Monster Hunter: Wilds

Gameplay

In Monster Hunter: Wilds the action is viewed from a third-person perspective (TPP).

World, mounts

The game provides us with a vast world, where we can find vast sandy deserts, as well as a vibrant savannas or a chilling forests. Although we can explore these locations on foot, a better option is to gallop through them on a mount or jump on the back of one of the winged creatures and cover large distances in the air.

Hunting, weapons, crafting

The driving force of the game are quests, in which we hunt for specific monsters. We need to prepare properly for each mission, equipping ourselves with the right weapons (melee or ranged) and armor, as well as other useful items that increase our chances of success. In order to acquire the necessary equipment, we need to gather resources and based on them, produce the equipment we need at a given moment. The main source of raw materials are the beasts we defeat, although some resources can also be acquired from traders or found in visited locations.

Monsters

On the list of creatures we are dealing with, we can find both specimens known from previous installments of the series, as well as a number of completely new ones. The so-called Apex Monsters are at the top of the food chain in a given region and pose the greatest challenge for us.

Combat system

The fights with creatures are dynamic, and during them we must demonstrate agility and reflexes, being in constant motion and carefully looking for gaps in the defense of adversaries and their potential weak points. The novelty in the game is the Focus Mode, in which a crosshair appears on the screen, allowing for better aiming of attacks. We can, for example, aim at wounds on the bodies of enemies. Moreover, there is nothing to prevent us from hiring additional hunters who will actively us in the fight.

Aggressive weather

Apart from beasts, violent weather conditions (including sandstorms or heavy storms) can pose a threat to our character. There are also other dangers created by the environment, such as quicksand.

Villages, food

During breaks from our voyages, we end up in villages where we can regenerate our depleted strength and prepare for the next challenges. This last part is also somewhat possible in the field - at any time we can set up a camp or light a grill to prepare a meal that boosts certain statistics.

Co-op

Monster Hunter: Wilds allows for solo play or cooperative mode over the Internet.