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Post by Da Robot on Dec 14, 2008 16:36:10 GMT -5
I have to admit that I was never interested in this game when it was first announced to be coming for the Wii (after it was cancelled for the PS3) because I never knew what it was about (even though it's called Monster Hunter). Then I saw this trailer and it . . . Looks outstanding . . . Why the heck haven't we talked about this game yet? It like someone combined Zelda like combat*/world and a crazy Pokemon game where your trying to kill them instead of capture them . . . And then it gave it co-op** . . . Online and offline and also the ability to record footage of you defeating monsters. So is anyone here interested in this game now? * Okay, I know Zelda wasn't the first game to have combat like that but I just wanted use a game example that I'm played and from what I heard there's a item mixing feature in MH allowing you to combine items. ** Exact multiplayer details. - Offline Co-Op Multiplayer (2 players) - Online Co-Op Multiplayer (4 players) - Online Multiplayer Wikipedia article on game. |
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Post by Nester the Lark on Dec 14, 2008 16:44:45 GMT -5
I didn't think it was being released outside of Japan, and last I heard, chances of a North American release were slim, so I don't really have a reason to get excited about it.
It does have nice graphics, tho.
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Post by Wildcat on Dec 14, 2008 17:03:00 GMT -5
Capcom has released a few of these in the US, but they haven't caught on like they have in Japan. Wouldn't mind seeing the Wii version make it out here...especially since it offers up co-op offline.
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Post by Da Robot on Dec 25, 2008 15:40:31 GMT -5
It appear that Monster Hunter G (a PS2 port) is also coming to the Wii, it will use Classic Controller, so it will be free of any "waggle."
Here's some details.
- Cover image: a hunter wearing Rathalos armor using Babel facing Azure Rathalos
- nearly 100% port
- Widescreen support
- pick between PSP/PS2 control schemes
- 6 Weapons: Big Sword, Small Sword & Shield, Lance, Hammer, Dual Sword and Light/Heavy bowguns
- Single and Network mode
- send items straight to item box
- 77% complete
- Spring release
Also more details on MH3/Tri.
- New area: Desert
├ areas/caves that that sunlight cannot reach
├ Swordfish like monsters that attack in groups
└ Huge ants
- New monster: Volvolos
├ Lives in the desert
├ covers itself in mud to protect from sunlight/heat
├ Breathes by sticking its nose above the mud
├ attacks with an upward head thrust
├ attacks by shaking off hardened mud
├ if you get hit by mud attacks, you will be unable to attack, and your movement speed will decline
└ uses ‘bind voice’ ability which makes hunters cover their ears
- Rathian
├ New spitting fire move that will have a big area effect
├ New move by using its talons to trap a hunter and bite them
└ When stamina decreases, it will fall down during charge or there will be no fire when it is spitting
- Ragiakurusu
├ different movements on land/sea
├ Electric attack will stun players
└ Will rest underwater to regenerate health
- Once underwater gauge runs out, health will decrease
- Regenerate by getting above water or air bubbles.
- New feature: Action Point: shortcut to mining, catching bugs etc by pressing A
- 40% complete
- 2009 release
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Post by Da Robot on Jan 15, 2009 3:40:40 GMT -5
The MHG remake is going to be released in Japan on April 23rd and it will come in special bundle that comes with a special MH themed Classic Controller. And . . . That's not all as it will also come with a free demo of the upcoming MH3/Tri as well.  Source. |
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Post by Da Robot on Feb 24, 2009 21:07:24 GMT -5
GOOD NEWS! Capcom is planning on bringing over MHT to the west! Source. |
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Post by Wildcat on Feb 25, 2009 8:45:39 GMT -5
Cool. Maybe I'll get a chance to see what all the fuss is about.
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Post by Da Robot on Mar 23, 2009 3:02:02 GMT -5
Well this is a pretty good thing to hear from Capcom about MH3.
“As for Monster Hunter Tri…We’ve got some amazing stuff in it. The graphics for the Wii are like nothing you’ve seen on the system before. It’s a really pretty game. In addition, we now have underwater combat which is brand new to the series. So there are lots of sea monsters and things like that you can go after. Fans of Monster Hunter are going to be really impressed with what we accomplished with Monster Hunter Tri.”
