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Nuvendil on 13 March 2015
StarOcean said:
While I do like MH, why is it doing so well? The 3 games Ive played of the series seemed to be exactly the same games with identical areas and objectives. Of course, I've only played the PSP games which may be part of the reason (to note: I'm not planning on getting this or any MH game in the future, can't get into it in the way most MH fans do).
Perhaps I misunderstand and MH is similar to the Street Fighter series in the sense they release the game again but with a few added features?

I think a lot of it is growing awareness.  Monster Hunter hasn't exactly been pushed in the west.  So it has had to grow by word of mouth and whatever advertising it does happen to get.  



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StarOcean on 13 March 2015
sc94597 said:
StarOcean said:
While I do like MH, why is it doing so well? The 3 games Ive played of the series seemed to be exactly the same games with identical areas and objectives. Of course, I've only played the PSP games which may be part of the reason (to note: I'm not planning on getting this or any MH game in the future, can't get into it in the way most MH fans do).
Perhaps I misunderstand and MH is similar to the Street Fighter series in the sense they release the game again but with a few added features?

What were the three games you played in the series? Some of the games are re-releases with additional content pretty much. Others are brand new. Usually if we are talking about the numbered series each number represents an entirely new game, while a G afterwards implies a re-release with extra content.  For example, this game is Monster Hunter 4G (because Monster Hunter 4 already released in Japan.) The third game was a Wii exclusive, called Monster Hunter Tri. However, it's since been ported to many platforms as Monster Hunter 3 Ultimate, with additional content and more weapon-types. 

I played the 3 PSP ones which probably explains it. Thanks for the clarification!



Platina on 13 March 2015

Great to hear, though I never got into this game :/



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KingdomHeartsFan on 13 March 2015

Well deserved, the game is amazing.



Spade on 13 March 2015

One of those series where I want to play, but I know it's going to be too much effort to master it.

Glad it's done well for Ninty though



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KingdomHeartsFan on 13 March 2015
Slade6alpha said:
One of those series where I want to play, but I know it's going to be too much effort to master it.

Glad it's done well for Ninty though

MH4U was the first MH game I played, all I did was watch the ProJard beginner to monster hunter series and it was easy to get into.  In fact I'm like 40 hrs into the game and I've only died once, not bad for a newbie. 



amp316 on 14 March 2015

Good. Now put it on the Wii U, Capcom.

Monster Hunter is better on a big screen.



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megaman79 on 14 March 2015
amp316 said:
Good. Now put it on the Wii U, Capcom.

Monster Hunter is better on a big screen.

Ive changed my mind. I want it on the Wii U 2.

 

I want Nintendo to actually make the right device to integrate Handheld Japan with Console America, and I know they can do this. 



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Soundwave on 14 March 2015

Monster Hunter 5 on Fusion will probably allow you to play on TV so that's coming I guess.

The interesting thing is Nintendo seems to be having some success in a non-mascot/cartoony game field here, which is rare.

One 3DS mideval/fantasy games seem to be doing OK for them ... Fire Emblem was a bigger success than anticipated, the older 3D Zelda games have done great, and now Monster Hunter 4U.

Interesting, it seems like at least in this section of the market they have some sway with older consumers on 3DS, with real appreciable sales figures to back it up with.