Monster Hunter Tri scores a 9.3 from IGN UK

IGN UK gives it a 9.3.

Closing Comments-

Monster Hunter still isn't a game that dispenses quick thrills. It never will be. It's a product of Japanese gaming culture in that it values and rewards hard work. But Tri is nonetheless far more accessible and appealing than its PSP counterparts – it's beautiful, absorbing, hugely satisfying to play (with a cIassic Controller at least) and thankfully doesn't rely so heavily on multiplayer. In crafting a more balanced and engaging single-player experience, Capcom has ensured that many more players will be drawn into Monster Hunter's world - and once you're in, Tri shows you so much love that it's impossible not to love it back.

Presentation-9.0
Monster design is superb, the world feels organic and alive, and the maps are varied and visually interesting.

Graphics-9.0
It's the most graphically ambitious game on the Wii by far; open environments and astonishing, detailed, frightening and enormously proportioned monsters push the console further than we've ever seen.

Sound-8.0
Sounds of nature transform into fast-paced orchestral battle music in combat – each monster's is different – but it's the roars, thuds and forcible impacts that resonate most.

Gameplay-9.0
With a cIassic Controller, Monster Hunter Tri plays perfectly; combat is heart-poundingly compulsive and different weapon types offer enormous scope to make the game your own.

Lasting Appeal-9.5
Monster Hunter has hundreds of hours' worth of content, but you may not want to experience them all. However much time you spend on it, though, Tri rewards in spades.

Overall-9.3

IGN UK

This is out next week, is anyone else thinking about picking it up? I want that CIassic Controller Pro, and I think this is a series I could really get into. I've never played the other games in the series, but I've always been interested.

I've been following thie game, and am very impressed with the look and concept ofit. This is the first in the series that has caught my eye and i think i will pick it up at some point.

I have the classic controller bundle pre-ordered. After playing the demo using the wiimote, the classic controller became a must. For me, anyway. Glad to read that it stands up as a single player experience too.

Looks like the best Wii game to hit the stands for a while, and yea the graphics don't look bad. I'm actually fairly interested in this release and fair or not 98% of my gaming interest does not focus on the Wii. I think this is a good step for the whole console and I hope Capcom did a terrific job creating the world.

Also the fact that it comes with a classic controller makes it very nice although a bit telling about the Wii's normal control system=/.

I own a Wii but are there any chances of a later 360 or PS3 port of this one? It sounds fun but my friends that I'd play with would all be on the other two consoles.

I own a Wii but are there any chances of a later 360 or PS3 port of this one? It sounds fun but my friends that I'd play with would all be on the other two consoles.

Dire_Weasel

I figured. I'll keep it on my wish list and see what the other reviews look like.

This looks like the most accessible yet.
Too bad I gave my Wii away.

It looks really good. I need a Wii; I guess I'm just in time to pair up the Wii Classic Pro controller with a black Wii, though.

I dunno about that score man. This game looked a whole lot like all the previous games in the series, and though they had cool parts, they had serious problems. From the demo they gave out, it doesn't look like the combat or game structure are any better than previous games. I want to be wrong, but this looks like the classic IGN "give the game the score the fans want" mantra.

Hah well Atomic I have no thoughts on whether this score is legitimate or not since I don't have enough info on this particular game, but you are totally right about IGN overrating games just for the fans. -cough- GTA IV

I dunno about that score man. This game looked a whole lot like all the previous games in the series, and though they had cool parts, they had serious problems. From the demo they gave out, it doesn't look like the combat or game structure are any better than previous games. I want to be wrong, but this looks like the classic IGN "give the game the score the fans want" mantra.

AtomicTangerine

I have MHFU on the PSP and the whole idea of these games is awesome to me... after those first few moments of learning. This is a plain and fair warning to those who will give this series a go for the first time; it is hard, the bigger weapons that do the most damage are also the slowest weapons, timing is ALWAYS important, and look before you charge. This game has a ton of great things going for it; endless playability, easy to jump in and out of, and an overall awesome concept. But this is old school gaming in that you have to know how the enemies act and you have to know how and when to respond. That said, many hours of fun to be found in Monster Hunter, hoping to get Tri as soon as I get the chance.

I own a Wii but are there any chances of a later 360 or PS3 port of this one? It sounds fun but my friends that I'd play with would all be on the other two consoles.

Dire_Weasel

Capcom is releasing Monster Hunter Frontier for the 360 in Japan, but in case you don't know the game requires a monthly fee (I think 10 bucks or something like that) and there is little to no chance that the game won't be released in Europe or America.

I'd love to play it - first game that really made me wish I had a wii, but I can't justify it as it will collect dust once I beat the game.albatrossdrums

[QUOTE="albatrossdrums"]I'd love to play it - first game that really made me wish I had a wii, but I can't justify it as it will collect dust once I beat the game.ASK_Story

This is the only game that makes me wish i had kept my wii. I love Monster Hunter on the PSP. Why couldn't they have kept this on the PS3 like first announced? Why? :cry:

This is the only game that makes me wish i had kept my wii. I love Monster Hunter on the PSP. Why couldn't they have kept this on the PS3 like first announced? Why? :cry:AzelKosMos

[QUOTE="AzelKosMos"]This is the only game that makes me wish i had kept my wii. I love Monster Hunter on the PSP. Why couldn't they have kept this on the PS3 like first announced? Why? :cry:Shinobishyguy

I pre-ordered the limited edition last month (and I'm glad I did, I'll get it about 30 € cheaper now). In twelve days my sisters' Wii will be finally used again (first time this year, I think. Still wondering why those two even bothered to buy it and the ten games they have. Well, good for me).

I'm totally excited for hunting beasts. Some of them are huge and the game overall seems challenging.

IGN gives it an 8.8. Here is the video review I think I'll have to pick it up when I get some cash.:)

[QUOTE="Shinobishyguy"][QUOTE="AzelKosMos"]This is the only game that makes me wish i had kept my wii. I love Monster Hunter on the PSP. Why couldn't they have kept this on the PS3 like first announced? Why? :cry:AzelKosMos