Monster Hunter: World Review "Buy, Wait for Sale, Rent, Never Touch?" 

I tried doing multiplayer (on PSN) I ended up with a team consisting of one japanese woman, a chinese man, a Irish Man, and me from the good old US of A....to say the least it was an interesting match.

Good to see ACG beat all the mainstream coverage, hopefully the channel gains even more traction.

I'm playing solo I got no friends only enemies

Whenever I'm on the fence for a game I rely on your reviews. Keep it up, sir.

Im already salty that every person playing this game is making moves on my assistant girlfriend.

First big review of the year. Been looking forward to this one :)

This is actually my first MH:World review that I watched/read. As a huge MH fan seeing your quest timer go above 25 minutes, it is clear you are a newcomer/new player to the series so your opinion of the game is very needed for new players that want to jump in. And yes, this game is very deep, deeper than you may think and I wouln't go into this game without a proper guide (wiki or MH guides out there). Even with additions of damage numbers, ingame wikis and other stuff. Because if you think you have learned everything, you have basically just started. Good Job!

As a long time Monster Hunter fan who started back on the PSP I think this was a very fair review of the monster hunter series in general. The issues you pointed out seem to be mostly the same in terms of gameplay style and game design that have been in the series since the beginning. I really hope newcomers to this series enjoy it as much as myself and other fans do, because it's a challenging rewarding, deep, fantastic series. My only gripe is that I have to wait until fall to play it on PC but even then the fact it's coming out at all on pc is a small miracle in of its self. But this games is shaping up to be amazing and I cannot wait.

Disgraceful ..this review is supporting monster hunting...some species are on the verge of extinction..please SAVE OUR MONSTERS!

After playing the franchise for about 13 years, I realized that I am no longer the hunter, I am the monster.

Thanks for the quality review, these have helped me save a lot of money

As a veteran of this series who put tons of hours in these game. This is a pretty fair review. It IS repetitive and that will not fly with everyone some of the idea can feel pretty outdated for its time. I said this plenty of time as much people hyped it up just because of the "Pretty Graphics". This game is NOT for everyone. This game is still faithful to its roots which old fans will still love, others it may not. And that's how it is.

Watching this while playing Monster hunter world. Why do I always watch ACG reviews after I bought the game?

Wow! 9:57 this area is one of the most beautiful unique and creative pieces of art i've ever seen

Hey, ACG, uh I got a question unrelated to the game: Do you use any specific products on your beard? Like balm or oil? Now related to the review: I've been following you the past 2-3 years now and I have got to say that you are the best reviewer out there. You got humor, you weave the greatest sentences in the history of the written English language AND help me and thousands of others save money. Who do you think will play you in the movie you goddamned hero?

14:22 I would like to say that the initial curve/ introduction you mentioned has actually drastically improved in MH:W. Right now the intro sequence is 45 minutes at most, in previous titles it could be upwards of 2-3 hours.

Just wanted to stop in and (finally) give thanks for your honest, forthright reviews. I'm a 38 year-old without a lot of time for games, and have zero interest in watching reviews full of padding, subscription begs, grammatical errors, and dubstep. Your videos are a breath of fresh air for people like me. Keep up the great work.

As a huge Soulsborne and MH fan, this game gave me the kind of hype I've not had in years. Pre-ordered the online deluxe edition as well as the Rathalos Edition PS4 Pro. Can't wait for it to unlock tomorrow and spend at least 1000 hours in it lol. I refused to spend less than 500 hours in any MH game i touch lol. HR 999 here I come!

Never clicked on a video so fast!

Never thought I'd see someone say that the Arena was one of the best parts of Monster Hunter. It actually kind of makes me happy that even some of the less popular parts are loved by new and old players. Great Review, got my sub.

My friend told me right off the bat this game was going to be grindy, but I don’t mind the grind when the gameplay itself is extremely fun and rewarding, taking down these hulking beasts within the 20 minute timeframe of the beta hunts was a rush every time, I’m extremely excited to play this tomorrow

Great review man. I think you went about the criticisms well and as a long time MH fan I've grown accustomed to certain tedious things about the series (menus, timers, etc). I like that you pointed those out for new players. For me, these are not significant issues and I feel that they've made a lot of changes in order to bring new players in..but I agree 100% with every criticism..game might be hard to get into at first but man is it rewarding. Keep up the great reviews man!

fun, complex, cumbersome and repetitive? yeah, that sums up monhun perfectly, great review as always!

