they are getting your trust and than betray. it is a business. reading the comments, and they are naive. Newcomers to the game world do not know who are the game journalists.
Truly one of the best coverage of a game and it's evident she knows what she's talking about. First time I not only followed an entire IGN series of videos and enjoyed every one, but also read the articles lol
Why? I don't understand. She barely talked about the new things of Wilds and spent most of her time talking about her past experience playing Monster Hunter World and Rise. Why should I care about those?
When it was announced that Casey DeFreitas was going to cover Wilds, I didn't know who she was, so I did a quick search on her. The first result was a 6 year old Reddit post complaining about how she was always talking about Monster Hunter. Then I knew she was the right one.
Very pleased IGN has a true hunter who enjoys the franchise so much to preview this release. This collaboration is a match made in heaven for the game's coverage. Most definitely looking forward to IGN's Guide
I remember the first MH getting real bad reviews from all but like 1 or 2 of the big names back then. Always blew my mind because I had loved it, and still do
That's the thing, when mh1 is your first monster Hunter, it's the Pinnacle of difficulty lmao. Nah but really that game on PS2 had me hooked and my friend had freedom 1 so it's been a long time coming to wilds
It's like when you hear Proof of a Hero for the first time in a playthrough, something awakens inside and you become one with the environment, your gear, and the monster. Everything just clicks into place.
When WORLD released I had just moved back to my home state across the country after a pretty rough break up where I was cheated on, I had to completely start over I lost pretty much everything. I was lucky enough to have a friend who let me stay with them til I got back on my feet, found a job a few weeks later. For 3 months straight I would hustle all day at work and go back "home" to play MH. It was my escape, my therapy, my outlet for those really rough few months. It's been seven years since then, I'm typing this now from my gaming room desk in the house I bought in 2023. Man, what a contrast...I guess my point is the MH franchise will always have a special meaning to me and I absolutely cannot wait for WILDS!!!!
The person who did this review, Casey, did an impressive Job. Not only they tackle player concerns about the game, she did it in a way that was both humanizing and easy to digest. It didn't feel like I was listening to a skript made to pander. Instead, this felt more like listening to a friend gush about a game they're really excited to play. This review couldn't have been better.
OG doesn’t always dictate the first in a series (especially so old). I loved PS2 monster hunter but the analog stick combat alone puts it in a different category for me personally, so I could see someone describing another as the OG. Hell World is basically the OG of the new class!
6:19 Lagiacrus Pants? Am i tripping? Apparently, Casey, the Person behind this IGN Video, implied those aren't Lagi greaves. False Alarm my fellow hunters, but don't lose hope, our boy will be in here, i can feel it.
Eh if Rockstar does go through with 100 dollar standard editions and it gets GOTY then we as the gaming community have no reason to pitch about the garbage games we have been getting through the AAA market because 100 dollars for any standard game is outright garbage and I won't be buying it. MHW on the other hand will i have no doubt again give me 1000's of hours of play for 70 up front and a plethora of free content plus a paid for expansion so MHW wins in my book.
Love it. Monster Hunter game design over the last 20 years has been a slow, but steady, progression of trying to make the hunter's life easier without significantly diminishing the challenge of the hunt. World was huge step up from the DS titles, and those where a step up from the PSP titles. Not to also get all "back in my day", but I used to really mess my hand up playing the PSP titles with the Monster Hunter Claw grip style. Getting to play on an ergonomically designed control was heaven compared to that.
This MHWilds coverage from IGN has made me believe in gaming journalism again. Kudos to the team and our Wilds coverage lady. Awesome work and can't wait to grind to MR/HR 999 again!
Peak. Keep in mind everyone, the next betas are NOT the final builds, it does not include the weapon changes/buffs (such as the returning IB bounce mechanic) nor the optimization
Nice to see the coverage for MH Wilds was done by a true fan of the series. Went in-depth with the mechanics and systems we wanted to know about and made a good showing of their hunter while they were at it. Thanks for the coverage Casey, you hunted well
Maybe part of it but with the new "accessibility" the games are just easier too. toss someone who put hundreds of hours into FU-4U into world or rise and they'll breeze through it. toss someone with thousands of hours in world-rise into those games and they get their teeth kicked in. (example, all my friends that finally got into MH with world getting absolutely bodied trying 3u and 4u)
Eh, thing is, she compared it to World which is like the same thing. If you go back to the old games they are much harder. Even the fights themselves ignoring the QoL.
I think it's important for people concerned with difficulty to remember that the base game is only covering Low and High Rank. It's going to be a while before we get G Rank difficulty for this game.
they will not remember everybody complain base rise too easy comparing it to iceborne same group of people will do the same comparing MHWild to Iceborne
@@Kittysune12 The issue to me wasn't that Rise was easier (all the games are going to be easier for those with prior Monster Hunter experience), but rather WHY it was easier. I think for example that if World had allowed the player to have the pre-nerf Temporal Mantle from the getgo instead of making it an endgame reward, it would be similar to Rise's wirefall and palamute combo.
