Monster Hunter Wilds

Press StartHarry Kalogirou

10/10

Monster Hunter Wilds is more proof that Monster Hunter is one of CAPCOM's biggest franchises. Despite its sheer size, both in popularity and legacy, CAPCOM aren't afraid to jump head-first into new ideas. Wilds is a different kind of Monster Hunter that feels like a natural evolution of the formula. I have no doubts it'll go down as one of the best games in the series, and of 2025.

Analog Stick GamingJeff Young

9/10

Monster Hunter Wilds doesn’t stray too far from the pack, but the update via the RE Engine and some added mobility do make their presence known. While Wilds is certainly easier than previous editions, it carves its own path and delivers a truly memorable adventure.

WayTooManyGamesKyle Nicol

9/10

Since the 2016 release of Monster Hunter: Worlds, the Monster Hunter franchise has become an all-time favourite of mine, being welcomed into a solid community I’ve poured hundreds of hours into. From Worlds itself, to the criminally underappreciated Rise and its expansion Sunbreak. Or the charming spin-offs in Stories and Wings of Ruin. Monster Hunter: Wilds marks the next mainline entry in the long-running series, bringing back the same familiar gameplay loop, whilst making it a touch more...

Sirus GamingErickson Melchor

9/10

Despite a shaky start, Monster Hunter Wilds delivered on the most important thing that matters in a Monster Hunter game: the core gameplay loop. It will go down in history as a great Monster Hunter game. How great it ultimately will be remains to be seen. What I do know is that the game is a blast, and I can't recommend it enough.

Impulse GamerMarc Rigg

The latest entry in the venerable Monster Hunter series has arrived in Monster Hunter Wilds. I spent some time with this follow-up to 2018’s Monster Hunter

Capsule ComputersTravis Bruno

9/10

Monster Hunter Wilds introduces new mechanics while sticking true to the addictive gameplay loop, making this new addition just as entertaining as fans could hope for even if its storyline is lacking.

Game InformerCharles Harte

8.75/10

Despite its popularity, Monster Hunter is notoriously hard to get into. Each new release conjures a crowd of eager but intimidated gamers asking, "Is this the one to start with?" Thanks to its refined combat, thrilling cutscenes, and endlessly engaging gameplay loop, Monster Hunter Wilds is an excellent entry point. While the tutorials are still lacking and many mechanics are far from intuitive, Wilds accommodates those interested in a simpler approach without compromising its most exciting e...

Video ChumsAlex Legard

8/10

Monster Hunter Wilds is the latest in the acclaimed action RPG series that's all about slaying powerful monsters many times your size.

AltCharAsmir Kovacevic

8/10

Capcom hit the mark once again with Monster Hunter Wilds giving us just enough new stuff to spice things up while keeping the same Monster Hunter formula the franchise was famous for all these years.

VGChartzBrandon J. Wysocki

7.5/10

Monster Hunter Wilds delivers the best action in the series, but some may find the reduced challenge a turn-off.While Monster Hunter Wilds is the first mainline series release since the incredible Monster Hunter Rise, it feels [...]

StartMenuDave McAdamDave McAdam

Unscored

All in all, this is an exceptional game. In 2018, Monster Hunter World stunned the industry by becoming Capcom's fastest-selling game, surpassing sales juggernauts like Resident Evil and Street Fighter.Monster Hunter is mainstream now in all the best ways, and Wilds is the flag planted on the top of the hill.

Gideons GamingGaming Gideon

Unscored

I’d love to talk about and gush over all of the cool aspects of Wilds, but for a review, there’s largely no point because the overbearing streamlining, hand-holding, and dumbing down of the game completely ruins those cool aspects for me. Anything positive thing I could say would have a hundred caveats waiting in the wings. For the first time, I have a new entry in one of my favorite video game series, and I have absolutely no desire to play it.