The format of these posts is simple: let's discuss a specific game or series!
Let's discuss the Monster Hunter series. What is your favorite game? What aspects do you like about it? What doesn't work for you? Are there games that gave you a similar experience? Feel free to share any thoughts that come up, or react to other peoples comments. Let's get the conversation going!
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MH4U on the 3ds was my first introduction and I actually kinda miss being able to quickly tap the items that were up on the touch screen to use them. World on PS and Rise on the switch scratch the itch but I was visibly upset that tracking didn't make it into Rise; it was just a great mechanic and it felt extra satisfying to build out the monster knowledge, and it added some wonderful depth to the gameplay.
I'm not really all that crazy about the fort defense mechanic in Rise, I'd genuinely skip it if I could.
As much as I enjoy the series and still play it, there's a certain amount of ennui that I'm experiencing when it comes to hunting Jaggis and the rest of the same monsters every time. New mechanics help to make up for it by having the hunt be slightly different, but wow what I wouldn't give for a totally new experience playing Monster Hunter.