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I've been so drawn into this series since I first played it on the PS2. I'd go as far as to say it's one of the best games ever. Just thought I'd get that blatant fanboyism out of the way.
Right then, MHFU is an expansion to Monster Hunter Freedom 2. Released as Monster Hunter Portable 2nd G in Japan sometime last year, Capcom is trying to step up their marketing of the game west of Moonland in order to get a sizable following, seeing as how previous games weren't very well received. With an increased focus on making the public aware that the game even exists, Capcom is trying again with Unite (and maybe MH3 on the Wii).
For those who've never played a Monster Hunter game before, it's exactly what it says on the tin: you hunt monsters. From those slain monsters, you carve parts which are used to craft armor and weapons to take on even more dangerous monsters. There's no story forcing you anywhere, just your sheer determination to see yourself succeed. It's a game that's very unforgiving to those who are used to rushing into things unplanned.
But say you've demolished MHFreedom 2, then what's in store for you in Unite? Well, for starters you can transfer your entire save file over to Unite, and start where you left off, maybe even starting the G Rank missions (a step up from the higher ranked missions presented in F2). There are also a handful of new monsters and all of the areas from the Kokoto region. Along the way to aid you are new Felyne Companions, tiny warriors that can fight alongside you and assist you as if they were another player (albeit, a weaker one). If you feel you've seen it all, well you've barely scratched the surface.
While there is a soloing component to the game, the main meat of the series has always been hunting with others. Hunting with others is a rewarding experience, and the benefits of having others to watch your back shouldn't be underestimated. While the game only supports Ad-Hoc and has no inherent online mode, by going through either Ad-Hoc Party(currently in Japan-only beta, but very easy to set up in other countries) or Xlink Kai (see www.teamxlink.co.uk for info), you can play with pretty much anyone.
If you're interested in the Monster Hunter series, you have many paths to choose from. You can try and get a head start by picking up Freedom 2, and transfer your save from there when Unite comes out. You can also wait until it's released, but in the meantime there's a demo on PSN that takes you through three quests to get a feel for things. Capcom has also set up a website, www.encyclopedia-gigantica.com, which'll soon be turned into a wiki-like site where you can pick up information from other hunters as well as add your own.
Monster Hunter Freedom Unite is set to hit stores on June 23rd in the US, and June 26th in the EU.
While I do not have a PS3, if anyone wishes to hunt over Kai on either Freedom 2 or the Unite demo, just post here.
Right then, MHFU is an expansion to Monster Hunter Freedom 2. Released as Monster Hunter Portable 2nd G in Japan sometime last year, Capcom is trying to step up their marketing of the game west of Moonland in order to get a sizable following, seeing as how previous games weren't very well received. With an increased focus on making the public aware that the game even exists, Capcom is trying again with Unite (and maybe MH3 on the Wii).
For those who've never played a Monster Hunter game before, it's exactly what it says on the tin: you hunt monsters. From those slain monsters, you carve parts which are used to craft armor and weapons to take on even more dangerous monsters. There's no story forcing you anywhere, just your sheer determination to see yourself succeed. It's a game that's very unforgiving to those who are used to rushing into things unplanned.
But say you've demolished MHFreedom 2, then what's in store for you in Unite? Well, for starters you can transfer your entire save file over to Unite, and start where you left off, maybe even starting the G Rank missions (a step up from the higher ranked missions presented in F2). There are also a handful of new monsters and all of the areas from the Kokoto region. Along the way to aid you are new Felyne Companions, tiny warriors that can fight alongside you and assist you as if they were another player (albeit, a weaker one). If you feel you've seen it all, well you've barely scratched the surface.
While there is a soloing component to the game, the main meat of the series has always been hunting with others. Hunting with others is a rewarding experience, and the benefits of having others to watch your back shouldn't be underestimated. While the game only supports Ad-Hoc and has no inherent online mode, by going through either Ad-Hoc Party(currently in Japan-only beta, but very easy to set up in other countries) or Xlink Kai (see www.teamxlink.co.uk for info), you can play with pretty much anyone.
If you're interested in the Monster Hunter series, you have many paths to choose from. You can try and get a head start by picking up Freedom 2, and transfer your save from there when Unite comes out. You can also wait until it's released, but in the meantime there's a demo on PSN that takes you through three quests to get a feel for things. Capcom has also set up a website, www.encyclopedia-gigantica.com, which'll soon be turned into a wiki-like site where you can pick up information from other hunters as well as add your own.
Monster Hunter Freedom Unite is set to hit stores on June 23rd in the US, and June 26th in the EU.
While I do not have a PS3, if anyone wishes to hunt over Kai on either Freedom 2 or the Unite demo, just post here.
