Monster Hunter Wild the Demo – Review
Monster Hunter Wild, the latest entry in Capcom’s epic action RPG series, has arrived with a demo that lets fans dive into the dense, primal wilderness and tackle its newest monster challenges.
Right from the start, the game’s world-building draws you in, capturing the naturalistic feel the series is known for while raising the bar with lush, environments that beams with life.
Here’s a breakdown of what makes this demo stand out and where it hints at the potential for the full release.
One of the biggest highlights of Monster Hunter Wild is the attention to environmental detail. The demo introduces players to a dense jungle biome filled with realistic foliage, rushing rivers, and towering trees that provide natural hiding places. Every corner of the jungle feels alive, with animals and monsters interacting with each other. It’s a step up from Monster Hunter Rise, and Capcom has clearly put emphasis on crafting a more immersive, organic ecosystem.
For instance, smaller creatures scatter when you get too close, and larger monsters mark their territory, often leaving traces that help you track them down.
The visuals, even in the demo, feel polished. There are day and night cycles as well as dynamic weather make each encounter unique. Hunting a creature in the rain adds a layer of intensity and visibility challenges, while a sunny day lets you appreciate the wonderful details of your surroundings and allows you to take in the breathtaking view of the demo.
The Monster Hunter series is known for its complex combat system, and Monster Hunter Wild builds on that with refined weapon mechanics and movement options. The demo offers access to a handful of familiar weapons, each with slight adjustments that make them feel fresh yet known to the players.
The combat feels more fluid than in previous titles, with dodge rolls and counterattacks more responsive, adding to the dynamic pacing of hunts.
The Palico buddies also make a return, equipped with customizable gear and unique abilities. They are vital for not only hunting but also gathering resources and reviving you in tough fights.
The newest member to our battle field team is the Seikrets, while they are not combat buddies, they are beautiful bird-like creatures that assist with mobility. Whether you are tracking down a monster or trying to escape the clutches of a monsters chasing you, they come in handy and simply are just adorable to look at.
The demo allows players to hunt a few new creatures, big ones, and even BIGGER ONES. The new AI is sharp, with reactive patterns that challenge you to adapt rather than stick to repetitive strategies.
This felt like a significant step up in monster AI behavior, making the battles less predictable and more immersive as well as fast-paced and constantly keeping you on the move.
And while I had a really rough start to the game and was almost left disappointed after being stuck on the terrible black screen for over 20 minutes, I can guarantee the demo was worth the struggles and persistence to get it to work.
Being able to encounter my first two bosses was refreshing and exciting, the cutscenes gave me literal goosebumps and I was left at the end of the demo craving more excitement and adventure.
While the demo only scratches the surface, Monster Hunter Wild is shaping up to be a promising installment that expands the world of monster hunting while staying true to its roots.
If you’re a Monster Hunter fan, this demo will undoubtedly satisfy your cravings for a fresh, challenging hunt, while newcomers might find it an intense but rewarding introduction to the series.
Now the only question that remains is… are you buying the game or have you already locked it in?
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There is no doubt, I’m buying the full release day one! I can’t wait to play it with my wife and hopefully many others as well!