “The graphics are phenomenal, the gameplay is riveting and very adaptive, and the monsters themselves are very interesting.”
- “Despite its polished graphics, intricate mechanics, and vast world, I couldn’t quite find myself getting fully immersed.”
- “The visuals, however, are inconsistent.”
- “The graphics are way grainier than Rise, but after a while, you get used to it and see the beauty.”
grinding
7,608 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
3%
97%
Grinding is a central aspect of Monster Hunter: World, with players often spending significant time hunting the same monsters to gather materials for crafting and upgrading gear. While many players find the grind enjoyable and rewarding, especially when it comes to mastering combat mechanics and optimizing builds, others may view it as tedious and repetitive, particularly in the late game where decoration farming can become frustrating. Overall, the game is praised for its engaging combat and cooperative play, making the grind feel less burdensome when shared with friends.
- “The grind isn't tedious, it's actually enjoyable, and they continuously add free DLC and event quests.”
- “Not too grindy and the defender armor makes it easier to get into the game, though you do want to learn how the monsters operate.”
- “But it's not grindy in a way where you're just grinding out small amounts of experience; you grind by killing giant monsters so you can wear them, to kill other giant monsters and wear them.”
- “Endgame is extremely grindy when going for gems to complete your build.”
- “Game is fun, until you get to the end, then the farming hits you and turns into every MMO that wastes your time.”
- “The grinding can be quite tedious, especially when you need just a few for a quest.”
optimization
4,147 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The optimization of "Monster Hunter: World" has received mixed feedback from players. Many users report significant performance issues, particularly on lower-end systems, with high CPU usage and frame drops during intense battles or in specific areas like the Rotten Vale. While some players have found ways to improve performance through settings adjustments or mods, the game is often criticized for being poorly optimized, especially given its graphical demands. However, recent patches have addressed some of these issues, leading to a more stable experience for many players, though concerns about the impact of Denuvo DRM on performance persist. Overall, while the game can run well on capable hardware, it still requires further optimization to meet the expectations of the PC gaming community.
- “Fantastic game, even though it has some minor performance issues and the way the co-op system works if you want to progress through the game together.”
- “Tldr; gorgeous looking game that runs well, and if it doesn't for you, there are free mods that can be easily installed to help improve performance on any and all PCs.”
- “The game is beautiful on PC, with smooth performance and visuals that truly bring the world to life.”
- “The game is poorly optimized, and I have to play on low graphics settings to maintain a stable frame rate.”
- “Horrible optimization, needs mods to run well.”
- “The performance issues are unreal, with constant stuttering and frame rate drops even on high-end hardware.”
music
1,975 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in "Monster Hunter: World" has received widespread acclaim for its orchestral compositions that enhance the gameplay experience, with many players noting how the soundtrack elevates the intensity of battles and the atmosphere of exploration. Each monster features unique themes that contribute to the game's immersive quality, making encounters feel epic and memorable. While some players find certain tracks repetitive, the overall consensus is that the soundtrack is a standout element, adding significant value to the game.
- “The soundtrack is phenomenal as well with the Rotten Vale, Wildspire Wastes, and Coral Highlands battle themes along with the themes of large monsters such as Nergigante, Bazelgeuse, Deviljho, and my personal favorite Zinogre having themes that are memorable and got stuck in my head after fighting the monsters along with tracks such as the Zorah Magdaros theme setting the mood or Proof of a Hero encouraging you with its triumphant melody.”
- “The music, combat, and mechanics are worth looking at! Genuinely a masterpiece game, from the gameplay, to the graphics, to the soundtracks.”
- “The music is fantastic and the world is so alive! The soundtrack complements the epic hunts perfectly, enhancing the overall immersion.”
- “The music is solid; the gameplay is what one would want from a mh game; and while having a rather basic story, they at least tried.”
- “The music seemed decent.”
- “The soundtrack is mediocre at best, and lazy at worst, very generic.”
humor
775 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in "Monster Hunter: World" is a standout feature, with players frequently highlighting the game's chaotic battles and the absurdity of their own mistakes as sources of laughter. The interactions with quirky NPCs, the antics of the adorable palicos, and the over-the-top monster designs contribute to a lighthearted atmosphere that encourages players to embrace their failures and celebrate their victories with friends. Overall, the game is described as a hilarious experience, especially when played in multiplayer, where unexpected moments and comical mishaps abound.
- “Monster Hunter: World isn’t just about slaying monsters – it’s about laughing at how you manage to not slay them the first few times and celebrating the victories when you finally do.”
- “I’m all about FPS games, but I tried MHW—now my heart’s broken, my butt’s sore, and even the monsters are laughing at me!”
- “The best part about the game, especially when you play with friends, is the stupid and funny blunders you make when hunting a monster.”
- “The funny monkey is not funny.”
- “While doing a rerun with another character, I've forgotten so many details about the story itself that it is just not funny... and the amount of mashing the button is not making it go any faster in dialogues.”
- “You cannot just start the quest; you need to go through the quest 'how to start the quest,' and that's not funny, that's just wasting the player's time.”
replayability
770 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Monster Hunter: World is widely praised for its exceptional replayability, attributed to its diverse array of weapons, each offering unique playstyles, and a wealth of content including quests, crafting, and multiplayer options. Players appreciate the game's depth, which encourages experimentation and mastery of different weapons, making each playthrough feel fresh. The addition of expansions like Iceborne and a robust modding community further enhance the game's longevity, ensuring that players can enjoy countless hours of engaging gameplay.
- “The variety of weapons, each with its unique playstyle, adds depth and replayability, ensuring that no two hunts feel the same.”
- “The sheer amount of content and replayability is insane—you’ll find yourself coming back again and again, whether to craft that perfect set of gear or tackle harder hunts.”
