Nobody outside of Japan cares :-*
But nobody bought MH outside of Japan the last time.
Should be pushing a million among America and Europe
Japan buys and plays enough MonHun that even if the rest of the world gives no fucks it's still quite lucrative for Capcom anyway
Should be pushing a million among America and Europe,
Dunno why pilonv's yucking it up, Andrex's number for Tri is not that far off the mark. Sold better than Mirror's Edge, at any rate.
Dunno why pilonv's yucking it up,
Andrex's number for Tri is not that far off the mark.
Sold better than Mirror's Edge, at any rate.
Yes, for just EU and NA. Obviously.
Boy am I going to struggle to sleep tonight now
Boy am I going to struggle to sleep tonight now
Owned by Andrex, not an easy thing to live with.
Are Monster Hunter games good? Never played one besides the MH demo for psp, which was pretty awesome admittedly. MH4 looks really good.
However I literally spent the first 10 hours of Tri collecting bug semen and doing other weird things, avoiding a "big" monster (Jaggi) that is barely fodder for you by the end of the game. I imagine that's the biggest turn off for new players outside the combat system.
As for, "are they good?" Yeah. There's a lot of quality and work put into each game in the series (except Portable 3rd HD which I'm told was a hack port job.)
The monsters all have unique animations and those animations are so good they seem like they mocapped real animals.
Get Monster Hunter Tri and then run it through Dolphin. 1080p plus Xbox 360 controller? Yes, please.
Player 1 - "The monster is in area 7"
WHY? You can just fucking ping your location when you find the boss :lol
if you look at the JPN first screen shot and the English first screen shot, you'll notice that:
a) the screen shot is maybe a few pixels out, but from the same scene
b) players are in the same locations
c) icon colours are wrong
b) the English communication box text is a translation of the Japanese text
so ... yeah.... not sure what this means for the game. Not yet done? Real time language switching?!QuoteHowever I literally spent the first 10 hours of Tri collecting bug semen and doing other weird things, avoiding a "big" monster (Jaggi) that is barely fodder for you by the end of the game. I imagine that's the biggest turn off for new players outside the combat system.
The slow start is easily the most painful thing about the game - i just want to jump straight to having all my traps/support items sorted out and to go kick some arse.QuoteAs for, "are they good?" Yeah. There's a lot of quality and work put into each game in the series (except Portable 3rd HD which I'm told was a hack port job.)
I think you need to stop listening to certain people.QuoteThe monsters all have unique animations and those animations are so good they seem like they mocapped real animals.
what - the - fuck - are you talking about?! the animation is one of the things i'd leave of the list for the series. It's okay but it's serially canned animation; largely the same from MH1 - it's good in parts, okay in others and damned awful in others.
The game goes through several phases but the core of the battle mechanic is that it's one gigantic game of poker. You are reading bluffs and tells from a monster and acting accordingly. Knowing when to hold back and when to go for it, discovering what each monster is weak against, what it's strong against, and what quirks it has.
There's usually a big ass map that shows its location... Probably on the GamePad screen.Yeah, and if you ping your location it shows everyone where you are. Players use it to tell each other get your ass over here.
Portable 3rd HD was a pretty half-arsed port, and it did have bugs. On the other hand, Capcom and Monster Hunter are no strangers to half-arsed ports and bugginess. As we are seeing again.
Oh man, between this and Bayo, I'm definitely getting one of these things.
Wow what an awesome port. Almost as good as Echoes of Time Wii!
You mean the mock screenshot?
The WiiU is running Dolphin?! :omg
i was lead to believe this was going to look absolutely incredible - i have been grossly misled.
i um.... err... it looks okay and that's about it. If this is what gets Nthings excited graphically then.... f-ck me.
It excites me as a MonHun fan.
"In that respect they've found a kindred spirit in modern Nintendo."
::) ::) ::) ::) ::)
please ALWAYS insert "[NINTENDO VERSIONS ONLY]" whenever you mention a series that has covered multiplatforms, we've already discussed that. I'll settle for a *.
I'm a fan, deal with it.
That might have something to do with the enthusiasm.
I understand the enthusiasm, i don't understand the "OMG LOOKS FUCKING AMAZING!!!!!" crowd
So this is what passes as "HD" on Nintendo consoles?
Shit pretender to the throne. Play PSO2 instead. :gunPSO2 is going to take 10 years out of my life
Capcom is pretty clearly dedicated to doing the bare minimum with each installment.
:wagSo this is what passes as "HD" on Nintendo consoles?
It's 1920 by 1080 pixels, so yes. It passes as HD everywhere.
Already taken like 270 hours of mine! :rockShit pretender to the throne. Play PSO2 instead. :gunPSO2 is going to take 10 years out of my life
Another one of DCharlie's ironclad "sources" verified- oh wait
It's quite funny watching you flounder. :lol
#WorthIt
Thanks for being such a "great" "source."
Shit pretender to the throne. Play PSO2 instead. :gun
We lost nintendobooger and magus, and Andrex filled the vacuum didn't he...
