Games That Grew On You

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Bofferbrauer2 said:

curl-6 said:

My first time playing Monster Hunter (Tri on the Wii) wasn't a great experience; I didn't really know what to expect, so when it hits me with very slow, weighty combat, enemies that took could take over 30 minutes to kill, demanding systems management, and such I was initially not sure I liked it.

I'm glad I stuck with it though, because once you get over the initial hurdle, it offers one of the most rewarding experiences in gaming.

Maybe it should give it a try again.

I also got Monster Hunter Tri (special edition with a figurine no less!), but it never grew on me, and I left the game disappointed after a couple tries.

Monster Hunter is very much an acquired taste; it demands a lot of the player, but that's what makes it feel so good when you emerge triumphant; every victory feels amazing because you have to work your arse off for it, learning monster behaviours, mastering systems such as pre-hunt prep, item use, weapon maintenance, map awareness, etc.

At first it feels overwhelming, but once you get it hang of it, its a rush like no other.

If you're still bouncing off of Tri, I would say that World and Rise are more beginner friendly and accessible.