Highlights

  • Monster Hunter World is an excellent opportunity for both new and experienced players to enjoy the fun and adventure the series has to offer.
  • The gameplay in Monster Hunter World is classic, with players going on hunts, collecting materials, and upgrading gear to take on huge monsters in sprawling environments.
  • Revisiting Monster Hunter World can help players prepare for the upcoming Monster Hunter Wilds, and experiencing the lengthy story and immersive world of Monster Hunter World is a strong motivator to keep playing.

An excellent opportunity has arisen for players to replay Monster Hunter World, as well as an opportunity for new players to try it out. While not the latest game in the series, Monster Hunter World is an excellent example of what kind of fun the series can provide. With the Monster Hunter series as a whole enjoying a renaissance, including a new game on the way, more players than ever could leap at the chance to enjoy one of the series' finest offerings to date. Monster Hunter World still holds up, and is worth playing again years later.

After Monster Hunter World set sales records for Capcom, it's hard to deny that it's one of the series' most iconic entries. The game follows the protagonist as a rookie hunter traveling to the land of Astera as part of an expedition team. From there, players dive into the Monster Hunter series' usual brand of action, equipping themselves with one of a selection of weapon types and heading out on various missions to hunt and study the various monsters that roam Astera's untamed wilderness. Fittingly, Monster Hunter World has a whole world of adventures to offer its players.

Cover art for Monster Hunter World
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A Zorah Magdoros marching through a canyon while Hunters watch in Monster Hunter World

Monster Hunter World's Gameplay is Classic

The gameplay is one strong argument for revisiting Monster Hunter World. Those who have played games from the Monster Hunter franchise before should be familiar with the core of the game. Players go on hunts, collecting materials to forge upgraded weapons and armor, all with their own properties and stats. In fact, the player character's attributes are completely reliant on what gear they have equipped at the time. Monster Hunter World innovated with its sprawling game areas, giving players huge environments to explore while on expeditions. This leads to climactic hunts that can turn into true endurance battles as they fight a monster across the map.

The Story of Monster Hunter World is Long and Exciting

Fun and exciting gameplay is only one feather in Monster Hunter World's cap. Experiencing the lengthy story of Monster Hunter World does a lot to keep players invested through the gameplay loop. The expedition to Astera guides the player to encounter many powerful monsters in their search, all the way up to the elder dragons. In addition to grinding for new gear, seeing what the story has next in store is a strong motivator for players to keep pushing forward. Monster Hunter World gives players motivation to keep exploring from the beginning until the end credits.

Fittingly, Monster Hunter World has a whole world of adventures to offer its players.

Monster Hunter World Can Prepare Players For Wilds

Recent events have added one more motivation for players to return to Monster Hunter World. With the announcement of Monster Hunter Wilds at The Game Awards, the opportunity is ripe to revisit the rest of the series in preparation for the latest entry. Naturally, this would include Monster Hunter World, given its prestigious position in the franchise. While the new gimmicks of Monster Hunter Wilds will change the feel of the game, replaying Monster Hunter World can help players get immersed in preparation for it. With any luck, Monster Hunter Wilds will eventually end up being a similarly successful outing for the series.

Monster Hunter World is a game that will stand the test of time, and it's one that deserves another playthrough. While there are things that Monster Hunter Wilds can improve from World, that doesn't take anything away from the latter game in the slightest. It may be a better time than ever to be a Monster Hunter fan with how well the last few years have treated the series. Players new and old can benefit greatly from taking a trip back in time to revisit what Monster Hunter World had to offer.