The highly anticipated Monster Hunter Wilds is set to launch on February 28. With just a few days left until release, dozens of reviews have already been published, giving us a clear picture of how Capcom’s latest entry in the franchise is being received.
Quick Summary:
Based on early reviews, Monster Hunter Wilds is shaping up to be a standout action RPG. So far, Metacritic has compiled 75 reviews, with the majority being overwhelmingly positive.
At the top of the charts, Twinfinite awarded the game a perfect 100/100, calling it a near-perfect step into the open-world genre. The publication praised the refined gameplay and quality-of-life improvements, stating that Wilds is the best way to introduce friends to the franchise.
Another exceptionally high score came from Wccftech (95/100), which described Wilds as one of the best entries in the series. While the review noted that PC performance could be better and veteran players might notice a lower difficulty level, it praised the excellent map and monster design, along with refined combat mechanics, making the game a must-play for both newcomers and seasoned hunters.
IGN Italia also gave Monster Hunter Wilds a 95/100, calling it the ultimate hunting experience that no fan should miss. The review acknowledged that the game might not change the minds of those who didn’t enjoy Monster Hunter World but described Wilds as a natural and highly refined evolution of Capcom’s most successful title.
Meanwhile, Eurogamer gave the game a solid 80/100, calling it the most exhilarating and polished Monster Hunter yet. However, the review pointed out that the game doesn’t always balance new and old mechanics seamlessly in its effort to appeal to a broad audience.
On the lower end of the spectrum, COGconnected gave the game a 76/100, making it the lowest scores so far. Their review noted that while Monster Hunter Wilds builds on the combat, crafting, and upgrade systems from previous games, the lack of new weapons and technical issues held it back from reaching its full potential.
Below is a breakdown of review scores for the PC version of Monster Hunter Wilds (Metascore: 88/100). The scores across platforms are quite similar, with the PS5 version leading at 90/100, followed by the Xbox version at 89/100.
