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Monster Hunter Generations (JP) is a more action-driven spin-off of the Monster Hunter series based off Monster Hunter 4. In addition to the different weapon types, players can use different hunting styles to change up their gameplay as well as use Hunter Arts to help finish the job.
Gameplay[]
Hunting Styles Each weapon gets 4 ways to use them, which have also have a select number of Hunter Art slots.
- Guild - the traditional style from previous entries; can hold two hunter arts.
- Striker - changes to a stronger, but slower style; can hold three hunter arts.
- Aerial - evading into any creature will let the hunter leap into the air and allow for more aerial combos at the cost of some grounded ones; can hold only one hunter art.
- Adept - dodging at the last second will cause the hunter to leap great distances and be able to counter before the jump is done and blocking the split second before being hit allows the hunter to counterattack and string combos without delay, but several moves can only be started after blocking or evading; can hold only one hunter art.
Weapons[]
- Sword and Shield
- Dual Blades
- Great Sword
- Long Sword
- Hammer
- Hunting Horn
- Lance
- Gunlance
- Switch Axe
- Insect Glaive
- Charge Blade
- Light Bowgun
- Heavy Bowgun
- Bow
Reception[]
Monster Hunter Generations received "generally favorable" reviews on Metacritic holding a metascore of 85/100 on 3DS[1] based on 72 critic reviews while its Switch[2] release Monster Hunter Generations Ultimate got a metascore of 80/100 based on 52 critic reviews.
3DS eShop Description[]
Experience the most dynamic Monster Hunter experience yet! Take on the role of a fledging monster hunter and face down larger than life beasts as you journey to become the ultimate hunter. Along your journey you'll defend each of the game's four villages from new major threats—the Fated Four - powerful new monsters that have emerged.
Monster Hunter Generations introduces all new gameplay mechanics including Hunting Styles and Hunter Arts that allow you to fully customize your playstyle. Take to the skies and attack monsters from mid-air using the Aerial style or perform deadly counter attacks using the Adept style. Master a variety of Hunter Arts to unleash devastating attacks against your enemies or generate powerful buffs for you and your teammates.
With hundreds of quests in store, there are tons of challenges to tackle in a solo adventure. But remember, don't hunt alone! Form a party with up to three other friends locally or online to take on the toughest challenges together!
References[]
- ↑ Metascore for Monster Hunter Generations on 3DSMetacritic, Retrieved April 20, 2020
- ↑ Metascore for Monster Hunter Generations on Nintendo SwitchMetacritic, Retrieved April 20, 2020
External links[]
- Monster Hunter Generations at Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
- Monster Hunter Generations at GameFAQs
| Monster Hunter series | |
|---|---|
| Main series | Monster Hunter G • 3 (Ultimate) • Monster Hunter 4 (Ultimate) • Rise • (Sunbreak) |
| Monster Hunter Stories | Monster Hunter Stories • Monster Hunter Stories 2: Wings of Ruin |
| Spin-offs | Frontier G • Diary • Generations (Ultimate) |