I played it while I was in Japan with Ryozo Tsujimoto at the tgs meet. It is an amazing game. I am lying about everything besides that it is an amazing game.

Pain in the Jagras.

Magnificent ecosystems; Monsters are beautifully designed; Completion of quests is satisfying

Systems are complex and not always explained well; A lot to learn; Battles can last far too long

While its weighty combat (often erroneously labelled 'clumsy'... it's anything but, once you know what you're doing) means it still may not appeal to...

Packed with incredible encounters; Open environments work brilliantly; Quality-of-life improvements everywhere

Online systems still a little clunky; Relatively low monster count; Likely to devour all your time

Invest a little, though, and you'll get an awful lot back. The truth of Monster Hunter - and arguably its greatest strength - is that you're never truly its master, and that every player, be they novice or veteran, is always learning something new.

You are part of the Fifth Fleet, traversing the seas and heading to the New World as you track the crossing of an Elder Dragon. Sent by the Research Commission to find out exactly what takes place when these huge, destructive beings make their trek every decade, it's up to you to make the journey...

The latest game in the Monster Hunter franchise brings the core elements that have made the franchise a cult classic – difficult battles, fun and interesting progression, and stomping on dinosaurs with your friends – and opens the door for a deluge of new players with a more accessible sheen.

The Japanese juggernaut that is the Monster Hunter series has never really managed to break the west despite dominating sales charts back at home for over a decade. Its learning curve is steep, its stat management systems are complex, and its many razor-toothed behemoths can be a real test of your...

Whether or not it's the best, this is certainly the most audacious Monster Hunter game. World takes a dramatic leap into a look, feel, and size that feels truly new, simultaneously staying true to the series' ideals by maintaining the addictive loop of combat, intimidating monsters and meaningful...

A lot of what defined Monster Hunter was its rigidness. It was about going on long hour-long quests where you'd have to cook your own food, carefully find a place to hide before consuming anything since it stopped you in your tracks, and each map was separated into zoned off areas.

Gameplay has never felt better; Plenty of monsters to hunt; Deep post-game

Arbitrary online restrictions; Some awkward menus

Monster Hunter World is a fascinating and beautiful game. MMO fans, action fans, RPG fans, and open world fans will all find something to love. This is a game that invites players in and gradually reveals its glorious depths.