Great review, and I wanna add something to the "repetitive" thing. :) Even if you do the same thing over and over again, it feels never quite boring, cause the gameplay is as good and challenging as in "Dark Souls". You can't just mash things away, you have to think about what you are doing... every single time. Even if you know the ins and outs of a monster, being careless gets you killed. And that's the magic about the grinding in a MH-title, the gameplay is so good that the grind isn't as bothersome as in a Diablo or a JRPG or what not. The numbers don't matter as much as your skill as a player.

ACG: Best games reviewer on the planet. Thanks dude. Dunno why it even has 351 dislikes, stupid people to dislike someones opinion.

Yours is the only review that matters to me personally. Most other big sites like ign only give 2-5 minute reviews which feel more like summaries of the game. I don't want to watch someone saying yeah this game is about killing monsters. 3/5. I love that you not only do research but actually spend a lot of time in these games and pick out the things people want to know. Makes my purchases much easier knowing the product I'll be getting isn't garbage. Thank you for all the time and effort you put into all your reviews!

i think the reason why a lot of the game seems like it has one foot in game design of a decade ago is because it's also supposed to appeal to long-time fans and therefore keeps mechanics that may seem odd to new players

Good review, i'm gettin my preorder tonight. I do want to mention one thing: Though this is just my idea, I think the reasoning behind why we are going around killing monster is supposed to be heavily supplemented by past games' quest descriptions, like they attack trade caravans or cause trouble for villages. Like, they are just known for needing hunting.

"Thw world is so dangerous that chicks probably give birth in gunshops here" Ok. That cracked me up.

This is perhaps the most concise, most informative game review I have seen in a 15 minute timespan. Instant subscribe. Keep up the great work.

Reminds me of Lost Planet meets Jurrassic Park.

As a veteran Monster Hunter player I have never encouraged others to play this game. I LOVE this series and never get bored of the grind, but that's why I never recommend. Most game players I know do not like to grind. They want to spend $60 on an action game they can rush through, end, then take back for credit. Overall that's fine and I don't knock a player who chooses to play that way. I, however, want to know that my money isn't on a game I can crush in a week or 2. I enjoy repetitive hunts that grant me options to stronger weapons with visual flair. I like having the option to either hunt a beast or run around collecting materials for new armor sets. I enjoy taking the time to play with everything the game designers put in. I've never been a fan of the arena fights in MH but still appreciate they put the option in. Also, maybe im just use to the MH camera and hud but its never been an issue for me. Ive played many games with weird camera set ups and like always I adapt. In regards to combat I don't understand the comparison. Are people expecting a chain of dynasty warriors commands? I find the various set provided for the current MH weapons types to be fine. Then again, I did say im a MH vet. The series has never had a shortage of players and I still play the DS version with random parties all the time. Point to all this? If you don't like grinding stay away. Stick to the standard action game you can play straight and return. If you do enjoy grinds then welcome to the series. Hopefully we'll be hunting for Rathian armor together.

ive never played the past titles but will try this one

One of the only games I can think of where I actually turned the brightness down instead of up.

You can play this offline, but I encourage you to play multiplayer.

The funny quips is one of the big reasons I was waiting for this review from you lol.

ACG, please continue to do such great content. You swiftly became the first place I go to for reviews. The ranking system works well with my own mind (and eases the dent on my wallet). The reviews are well structured and consistent between games. Keep up the great work.

I'm a huge monster hunter fan and have been for years, but I can honestly say that this review was incredibly fair and well reasoned. Well done

Great review as always. This game is great. It didnt look like my type of game at first, but I was wrong. It is a very addictive game. There isnt too much story and there is a lot of grinding, but it is well worth it. If you like Dark Souls or Dragons Dogma, then get this game! You wont regret it. Best game I have played in a very long time.

Nice review. I never played a MH but tried the beta and did not enjoy the game, it's pretty complicated and the core gameplay isn't for me but I know there is a passionate fan base for the game. Keep up the good work!

I once killed a Rathian with the 99 stones I got from mining. It was anti-climatic and funny as fk. Great review man! I’ve been a big fan of the MH series and it’s cool to see your input on it. Well thought out and you nailed the points. Great video man!

Yo Karek, are you going to review "Kingdom Come: Deliverance"?

