Summary
- Some fans are concerned that Monster Hunter Wilds may prove to be too easy, especially for franchise veterans.
- Recent reviews indicate the game is easier, but players are curious about the endgame content.
- Many fans have pointed out that Monster Hunter: World faced similar criticism and added more difficult monsters as the game matured.
Fans of the Monster Hunter franchise have taken to social media with concerns that the series' latest entry, Monster Hunter Wilds, might prove to be too easy, especially for returning players. Monster Hunter Wilds is scheduled to make its debut on February 28 and already seems poised for success, as it's currently sitting at an 89 on OpenCritic.
Monster Hunter Wilds is a highly-anticipated action-roleplaying game that is a direct successor to the incredibly popular Monster Hunter: World. While the titles always include a story, a large portion of the community seems to find the most joy in the gameplay loop itself, going on hunts solo or with friends to explore the world and take down monsters. Players looking to jump right into the action at launch may want to pre-load Monster Hunter Wilds ahead of time.
Monster Hunter Wilds Physical Copies Come With A Catch
Capcom announces that players who buy a physical copy of Monster Hunter Wilds may be in for a bit of a surprise when they boot up the game.
Recent posts on social media have shown that many gamers are concerned about the difficulty in Monster Hunter Wilds due to recent reviews. The Best War Games discussed SOS flares in our review, calling them "a blessing and a curse." If a player puts up one of these flares and doesn't match up with other players, they will be given NPC companions. While these NPCs are supposed to be useful, they may be too efficient to the point of trivializing some hunts. This may stop some solo players from hitting a wall during their time with the game, but it also presents a difficulty issue for players seeking more of a challenge.
Monster Hunter Wilds May Be Too Easy
Some fans pointed out that Monster Hunter: World faced similar criticism when it first launched, but added significantly more difficult monsters as the game matured. Since Capcom already has plans for Monster Hunter Wilds DLC, many players think a similar thing will happen with the newest entry. Many fans have also dismissed the difficulty concerns, saying that the game is all about having fun and that fellow players should just focus on that aspect of the title.
Redditor Agar_ZoS shared a compilation of threads going back 14 years that claimed each series entry would be too easy. One fan in the comments claimed that this is a constant cycle that repeats itself with every new release. Some people also pointed out that, if the difficulty level proves to be a major issue within the game, Capcom can always update Monster Hunter Wilds to resolve the issue.
A large portion of the community has already embraced the rumored lower difficulty of the game, claiming that it will likely help attract newcomers and allow them to discover their own tricks and tactics in Monster Hunter Wilds. While some veteran fans may be concerned about the title's difficulty, many gamers are still optimistic and can't wait to see what Capcom has planned for the future.
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OpenCritic Reviews
- Top Critic Avg: 89 /100 Critics Rec: 95%