This lady is awesome. So happy to have someone who clearly enjoys the series talk about it. Makes me feel like videos like these are actually worthwhile and genuine, instead of corporate fluffery nonsense.
2:44 in so glad she brought this point up. If the game feels too easy, try a new weapon. The hardest time anyone ever has with monster hunter is their first game and after that you understand the controls enough to be better.
@zxmac7320 honestly yes. Mh first title was Freedom Unite and I was complete garbage up until Tri Portable. Pretty easy to go back and do the series near cartless with the exceptions of some G rank hunts. Unless it's frontier to which you are expected to cart for looking at the monster
It's not just you. In the open beta my friend and I noticed how easy all the monsters felt, too. And I'm not convinced it's just me getting better because I hadn't played in a long time, but Chatacabra didn't even hit me and even Rey Dau only hit me like twice. Meanwhile I can still struggle in older games but not newer games. I'm also gonna defend the gathering quests as teaching you about items and how to craft/gather on the go and we're literally HUNTER GATHERERS. My friend starting with World didn't have a clue how the ecosystem or wild items worked.
Dang ign gonna drop the first 7 quests just like that. CAN IT BE FEBRUARY 28TH ALREADY! wait GUYS tune in to 6:19 in the video on the hunters greeves and tell me what you see. That is NOT the hope set 😁. Dang ign you gonna shadow reveal that too.
true... can NOT ignore the experience that we built through the MHW and iceborne. it's NOT gonna be same feeling on Wilds, as I had my first time on World. Despite of that, I am still looking forward to play another 1k or more hours into MH Wilds. The mechanic of the game is just built in that way... Encourages players like me to dive in and indulge monster hunter experience hands-on. I can't wait!!!
Two things can be true, the game has gotten easier and you have gotten better as a player. These two overlaps to make the experience unlike that of the older games, so challenge in MH is a very hard thing to dispute. At this point, if you're a veteran from the older games, you should not expect a challenge until maybe the last few TUs, in both the base game and the G-rank version.
And considering that it's easier, how much credit to how easy it is goes to us just being better and how much credit goes to the game just being less janky and streamlined? And in terms of the jankiness of classic games, getting rid of that jankiness does indeed make the games easier to some degree, but it's a valuable tradeoff. I love the feel of current MH games compared to old ones, and if that means a slight tradeoff is making it a bit easier I'm ok with that. From there, all they need to do is make the monsters themselves harder, which we are all aware they know how to do. But it seems that Capcom doesn't really start to deliver that challenge that veterans are looking for until you reach Elder tier monsters in the end game, and of course Title Update monsters.
@@lilfuzzballaif the game lets me auto pilot my way through to the end id say the game is the problem, the weapons are letting us spam one combo for best damage consistently and safely in wilds now. theres nothing to gain in defending this, just say it as it is
Honestly I wouldn't mind. If they ever do, underwater combat & control will probably get an overhaul plus Lagiacrus and a whole plethora of monsters too.
One thing I'm worried the most is optimization, I know they promised the final product will run better than beta, but I just hope the improvement is significant, not just 5-10% better, because in the beta the game runs like doodoo
super stoked for this one. I agree the games aren't easier per se, but we as hunters are getting better. I can remember who made the video, but they said it best (imo) Your first monster hunter will always be the hardest MH you ever played. As we get better the games feel easier
1st gen monster hunter here and the monster hunter series keeps getting better and better. Get ready for the next beta coming very soon. We have some more play time before the release : ) Expect some original monsters from the first Monster Hunter for some you new hunters beware. I won't spoil anything from the originals monsters. So hyped for this one. Great job Capcom and good preview from this one. She has it down on this : )
OMG I almost forgot about delivering the powderstones or whatever they were called / doing firestone runs. That and making 99 cluster bomb 2s , head locking. God I'm so excited for this one.
Probably the best IGN review in years. Spoken by a player who really knows the title/series, who knows her skill level, and knows how to analyze their experience to the overall community and new players.
Yea but it's not true Not entirely Obviously we are getting better, but the games have gotten undeniably easier over time Of course the pre-5th gen games are harder by default cuz they lack all the QoL changes, but even World to Rise I could feel it I replayed World to check this myself and I at least died a fair number of times compared to Rise where I carted no more than 3 times pre title updates Some of the monsters in the Wilds beta gave me a pretty tough time so I'm somewhat hopefuly but, man...
I've said this many times. The games are not getting easy, you are simply a better hunter. As with anything in life, you only get to be new, to experience that fresh wonder of thing, once. You've conquered elder dragons, you are the sapphire star. Try not to dwell on what once was, and instead look to guiding new hunters on their journey from the perspective of one long in the teeth. Revel in your skill. Find your joy in that, you've earned it. And as always, happy hunting!
Avid Monster Hunter lover. IGN skeptic. Those 2 background points established, I appreciated the genuine approach to this review. I was always going to play this game no matter what, but I just wanted to applaud what was what I think is an honest, informative, moving reaction to a new game. Keep up the good work, Casey!!