Compared to what we've been getting from the industry for the past year. This game is an all you can eat buffet!

Bonus points from an old gamer for the Marlin Perkins and Mutual of Omaha references at the start.

It's really good game i played the beta too but i will skip it's just not my game style but that doesn't mean the game is bad hope you have a great time with it

Great review. And now, if they'd just use this same engine for a Dragon's Dogma sequel...

The framerate issues you mention sound about the same as the ones in the beta. They did mention something about a day one patch, maybe some of the frame rate will have been addressed from that. Hopefully.

Great review as usual. I look forward to getting this on PC.

Waiting for PC version, but man, it looks fun. Always happy to find a game I'm looking forward to get the ACG thumbs up. Thanks!

I've been playing the series since the first Monster Hunter game and I love this one. Granted it's not the most difficult MH game but that's ok, it's still more challenging than most games. I wish I had more time to play but when I do it's always great fun. I usually don't play a lot of multiplayer games because people are jerks, especially when it comes to new players. The thing with MH is it doesn't pay to be an asshat, you'll get booted by players quickly and get no rewards from the mission. There's no PvP and everyone is working toward the same goal. The community has always been a good buch, sure you have a few who aren't but 99% of the time people online are nice. This isn't a story driven game, it's combat driven as well as loot. If you're looking for a deep narrative look elsewhere, it's not that kind of game. That's ok, some games aren't meant to have a big story. If you're having problems in combat and it feels really clunky it's because you're not familiar with the weapon you're playing yet and your timing is off. Once you put in enough time combat feels fluid and natural. There's 14 different weapons to choose from so everyone can find something to suit their play style and have fun with. There's a lot to do in Monster Hunter World and when you trap or kill a high level monster is very satisfying. Even some of the low rank ones are fun even for someone who has played the games before. Then you get to crafting better weapons and armour from monster parts. The thing that's great for me is the thrill of the hunt, tracking a monster and learning where it goes to get food or drink or where it roams to just take a walk is fun. Then you find where it sleeps ane can set up explosive barrels or a trap to trap the monster when they run back to their den to sleep after you've hurt them enough. I'll be monster hunting for quite some time and more DLC will be on the way and I'm very excited for it!

That drained reef looks sick reminds me of the Rift Reef Area. Also randomly the fish scales look really good. Looks fun. Waiting for PC personally.

I'm sad that nobody wanted to play with you. Sounds like my childhood. Tragic.

Last night I was on your channel thinking "man I hope he puts up a video of this game." wakes up and boom! Haha thank you so much!

ACG and Easy Allies - the best reviews on RU-vid. Amazing work man. You have a fan here.

the review I've been waiting for I love your reviews

on my PS4, I've had no frame rate issues that I've noticed, but the resolution is a bit lacking, especially some character faces. I can see the resolution on your video and it looks great!

Before I even watch this one, I want to say that I trust your reviews more than any others.

No bullshit, no Micro transactions, no day one DLC, no buy to unlock nonsense. Huge fan of the game and if this feels like your bag you really need to buy and send the message that games like this done well and done for gaming fun an not to nickel and dime us as consumers can always use the support.

a important thing you should know is the real reason you grind monsters: to get good at fighting them. if you fight them once and never again, you suck at fighting them, something that can be troublesome later in the game.

Good review, super detailed as always

Finally someone talking about the framerate issue. Everybody seems to ignore it or keeps saying those with fps problems are too sensitiv. Hope there will be a patch soon, the fps on the old ps4 are really bothering me.

It's not deficiencies, but working hard not to put off the core MH crowd that was worried this game would be too accessible. Again, great review as always!!!!

Tomorrow is going to be sick! Picking up my DBZ FighterZ Collector’s Edition and Monster Hunter. Thank god I’m off, after 9pm I’ll be a hermit for the rest of the night. It’s last year all over again.. We still have Red Dead Redemption 2, Spider-Man, God Of War; probably Kingdom Hearts 3, Resident Evil 2 Remake... That’s just what we know of. It’s been great for gamers lately.

Been looking forward to this game, and your review almost as much. Thanks for a great review, as usual!

Hooray there was an ad on your video Karak!!

not even a MH fan, but Jesus am i looking foreward to this game...probably more than any other game since 2016.

