Monster Hunter Now
Release Date: September 14, 2023
Adventure, fantasy, free-to-play, RPG elements, augmented reality, co-op, multiplayer, singleplayer, internet
Monster Hunter Now is an AR mobile spin-off of Capcom's Monster Hunter series. Developed by Niantic (responsible for Pokemon GO), it lets the player hunt monsters in the real world.
Monster Hunter Now is a mobile spin-off of the Monster Hunter series, making use of augmented reality. Just like Ingress, Pokemon GO and Harry Potter: Wizards Unite, it was developed by Niantic, this time with input from Capcom.
Mechanics
Gameplay-wise, Monster Hunter Now is similar to Niantic's previous games. The player explores the real world and searches for interactions on the virtual map. In this case, these interactions are monsters known from Monster Hunter, such as Rathalos, Great Jagras and Pukei-Pukei.
MHN reuses many features from Pokemon GO, though there are important differences between the two games as well. Fighting monsters, though still based on tapping & flicking on the screen, has more in common with the combat of Monster Hunter than the Pokemon catching of PO GO.
Players wield various weapons, such as swords, axes and crossbows, often needing to dodge the attacks of huge enemies. They must also upgrade or replace their gear to handle more powerful beasts.
Monster Hunter Now also introduces the monster tagging feature, letting us lure encountered monsters and fight them in different locations. Players can do this manually, but it works even when the app's turned off thanks to Palico, the player character's cat-like companion.
Game modes
Monster Hunter Now is a purely online game. Singleplayer is possible, but the game emphasizes co-operation.
Technical aspects
Visually, MHN retains the artstyle of the series' main installments, adapted for mobile devices.
June 12, 2023
Monster Hunter Now: Mobile Hunting at Summer Game Fest
A quick hands-on demo of Monster Hunter Now at Summer Game Fest let me learn a lot about the upcoming game that will be bringing the world of Monster Hunter to mobile devices this fall.
Videos and Screens
[0:51] Monster Hunter Now trailer #1
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Monster Hunter Series
A popular, especially among Japanese gamers, action-RPG series set in fantasy realities. The brand was created by the Capcom corporation, which also oversees its development.
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Monster Hunter Now Summary
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