Yep, Casey DeFreitas was the best choice. So much sense in one video, well structured, most questions from normal MH fans were answered. Most of MH fan base is made of people like Casey - we are not pros, we do speedrush, but also we know enough to enjoy the game to the fullest. Perfect review. Thank you IGN for giving this to Casey.
one of the best videos ive watched in a while. I appreciate you explaining your qualifications, without making it sounds annoying. Thanks for this video!
One thing: yes, Rise IS easier than World. Rise was my first Monster Hunter and I played World a year after that: any monster was stronger and took a lot more effort to beat in World. Nargacuga, Barioth and Diablos for instance in World are far more difficult to beat while in Rise they’re a breeze.
The old quest board system is still there. If you play the beta, you know that you can start the hunt either by fighting monster for some time in the field, or by selecting available quests from the handler.
I love caisey she is the reason i got into monster hunter back in the day when she used to be in Nintendo voice chat every week. She is great at her job and has a lot of passion for video games. Hope she reviews the final game 🤞
2:37 trying to say that the games aren't getting easier and that players are getting better while showing off Bow doing perfect dodges on attacks that would have hit them in any previous games certainly doesn't help the reviewers point. Its clear some weapons got options that are a bit overpowered
That is a good point, and the old ways have their charms, but do we really need to go back to those old ways just to enjoy the newer games? if anything, a lot of the stuff you had to do back then was unnecessary.
@Krispyboi1 Not at all. I am not saying everything should stay the way it was, and I like most of the changes in Wilds. I just think as far as difficulty is concerned some monsters definitely seem a lot easier than before and some weapons having perfect blocks and dodges makes it even easier. Bow in World would need to dodge attacks without getting a lot s and needing to manage stamina and charge level which all its actions cost. However in Wilds you can do a perfect dodge that makes attacks much easier to avoid even in bad positions and it also refills your stamina and charge level. This clearly makes the monsters easier to deal with by a lot, so I think there is merit to the idea that the combat is being made too easy to an extent. Other changes are very welcome but I'd prefer if they manage to balance the challenge better is all
IGN, you deserve so much shit for what you did to Wukong, but it's employees like this lady that give gamers what they want: a fellow player that's just as excited for the game as we are, and understands the game enough to convey what they need to the player base. Someone who is good as fps games may have a harder time with survival games, and vise versa.
for once, ign is spitting. your first monster hunter is always the hardest, but once you get the general flow of the series, it generally gets easier because you grew as a player
Preparation is part of hunting. Removing preparation in service of "fighting the monster" is without a doubt making the games easier. You can call it tedious all you want but monster hunter always benefited from judicious constraints. The game is called "Monster Hunter" not "Monster Fighter" having players gather resources and use them where they are beneficial is a lot of what drew the player into the world. Because in order to survive and succeed the player had to learn "what does this mushroom do,... Ohhh I can combine it with this herb to make my potions more meaningful." "Hmm this particular fish material can turn my barrel bombs into barrel bomb + I should gather some more of these." Hunting isn't just about hitting big monster with sword.
Even if we get better as players, there still needs to be some more friction and hard monsters that give you a bigger objective. I say this because Fatalis in World was the most amazing hunt ever in MH. Because it was ruthless and needed good coordination, almost like a raid in an MMO. And that is fun.
Yep I agree, Monster Hunter really shines the most when there's a challenge you need to work at to overcome. I think with Wilds, the devs wanted to make sure players didn't drop off in the early game, so they made to sure to order the monsters in a way that would help new players learn the skills they need in a more streamlined way without sudden roadblocks. I think we will get difficult monsters in Wilds, just not as early as in some other Monster Hunters.
Yes but if with every new MH game, they keep raising the difficulty floor, just to compensate and upkeep with us getting better and better, then what does that do to new players trying to get into MH?
There most likely won't be much challenge in Wilds initially, that's typically reserved for the expansion. With the addition of focus mode and the wound mechanic, I have hopes Capcom will adapt and make its expansion very challenging to compensate, like they did in Sunbreak with the wirebugs
2:31 I agree with this so much! A lot of people say that Rise (or World to some extent) was too easy, but I started playing Monster Hunter with Rise, and I kept getting handed by early game monsters like Arzuros and Aknosom when I first played, but the more I played the game, the better I got. It's not getting easier, we're just getting better at the games
i pretty much had no issues with rise, mostly auto piloting through the monsters, played world and needed to pay attention more, there was more tension and danger. then played gu and there were lowrank monsters that were giving me trouble. there is no merit to the idea that mh is the same difficulty, it is drastically easier after each installment, and wilds will be even easier. the new moves weapons have are pretty much a win button like wirebugs were. there is no universe where you can say a game that lets you press one combo over and over and destroy the monster is the same difficulty as world and you just "are better at the game" and theres no reason to pretend otherwise, this is some weird propaganda people are pushing
@@petercottantail7850Older Monster Hunter was harder due to the clunky movement and lack of quality of life , not because the game is more challenging, at least that's from my experience.
Glad to see IGN still have someone competent enough to give a fair review. After AC Shadow and Dragon Age review, I am sure a lot people lost faith in them.
