Recording summary · October 2021
DO NOT BUY Monster Hunter Rise on PC - Terrible Game
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Overview
Daniel reviews the PC edition of Monster Hunter Rise, awarding it a 1.8 out of 10 score and withholding approval despite finding minor positive elements in its monsters, music, world, and Japanese theme.
Monster Hunter Rise features standard combat classes alongside character armor designs Daniel views as bulky, ridiculous, and impractical.
Daniel criticizes the visuals, user interface, combat mechanics, and crafting system, unfavorably comparing the game's presentation, dynamic lighting, and £50 to £60 price tag against New World.
Themes
Critique of Monster Hunter Rise PC armor aesthetics and character classes.
Visual presentation, texture quality, lighting, and shadow comparisons to New World.
User interface clutter, menu navigation, minimap issues, and screen layout.
Combat mechanics, camera behavior, knockdown frequency, and monster fleeing patterns.
Crafting mechanics, gathering features, and pricing evaluations against New World.
Overall review scoring and evaluation of Monster Hunter Rise.
Uncertainties & gaps
The precise number of times a monster flees to another zone before it is defeated remains unknown to Daniel, who never reached the conclusion of an encounter.