Monster Hunter 3 demo, impressions

Zodiark1593

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Oct 21, 2012
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So, what's your opinion.

Mine is this. The gameplay is rather interesting. Being a newcomer to the Monster Hunter series, I never experienced an RPG quite like this, except for perhaps, FFXII. The two monsters I fought in the demo both exhibited differing behaviors, and can keep the gameplay interesting, so I have high hopes for the game as a whole. Visuals are among the best I've seen on the 3DS thus far, the monsters looking especially stunning.

However, my singular big complaint lies with the controls. It's a pain-in-the-rear to keep an eye on your target in the best of times, utterly infuriating in the worst. Underwater combat suffers greatly due to this flaw. Games like MGS 3D or RE:R I can manage as most of the enemies are quite slow, however, in MH, both of the bosses/targets are commonly zipping in and out of your view. Dare I plunk down another $20 for the circle pad pro?

I've waited for this game for over a year, and I'm really tempted to get it, but the control for looking around makes for a half-fun, half frustrating experience.
 

Rakehellion

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Jan 15, 2013
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Monster Hunter is my favorite series. You gotta love the feel of taking down a ten-story beast using only a sword. I don't have a 3DS, but I might but a Wii U just for Monster Hunter 4.
 

KaOTiK

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Feb 5, 2001
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The camera is the hardest thing to deal with. You have to tab L real quick to recenter it on you/monster. Once you get the hang of it it is a lot better.

I enjoy the game and will pick it up when I can which will probably be a little bit since I am almost done with Fire Emblem Awakening (amazing game if you haven't played it) and have Etrian Odyessy 4 sitting on the desk sealed still.