Hi, no, sorry, those aren't Lagiacrus pants, they are Piragill Greaves. Please accept my condolences for this trying time.
uh huhhhhhhhhhhhhh
my mom says they're azuros greaves
whats a piragill ;_;
@ It's a small leviathan fish monster in the Scarlet Forest! :)
Chat does she know chat
Had to double check if this was IGN. She was making too much sense.
they are getting your trust and than betray. it is a business. reading the comments, and they are naive. Newcomers to the game world
do not know who are the game journalists.
@@demitsuru What a strange comment.
@@demitsuru you sound like some NPC in Oblivion.
Why is It weird for me to see Shikas here
Saaammmeee!!
IGN, give this lady a raise.
Truly one of the best coverage of a game and it's evident she knows what she's talking about. First time I not only followed an entire IGN series of videos and enjoyed every one, but also read the articles lol
Seriously
It’s great to hear a gaming journalist who knows what they’re talking about for a change!
Casey has done a phenomenonal job covering monster hunter over the years. Very apparent she is a fan of the franchise.
Why? I don't understand. She barely talked about the new things of Wilds and spent most of her time talking about her past experience playing Monster Hunter World and Rise. Why should I care about those?
When it was announced that Casey DeFreitas was going to cover Wilds, I didn't know who she was, so I did a quick search on her. The first result was a 6 year old Reddit post complaining about how she was always talking about Monster Hunter. Then I knew she was the right one.
Lmfaoo
"We may be growing into better hunters"
*immediately executes the cleanest dodge
Well played
Very pleased IGN has a true hunter who enjoys the franchise so much to preview this release. This collaboration is a match made in heaven for the game's coverage. Most definitely looking forward to IGN's Guide
I remember the first MH getting real bad reviews from all but like 1 or 2 of the big names back then. Always blew my mind because I had loved it, and still do
ye, a female...what a disappointment
1:58 classic "the hardest monster hunter game is your first one"
its true bro😂...
well lets not get too hasty. mosnter hunter 1 and dos still exists.
@@Shad0wmoses Hell hath no fury like Frontier.
no its frontier
or dos if you only count mainline title
That's the thing, when mh1 is your first monster Hunter, it's the Pinnacle of difficulty lmao. Nah but really that game on PS2 had me hooked and my friend had freedom 1 so it's been a long time coming to wilds
It's like when you hear Proof of a Hero for the first time in a playthrough, something awakens inside and you become one with the environment, your gear, and the monster. Everything just clicks into place.
I always like the idea that proof of a hero is the boss music that the monster hears.
I understand it now
It only clicks when you hear Proof of Hero in your head.
Feels so good seeing a review from somebody who actually knows what it's talking about. 10/10
Would not believe this is an IGN review.
That’s bc this isn’t a review 🤔
I felt that Bullfango hit at 5:15 , had to flinch from the pain it caused me.
i think this is the first time i believe on a IGN preview or review. put her in charge of all MH content.
When WORLD released I had just moved back to my home state across the country after a pretty rough break up where I was cheated on, I had to completely start over I lost pretty much everything. I was lucky enough to have a friend who let me stay with them til I got back on my feet, found a job a few weeks later. For 3 months straight I would hustle all day at work and go back "home" to play MH. It was my escape, my therapy, my outlet for those really rough few months. It's been seven years since then, I'm typing this now from my gaming room desk in the house I bought in 2023. Man, what a contrast...I guess my point is the MH franchise will always have a special meaning to me and I absolutely cannot wait for WILDS!!!!
Her loss bro, wilds is going to be AMAZING!
@@Bigbillsmafia haha thanks man,Happy Hunting!!
@@First_Castlesimilar situation with myself, I’m so glad you’ve gotten through this and are thriving! MH is always there for us
Hell yeah brother. Love a success story.
@ChildrenoftheDamned6 It's true! been playing since the psp days. One thing remains true, the hard times come and go but MH is FOREVER lol
The person who did this review, Casey, did an impressive Job. Not only they tackle player concerns about the game, she did it in a way that was both humanizing and easy to digest.
It didn't feel like I was listening to a skript made to pander. Instead, this felt more like listening to a friend gush about a game they're really excited to play.
This review couldn't have been better.
It says a lot about the Franchise that even with all its flaws the OG PS2 MH is still a blast to play years later. Can’t wait for Wilds.
True! EVEY iteration of Monster Hunter is a blast to play in slightly different ways from one another
the og is psp handheld u dummy
@@JasonChowTV No. It is NOT. The ORIGINAL one came out on PS2 here in Japan
OG doesn’t always dictate the first in a series (especially so old). I loved PS2 monster hunter but the analog stick combat alone puts it in a different category for me personally, so I could see someone describing another as the OG. Hell World is basically the OG of the new class!
IGN picked the right journalist to cover Monster Hunter Wilds.
She's one of us!
Happy Hunting!
6:19 Lagiacrus Pants? Am i tripping?
