Monster Hunter
Monster Hunter
PS2 Game
Console: PS2 Game
Publisher: Capcom
Genre: Action
Region: EU, US
Released: May 27, 2005
File size: 796.58 MB
Monster Hunter is a pioneering third-person action game set in a prehistoric fantasy world, emphasizing player skill, crafting, and cooperative online hunts.
Setting and Objective
- World: The game takes place in a prehistoric fantasy world populated by beasts similar to ancient species like dinosaurs, dragons, boars, and insects.
- Plot: The narrative is deliberately simple: the player’s goal is to demonstrate that they are the most skilled Hunter in the game’s history.
- Progression (Offline): The Hunter’s Guild or the village elder provides a series of missions, ranging from collecting materials and stealing eggs to hunting various animals.
Key Gameplay Mechanics
- Real-Time Combat: All combat takes place in real-time. Movement is controlled with the left analog stick, while attacks and combos are performed using the right analog stick.
- Weapons and Armor:
- Players start with a basic sword and shield but must craft more powerful weapons and armor by gathering materials from the environment and from defeated animals.
- Weapon Variety: There are various weapon classes, each with unique attributes, such as:
- Great Sword: Slow and cumbersome, but high damage and long reach.
- Hammers: The most potent weapon class, but cannot block.
- Blowgun: Ideal for long-range attacks and group support (uses craftable ammunition).
- Upgrades: Most weapons can be improved after crafting, increasing their damage, sharpness, and elemental qualities.
- Item Crafting: Players can also use natural materials like berries, plants, and shells to create essential items such as healing items, stat boosters, and ammunition.
Multiplayer and Online Features
- Online Play: The game supports online play, a crucial component for facing high-level competition.
- Co-op Hunting: Players can form a hunting group of up to four persons; this is often necessary for pursuing the most significant (and challenging) monsters.
- Online Raids: Capcom hosts online raids (typically bi-weekly), which are essential for acquiring materials that allow players to craft items unobtainable in offline play.
