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Monster Hunter Freedom

200570/100
Role-playing (RPG)Strategy

Fantasy · Sandbox · Survival

The original Monster Hunter on PSP established a template: deliberate combat, grinding for resources, and the intoxicating thrill of bringing down colossal beasts. Its appeal lies in the meticulous preparation demanded by each hunt, the satisfaction of mastering a weapon's moveset, and the slow but steady progression towards crafting more powerful gear. This loop, repeated across dozens of unique monsters, made Monster Hunter Freedom a landmark title in its day.

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Known as "Monster Hunter Portable" in Japan, Monster Hunter Freedom is essentially a PSP version of the preceding expansion to the original game, Monster Hunter G. As such it features very similar content, reworked to be a portable experience. Monster Hunter Portable does not features Minegarde Town from Monster Hunter and Monster Hunter G, and was focused around local multiplayer rather than online. As such, the game was completely rebalanced to be more friendly to solo players. The game features a single new monster that was not in the series prior, Yian Garuga. The game revolves around the player completing quests and gathering materials to upgrade their equipment in order to advance. The more rare the items and equipment, the stronger the main physical aspects of the character will be. Unlike other hack 'n' slash games, this game requires planning and skill in order to overcome large monsters instead of brute force. There are many weapons which the hunter can use to bring down the monsters, these are sword and shield, great sword, dual swords, hammer, lance, bowgun and the heavy bowgun. Each requires a variety of items to create which are acquired by completing quests, and collecting the spoils carved from monsters or found on the ground.

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2019 · Role-playing (RPG)

Like Monster Hunter Freedom, GreedFall plunges you into a rich fantasy world teeming with unique creatures, but here, your hunting prowess is intertwined with political intrigue and a branching narrative.

Why recommended

  • Features real-time combat against fantastical beasts, requiring strategic use of skills and companions, echoing the tactical monster encounters of Monster Hunter.
  • Criteria — RPG Elements are deeply integrated, with extensive character customization, skill trees, and gear progression that directly impact combat and dialogue options.
  • Criteria — Strong Story with named characters, political factions, and moral choices that significantly alter the narrative path, providing a narrative depth beyond Monster Hunter's quest-driven progression.
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Explore a vast, post-apocalyptic world filled with formidable creatures and a deep combat system. While the setting is sci-fi, the core loop of hunting powerful foes and building your character will resonate with Monster Hunter fans.

Why recommended

  • Engages players with challenging real-time combat against large, unique monsters, demanding pattern recognition and strategic ability usage similar to Monster Hunter's boss fights.
  • Criteria — RPG Elements are central, featuring extensive character leveling, weapon upgrades, skill customization, and a robust artifact system to tailor your combat style.
  • Criteria — Adventure is a primary driver, with a large open world to explore, secrets to uncover, and a compelling narrative that unfolds as you journey through the desolate landscape.
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Imagine Monster Hunter's creature collection and survival elements, but with a quirky twist of 'Pal' companions and base building. It offers a sandbox adventure where hunting and crafting are key to survival.

Why recommended

  • Features a core loop of hunting and capturing creatures in an open world, reminiscent of tracking and battling monsters in Monster Hunter, but with the added layer of using them as companions.
  • Criteria — RPG Elements include character leveling, stat allocation for both your character and your Pals, and a progression system tied to crafting and base building.
  • Criteria — Adventure is at the forefront, encouraging exploration of a vast, diverse world to discover new Pals, resources, and secrets, all while managing survival mechanics.
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While set in a historical rather than fantasy world, this game shares Monster Hunter Freedom's emphasis on meticulous preparation, skill-based combat, and a deep sense of immersion in a living, breathing world. The focus on realism and detailed systems will appeal to fans who appreciate depth.

Why recommended

  • Offers complex, skill-based real-time combat that requires careful timing, parrying, and understanding of enemy weaknesses, much like the strategic approach to Monster Hunter's combat.
  • Criteria — RPG Elements are extensive, with deep character progression, skill trees tied to practical activities, and a reputation system that influences interactions and story outcomes.
  • Criteria — Strong Story with a named protagonist, Henry, who undergoes significant character development through a narrative rich in historical detail, political intrigue, and personal vengeance.
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