Apparently, Casey, the Person behind this IGN Video, implied those aren't Lagi greaves. False Alarm my fellow hunters, but don't lose hope, our boy will be in here, i can feel it.
They look similar
No you are not 😁
LAGIACRUS YIPE
nope, pretty sure lagiacrus was leaked too. i rlly hope hes here
quematrice maybe
alright let's put GTA aside cause we all know how good that is. WILDS FOR 2025 GOTY!!!!
GTA is probably delayed to 2026
Our GOTY will always be Wilds
Eh if Rockstar does go through with 100 dollar standard editions and it gets GOTY then we as the gaming community have no reason to pitch about the garbage games we have been getting through the AAA market because 100 dollars for any standard game is outright garbage and I won't be buying it. MHW on the other hand will i have no doubt again give me 1000's of hours of play for 70 up front and a plethora of free content plus a paid for expansion so MHW wins in my book.
the hype for gta 6 has dropped for me after waiting so long, Im hyped for this though.
There is less than 10% chance that GTA6 launches in 2025. That is a 2026 game for sure.
Love it. Monster Hunter game design over the last 20 years has been a slow, but steady, progression of trying to make the hunter's life easier without significantly diminishing the challenge of the hunt. World was huge step up from the DS titles, and those where a step up from the PSP titles. Not to also get all "back in my day", but I used to really mess my hand up playing the PSP titles with the Monster Hunter Claw grip style. Getting to play on an ergonomically designed control was heaven compared to that.
my hands were suffering hahaa I'm with you there
When target lock isn't a thing. 😂
This MHWilds coverage from IGN has made me believe in gaming journalism again. Kudos to the team and our Wilds coverage lady. Awesome work and can't wait to grind to MR/HR 999 again!
Peak. Keep in mind everyone, the next betas are NOT the final builds, it does not include the weapon changes/buffs (such as the returning IB bounce mechanic) nor the optimization
is the next beat for evryone??and when is it??
Around February 6th I believe
@@koladearasanmi2005 for everyone, feb 6
huh , whats the point then if it doesnt show the changes
@@koladearasanmi2005yes!
A video game journalist who actually knows how to play video games °O°
They should genuinely give more "guide writers" the reigns like this, as they seem to be the ones that have actually _played_ games before lol
I'm so glad she said Sonic the hedgehog attack and not beyblade. Ajarakan uses sonic attacks, radobaan uses beyblade attacks.
@@iMightBeCrazy I would say radobaan is more beywheels
@Rochieer I said him because he does that one attack where he's on his side and spins
Nice to see the coverage for MH Wilds was done by a true fan of the series. Went in-depth with the mechanics and systems we wanted to know about and made a good showing of their hunter while they were at it. Thanks for the coverage Casey, you hunted well
Best IGN preview ever. Thanks for actually getting fans of the series to play and review.
4:36 YIPEE Shiny carve animation makes a comeback!
It's not that is easier, you're becoming better, that's the essence of monster hunter franchise for good or bad
Maybe part of it but with the new "accessibility" the games are just easier too. toss someone who put hundreds of hours into FU-4U into world or rise and they'll breeze through it. toss someone with thousands of hours in world-rise into those games and they get their teeth kicked in. (example, all my friends that finally got into MH with world getting absolutely bodied trying 3u and 4u)
It has gotten easier also along with the players getting better. These two things can both be true.
Eh, thing is, she compared it to World which is like the same thing. If you go back to the old games they are much harder. Even the fights themselves ignoring the QoL.
It is both. The old games were 100% harder.
Restocking at camp makes your hunt never fails
The Argosy in Rise was the best. I never had to waste time gathering.
Duuuude, no longer having to wait for everyone to have seen a cutscene to join a hunt is peak.
I think it's important for people concerned with difficulty to remember that the base game is only covering Low and High Rank. It's going to be a while before we get G Rank difficulty for this game.
Yeah it’s a shame they do that
they will not remember everybody complain base rise too easy comparing it to iceborne
same group of people will do the same comparing MHWild to Iceborne
@@Kittysune12 The issue to me wasn't that Rise was easier (all the games are going to be easier for those with prior Monster Hunter experience), but rather WHY it was easier.
I think for example that if World had allowed the player to have the pre-nerf Temporal Mantle from the getgo instead of making it an endgame reward, it would be similar to Rise's wirefall and palamute combo.
Just cuz its not the super highest difficulty doesn't mean they couldn't add some challenge
5:43 it was great seeing Litten in the UI and the subtitles and then getting here and thinking "yup, that's Litten"
This lady is awesome. So happy to have someone who clearly enjoys the series talk about it. Makes me feel like videos like these are actually worthwhile and genuine, instead of corporate fluffery nonsense.
60 seconds in and I can tell this person is actually a player. A welcome change.
This was the first IGN video I’ve watched in its entirety in quite some time, solely due to the phenomenal writer. More from her please!
2:44 in so glad she brought this point up. If the game feels too easy, try a new weapon. The hardest time anyone ever has with monster hunter is their first game and after that you understand the controls enough to be better.
