Monster Hunter 3 Ultimate

Releasing alongside the Wii U version on the 22nd of March, minus the online play.



Anyone picking this up over the Wii U version? (Which can be discussed here... http://messedupcables.forumotion.net/t32-monster-hunter-3-ultimate#235)

I'm quite possibly going to buy this one as I've listened to plenty of discussions about it on the superb 8-4 Play podcast & feel like giving it a go.

Not a snowball's chance in hell I am going to miss this game and it will be the reason I pick up a Wii U.

Pass

I just seem to have no interest in the series

Kezz182 wrote:

I reckon I'll end up getting this. It'll give me a reason to actually play my 3DS

Same, I feel I have to get this version or my 3ds will be taken into care due to neglect, I haven't used it in 2 months.
Looks like it will be a good buy though.

Given that this and the Wii U version are linked, I wouldn't be surprised to see the two versions bundled together. I'll probably get the Wii U version too (unless the suggested bundle happens), playing Monster Hunter Tri online made me realise that this game excels when played with others.

Dusty Knackers wrote:

Given that this and the Wii U version are linked, I wouldn't be surprised to see the two versions bundled together. I'll probably get the Wii U version too (unless the suggested bundle happens), playing Monster Hunter Tri online made me realise that this game excels when played with others.

A bundled version would be pretty hardcore.

Also: I do like me that boxart. It looks very dynamic.

when the 3DS topics has more posts than the wii U version


which I just added too.....I can't win

This is just one of those games where I believe the concept is better suited for handhelds. You can do a mission, save, and then forget all about it until you turn it on again next time.

I'm probably doing one of your favourite franchises a bit of a disservice there, Jas, but that's how I felt about the Wii outing being on a console.

Stu_the_great wrote:

This is just one of those games where I believe the concept is better suited for handhelds. You can do a mission, save, and then forget all about it until you turn it on again next time.

I'm probably doing one of your favourite franchises a bit of a disservice there, Jas, but that's how I felt about the Wii outing being on a console.

Not at all, having gotten into MHFU on psp in the last 6 months or so I'd say it does work really well on a handheld...........I'm still umm-ing & ahhh-ing over getting the 3ds version though, unless some sort of a bundle happens.

With no online I can't justify the 3DS version, for me this is a multiplayer series, like borderlands that you can play solo for a fraction of the fun.

The_Jaster wrote:

when the 3DS topics has more posts than the wii U version


which I just added too.....I can't win

People like me more than you.

andyman949 wrote:

With no online I can't justify the 3DS version, for me this is a multiplayer series, like borderlands that you can play solo for a fraction of the fun.

It certainly is more fun in multiplayer but you really do need to put at least some time into the single player otherwise you won't have a very good farm & you'd be bleeding Zenny (money) & certain resources as you'd need to buy/trade for key items you could have grew on your farm for free.

@Dusty

I have no friends

(Whispers it)

I didn't enjoy the demo of the 3DS port.

(whispers it even quieter)

It would work a million times better on Vita, if you're prepared to do without the full screen dedicated to the map.

I totally agree with the Vita thing, I've been playing the PSP Monster Hunter and the second analogue stick is a life saver!

I should imagine that MH is a bit awkward on the original PSP too then, andyman?

Couldn't you just use a CPP? The game definitely needs it but mainly for underwater fights in my opinion.

Edit: @Stu I got on with it fine on psp but it did take a lot of practice.

According to the demo, the game supports CPP but not CPP XL. Which seems a bit odd to me, though I suppose that technically it is a completely different piece if hardware.

Stu_the_great wrote:

According to the demo, the game supports CPP but not CPP XL. Which seems a bit odd to me, though I suppose that technically it is a completely different piece if hardware.

Are you sure? why did they tell us that CPP XL will launch on the same day as the XL MH bundle then?

I personally left the PSP one unloved on my PSP for years, so I was chuffed when I found out I could put the camera on stick 2, and am now thoroughly enjoying the game.

The_Jaster wrote:

Stu_the_great wrote:

According to the demo, the game supports CPP but not CPP XL. Which seems a bit odd to me, though I suppose that technically it is a completely different piece if hardware.

Are you sure? why did they tell us that CPP XL will launch on the same day as the XL MH bundle then?

I'm sure that's what the demo said when I booted it up. Maybe that was just relating to the demo?

@andyman: That's ace! I didn't think you'd be able to re-map buttons if you played it through the Vita.

andyman949 wrote:

I personally left the PSP one unloved on my PSP for years, so I was chuffed when I found out I could put the camera on stick 2, and am now thoroughly enjoying the game.

Yeah I've no doubt it'd make things easier (to control) but if you love a game enough you will persevere with it, I could never claw.

This is the claw for reference


oh have you fought a Gypceros, andy? not only does it have flash attacks but if bites you with its beak it steals items

The_Jaster wrote:

This is the claw for reference


oh have you fought a Gypceros, andy? not only does it have flash attacks but if bites you with its beak it steals items

cat