Monster Hunter Wilds Review
It’s a MONSTAAAAAA!!!
Monster Hunter Wilds: Nature Documentary Meets Action Blockbuster
Sharpen your blades, polish your armor, and stretch those hunting muscles—Monster Hunter Wilds isn’t just a game, it’s a full-on safari into chaos. Capcom has taken everything you love about the series and dropped it into a dynamic ecosystem that feels alive enough to bite you back (and often does).
A World That Fights Back
Forget static maps—the Forbidden Lands are alive. Sandstorms roll in, thunderstorms split the sky, and monsters wage turf wars like they’ve been studying pro wrestling. Every hunt feels less like a chore and more like starring in your own wildlife documentary… if David Attenborough narrated giant lizards eating each other.
And the best part? You’re never just watching. You’re right in the middle of the chaos, trying to decide if you should sharpen your blade or just sprint in the opposite direction.
Enter the Seikret: Your Raptor BFF
Remember the days of panicking mid-hunt because you brought the wrong weapon? Gone. The Seikret, your adorable and terrifying bird-raptor companion, carries an extra weapon and lets you switch on the fly. It gathers items, helps heal, and basically acts like the best loot mule you’ve ever had—except this one can bite.
Combat with Extra Spice
Combat has gotten a major glow-up:
Focus Mode zooms in on weak spots like you’re lining up a sniper shot.
Power Clashes turn fights into cinematic push-and-pull battles where victory feels earned.
Offset Attacks let you dodge, counter, and slam back with style.
And yes, all 14 weapon types return, each juiced up with new combos that make every swing satisfying.
A Story with Heart (and Humor)
For the first time in a Monster Hunter game, your hunter actually talks. The voiced protagonist adds weight to the story, especially as you join a mysterious child named Nata on a journey that’s equal parts emotional quest and giant monster beatdown. Don’t worry—your Palico still provides the comic relief.
The Good, the Great, and the “Hmm…”
What Rocks:
A living ecosystem that constantly surprises you.
Seikret adds flexibility (and style) to every hunt.
Combat feels cinematic without losing depth.
Gorgeous environments that feel handcrafted yet alive.
Voice acting and story give emotional weight to your hunts.
What’s a Little Rough:
Veteran hunters may find the difficulty a bit too forgiving.
Story pacing sometimes pulls you out of the action.
Some technical hiccups, especially on certain platforms.
Final Verdict
Monster Hunter Wilds is the series at its most ambitious. It’s equal parts monster documentary, survival sandbox, and blockbuster action flick. If you’ve ever dreamed of being the star of a fantasy National Geographic special while wielding a comically large sword—this is your moment.
It’s not flawless, but when the sand clears and the roars echo across the canyon, you’ll remember why hunting monsters has never been this much fun.