This convinced me to wait for the pc release. As much as I want to play it I just don’t want my experience to be hindered by frame drops. I’ve waited a long time for this I can wait a few more months to enjoy it to the max on pc. I’ll just pick up fighterz instead lol. I’ll see you in a few months charge blade.

Less than 24 hrs to go boiz! The hype is real!!!

One of my all time favorite franchises, i hope i takes off in the west, now that it is on almost on all consoles and soon on pc., for people who cravechallenge, awsome melee combat and loot! This is your game.

Already pre ordered. It was a toss up between this and dragonball, but I do enjoy coop games more than I do pvp with the exception of some games. I enjoy the soulsborne games and horizon zero dawn mainly for their crazy monster fights, so I'm hoping I'll enjoy this.

Great review, can't wait to play tomorrow however I feel like this should be the first game to get a pre-order now rating.

Yes, this is definitely, a BUY. I think what separates this game from others is the atmosphere of the game. That is also an important factor which separates it from other ARPGs.

You are the man Karak. No hyperbole, needless political commentary, or pure obnoxiousness that plague other reviewers. The amount of research and time you put onto these is great!

Really hope you review Kingdom Come: Deliverance 🤞🏼

Great review that has helped me. I was back and forth with this as I really don't like the hack/slash mechanic in games but from comments it seemed like it might still be worth it. Now that you've highlighted the repetitiveness it's shown that this isn't a game for me. It's not my cup of tea, as they say. Whatever the case, I'll be waiting for the PC release so I still have months to make a final decision.

i will buy it in autumn :( great review btw i like the honesty not like other sponsored bullcrap

welp i love playing monster hunter because you can show off with your friends how good you are and you get a race with them on how to acquire certain item...like that fcking rathalos ruby/tail

Good review, repetitive is not bad to me but those timers.... ugh I'll probably continue passing on this until deep deep discount. I just hate timer's they're useless.

Thanks ACG. This was exactly what I’m looking for. Probably my only preorder this year besides Bayonetta.

Another top tier review from a top tier reviewer!👍

great review 👌, hopefully it'll bring more people playing this. pre-ordered this already but still hoping for a switch version.

I play mainly solo, but SOS Flares are best thing ever. And many, many quests I replayed with 4 random people. Great experience, SP and MP

Can you player single player? Or is it only co-op? I have no friends.

It's a slow burner but it's worth giving a chance, on the surface it's simple game but you soon realise it's actually very in depth, also when stoned the colours are great.

wohoo thanks karak i was waiting for your review :D

their decision to keep it hard is because their loyalty to long time fans.

First time getting into this. Cant wait.

Regina from Dinocrisis would be a cool extra in this!

Huge fan of the monster hunter series but decided not to preorder it until your review. Honestly either way I was gonna get it anyways but I'm glad you reviewed it nicely.

I never understood how gamespot, IGN and other reviewers could possibly review games that are open world with 50+ hours of content in 2 mins and 36 seconds....

you should do a re-review for the PC since we dont know if the port will be any good

5:10, feel sorry for the poor creature. Happy afterlife mutant beast.

Mr Snigglton FTW

I would've waited for the PC version but I feel like everyone would've bought it the first few days after initial release, thus making the majority of the population PS4/XBOne. I might buy it again for PC depending on what the player density looks like.

Now SUBNAUTICA please

Picking this up tomorrow. Thanks for the review.

I hate that 3 great games are coming out so close together. This and Dragon Ball Fighterz come out on the same day and Dissidia Final Fantasy NT comes out a few days after those two.

I hate timers of any kind but since some of my friends are getting the game, I'll probably buy so they can help me out whenever I need it. Also, need to get the Horizon Zero Dawn's item events before they end.

I want to play this but I've just got so many games to catch up on already. I think I will scoop it up when the price drops and I can get it used.

I'm a huge, insane MH fanatic and it's my favorite series by far. Been playing since the PS2 days. That being said, I feel this review is fair. MH World is basically the perfect game...for me (and many others), but it certainly is not the perfect game for everyone. I almost would call Monster Hunter more of a hobby than a game. You aren't going to pick this game up on a whim, sit down after a long day, and be able to have fun right away. What you will get is an incredibly rewarding and deep experience, if you are interested in investing the time. That is not what everyone wants out of a game and that is okay. But if you are looking for something to really sink your teeth into, I can't recommend anything more highly than Monster Hunter.