Monster Hunter Generations Ultimate is the almost-latest entry into the Monster Hunter franchise. Possibly spurred on by the gangbuster success of Monster Hunter World earlier this year, Capcom made the decision to finally localize Generations Ultimate, also known as Monster Hunter XX (Double Cross)...

Shipping was fast and the driver even left a dog treat in the garage with the package. The only reason I'm not giving this 5 stars is this game isn't my style. I've enjoyed certain hunts but it's been incredibly frustrating having certain monsters feel like you can't even heal without fainting/dying...

Capcom sends off the previous era of their hit series with simply the most Monster Hunter stuff ever in one package. With the fantastic...

Everything changed for Capcom's Monster Hunter series in January 2018, which saw the successful release of Monster Hunter: World on the PlayStation 4. Not only did the series change platforms from Nintendo's family to that of Sony's (a reversal of the situation that took place only a few years...

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

While harder to recommend widely than the much more user-friendly Monster Hunter World, GenU is still a fantastic game in a fantastic series, if one...

A frankly absurd amount of content; Upscales really well; 'Classic' MonHun at its best

Sorely misses World's quality-of-life changes; Some redundant style/weapon combos; Hope you enjoy grinding..

It may not be World, but Generations feels like a fitting substitute for the Switch in absence of the franchise's most recent smash hit. It compiles some of the Monster Hunter's most iconic beasts and provides an extensive look into the series' history ahead of its most recent evolution.

Monster Hunter has seen something of a resurgence in 2018, first with Monster Hunter World on lesser consoles like PC and PS4, and now with Monster Hunter Generations Ultimate landing on Switch.

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

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...