Capcom's Monster Hunter Wilds is a major step up from Monster Hunter Rise in terms of its visuals and its utilization of Capcom's proprietary RE Engine, and one of the main areas where this shows is with its character creator. Like last year's Dragon's Dogma 2, Monster Hunter Wilds has one of the most impressive character creation suites of any action RPG, offering players an impressive array of customization options for how they build out both their Hunter and their feline Palico. But Wilds' character creator is far from the only feature-rich options menu that players have access to when starting Monster Hunter Wilds.
Before players even have the chance to dive into Monster Hunter Wilds' character creator, the game treats them to an exhaustive set of options that allow tailoring the experience to their liking. This initial setup and customization go a long way toward making Monster Hunter Wilds the most accessible game in the series yet, and its character creator takes that a step further by giving players unprecedented control over their in-game avatars. Together, these systems raise the bar for the Monster Hunter series, representing a turning point for the franchise where future entries should only take things further.
The Unwritten Rules of Monster Hunter Wilds Explained
Monster Hunter Wilds may be the most accessible entry in the franchise to date, but players should still adequately prepare before they set off.
Monster Hunter Wilds' Character Creator Solidifies Capcom as a Leader In The Area
Last year's Dragon's Dogma 2 was the subject of plenty of praise concerning its character creation tools, and Capcom has once again raised the bar for character creators with Monster Hunter Wilds. Together, both titles position Capcom as a leader in both the variety and depth of the options afforded by character creators, and they raise the bar not just for their respective franchises but for all Capcom games and the medium as a whole. A sizeable contingent of RPG fans relish being able to spend considerable amounts of time crafting their digital avatars, and Capcom's two latest action RPGs go a long way toward meeting that demand.
But the humanoid Hunter is just one of the on-screen avatars that players get to customize in Monster Hunter Wilds, as Palicos are equally as customizable. The options for transforming the Hunter's Palico into a digital version of players' real-world feline companions are much more robust and feature-rich than in either Monster Hunter World or Monster Hunter Rise. For many, the ability to digitally immortalize beloved pets is just as enticing as creating their monster-hunting avatar.
Customization Options In Monster Hunter Wilds Go Well Beyond the Character Creator
Of course, Monster Hunter Wilds' character creator is just one of the many suites of customization options the game presents to the player. The initial setup of Wilds walks players through a plethora of options aimed towards allowing the experience to be tweaked, from accessibility features related to controls and in-game content modifiers (including the series' first-ever arachnophobia settings) to the more standard options related to displays, graphics, and sound. But the degree to which Capcom allows players to customize these parameters is impressive, even if the options themselves are things players have come to expect.
It's clear from Monster Hunter Wilds' suite of customization features — from accessibility to character creation and more — that the company has an interest in allowing players to experience the title in a way that best suits their individual needs. It also immediately raises the bar for the future of the Monster Hunter franchise, making it almost impossible to think of future entries in the series walking things back instead of pushing the envelope further.
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