Given how much simpler it is than the mainline series, there's only nine of the traditional 14 weapon types, but an astounding 40 different monsters that players can encounter. If players are a fan of the world of Monster Hunter , this is the best way to take it on the go (aside from its Switch installmen

To put it plainly, the Espinas' strength is largely circumstantial, and it can lead a lot of hunters to underestimate its difficulty. Do not be one of the naive ones; the Espinas can turn a breezy hunt into an intense battle for survival, and all hunters should be prepared. The Flaming Espinas variant makes its fiery attacks all the more stronger, so get ready to stop, drop, and r

Updated April 3, 2025, by Blaise Santi: Monster Hunter fans have had their plates full in the past few months with the recent release of Monster Hunter Wilds, the newest installment in the franchise. This new title, available now for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC currently has 29 Large Monsters available for players to hunt, with more surely on the way via updates and DLC. Of those 29 monsters, 11 are brand-new to the series, and surprisingly, returning monsters are few and far between as of its initial release. With that in mind, let's see how some of these new monsters stack up against the strongest non-Elder Dragons in the franchise, as well as look back on some iconic monsters we hope will appear in a future upd

In these Dragon Quest games, you can find models of the monsters and, like other entries on our list, information about the lore of the game. Interestingly, this isn’t specific to the Monster spinoffs. Even in main Dragon Quest games, you can find a bestiary

Unlike Monster Hunter Rise, Wild Hearts has crossplay between all the platforms it has launched on. This means you don't have to worry about your friends getting it on a different platform than you since you'll still be able to play toget

Updated March 17, 2025, by Blaise Santi : Monster Hunter Wilds has been out for nearly a cool way to improve month, giving players both old and new to dive into the grind of hunting monsters and crafting gear online with their friends. It's about time we look at how the new game stacks up against the previous entries in the franchise, as many of its quality-of-life changes and innovations may attract new fans as much as they could be alienating to longtime devotees of Monster Hunter. Whether you first heard of Monster Hunter when Monster Hunter World took the gaming world by storm in 2018, or you've been around since the early days on PlayStation, here's everything you need to know about the series' ranking from worst to b

In the end, The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild obviously doesn't hold a monopoly on every gameplay element within its scope. It does, however, seem to be a blueprint for a bunch of new adventure games releasing these days. The player desire for deeply explorable worlds, and environments filled with life and excitement, is something that will never go a

While multiplayer being limited to a group of three instead of four is unfortunate, especially when in a group of friends with four or more people, there are some things Wild Hearts has that the Monster Hunter series lacks when it comes to multipla

These two were among the first batch of monsters introduced, and they're still among the strongest. The Rathian's acrobatic tail swipes hit fast and cover a wide radius, while the Rathalos breathes fireballs that leave burning trails behind them. Both of them gain extra attacks when they're hurt, and they have even stronger variants in the Gold Rathian and Silver Ratha

On the other hand, if only three people in your group are interested in Wild Hearts and you all play games on different platforms, it may be the better option. Wild Hearts may also be the better choice for newcomers, while Monster Hunter Rise is preferable if you want more content. Luckily, depending on the platform, you can try each game before buying th

For a lot of players, World is their first encounter with the series, while others have been around since the 3DS days , and some even longer with the archaic Playstation releases and PSP breakouts . Regardless of where players fit in, there's a lot to love about the franchise, and a pretty big backlog of under-the-radar games that deserve a lot more love than they found on initial rele

As far as the franchise's survival on smartphones goes, Monster Hunter Now is simple but nevertheless addictive. The AR game takes real-life map data from players' phones to allow fights against monsters that appear. It's like if Pokemon GO allowed players to simply just fight monsters rather than catch creatures, which is to be expected given that it comes from the same company, Nian

Within the Hunter’s Journal, you can find a total of 168 entries. As you defeat new types of enemies, they will be added to the journal. Defeating a certain amount of each enemy will unlock additional information that you can read. Each completed entry will contain lore, as well as information on their fighting techniques. This lore is important, as the world of Hollow Knight is largely a myst