Monster Hunter Generations reviews roundup
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News | 2 Comments
The first wave of Monster Hunter Generations reviews are in now that the embargo has expired. We’ve rounded up some of the early verdicts below.
IGN – 8 / 10
Destructoid – 9.5 / 10
USgamer – 4.5 / 5
Nintendo Life – 9 / 10
Game Informer – 8.75 / 10
Eurogamer – “Recommended”
Polygon – 8.5 / 10
We’ll have our own Monster Hunter Generations review this week. Look for it very soon!
Monster Hunter Generations x Star Fox collaboration confirmed for the west
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Last week, Capcom confirmed Monster Hunter Generations’ collaboration with Zelda: Wind Waker. Players will have the opportunity to dress their Palico as Link from the game.
Another Nintendo collaboration from the original Japanese release is now confirmed as well. As is the case with Link, Monster Hunter Generations will feature a Palico costume based on Fox McCloud from Star Fox.
Here’s a trailer showing the collaboration:
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Ace Attorney – Spirit of Justice devs on Maya’s return, scrapped ideas, much more
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In one of its recent issues, Japanese magazine Nintendo Dream conducted an extensive interview with some of the developers behind Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney – Spirit of Justice. Motohide Eshiro (producer), Takeshi Yamazaki (director), and Takuro Fuse (co-director) participated in the discussion.
There was a ton of talk about the 3DS game in Nintendo Dream’s interview spawning over 10 pages. The developers touched on topics like Maya’s return, ideas left on the cutting room floor, and more.
Head past the break to read up on our translation.
Monster Hunter Generations localization blog #4 – more monsters
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Capcom’s fourth Monster Hunter Generations localization blog is now live. This week’s entry discusses a more monsters, such as Mizutsune, Deadeye Yian Garuga, and Silverwind Nargacuga. You can read it right here.
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Monster Hunter Stories – better look at the new amiibo, new screenshots and art
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News out of Famitsu this week revealed three new amiibo for Monster Hunter Stories. Capcom has now followed up with an official announcement, giving us a better look at the figures. We have an image of Qurupeco with Dan-senpai, Barioth with Ayuria, and Rathian with Cheval above.
Aside from that, Capcom unleashed a new set of screenshots and art showing new elements from the latest Famitsu coverage. We’ve posted the images below. If you missed our translation of Famitsu’s article, head on over here for an explanation of what’s new.
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Monster Hunter Stories details cover Ayuria, Otomon, areas
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This week’s Famitsu has a sizable update on Monster Hunter Generations. The magazine introduces a new character, Otomon, and areas.
Ayuria is a rider who was born in a different village from the protagonist. She has an Otomon Barioth which she gave a nickname Hyouga. During her journey, she meets with the protagonist.
Hyouga is a rare Otomon that can listen to its Rider’s mind. It’s also reported that despite both being Riders, Ayuria and the protagonist have conflicting ways of thinking.
Newly confirmed Otomon are as follows:
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Latest Monster Hunter Stories footage from Capcom TV
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It’s a busy time for Monster Hunter Stories coverage. Aside from Famitsu’s article which has new details about the game (including new amiibo), Capcom also showed the game off during its web show earlier today. Find the full recording below.
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90 minutes of Monster Hunter Generations footage
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GiantBomb has 90 minutes of footage up from the final English version of Monster Hunter Generations. Take a look at the gameplay below.
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Monster Hunter Generations x Zelda: Wind Waker collaboration confirmed for the west
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Back when Monster Hunter Generations was launching in Japan, Capcom unveiled a special Zelda collaboration for the game. Players were able to dress their Palico as Link from The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker.
This same collaboration is now confirmed for the west. Capcom prepared a new trailer today – highlighted below – showing Link in action. He’ll be available as free DLC.
Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney – Spirit of Justice devs on mechanics, gameplay, localization
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At E3 earlier this month, Nintendo World report spoke with Ace Attorney developers Motohide Eshiro and Takeshi Yamazaki about Spirit of Justice. Janet Hsu also participated in the discussion as localization director. The full video interview can be found below.