Monster Hunter Series

[CatCAR]

Calling all the Hunters out there!

So let's chat about Monster Hunter, probably the single biggest time sucker out there =p So let me start by posting my play time of all MH games I have played.

Monster Hunter Freedom - 645 hrs (stopped)
Monster Hunter Freedom 2 - 521 hrs (stopped)
Monster Hunter United - 1000+ hrs (and counting)
Monster Hunter Tri - 871 hrs (and counting)
Monster Hunter Portable 3rd - 89 hrs (and counting)

Totaling: 3126+ hrs - 130.25+ days - Approx 3+ months - 1/4+ of a year (lol before anyone asks I do have a life)

MH is probably the single best thing to happened to the PSP, the games is quiet unique and has a great learning curve to get use to. Probably the hardest of which drives casual players away is the lack of lock-on. But in my opinion he really don't need lock-on, if you can't be patient enough to slowly adjust your camera and plan the perfect shot then this game is probably not for you.

The thing I love about this series is you simply can't rush in head strong swinging your sword all over the place, you actually need to plan very carefully, set up traps and have a plan of attack which is quiet unique for essentially a hack and slash game.

I strongly suggest people to at least give this game a look, though the learning curve is difficult to get accustom to once you do the game really shines.

So anyways lets chat, I recently got Monster Hunter Portable 3rd and enjoying it (though deciphering Japanese has not been an easy task). Anyone else playing it right now and any of the other ones, I'm currently playing the most popular three which is Monster Hunter Portable 3rd, Monster Hunter United and Monster Hunter Tri.

 

[Tyy Tea]

Unfortunately I do not own any of the systems Monster Hunter is on (well other than a PC)...although I have many friends who loves the series and I have heard much about how good it is.

Also, I do know that they announced Monster Hunter: Frontier on the Xbox 360 which I will get if it comes out in the United States. As of right now it is only announced in Japan though ):  

[Shindo Kasawaki]

I only have united counting only over 144hrs. I felt i totally got my money's worth. There's so many quest that u can go on n all r pretty fun. The only monster that pisses me off is the Tigrex. Thing keeps jumping ever where n I have 2 wait so long b4 I can actually pull of a hit on it. I have a long sword type character with swords of all elements.  

[Rinexe]

I can't wait until Portable 3rd comes to the US (IT BETTER!) but right now I'm good with excessive hunting in the 2nd even if I have way too much! I'm really a hunting horn, bow, or dual swords kinda guy.  

[Metus Aquinas]

Holy crap. That's some amazing commitment you have there. 3nodding

I favor the lance as opposed to other weapons. I can hold my own with a greatsword/switch axe, but I generally tend to stray far away from the bulkier weapons. I love being able to dodge and strike quickly or be able to block an attack completely and be able to strike back immediately afterward.

Me and my sister tried playing with the bowgun. Yeah...it took us 10 minutes to kill a freaking Great Jaggi. She also died 3 times. sweatdrop  

[Shonenjj123]

I play MHT too its the best for me right now lol i like the great sword and the long sword & the switch axe lol i runnin and cuttin lol Alot