Convenient Yet Too Easy: Reviews of Monster Hunter Wilds

A few days before the launch of Monster Hunter Wilds, the internet was flooded with final reviews from gaming publications. The latest installment of the iconic Monster Hunter series has received overwhelmingly positive feedback—at the time of this announcement, the game boasts an average score of 90 on Metacritic and 89 on OpenCritic, with 95% of reviewers recommending it.

Among the game’s advantages, reviewers particularly highlight the improved gameplay convenience and the evolution of nearly all the core mechanics from previous series entries. Generally, critics agree that Monster Hunter Wilds represents a commendable evolution of Monster Hunter: World. However, it’s not without its drawbacks—many found the story to be rather bland, encountered issues with optimization and low-resolution textures, and some felt that battles with monsters were a bit too easy.

Below, we’ve compiled a selection of varied reviews:

Jordan Middler

Christian Bognar

Robert Ramsey

Matthew Sawka

Tom Marks

Zach McKay

The release of Monster Hunter Wilds is set for February 28 on PC (Steam), PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series, featuring full Russian localization.