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In this article, we will go over five reasons why Monster Hunter World still remains popular six long years after its release.
It has been over 6 years since Monster Hunter World first hit stores, and through several ups and downs, patches, updates, events, and expansions, the game still thrives in 2024, even with alternatives like Monster Hunter Rise available for players to play. In this article, we will take a look at exactly why this video-gaming phenomenon has thrived for over half a decade and will go over five reasons why Monster Hunter World still remains so popular.
1) Addictive Gameplay Loop
The most important thing a game has to nail if it wishes to hook players is gameplay. This is something Monster Hunter World nails to perfection. The combat is easy to get into and hard to master with its precision-based gameplay. There are several weapons to pick from as well, each with their distinct combos to master, ensuring you have variety each time you boot up. Once you have picked your weapon, it’s time to go hunting monsters and gathering materials in the aftermath. These materials are then used to craft new and stronger gear, which is then used again in the same loop. Rinse and repeat. It does not get more addictive than this.
2) Hundreds of Hours of Content
As you cycle through Monster Hunter World’s Steam reviews, the first thing that will stick out is that several of the reviewers dropping reviews have stacked up over hundreds of hours in the game. This is for good reason. The game offers just that much content, in part due to the massive monster roster for you to hunt. It also features several weapons, each with its own mechanics to master, adding to the game’s replayability. You will be lost in this massive world for hours without knowing it.
3) The Critically Acclaimed Expansion
As any Monster Hunter World fan would say, the base game is just the tip of the iceberg. Once you’re out of the base game, you have the critically acclaimed Iceborne expansion to play through. This expansion offers new monsters, weapons, quests, storylines, and so much more. It essentially overhauls the game, offering a fresh and new experience for veteran players.
4) Newcomer Friendly
While Monster Hunter World may seem like a complex game with so many mechanics to master, it is also one of the easiest entry points in the series due to how beginner-friendly it is. The game offers several tutorials, making sure the mechanics are properly explained. These mechanics are then put to the test through practical application in several Low-Rank quests. Furthermore, if a weapon’s mechanics seem beyond your understanding, you can simply switch to another! The game tries its best to be as accessible as can be.
5) You Can Bring a Friend Along
One of the biggest reasons Monster Hunter World still thrives nearly six years after its release is due to its multiplayer. The game features a robust multiplayer mode that allows you to take friends with you on quests. Synergizing with your friend while taking on gigantic monsters makes for unique and memorable adventures that very few games come close to replicating.
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