What are you going on about?
Wii U trailer - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fZzSzHAbMtc&feature=plcp (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fZzSzHAbMtc&feature=plcp)
Previews
Dengeki (with comparison pics) - http://news.dengeki.com/elem/000/000/561/561294/ (http://news.dengeki.com/elem/000/000/561/561294/)
Famitsu - http://www.famitsu.com/news/201211/17024549.html (http://www.famitsu.com/news/201211/17024549.html)
Inside Games - http://www.inside-games.jp/article/2012/11/17/61456.html (http://www.inside-games.jp/article/2012/11/17/61456.html)
Joystiq - http://www.joystiq.com/2012/11/15/capturing-the-grandeur-of-the-hunt-in-monster-hunter-3-ultimate/ (http://www.joystiq.com/2012/11/15/capturing-the-grandeur-of-the-hunt-in-monster-hunter-3-ultimate/)QuoteA couple quick notes about the Wii U version of Monster Hunter 3 Ultimate. First, the controller is a big help. The touchscreen features a fully customizable menu setup, making it essentially a massive Nintendo 3DS. Second, I know that it's possible to play Monster Hunter with only one analog stick, but the Wii U GamePad's second stick is a huge help. With the second stick, much of the frustration I had felt from using the d-pad to aim my bow in the 3DS version evaporated. Monster Hunter on 3DS is compatible with the Circle Pad Pro, so it's possible that frustration could be alleviated with the extra hardware.
IGN - http://www.ign.com/articles/2012/11/15/slaying-and-dying-in-monster-hunter-3-ultimate (http://www.ign.com/articles/2012/11/15/slaying-and-dying-in-monster-hunter-3-ultimate)QuoteIt shouldn’t be fun, yet it is. The amount of dedication required to properly fight colossal monsters in inhospitable environments requires a large amount of patience, time and dedication. Invest enough to succeed and Monster Hunter’s rewards are plentiful. It’s a game that gives you little freely, and in that sense, makes any success feel like it’s earned instead of an eventuality.
Take the Brachydios, for example. His forearms are coated with a greenish goo that when slammed on the ground forms pools that, after a brief delay, explode. He charges, crashes his fists against the ground, emits area of effect explosive blasts and whips around his tail. If you get hit with goo, you’ll need to roll or use Deodorant to cleanse the effect or you’ll explode too. Fighting him, like with all Monster Hunter foes, is a nonstop contest of positioning, pattern recognition and fast response, a frantic dance where any significant lapse in concentration can necessitate a full mission restart.
Games Radar - http://www.gamesradar.com/monster-hunter-3-ultimate-preview-more-monsters-and-more-hunting-wii-u/ (http://www.gamesradar.com/monster-hunter-3-ultimate-preview-more-monsters-and-more-hunting-wii-u/)QuoteMonster Hunter puts you in the role of a--get this--hunter as you explore the countryside and battle vicious monsters in pursuit of powerful items and piles upon piles of loot. The action RPG has everything from the Wii's Monster Hunter Tri, plus fifty percent more content, by way of additional monsters, items, and weapon classes.
The new weapon classes include the Dual Sword, Hunting Horn, Gunlance, and Switch Axe. :dur The Bowgun from the previous title has been split into two separate classes, the Light Bowgun, and Heavy Bowgun, for a grand total of twelve weapon options. The weapons all have varying attributes attached to them that affect your movement, attack power and special abilities. For example, the Dual Sword is incredibly quick and requires close-range strikes, while the Heavy Bowgun can do massive damage from a distance. Whatever your preferred playstyle, one of the weapon types is bound to float your monster-slaying boat.
3DS screens & art - http://www.capcom-unity.com/dubindoh/blog/2012/11/15/new-batch-of-monster-hunter-3-ultimate-3ds-screens (http://www.capcom-unity.com/dubindoh/blog/2012/11/15/new-batch-of-monster-hunter-3-ultimate-3ds-screens)
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Capcom today confirmed that Monster Hunter 3 Ultimate on the Wii U system and Nintendo 3DS will bring the battle to retail stores in North America on March 19, 2013 and across Europe on March 22, 2013. The full game will also be offered for digital purchase on both systems during this launch timeframe and the Wii U game will fully support the voice chat functionality available on that system. For hunters looking to embark on their journeys sooner, free playable demos on the Wii U system and Nintendo 3DS will be available on February 21.
In Monster Hunter 3 Ultimate, players take on the role of a hunter sent to explore a settlement within the Monster Hunter universe, completing quests on their journey to seek and slay monsters while improving their skills and earning equipment upgrades. With many challenging monsters and over 200 quests, the latest addition to the series is set to be the most expansive offering to date. The game can be played alone, online (up to four players) on the Wii U system, or locally using up to four Nintendo 3DS systems or a combination of up to three Nintendo 3DS systems and one Wii U system.
Capcom said it will turn off the Monster Hunter Tri servers for Wii on 30th April 2013 as a result of the release of Ultimate.