Great idea. I might pick up some light bowgun
Can u play mh4u story quest and can u say its still easy? Im curious
that's a good damn point, was thinking about going GS again, but might rethink that now
@zxmac7320 honestly yes. Mh first title was Freedom Unite and I was complete garbage up until Tri Portable. Pretty easy to go back and do the series near cartless with the exceptions of some G rank hunts.
Unless it's frontier to which you are expected to cart for looking at the monster
I always have a different main for every MH game I play. Makes things more interesting, at the cost of never being able to master any one weapon
This preview was really well done! Thanks, Casey!
Thanks so much!
It's good to see a review from someone who actually knows what they are talking about. Hopefully this marks a change from IGN!
Honestly I just really appreciate a game journalist who knows what they're talking about. Bravo, Casey. IGN...pay her!!
Wow, a reviewer from IGN that actually sounds like a passionate gamer.
ZEUS, GIVE ME UNLIMITED TIME TO PLAY MONSTER HUNTER WILDS AND MY LIFE IS YOURS!
Kratos! Febuary 28th!
what zeus ur fvcking idiot
There's only God, ur savior, our man
I have never played a Monster Hunter game this will be my first one.
Still a month to get World and become a Hunter!
Welcome newbie hunter!
@@yaine49 thanks
World is on sale I would reccomend to learn basics of whatever weapon you choose. I reccomend the hammer until you learn the ropes.
It's not just you. In the open beta my friend and I noticed how easy all the monsters felt, too. And I'm not convinced it's just me getting better because I hadn't played in a long time, but Chatacabra didn't even hit me and even Rey Dau only hit me like twice. Meanwhile I can still struggle in older games but not newer games.
I'm also gonna defend the gathering quests as teaching you about items and how to craft/gather on the go and we're literally HUNTER GATHERERS. My friend starting with World didn't have a clue how the ecosystem or wild items worked.
Don’t worry everyone! 4 February comes the final trailer 6! (This was said by capcom selfes, no datamine).
Dang ign gonna drop the first 7 quests just like that. CAN IT BE FEBRUARY 28TH ALREADY! wait GUYS tune in to 6:19 in the video on the hunters greeves and tell me what you see. That is NOT the hope set 😁. Dang ign you gonna shadow reveal that too.
Dannnnnggg sonnn waiting for IT
Bro, Lagiacrus was already leaked a few weeks ago. 😅👍
Years...@@crowunchained2856
ign are backpeddling saying it's some random legs from a small river monster lmao
@@ivoryfalcon5494 yeah definitely not the camera angle was focused on the greaves. you can't play me ign lol.
true... can NOT ignore the experience that we built through the MHW and iceborne.
it's NOT gonna be same feeling on Wilds, as I had my first time on World.
Despite of that, I am still looking forward to play another 1k or more hours into MH Wilds.
The mechanic of the game is just built in that way...
Encourages players like me to dive in and indulge monster hunter experience hands-on.
I can't wait!!!
Give her a raise and protect this woman.
A fellow veteran hunter from the PS2 days? Where we used to use the analog stick to use weapons? Wow. And she's such a good reviewer too!
I cannot believe, an actual good IGN video
Two things can be true, the game has gotten easier and you have gotten better as a player.
These two overlaps to make the experience unlike that of the older games, so challenge in MH is a very hard thing to dispute. At this point, if you're a veteran from the older games, you should not expect a challenge until maybe the last few TUs, in both the base game and the G-rank version.
And considering that it's easier, how much credit to how easy it is goes to us just being better and how much credit goes to the game just being less janky and streamlined? And in terms of the jankiness of classic games, getting rid of that jankiness does indeed make the games easier to some degree, but it's a valuable tradeoff. I love the feel of current MH games compared to old ones, and if that means a slight tradeoff is making it a bit easier I'm ok with that.
From there, all they need to do is make the monsters themselves harder, which we are all aware they know how to do. But it seems that Capcom doesn't really start to deliver that challenge that veterans are looking for until you reach Elder tier monsters in the end game, and of course Title Update monsters.
@@lilfuzzballaif the game lets me auto pilot my way through to the end id say the game is the problem, the weapons are letting us spam one combo for best damage consistently and safely in wilds now. theres nothing to gain in defending this, just say it as it is
cant wait to no life this game, grass will not exist
7:00 You know they want to add back Underwater combat...
Honestly I wouldn't mind. If they ever do, underwater combat & control will probably get an overhaul plus Lagiacrus and a whole plethora of monsters too.
The graphics look so more crisp now
A Spider Ballerina Monster?!?! Peak design can't wait.
Nice to have a preview from a genuine fan, and one who understands both sides of the community
I cannot wait for another month, i cannot
One thing I'm worried the most is optimization, I know they promised the final product will run better than beta, but I just hope the improvement is significant, not just 5-10% better, because in the beta the game runs like doodoo
That's amazing!! The first ign video I felt connected and fell in love with your passion!!
super stoked for this one. I agree the games aren't easier per se, but we as hunters are getting better. I can remember who made the video, but they said it best (imo) Your first monster hunter will always be the hardest MH you ever played. As we get better the games feel easier
Guys, I'm a veteran hunter, try to fight a herd of Doshaguma without poop bomb and I can tell you it's a challenge!
