Ok so as the title states, I’ve never played a Monster Hunter game before World, I knew of the franchise but it never really drew me in. I had only decided to pick up World based on a recommendation from my best friend, knowing full well that he only said that so he would have someone to play with but I figured what the hell. I’ll say my very first impression of the game is that it is overwhelming to say the least, even choosing your weapon is daunting. However, after trying every weapon type and choosing my favorite (the charge blade) I was ready to jump in, or so I thought. I underestimated just how in-depth this game was, but that’s what makes it so fun. Having to prepare for the hunt, track the monster, then get involved in a long fight. Let’s back it up though the basics are similar to a typical RPG, you need to watch your health and stamina while also eating to get buffs, and the combat is an easy to learn combo system. Aside from that, Monster Hunter World is its own thing and I cannot get enough.
What makes this game so much fun, are the mechanics and drop-in drop-out co-op system. Even though until endgame the co-op system can be muddled, meaning that if you or your friend haven’t seen a cutscene, you cannot do the hunt together. Where as the mechanics of the game (combat and craft system) make playing the game over and over wonderfully fun. I’ve always been a fan of grinding in games and Monster Hunter World is all about the grind, not for levels but for the loot so you can craft and upgrade your equipment. And that’s the loop, you hunt, get loot, then craft, and it’s wonderful; I find myself going back and re-hunting monsters to get all the parts for the weapon or armor that I want. I will say that the story is basically not there or needed, and until endgame the game is rather easy (I soloed almost the whole story) but after you come up against monsters that provide a good challenge. Over all Monster Hunter World has given me a style of game that I never played, and I want so much more of it.
P.S. They have an escort mission that they call “The Best Kind of Quest” and that just makes me happy.