Monster Hunter veterans fear Wilds is too easy after reading early reviews

The game titled “Monster Hunter Wilds” is set to debut on February 28. While the initial feedback has been extremely favorable, it’s still stirred some apprehension among seasoned gamers.

Nevertheless, certain facets of these reviews have sparked apprehension among seasoned Monster Hunter players, particularly those well-versed in Monster Hunter Rise and Monster Hunter World. Numerous reviews label the game as “easy” in various ways. For example, our reviewer expressed her delight at how effortlessly she could get started as a novice, even with her prior experience in Monster Hunter World.

In addition, she emphasized that each fight grows progressively harder, and it’s particularly tough when these creatures can end you with a single strike. Despite the ease of getting into Monster Hunter Wilds, it still offers a formidable challenge.

24-hour discussions on Reddit and Twitter continue, as players engage in a lively debate about the potential ease of Monster Hunter Wilds at its release, questioning whether this is an issue worth considering.

Is Monster Hunter Wilds too easy?

As I delved into Monster Hunter Wilds, I found it far from being a walk in the park. In fact, I grappled with numerous battles because the bosses are quite strategic, frequently altering their tactics. Some encounters were downright punishing and dragged on for what felt like an eternity, especially as I advanced towards the mid to late stages.

She finds that compared to past Monster Hunter games, the new title called “Wilds” seems easier to grasp. It has clear explanations for everything and user-friendly mechanisms. However, she notes that it still presents a formidable challenge despite its friendly approach.

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Players have pointed out that a similar debate surfaced when ‘Monster Hunter World’ was released in 2018. One user commented, “They claimed World was easy, but I recall players getting overwhelmed by Anjanath,” alluding to one of the initial tough challenges in World.

One player pointed out, “Everyone was a beginner at some point, and the game isn’t just for seasoned hunters.” This highlights the idea that making the game more accessible to novice players does not equate to a diminished level of difficulty.


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Written with the help of Kristina Ebanez.

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2025-02-25 20:20