The review scores for map for Monster Hunter Wilds is expected to reflect the number of different creatures that players will be able to face.

Capcom has already revealed several of the monsters that will pose threats to humanity in the game, such as the flagship monster Arkveld, the White Wraith, and Rey Dau, an electrifying new flying wyvern. A mysterious creature called Nu Udra or The Black Flame has also been revealed, and it resembles an octopus. Aside from new additions, as always, older monsters from the franchise are also returning. Among the debuting monsters in Monster Hunter Wilds, players are confirmed to see the return of Rathian, Gravios, Nerscylla, Gore Magala, and more – Mizutsune will be added in a Spring update, too.

How Has Monster Hunter Wilds Reviewed Compared To Previous Games?

The Game Seems On Par With World & Rise

With the end of the embargo and the publication of the reviews for Wilds, the new title can now be compared to some of its predecessors, mainly Monster Hunter Rise and Monster Hunter World, both of which follow the same action-led monster-hunter gameplay style and character progression. Titles like Monster Hunter Stories 2: Wings of Ruin (2021), which is a spin-off turn-based RPG, were left out of the comparison with Wilds. At the time of writing, the critic score for Monster Hunter Wilds on Metacritic stands at 89 (out of 100), with 54 reviews.

The table below shows the comparison between the review scores for Wilds, Rise, and World, including critic scores and scores:

As seen on Monster Hunter Rise’s page on Metacritic, the game received an 88 out of 100 score from critics. The score for the game remained somewhat similar, with an 8.5 out of 10 score. In a much different behavior, Monster Hunter World’s page on Metacritic shows that it is the best of the three latest main games in the series, according to critics, with a 90 out of 100 score. However, s thought differently, giving World a 7.8 out of 10 score.

The score for Monster Hunter Wilds has not yet been published because the game itself hasn’t been released and, therefore, s haven’t been able to play or evaluate the game.

What Are Critics Saying About Monster Hunter Wilds

The Game’s Gameplay Is Appraised, Though Its Story & Performance Are Points Of Criticism

The reviews from critics are mostly positive. According to Screen Rant’s Monster Hunter Wilds review by Lee D’Amato, the title “brings a lot of interesting new ideas to the series' tried-and-true formula, without changing the complexity and challenge that's always made its combat engaging.” However, the review that evaluates Wilds with an 8/10 rating highlights “disruptive” performance issues and “on-rails” story missions. Game Rant’s Dalton Cooper, who also gave the game an 8/10 rating, also criticizes the game’s “bland story” and its “mixed bag” of graphics while praising the core gameplay loop.

Like the aforementioned outlets, IGN’s Tom Marks also gave the game an 8/10 rating, stating that it “continues to smooth off the traditionally rough edges of the series in smart ways, reducing as much friction as possible,” but that it “trimmed its challenge back so much that I barely needed to dig into its in-depth equipment system.” Meanwhile, VGC’s Jordan Middler says the game “is confident, bold, and one of the best Monster Hunter games ever, thanks to its ability to stand on the giant shoulders of World and improve it in virtually every way,” with a 5/5 star rating.

When Monster Hunter Wilds Releases

The New Game Will Have Crossplay Between All Platforms

It will not take too long before you can experience what the critics have already played through as Monster Hunter Wilds will be released on February 28 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC (via Steam). Starting this day, players from all these platforms will be able to enjoy their new monster-hunting journeys, without any holdbacks for specific platforms. For the first time in the series, Monster Hunter Wilds will have crossplay, allowing players from different platforms to gather and help each other take down their targets. The game will also include 100-player lobbies.

Overall, it seems like the latest installment in the series continues to uphold the franchise’s reputation by offering a fully-fledged game with enticing gameplay, even if at the cost of a bit of performance and graphic quality. The game, like World and Rise, is set on making the monster-hunting experience more accessible than ever, though players may feel that it is a bit less challenging than its predecessors at some times – though that could be solved with the Monster Hunter Wilds updates that will bring new monsters.

Source: Metacritic (1, 2, 3), Game Rant, IGN, VGC