Monster Hunter Wilds Video Review

Monster Hunter Rise, assessed by Tom Marks, on the PlayStation 5 Pro platform, additionally playable on Xbox Series X|S and personal computers.

Monster Hunter Wilds refines the classic Monster Hunter experience by streamlining certain aspects, minimizing potential obstacles that might hinder you from enjoying its exciting weaponry and embedding them deep into a monster’s hide. However, in an attempt to make Monster Hunter more inviting, Wilds has trimmed back its difficulty so much that I barely needed to delve deeply into its intricate equipment system this time to reach peak predator status. The improved combat is one of the most enjoyable aspects of the series for me, but like the tempestuous desert storms in its stunning visuals, it burns brightly but not for long until Capcom introduces some formidable endgame monsters to test our mettle.