World/Rise was continuing the pattern of "console game/handheld game". but that line was extremely blurred thanks to hardware. at this point, we don't really know what they'll do since there's no more line between console and handheld. making a "handheld" game would cost as much as World did with Wilds being even more expensive. it'd be cheaper to port Wilds to Switch 2 for similar results
In the end, I still think there's merit for having the two different "styles" of games. Wilds is, more than likely, going to continue where World/Iceborne left off in continuing the vision of console MH as a faux-MMO, which stems all the way back to the first few MH games on Playstation 2, and Tri on Wii. Ichinose's group, on the other hand, still prefers MH as a more "arcadey" game that's perfect for playing in bursts and while on the go.
my problem with this is available bandwidth. Wilds is gonna take so much personnel that it could eat into Ichinose's team. so then you have to ask where are they gonna get staff to make a separate game, which would also need a massive staff count. it's an inevitable conclusion that two lines would be difficult to sustain
I really like World's music, I think it adds a ton of character to the monsters that have unique themes especially.
Yeah, I guess this is where we value these things very differently. I love the tracks with vocals in Rise (and Souls games, fwiw), I think they add a lot of character to the songs and help make them sound more ... complete / even grander / more epic, I guess? Hard to describe, but it certainly elevates these OSTs for me.
I gotchu.
the adjacent MH series (the portable series) aren't lesser games. I'll take Rise 2 and be equally as hyped.
There's really no separate MH "teams" any more, though. At this point, it's just one big force that has different leads assigned to different projects, and the various workers going around to different projects at different times, for what's (usually) a yearly franchise.
You're right, but I think it's fine for people to expect more of a leap. A lot of people have been waiting since World, which isn't exactly a short time. Also I think it needs repeating that a game having better graphics doesn't mean it had crunch, it could simply be a long development time or scope. Huge budgets aren't really what's killing the games industry either, so much as GaaS bubble and over hiring during COVID.
You probably didn't intend it this way, but this reads really condescendingly lol. Like I'm pretty sure they're not hung up on the literal concept of the game, but rather the obtuse mechanics
I see what you're saying, but it still irks me, especially the Switch slander.
Oh oops didn't mean to be condescending. Apologies! I know the game was confusing for me at first as well.
"Canonically", Hunters only go after monsters for the most strict of reasons at behest the Hunter's Guild, which usually is because of a monster being a threat of some sort. This could range from invasive species that needs numbers culled to full on ecosystem-threatening kaiju.
More and more, I'm just thinking bigger zones.
I'd expect some things from Rise to make it (like how the "Great Buddi/Palociraptor" is clearly the next phase for a mount), but otherwise, it'd makes more sense to expect Tokuda to continue onward from where World/IB left off.
I'd say you can't really go wrong with either!
I hope you're right. I think what makes Monster Hunter special is the "simulated reality" of these highly detailed spaces. When you make it open world like that, you leave it up to being less handcrafted.
I like Rise way more so I'm biased. However, I will say for beginners a lot of people seem to prefer World, so it's up to you. World obviously has the advantage of being on PC, while Rise has the advantage of being on Switch, so to some extent it comes down to what platform you prefer to play on as well. World is maybe more "immersive" (though the map pickups actually made me more immersed in Rise) with better graphics, whereas Rise is more of a complex action game.
It doesn't look bad but it doesn't look much better than World, if at all. Having seen what Capcom have done with their other games I wanted a much, much bigger leap in visuals.
But so is Rise?
I meant World has the advantage of being relevant on PC :cippa:
Ah, gotcha. Yeah, World's PC port still is a bit wonky, adding Stracker's loader mod and the performance enhancer mod from NexusMods is basically still the way to go. Rise obviously is less impressive presentation wise, but the tech is great and it's really well optimised overall.
It's a bit of that. But I just think, in general, MH works the way it does because fights with the monster(s) are a delicate dance of the player(s) and their opposition. The parties can throw down in the chosen arena, and then, when either party wants to dip to change the venue for whatever reason (ex. monster wants to go to a place where it can refuel, or where it perhaps has an advantage, or the human just wants to temporarily retreat to sharpen/reload/craft and heal), they can do so.
Especially early on, I would just do more to experiment! That's what the Portable-style games are all about, and the silkbind system allows you to tailor weapons to your liking. Even Dual Blades will feel quiet different!
World at that scale is impressive no? Like are people thinking these areas are the same size, not bigger? Like huge maps, tons of monsters roaming around. You have to take cuts somewhere, and Monster Hunter World looks fucking great.
I think crossplay is possible, just looking at a recent release like SF6. But if the online search tools aren't failing me, it doesn't seem like there is cross progression there?
Yeah, when queried, Capcom basically all but made it clear that one of the biggest things they've "heard us" about was cross-play. So, I'm expecting that. Helps that they've been really pushing them Capcom IDs, too. You couldn't even try that recent "favorite monster" poll they were running on social media without registering!
This sounds interesting! And was a good reminder that maybe I should find a guide to pull up on my phone or something while I'm getting up to speed
Thankfully the long sword doesn't interest me and I can avoid a dirt nap...for now.
This sounds interesting! And was a good reminder that maybe I should find a guide to pull up on my phone or something while I'm getting up to speed
I don't want a bigger scale though, or more monsters. I'd rather just have better visuals.World at that scale is impressive no? Like are people thinking these areas are the same size, not bigger? Like huge maps, tons of monsters roaming around. You have to take cuts somewhere, and Monster Hunter World looks fucking great.