Can’t wait for packs of Rajang
@Acro8927 please don’t give them ideas like that ☠️
@Acro8927 never 🤣🤣
Rajang would never be in packs they are way too territorial
@ You’re right, we should have Alatreon packs
1st gen monster hunter here and the monster hunter series keeps getting better and better. Get ready for the next beta coming very soon. We have some more play time before the release : ) Expect some original monsters from the first Monster Hunter for some you new hunters beware. I won't spoil anything from the originals monsters. So hyped for this one. Great job Capcom and good preview from this one. She has it down on this : )
Great news that you enjoyed it so much. I'm very excited for this entry
If this isn’t anything other than a 10,
We will riot
Best video IGN made in a decade
OMG I almost forgot about delivering the powderstones or whatever they were called / doing firestone runs. That and making 99 cluster bomb 2s , head locking. God I'm so excited for this one.
Head locking!! A hunter would stay up late teaching me and my hunting partner how to headlock til 2am
I never got super good at it but I tried 😂
Wilds is likely this years GOTY and it's only February.
Hey IGN, thanks for finally uploading videos in 4k! Appreciate it
Probably the best IGN review in years. Spoken by a player who really knows the title/series, who knows her skill level, and knows how to analyze their experience to the overall community and new players.
The point you made about us simply being better hunters was such a good one. It made me smile with a small sense of pride thinking about it.
I'm so glad :3
Yea but it's not true
Not entirely
Obviously we are getting better, but the games have gotten undeniably easier over time
Of course the pre-5th gen games are harder by default cuz they lack all the QoL changes, but even World to Rise I could feel it
I replayed World to check this myself and I at least died a fair number of times compared to Rise where I carted no more than 3 times pre title updates
Some of the monsters in the Wilds beta gave me a pretty tough time so I'm somewhat hopefuly but, man...
I've said this many times. The games are not getting easy, you are simply a better hunter. As with anything in life, you only get to be new, to experience that fresh wonder of thing, once. You've conquered elder dragons, you are the sapphire star. Try not to dwell on what once was, and instead look to guiding new hunters on their journey from the perspective of one long in the teeth. Revel in your skill. Find your joy in that, you've earned it. And as always, happy hunting!
This reviewer talks with passion… Please, make her the main voice of IGN
YO someone tell IGN there has been a mistake, they hired an actual gamer to make a review, I don't think this was ever in their play book.
Lagi armor spotted
Where? Timestamp please?
@@Krispyboi1 1. Here 6:20 and 2. Piragill Greaves, not Lagiacrus
Lmao 6:19 I guess its not a secret now huh
Was conformed to not be lagi 😢. It's the small leviathan monster in the river.
@@danielwilson217 She said in a comment above that its the Paglicii (a small monster in the oilwell basin)
@@WikiXIV it's from the piragill. The small leviathans in the river.
@@danielwilson217 ah! My mistake! I misread your comment as referring to Uth Duna. My bad!
@@WikiXIV oh lol. All g
Avid Monster Hunter lover. IGN skeptic. Those 2 background points established, I appreciated the genuine approach to this review. I was always going to play this game no matter what, but I just wanted to applaud what was what I think is an honest, informative, moving reaction to a new game. Keep up the good work, Casey!!
Thank you! :)
The difficulty drop was between MH4U and Worlds. Like Generations adding abilities and stuff. It isn't between Worlds and the later games.
The powderstone quest brings so many memories
I can't wait to see the Beta on PS5 Pro and what enhancements there are when the final game is out.
6:18 DON'T FUCKING TELL ME HE'S WEARING LAGIACRUS LEGGINGS!!!
Yep, Casey DeFreitas was the best choice. So much sense in one video, well structured, most questions from normal MH fans were answered. Most of MH fan base is made of people like Casey - we are not pros, we do speedrush, but also we know enough to enjoy the game to the fullest. Perfect review. Thank you IGN for giving this to Casey.
IGN. GIVE THIS WOMAN A PROMOTION, AND MY LIFE IS YOURS. 🙌
0:45 really need that character creation, looks really nice
"We may just be growing into better hunters."
A fine line indeed.
hell yeah. i always love hearing from other people in the community who came from the ps2 in '04.
one of the best videos ive watched in a while. I appreciate you explaining your qualifications, without making it sounds annoying. Thanks for this video!
One thing: yes, Rise IS easier than World.
Rise was my first Monster Hunter and I played World a year after that: any monster was stronger and took a lot more effort to beat in World.
Nargacuga, Barioth and Diablos for instance in World are far more difficult to beat while in Rise they’re a breeze.
I wonder how things like event quests will work with the new quest accepting system.
@JasonJones-ie5yl they are just trough the map, u can do them or not, like a open world
@JasonJones-ie5yl hopefully at the quest board
The old quest board system is still there. If you play the beta, you know that you can start the hunt either by fighting monster for some time in the field, or by selecting available quests from the handler.
