Monster Hunter Wilds
OpenCritic
Mighty
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"Monster Hunter Wilds is a fun experience and has all the staples that make the series so enjoyable. Unfortunately, some choices make it hard to enjoy yourself for a significant amount of time while making your way to the portion of the game that you’re trying to experience. The main story aims to provide players with a more immersive experience, but ends up getting in the way of the fighting monsters at a reliable pace, forcing you from point A to B frequently before allowing you to engage with these newly-added monsters."
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About Monster Hunter Wilds
Capcom dropped Monster Hunter Wilds on February 28, 2025 for PC, Xbox Series X|S, and PlayStation 5. This title blends adventure, RPG elements, and hack and slash combat into a single package. You hunt massive beasts in a shifting world where nature acts as both ally and foe. The story focuses on the tension between humans and monsters trying to coexist. It arrives with high expectations after previous entries, offering seamless transitions between biomes that change based on weather and time of day. Players can tackle these challenges alone or team up with friends for co-op missions.
Gameplay
Sessions revolve around tracking, carving, and mounting creatures using a heavy weapon or agile tools. You cross vast open zones where terrain alters dynamically during battles. Combat demands timing and positioning rather than button mashing. A typical hour involves scanning tracks, preparing specific gear, and engaging a boss with distinct attack patterns. The game supports single player, multiplayer, and co-op modes so you can switch between solo grinding or group raids easily. Controls feel responsive whether you are dodging a tail swipe or landing a critical hit on an exposed weak point.
What Players Think
Critics love this one. OpenCritic shows an 89 out of 100 score with 95.02 percent of reviewers recommending it. IGDB ratings sit at 87.7 based on 62 user reviews. VG247 gave a perfect 100, noting they are already past 50 hours and plan to play for months. DualShockers also awarded 100 after reaching Hunter Rank 110 in over 100 hours. Community moods lean heavily toward satisfaction with the depth of content. Achievements show a total of 50 unlocks with an average completion rate of 48.4 percent. The rarest task, Eastward Wings, only has a 4 percent unlock rate among players who have tried it.
PlayPile's Take
This is a serious investment for fans of the series or anyone wanting a long-term RPG. Current pricing dips to $11.29 on Green Man Gaming, though historical lows hover around $38.49. You should buy this if you want deep combat systems and hundreds of hours of content rather than a short experience. The achievement structure ensures there is always something to chase after finishing the main story. Do not expect a casual pick-up-and-play title but do expect one of the best entries in the franchise so far.
Game Modes
Single player, Multiplayer, Co-operative
IGDB Rating
87.7
RAWG Rating
4.2
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