Monster Hunter Generations Ultimate is only the second Monster Hunter game I have played. The biggest problem with this is that the first was Monster Hunter World. Why is this a problem Well, that one is ten times the game that this new one is.

From developer Capcom, Monster Hunter Generations Ultimate is exactly the kind of experience any fan of the series expects it to be. Players take on the role of a Hunter who has just arrived in town and is ready to make quick work of whatever monster is plaguing the people.

Familiar and fun gameplay; New combat customization; Built for portability

Extensive tutorials; No story

Months ago, I was keen to play Monster Hunter on my Switch. With such a huge push of the series with Monster Hunter World, I thought that the Switch game in Japan, then called XX, would be making its way here too.

Terribly made, feels like a DS game, horrible graphics

definitive, dated but still delightful

Monster Hunter Generations Ultimate is an acquired taste that long-standing fans of the franchise will happily drink from. The formula for killing monsters and turning them into better gear to take on the bigger monsters is an addictive loop that is only broken up by the mindless and annoying 'egg...

Monster Hunter Generations is a good game. However, it really doesn't feel like one at times. After coming off of 50+ hours of Monster Hunter World, going back in time is difficult. The combat isn't as fluid, it has technical issues and is ripe with loading screens every time you enter a zone.

Plethora of weapons; armor; and hunter arts; Prowler quests are a fun way to mix things up; Monster are varied and challenging

Combat feels clunky at times; Loading between every zone; Limited use items make gathering certain items a chore

Generations Ultimate is a fantastic time for those who didn't play the original 3DS version.