Looks like a certain something I've been playing since July. :teehee If I had a Weeoooo I'd be fuxin' with this.
3ds footage please.
3ds footage please.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oXqnH57KNy8
Just what do you think the certain something I've been playing since July is? 8)Looks like a certain something I've been playing since July. :teehee If I had a Weeoooo I'd be fuxin' with this.
Or instead you can get a Vita, make a J account, and download PSO2 for free in February. :D
3DS has online play with friends right? I'll probably get that.
I intended to buy the Wii U just to play this, but reports of performance hitches are disappointing. I might end up just picking the 3DS version. :-\
The WiiU versions frame rate is all over the place (60fps locked my arse) - I consider the 3DS version to be, per platform, the much more technically impressive
3DS has online play with friends right? I'll probably get that.
Nope. Welcome to Capcom.
Online is Wii U only, but if you're a helpless MH shill getting both versions like me you can TRANSFAR between them.
The WiiU versions frame rate is all over the place (60fps locked my arse) - I consider the 3DS version to be, per platform, the much more technically impressive
No duh? Lol.
Still, 1080p is much better than the 3DS and Wii managed (the Wii was even like 360p to boot, lol.)
At 45fps it's definitely much more of an improvement technically over Tri on both 3DS and Wii U, which is what I care about.
where are the PSP faux moaners who played 10 minutes of the game and wrote it off as "too easy compared to the PS2 games i didnt bother playing"?!
the more i play the 3DS version the more i agree with the Japanese MH community - this game is fucking piss easy
where are the PSP faux moaners who played 10 minutes of the game and wrote it off as "too easy compared to the PS2 games i didnt bother playing"?!
the whole wanky MH elitism hornets nest is so full of arseholes that its becoming hilarious - and the whole "OH WOW - I NEVER CARED UnTIL NOW/NINTENDO!" movement is full of total ill informed slackjaws that i am beyond reproach for these wankstain flag waving cock sucks
What does this mean? You're saying Nintendo fanboys played MH on PSP just to diss it, only to come back later and praise Tri? What is the thought process here? I'm baffled.
Lawl, I can only imagine the reaction from the MH "elite" when Tri came out and people outside their super secret club started enjoying the game.
To be fair, marketing and sales for the series were crap in the west until Tri. So, uh, thank Nintendo for helping out with marketing I suppose
To be fair, marketing and sales for the series were crap in the west until Tri. So, uh, thank Nintendo for helping out with marketing I suppose
Makes sense to me- release the game on a system starved for good third party releases!
To be fair, marketing and sales for the series were crap in the west until Tri. So, uh, thank Nintendo for helping out with marketing I suppose
Makes sense to me- release the game on a system starved for good third party releases!
That doesn't explain why it ditched the PS3 at that point though. ;)
To be fair, marketing and sales for the series were crap in the west until Tri. So, uh, thank Nintendo for helping out with marketing I suppose.
Tri from my vantage point also had a nice difficulty curve and felt somewhat more inviting and smoothed over than I imagined the other games being, but obviously that isn't why I picked it up over the past entries. TBH I never even heard of MH until PS3 fanboys pitched a fit over Tri going to Wii, I guess you might be right in saying that's when I started paying attention. But that isn't the only reason. I still haven't played DQ9 nor do I have much desire to, same for other "betrayalton" series that have come to Nintendo platforms.spoiler (click to show/hide)I'm interested in Bayo 2 though, but with the expectation I'll eventually play Bayo 1.[close]
You just sound like someone who's making up excuses as to why you're pissed off that new players are enjoying "your" series that you've "been with since the PS2." Get over it. ::)
I'm trying to stay out of this but this isn't true. Tri's sales increase over MHFU wasn't particularly more substantial than MHFU's increase over MHF2.
What are you talking about? Monster Hunter was never on PS3 -until they released the HD PSP port-up- and had firmly established itself as a portable game series at that point. Tri got "ported" back to the PSP with that Japanesesque skin later on.
Well, it *was* announced for PS3, though. Who knows if they ever did anything for that version, but it was definitely announced, so I guess you could say PS3 got ditched like Saint's Row ditched 3DS or something.
Well, it *was* announced for PS3, though. Who knows if they ever did anything for that version, but it was definitely announced, so I guess you could say PS3 got ditched like Saint's Row ditched 3DS or something.
The handheld games were a separate line from the console versions at that point in Capcom's mind, though, I think.
The handheld games were a separate line from the console versions at that point in Capcom's mind, though, I think. So they weren't releasing PSP games *instead* of console versions. They certainly had intention of releasing MH on a console, and initially they intended it to be PS3. Then Wii heated up, PS3 went flat, Nintendo probably waved a few shiny baubles at them, and things changed. PS3 was certainly "ditched".
The better approach for picking at Andrex's comment would have been to contest the claim that PS3 was starved for good third party releases. Never was, never has been, never will be, especially compared to the Wii of all things.