Writing stuff for the fanzine final
- 1. Multipage magazines In this interview, I talking with a newcomer to the series of Monster Hunter. My brother. He just started playing the game on release day (January 2018) and has not played a Monster Hunter game ever up to this point. He is age 24, been gaming since he was a kid and lives in a flat in Selby with his girlfriend who also plays the game. In my interview, I will be asking him his opinion of Monster Hunter World so far, how he thinks of the monsters, his favourite equipment and if he would recommend this game to newcomers like him. Do you like Monster Hunter World and if so why? Yes, I do like MHW. The game is a very good balance of fantasy mixed with a good RPG format which seems to be the go-to genre at the moment for games. The whole premise of the game appeals to me. What are the selling pointsof thisgame? The big selling point for this game for I feel is that there isn't anything else like it on the market today. When else do you get to go hunt big monsters with a little cat friend? Or simply use some absolutely crazy weapon designs. Multiplayer is definitely a big factor for me personally as I can use it as a social game with my friends and family. What weaponsdo you use and why?
- 2. I use the Charge Blade. Well erm... I'm not too sure why I liked the idea of having an all-rounder class with a sword and shield so I suppose the giant axe is just a plus. It isn't a weapon to use for the faint of heart as it takes a lot of trial and error to find out how to use it to its full capacity but well worth it once it has been mastered Do you have a favourite monster and why? I suppose it's a bit of an odd one, but possibly the Pukei-Pukei. It doesn't come across as offering too much but it's secretly lethal. Once mastered it can be a relatively straightforward hunt but it's just full of poison which is just a pain when trying to actually get it. Plus its armour looks pretty cool. Notable mentions to both the Odogaron and Diablos. What wasthe hardest monster you faced and did you die first try? Bit of a curveball... But an Odogaron. This big Red, hound on steroids is so incredibly quick and it's just a massive task to try and keep up with this monster. I didn't actually die on my first attempt which yeah does surprise me somewhat haha. But as you get further and further through the game you soon get to some big bad guys and they test you. Out of all the mapsin Monster Hunter World which isyour favourite?
- 3. All of the maps (especially when playing in 4K) look incredible so it's all square from an aesthetic point of view. Is the game easy or difficult to learn? The game does a good job of teaching you just enough to survive against the first 2 monsters and then boy does it get more complicated. But these awkward controls and complex dynamics are what you slowly begin to love and then once you get to grips with it you'll be having so much fun (and sometimes not so much fun). Would you recommend thisgame to a friend? Yes, 100%. In summary, my brother enjoys this game. He likes how unique this game is compared to other games. He likes the big monster, the crazy weapons, multiplayer, the maps and especially the Palico (once he and his girlfriend saw that they could create their own cat friend they instantly call it “THE BEST GAME EVER!”) He mentioned that once he got to understand the controls and the complex dynamics the game became very fun but sometimes not so much fun. What he’s saying is (and I know this because he is my brother) that while he has got better, the monsters have also got even more difficult which makes him very angry every time when make his character gets dizzy. (To be fairhe is a very angry person.)
- 4. While my brother had me (a Monster Hunter veteran) to help him not everybody will have someone to help them understand the game. Monster Hunter World may be the most beginner friendly game in the franchise, it still has instances where newer players will have difficulty understanding like “What does EZ shock trap mean?” “What weapon should I use?” “How do I play with friends?” or if they want general advice on how to play the game. Some of these problems could be solved through googling them however it would be so much easier if somebody told you them, right? Thankfully the Monster Hunter community has made a website called “Adopt-a-Hunter” where veterans can assist any players who may be struggling, looking for guidance, or seeking a mentor. They provide a 1-on-1 learning environment where they teach you the basics and passing knowledge in order to make newer players more confident and comfortable playing on their own or in a group. The website also has an area where you find information, guides and other hunters who are open to any players joining the hunt. An important thing to note is that the guides will not do the quests for you. They can join and help but they will not kill the monster if you’re doing nothing. The monster hunter community is very welcoming towards newcomers so if you are either a beginner or interested in buying the game, always know that the community of Monster Hunter will be eager help you out. Fact file:
- 5. Monster Hunter hasn’t been on a home console since 2011 on the Wii U. Monster Hunter hasn’t been on a PlayStation system since 2010 on the PSP. Monster Hunter World is the first game in the franchise that is also available on the Xbox The monster Paolumu (the pink, fluffy bat) in the Monster Hunter World was going to be based on a platypus instead. They reason why they refer to you as “Fiver” is because Monster Hunter World is the fifth game in the main series. Yuyu Tokuda (the director of monster hunter world) has said in a GameInformer interview that Zorah Magdaros is the largest monster in the entire franchise. Monster Hunter World has a Metascore of 90 on Metacritic Monster Hunter is HUGE in Japan and not so huge in the west… untill now i guess. Monster Hunter once had a theme park attraction at Universal Studios in Japan 2014.
- 6. There is going to be a movie made by the people who made the Resident Evil movies. (there is also a small clip of a scene on YouTube) Monster Hunter World lets you have pets/there are 26 rare pets in Monster Hunter World Monster Hunter World will get free DLC Diabloses are herbivores Black Diabloses are all females in heat The Rotten Vale in MHW is supposedly made from dead Dalamadurs (a large snake-like elder dragon) The most popular weapon in MHW is the Long Sword while the least popular is the Hunting Horn MHW has shipped over 5 million games just three days after release MHW PC will come out autumn 2018 Monster List: Anjanath: The Anjanath is a T-Rex like monster that roams around the Ancient Forest as one of the top predators in the
- 7. area. While not being the apex predator, it still wins in turf wars against most other monsters in the Ancient Forest. The Anjanath will also be the first, true challenge newer players will have to go through in order to progress through the game. This monster most deadly part is its jaws while the safest is its legs. This monster will start to breath fire when enraged and you can tell when it’ll start to is when it’s neck will start to glow red. When it’s actually breaths fire on you, it will do enormous damage as well as causing fire blight. There is one way of stopping the fire attack and that’s beating it’s face in. Once you hit it enough the fire inside of it will explode in its mouth causing it to fall down and leaving it vulnerable for attacks. Anjanath is weakest to water so if you make a water weapon you’ll have an easier time with it. Legiana: This winged wyvern can only be found in the Coral Highlands. It is also the only true predator in the Highlands so it has little competition against other monsters. Legiana is the first and only monster that can do ice damage. Legiana mainly fights in the air while occasionally fighting on the ground. In the air, it moves quicker and is harder to reach with some weapons so the ideal way to fight Legiana is when it’s on the ground especially with melee weapons. The best way to get it on the ground is by using a flash pod while it’s in the air. The flash will bring it down from the air and stun it long for you to get some attacks in. You’ll mainly find it on
- 8. higher areas of the map especially around area 12. Area 12 is one big slope so using jumping attack will be much easier. It is most weak against thunder and it has a low poison resistance. Odogaron: Odogaron is a big, red, angry hellhound of doom and it is the top dog of the Rotten Vail. It is known for its very aggressive nature meaning if it breaths, it’s food. It’s so aggressive not even the defensive Radobaan can survive its onslaught of attacks. What worse, Odogaron can do combo attacks. Most of it’s moves normally leads into another so you’ll need to dodge and block a lot. This monster can also inflict bleeding damage. Bleeding is an effect where chunks of your health will decrease every time you move your character. The best way to deal with Odogaron is to wait for its combo to finish and then attack. Weapons that can block will have an easier time then ones that cannot. Odogaron is also very weak to ice weapons so fighting Legiana first is recommended.