Monster Hunter (PlayStation 2, 2004)

Reviewed for Big Boss Games by: JLR

Have you ever looked down the blade of a sword, only to see a Dragon the size of small building staring back? This is just one of the situations you will find yourself facing in Capcom's Monster Hunter.

To start, the graphics in this game are some of the most believable in a game to date. The environments are a decent size, broken up into about 8-12 small area's. But the way Capcom has done it, you get the feeling you are truly in an expansive world. Subtle things like the rolling clouds, or the billowing smoke of an active volcano, just add to an already immersive experience.

Gameplay may be the drawback for some, as the control scheme can take some getting used to, and may frustrate the novice. The unique thing about this game, is upon slaying a monster, you have 1 minute to carve it up so to speak, and take pieces of it's body to create armor and weapons. Each monster giving different pieces needed, and all having unique attributes to lend in creating your items. Huge blades, and guns to match can be crafted to boot. Slaying monsters isn't all, there are capture quests, and item gathering as well.

Off-line this is strictly a single player run, but on-line gameplay allows up to 4 warriors on any one mission, and just adds to the quests and items you already have. If nothing else, give it a rent. Aside from a steep initial learning curve and difficulty, this game truly rewards the patient player.

Overall score: 8/10

This game is AWESOME! We have 3 PS2's and 3 Monster Hunter games!, and we got the 3 PS'2 simply because of Monster Hunter. This game is superb family fun! If your looking for a way to bring your family together for something to do at home, this is a way your family will enjoy spending time together. You can go on quests together and slay. We all look forward to getting online together, helps us interact together in an interest that we can all share.

This is a great game. It is easy to learn yet not a simple game. The graphics are good. You can design your charicters from the games selection. The quest are challenging for a first time player. Being able to play online with other players is great but the best thing is that the online service is free. So far I haven't found anything about this game that I don't like.

This game is great! Save for its slightly choppy graphics, I would have to say this is probably one of the funnest games I have played. Monster Hunter gives you the oportunity to become a self sufficient gatherer of ancient times while still allowing you the fun of the hunt. You have the oportunity to get online and band up with many others to go on mini qwests and hunts to tack down some of the wildest creatures in the video game world. Definately recommend if you have enough time on your hands.

dont believe the hype this game is still good offline chumps ... good on the psp also , lots of running through areas lotsa hacking and slashing on dino's lotsa getting pissed at clunky controls , but ... this game has hours and hours of questing awsome graphics is top selling franchise in japan and if you create a character you like you will know doubt want to progress and make sweet new armor or upgrade the good selection of weapons ... all in all monster hunter cool ... ps2 in japan has a sweet boxset for the sequal ...

I bought this game because my friends all wanted to start a new game. I decided to go along and buy the game. I was very pleased with the aspects of this game. Its a little complicated, but you get used to it fast. Great graphics, gameplay, storyline, etc.

Excellent game when you just wish to get up and go play something, unfortunately there is no online anymore because the servers have been shut down for quite a while now, but the single player offline still works quite well by itself, only absent of a few weapons only offered through online. I overall give this game a 4/5 just because the online is missing, the environments look great for the ps2 era, totally worth buying if you can find it for 20 bux or less.

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i liked Good communication.
Quick shipping after it was shipped out
i didn't like they put my order on hold and didn't send it out for 2 weeks.

fast shipping and the product was as promised. I would recommend the seller to anyone who is looking for a new or used video game.

Landscape is fantastic , awesome variety of creatures. Plenty of activities from buying & selling to fishing to foraging and of corse killing "monsters".

My son loves this game. He never wants to stop playing. So glad I bought it. It has given both my children something to do on rainy days when they can't go outside to play.

I love this game. It is one of the best games i have ever played. i like how it is long. it is really hard though. Buy my copy and try it for yourself volcomskater-2007 it comes with the stradegy guide the manual and the case. the game is included.

perfect just one small smudge nothing big came right off fast delivery no lag in game play loved it thank you alot!! A+

GAME WAS IN GREAT SHAPE. iT ARRIVED VERY QUICKLY. i BOUGHT THIS GAME BECAUSE i OWN A VIDEO/ GAME STOE AND i ORDER CERTAIN GAMES FOR MY CUSTOMERS IF i DONT HAVE IT IN STORE.

I have recieved the Monster Hunter Game on time but shipping charged double what its cost should be.

Its an excellent game, I can manage to play it for hours with out stopping. The online mode is great.

My son wanted this game for Christmas. Could not find it in our area. Was happy to find it on Ebay and for a great Buy It Now Price. My son has been playing it constantly since it arrived at our door. He loves this game. Thanks

This game is great to play by myself or with my friends. There is always something new to discover.

I had a hard time finding this game in the stores I'm glad I am able to find games on ebay thank you

i love how the game is challenging and how u can create everything u need in the game from the things you slay.

I bought this for my son. It was a game that he had been looking for and we found it on here and it was what he wanted it was in good shape as described and was sent in a timely manner

I thought items description was acruate and very good shipping i would also buy from the person again if there was an item i needed.

This game is pretty fun. A lot of content and a good buy, even for the first one in the series. Enjoyed it very much and still do.