Published by: Capcom
Developed by: Capcom Production Studio 1
Console:
Wii
Release Date: Japan - August 1, 2009 | North America March 2010 | Europe 2010
Genre: Action role-playing game
ESRB Rating: Rating Pending
Overview
Monster Hunter Tri is the third console game for the Monster Hunter series. The astounding graphics take a big part in the hype of this game, being undoubtedly some of the best on the
Wii. New monsters, features, and capabilities await you in the newest Monster Hunter game. It's time to get back to hunting those monsters! Are you ready to hone your skills, go through the many quests, fight the ferocious monsters, and have a go at the trials a monster hunter must face?
Storyline
Your travels take you to the small village of Moga, where there have been multiple earthquakes lately. The villagers seem to think the sea monster Ragiakuls is at fault. It is your job to figure the mystery out.
Gameplay
The objective in Monster Hunter is simple: you are a hunter who must take up quests to slay monsters all throughout the game's fantasy universe. By doing this you'll receive both honor and glory as well as an array of fabulous items made from your kill. There are 3 different types of quests:
- Hunting: The majority of quests fall under this category. The task is as the name implies; you track down, provoke, and kill a monster or a number of monsters.
- Gathering: These quests involve retrieving various items such as monster parts or herbs.
- Capture: You're still out to catch beasties, but you've got to weaken them and catch them with a trap instead of killing them.
Quests can be completed both alone through single-player mode and with friends using WiFi connection.
- Uses the Wii remote, nunchuck, and classic controller to duel against various monsters.
- Wii remote motions used for various skills, weapons, etc.
- Play with others over Nintendo WFC. (Pay to Play)
Features
- Online multi-player, but with Pay to Play.
- Co-op mode.
- Skills including: Fishing and cooking.
- A different system than friendcodes (believed to be names chosen by the player).
- Hunter ranks.
- USB keyboard capabilities for interactive talking online.
- Online servers supporting up to 2000 players at once.
- New places and geographical features to explore.
- New weapons and armor to create and wield.
- The ability to store your hunter data on your Wii remote, which allows you to use your character on any Wii system.
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Related Article and Links
IGN Monster Hunter Tri
Monster Hunter Tri Review
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