Monster Hunter Wilds continues Capcom’s famous series about tracking and fighting giant monsters. This entry focuses on seamless open areas, changing weather and a more welcoming experience for new players.
The hunt
Each hunt is a battle against a large monster with its own behaviour and weaknesses. You learn its attacks, target weak spots and use the environment to your advantage. With 14 weapon types, there is a lot to master, from fast dual blades to heavy hammers.
Living world
Areas change with weather and time, and monsters interact with each other and their surroundings. This makes the world feel alive, and moving between areas is smoother than in older games.
Accessibility
Wilds does a better job of teaching new players. Tutorials are clearer, and features like a mount that follows the monster reduce downtime. Veterans may find it a little easier, but the endgame still offers tough challenges.
Co-op
Hunting with friends is where the game shines. Coordinating weapons and roles makes fights more exciting, and online sessions with Malaysian friends work well on stable connections.
Performance
On PC, the game can be demanding and some players have reported performance issues. Check your hardware against the recommended specs before buying, and be ready to lower some settings.
Verdict
Monster Hunter Wilds is a great entry point to the series and a fun co-op game. If your hardware can handle it, it offers hundreds of hours of hunting.