Honorable Mention #2: Monster Hunter Generations
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Staff Writer Chaz Miller: Monster Hunter Generations deserves a nod if only for doing exactly what it set out to. Capcom’s aim was to expand on the existing formula and add new features that would appeal to those who weren’t already fans. With the addition of Hunter Styles and Hunter Arts, they pulled this off without skewing the game’s careful balance or disappointing the series’ existing players. By adding in these flashy new pieces, they also expanded on the game’s focus on finding your own play style.
More to the point, by tossing in a ton of previous locations and monsters, the series has given a great way for newcomers to see some of what drew others to the games in past releases. It may not be packed with all-new content, but some tweaks have been made to keep things fresh.
Monster Hunter has always been a game about players finding for themselves the best approach. The new Hunter Styles and Arts build on this, and the fine-tuning of existing content helps make sure that the game hasn’t drifted from its purpose. If you’re in the mood to hunt down huge, dangerous creatures, there’s no better game to accomplish this than the skill-focused Monster Hunter. For fans new and old, Generations fires on all cylinders.