- Capcom Product Manager Colin Ferris
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Post by Wildcat on Mar 23, 2009 9:28:29 GMT -5
That's good to hear. Capcom (usually) pushes the Wii further than most others with their games (Dead Rising notwithstanding), so I am able to swallow that claim. We'll have to see.  |
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Post by Da Robot on May 13, 2009 23:17:34 GMT -5
Capcom has given confirmation that MH3 is indeed coming to NA and it is sometime between April 2009 and April 2010.
Also here's some info on a limited edition pack of the game in Japan and a new trailer (it's pretty cool!)
- those that purchase early in Japan will get one of three monster figurines
- rumble-compatible Classic Controller Pro pack for 8490 yen
- limited edition contents: DVD showing ‘making-of’ footage and a the complete orchestra session that was held last week, plus more goodies that are yet to be revealed
- volcano-themed field announced
- New character: Chacha - tribal character that helps you out in single player
EDIT: More details.
New Monster: Uragan King
- Replenish stamina by eating rocks
- Uses chin to slam the ground
- Shoots explosives from body
Cha Cha can join you in battle (single player)
Slash Axe: turn into an axe and sword, both with no guards
-elemental attack in sword mode
Lance
- use shield to attack
- counters
Long Sword
- sidestep jump after slash
- new roundhouse slash finisher.
- Bowguns
Light - able to sidestep
Middle - able to siderow
Heavy - Auto block
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Post by Da Robot on Jul 3, 2009 20:08:38 GMT -5
BUMP!
Another new trailer.
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Post by Da Robot on Jul 31, 2009 23:44:30 GMT -5
An Iwata Asks has gone up for MH3 in Japan. Here are some exciting details. - Capcom worked extra hard on making the graphics in MH3 the best on Wii - Nintendo's designers were very impressed with the graphics, so much so that the Zelda team really felt the pressure after seeing Capcom's work- Tsujimoto said the Wiimote didn't have enough buttons, and the dev team took right up until the TGS showing to map out the controls - the idea of motion control was tossed out due to the immense amount of hours players spend with this game - Capcom worked with Nintendo to design the Classic Controller Pro - The black plastic on the black Wii took Nintendo two years to develop and is unlike any plastic your ever seen. Source.EDIT: Japanese launch trailer. It's awesome.  |
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Post by Wildcat on Aug 3, 2009 10:46:02 GMT -5
Strange comment about the plastic. Unlike ANY plastic I've ever seen, eh? Well, release the black console over here and I'll see about that. XD
And I'm glad that Capcom's raised the bar in terms of graphical prowess on the Wii - they really are quite talented at that, when they set their minds to it. And now Nintendo will step up, too. Win win, says I.
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Post by Nester the Lark on Aug 3, 2009 17:21:05 GMT -5
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Post by Da Robot on Aug 4, 2009 2:37:16 GMT -5
YouTube version of the Japanese launch trailer. Strange comment about the plastic. Unlike ANY plastic I've ever seen, eh? Well, release the black console over here and I'll see about that. XD Here's some quotes about the black plastic (also appears on Wii Remote, Nunchuck and Classic Controller Pro) from NeoGAF. "I saw the Black Wii display model (As well as CCP, Wiimote and Nunchaku) at Yodobashi today. MOTHER OF GOD they are sexy. I don't know what this new wonder plastic is but it's like looking into a solid oil slick. It's blacker then any piece of electronics I've ever seen and really shiny. Definately raises the bar on what good electronics should look like. It's one of those things that probably can't be completely brought out in pictures." Link"Iwata said it took them like 2 years to develop that black plastic, wonder what is so different about it but it looks really nice!" Link"I took a peek at the black plastic of the Wii-mote and holy shit is it the shiniest and cleanest looking black I've seen in a video game peripheral. This stuff is quality." Link"Just picked up my copy on Monster Hunter 3 with the new Classic Controller pro in black, wow the black on the controller is the shinest black I've ever seen I've held it once and it's already full of finger prints." Link"Yay, I got it!! And holyshit, the black plastic is really black!" Link |
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