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Monster Hunter Now
iOS (iPhone/iPad)
Released On: Sep 13, 2023
73
4.8
All Platforms
Metascore
Mixed or Average
Based on 9 Critic Reviews
73
56% Positive
5 Reviews
5 Reviews
33% Mixed
3 Reviews
3 Reviews
0% Negative
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0 Reviews
Metascore
Mixed or Average
Based on 9 Critic Reviews
73
56% Positive
5 Reviews
5 Reviews
33% Mixed
3 Reviews
3 Reviews
0% Negative
0 Reviews
0 Reviews
I definitely recommend checking out Monster Hunter Now if you’ve enjoyed the recent entries in the series or are a newcomer looking to see what Monster Hunter is all about with the lowest barrier of entry. In its current state, it isn’t as deep as proper console and PC Monster Hunter games, but it does its job at giving you bite-sized hunting action on the go when you’re out and about with a lot of love put in for Monster Hunter. I hope the combat gets more depth through updates, but I’m pleased with the launch state of Monster Hunter Now and will be playing it regularly and checking out updates whenever new content is added.
If you want the full-fat Monster Hunter experience, this isn’t quite it, but it shouldn’t be either. Instead, like a Diet Coke, Monster Hunter Now is a fantastic companion to the series fans know and love, and it’s got plenty of ways to pull in newcomers as well. We hope to see more monsters and features down the line, and this live-service game is surely set to provide them, but this is a thrilling and satisfying twist on the geo-location format that every mobile gamer should try out for themselves.
User Score
Generally Unfavorable
Based on 13 User Ratings
4.8
15% Positive
2 Ratings
2 Ratings
38% Mixed
5 Ratings
5 Ratings
46% Negative
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6 Ratings
User Score
Generally Unfavorable
Based on 13 User Ratings
4.8
15% Positive
2 Ratings
2 Ratings
38% Mixed
5 Ratings
5 Ratings
46% Negative
6 Ratings
6 Ratings
Monster Hunter Now es uno de esos juegos que demuestra que la industria del juego móvil sigue teniendo buenos juegos sin anuncios y sin abusar de microtransacciones por ofrecer. Con una premisa parecida a la de "Pokémon GO", Monster Hunter Now revoluciona la fórmula y nos pone a cazar monstruos por la calle. Con un muy buen sistema de progresión y unas mecánicas de combate simples pero efetivas y adictivas, este videojuego es una gran experiencia que, sin llegar a la excelencia, puede llegar a entretener. Muy recomendado a fans de la saga.
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iOS (iPhone/iPad)
Coming from a Monster Hunter fan/veteran ever since the original game.
Pros:
- Gameplay for a mobile game.
- No forced microtransaction.
- Multiplayer.
Cons:
- Weapon unlocking.
- Weapon combo.
- Nothing much to do.
Neutral:
- Overly simplified Large Monster Hunts.
Verdict:
An okay AR monster hunter game, but on release, nothing much to do. Gameplay is overly simplified. Weapons are unlocked by HR/Hunter Rank which is very different from the main series games.
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iOS (iPhone/iPad)
It may be lacking some of the features that you would expect from a game like this in 2023, but just like Pokémon GO took some time to get there, Monster Hunter Now has solid foundation required to grow into something really good.
It is clearly a simplification of the classic structure of the Capcom series, but Monster Hunter Now is not without depth and manages to be engaging even if the concept of the game is now somewhat derivative.
There’s a lot to do, with quests and hunts coming thick and fast, as it once again strongly incentivises you to get fresh air – since it doesn’t work either indoors or in a moving car. While early days, indicators are that this could have the longevity recent Niantic games have lacked.
Any player that is either a longtime fan or looking to dip their toes in for the first time should consider giving this a chance, but a real thorough one, which means getting out there to experience all that it truly has to offer, especially for those who truly enjoyed the style of play of Pokémon GO.
Monster Hunter Now could grow into a true successor and companion to Pokémon Go, but only if Niantic listen to their audience make rapid improvements to the game. Smoothing out the difficulty curve and server issues could elevate the game, but the gameplay loop of buying Gems for Potions just to get through a day's play is quickly becoming obnoxious.
Feels like it's in early access due to a lack of content. Why would you launch a Monster Hunter game without all the basic monsters and weapons?
There's also something I never would've thought I'd complain about in a F2P mobile game that's an issue for me but strangely enough the monetization in this game is incredibly lackluster. There are very few things you can buy with your money and none of them and I really mean none of them are worth it. The function of the items do not justify the prices of the items on top of not having items that would make the game far more enjoyable, like monster lures.
I'd rather buy some candy for the price of these microtransactions because at least I'll get something meaningful out of candy instead of vaguely increasing my chances of perhaps getting an item that I could use to upgrade something with.
Even a game like Nikke has value to it and can be played well without spending any money at all. But again, even if you did spend money on this game you wouldn't actually be able to buy anything meaningful or worthwhile to make the grind less grindy.
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iOS (iPhone/iPad)
Honestly this game had potential but knowing the mobile devs and there publishers are greedy asses I'm not surprised that the game is bad all the things that made monsterHunter good they took it away and don't get me started with the drop rate on hunts in the normal game if you break and or cut off a part your pretty much guaranteed to get what you need in this game it's not even a thing then there's the potions crafting well the lack there of not all the weapons are there the monster mechanics **** hell mechanics in general **** the fact that the devs used the very same resources from Pokemon Go shows how lazy the devs are they couldn't be bothered to make it different unique
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iOS (iPhone/iPad)
**** your CAPCOM
the potion need the money to buy
Also the Monster, in phone is very hard to kill
and the long range weapon is much easier than any other weapon
do the game well, no just make money
CAPCOM is like the Diablo4, is that good? No! is **** god damn wrong!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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iOS (iPhone/iPad)
Summary For anyone who's ever dreamed of hunting monsters in the real world, "Monster Hunter Now" brings that fantasy to life. Taking the role of a hunter, players will venture forth and team up with fellow players in order to take down the fiercest monsters in the world, adding a social element to the thrilling experience. Since "Monster Hunte...
Platforms:
- iOS (iPhone/iPad)
Initial Release Date: Sep 13, 2023
Developer:
- Niantic Labs
Publisher: Niantic Labs
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