Yay Casey!! Hopefully IGN have her on their podcasts like Unlocked for the game's release to discuss further.....
I love caisey she is the reason i got into monster hunter back in the day when she used to be in Nintendo voice chat every week. She is great at her job and has a lot of passion for video games. Hope she reviews the final game 🤞
5:32
"There is no kestodon kerfuffle"
How many people struggled on this quest in World lmao
2:37 trying to say that the games aren't getting easier and that players are getting better while showing off Bow doing perfect dodges on attacks that would have hit them in any previous games certainly doesn't help the reviewers point. Its clear some weapons got options that are a bit overpowered
That is a good point, and the old ways have their charms, but do we really need to go back to those old ways just to enjoy the newer games? if anything, a lot of the stuff you had to do back then was unnecessary.
@Krispyboi1 Not at all. I am not saying everything should stay the way it was, and I like most of the changes in Wilds. I just think as far as difficulty is concerned some monsters definitely seem a lot easier than before and some weapons having perfect blocks and dodges makes it even easier. Bow in World would need to dodge attacks without getting a lot s and needing to manage stamina and charge level which all its actions cost. However in Wilds you can do a perfect dodge that makes attacks much easier to avoid even in bad positions and it also refills your stamina and charge level. This clearly makes the monsters easier to deal with by a lot, so I think there is merit to the idea that the combat is being made too easy to an extent. Other changes are very welcome but I'd prefer if they manage to balance the challenge better is all
IGN, you deserve so much shit for what you did to Wukong, but it's employees like this lady that give gamers what they want: a fellow player that's just as excited for the game as we are, and understands the game enough to convey what they need to the player base. Someone who is good as fps games may have a harder time with survival games, and vise versa.
for once, ign is spitting. your first monster hunter is always the hardest, but once you get the general flow of the series, it generally gets easier because you grew as a player
Thanks for your great work Casey!
man i love monster hunter, i hope they made more unique weapons designs than those in word, that are basically copy and paste templates.
They confirmed that they are doing unique designs here
Preparation is part of hunting. Removing preparation in service of "fighting the monster" is without a doubt making the games easier. You can call it tedious all you want but monster hunter always benefited from judicious constraints. The game is called "Monster Hunter" not "Monster Fighter" having players gather resources and use them where they are beneficial is a lot of what drew the player into the world. Because in order to survive and succeed the player had to learn "what does this mushroom do,... Ohhh I can combine it with this herb to make my potions more meaningful."
"Hmm this particular fish material can turn my barrel bombs into barrel bomb + I should gather some more of these." Hunting isn't just about hitting big monster with sword.
You can still do this though? You aren't really making any compelling arguments here.
Had to make sure this was an IGN video, she knows what shes talking about, well done Casey!
Even if we get better as players, there still needs to be some more friction and hard monsters that give you a bigger objective. I say this because Fatalis in World was the most amazing hunt ever in MH. Because it was ruthless and needed good coordination, almost like a raid in an MMO. And that is fun.
Yep I agree, Monster Hunter really shines the most when there's a challenge you need to work at to overcome.
I think with Wilds, the devs wanted to make sure players didn't drop off in the early game, so they made to sure to order the monsters in a way that would help new players learn the skills they need in a more streamlined way without sudden roadblocks. I think we will get difficult monsters in Wilds, just not as early as in some other Monster Hunters.
Yes but if with every new MH game, they keep raising the difficulty floor, just to compensate and upkeep with us getting better and better, then what does that do to new players trying to get into MH?
Yeah, you must have never looked at some of the reddit pages of new folks complaining.
MMO mechanics don't belong in MH
There most likely won't be much challenge in Wilds initially, that's typically reserved for the expansion. With the addition of focus mode and the wound mechanic, I have hopes Capcom will adapt and make its expansion very challenging to compensate, like they did in Sunbreak with the wirebugs
2:31 I agree with this so much! A lot of people say that Rise (or World to some extent) was too easy, but I started playing Monster Hunter with Rise, and I kept getting handed by early game monsters like Arzuros and Aknosom when I first played, but the more I played the game, the better I got. It's not getting easier, we're just getting better at the games
i pretty much had no issues with rise, mostly auto piloting through the monsters, played world and needed to pay attention more, there was more tension and danger. then played gu and there were lowrank monsters that were giving me trouble. there is no merit to the idea that mh is the same difficulty, it is drastically easier after each installment, and wilds will be even easier. the new moves weapons have are pretty much a win button like wirebugs were.
there is no universe where you can say a game that lets you press one combo over and over and destroy the monster is the same difficulty as world and you just "are better at the game" and theres no reason to pretend otherwise, this is some weird propaganda people are pushing
@@petercottantail7850Older Monster Hunter was harder due to the clunky movement and lack of quality of life , not because the game is more challenging, at least that's from my experience.
4 more weeks everybody
Glad to see IGN still have someone competent enough to give a fair review. After AC Shadow and Dragon Age review, I am sure a lot people lost faith in them.
Best IGN review I've ever watched