- “With its breathtaking visuals, deep gameplay mechanics, and endless replayability, it's a journey that will keep you hooked for hundreds of hours.”
- “The biggest negative is you can't skip cutscenes, so replayability can be rather annoying.”
- “The gameplay being not satisfying and sometimes janky or frustrating, and also it being hard to get into new weapons, which ruins the replayability for me.”
- “The unskippable story cutscenes kill replayability and it's virtually impossible to play with friends.”
stability
724 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The stability of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players reporting frequent glitches, freezes, and crashes, particularly in multiplayer modes. While some users have experienced smooth gameplay with minimal issues, others have faced significant technical problems, especially after updates or during online sessions. Overall, while the game runs well on higher-end systems, many players recommend caution due to its inconsistent performance and ongoing stability issues.
- “It launched virtually bug free, not like games that come out today that are littered with bugs and balance issues.”
- “Having played Monster Hunter before on the PSP, I was genuinely happy when I tried this game; the controls felt so familiar and the game is quite optimized since it ran at a steady framerate even on my old GTX 760, no freezes, no lag, no drops.”
- “The game runs great, looks great, and plays fantastically.”
- “I have an omen laptop with Ryzen 7 5800H, 3070, 32GB, and sometimes there are random freezes for several seconds and the anti-aliasing looks kind of horrible.”
- “Every time I connect to his online session and enter a mission, it will let me play for about 3-5 minutes before everything freezes on my screen and it kicks me from his mission and session.”
- “The game is great until you get to the glitches and bugs; I just spent the entire day trying to stop it from crashing when I load back onto my save.”
atmosphere
295 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere in "Monster Hunter: World" is widely praised for its immersive and vibrant world, featuring stunning graphics, detailed environments, and a rich ecosystem that feels alive. Players appreciate the combination of engaging music, well-designed monsters, and the overall sense of adventure that enhances the gameplay experience. Many reviews highlight the game's ability to create a captivating atmosphere that draws players in, making it a standout aspect of the title.
- “The monster hunter universe feels alive, with a richer atmosphere and lore that pull you in even further.”
- “The atmosphere is breathtaking, the environment is awe-inspiring, and the monsters are the cherry on top.”
- “Monster Hunter World boasts some of the best atmospheres I've ever experienced in a game.”
- “The atmosphere felt plastic and I didn't enjoy any of the objectives.”
- “Capcom just makes awful stories/atmospheres/worlds in general in my opinion.”
- “As it stands, I just find the combat (and actually the whole tone/atmosphere of the game) feels like it's aimed at young children, rather than me.”
emotional
248 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The emotional aspect of the game is a mixed bag, with many players praising its wholesome community and the joy derived from epic battles and cooperative gameplay, often leading to heartfelt moments and emotional highs. However, criticisms arise regarding the lack of engaging storylines and character development, which some find boring or frustrating, detracting from the overall emotional experience. Despite these issues, many players still report feeling a strong connection to the game, often citing it as a source of comfort and emotional support.
- “The community is probably the most wholesome and helpful gaming community I have ever been a part of.”
- “I went through an emotional rollercoaster from the very beginning of this game to the endgame.”
- “This game made me feel deeply addicted.”
- “I was greeted by a boring story with unskippable cutscenes; I lost my patience and uninstalled it.”
- “Excruciatingly boring story, excruciatingly boring missions where you wander for 10-20-30 minutes without finding anything.”
- “This corresponds to about 4 sessions of 3 hours each, at the end of every single one of which I have been in a terrible mood because of the clunky controls, boring story missions, or because I farmed for most of it to make a fight more doable, only to find the fight going the exact same way as before the farming, with damn near identical damage numbers.”
monetization
244 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The monetization in the game has received mixed reviews, with some praising its lack of intrusive microtransactions and pay-to-win mechanics, while others criticize the abundance of cosmetic DLC and microtransactions that can total over $500. Many players appreciate that the core gameplay remains unaffected by these purchases, but there are concerns about the increasing push for paid content and advertisements within the game. Overall, while some view the monetization as fair and non-predatory, others feel it detracts from the experience and reflects a cash grab mentality.
- “In a world where season passes and microtransactions are shoved in your face, it is refreshing to play a quality game that eschews all that shilling and prioritizes a solid gameplay experience.”
- “The monetization is the most consumer-friendly and player experience-focused that exists in the industry.”
- “The game does have microtransactions, but they all appear to be cosmetic and don't seem to affect gameplay, which is a positive.”
- “The monetization of the game is extremely trash though, with DLC out the wazoo.”
- “This game has over $540 in microtransactions for content that prior games got for free; they are also charging players $3 every time they want to change the look of the character.”
- “Capcom are going to be mad when they realize it's going to be hard to sell future Monster Hunter games that are rife with microtransactions and ridiculous DLC packs, simply because this game exists.”
character development
96 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Character development in the game is generally viewed as lacking, with many reviewers noting that it is minimal or non-existent, often relying on gear upgrades rather than narrative progression. While character design is praised for its beauty and uniqueness, the overall storytelling and character arcs are considered weak, with some characters feeling one-dimensional or stereotypical. Despite these shortcomings, the game's engaging mechanics and visuals can still provide an enjoyable experience for players.
- “The character design is realistic, each having a completely unique and styled personality that fits their visuals perfectly.”
- “Overall, if you're a fan of min/max or character development games, you owe it to yourself to check out MHW and its exceptional expansion, Iceborne.”
- “I love the way they've approached character development - instead of having to grind out some weapon skill, you can just switch over to another weapon if you have the materials.”
- “All character development comes from gear.”
- “There is no incredible storyline or character development, but the thrill of the hunt is very enjoyable.”
- “There's no character development whatsoever.”