A lot of people will be happy. I'd be happy to move on after 3 3DS games too.
But a lot of people would/will be unhappy as long as it's restricted to Nintendo hardware.
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Monster Hunter Direct (October 27th)
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A lot of people will be happy. I'd be happy to move on after 3 3DS games too.
But a lot of people would/will be unhappy as long as it's restricted to Nintendo hardware.
The Wii U's a dead thing, but I wouldn't rule out a quick MHX:G up-port to the Switch later. Capcom did something similar with 3 Ultimate after all. But MH5 for the Switch is pretty much a given at this point.
DrROBschiz
Member
Yup
Talking to your friends, not getting frequently disconnected, not having your hands cramp and hurt
3ds sure was ana amazing a experience. Not compromised at all uh huh
Oh and i guess we could talk graphics that made me eyes bleed but i didnt want to aim low here cuz gameplay is king amiright guys
MegaMelon
Member
It's a weird situation for sure. Who knows, maybe Nintendo were serious about the Switch being a 3rd pillar and we'll be seeing MH5 and beyond on the 3ds!
I'm kidding pls no ;_;
Don't be ridiculous, you know this is not going to happen, ever.
FreedomFighter
Member
I think the bolded is the bigger reason. That's why I think you're right about these complaints not dying once the series moves to Switch.
First post nails it.
But...
It will end up being a dual release on 3DS and Switch, just as MH3U was released for the 3DS and Wii U.
The timing of the Switch announcement last week plus the “sell 2 million copies by end of March 2017” coinciding with the Switch's launch makes this a given. We might even get a shadow confirmation of a Switch release in the Direct, like what happened with Dragon Quest 11. Something like "it will also release on one additional platform, but we can't discuss that today." This will pave the way for MH5 in 2018, which will be built from the ground up for the Switch (or possibly multi-platform).
DrROBschiz
Member
To be fair people have had a long generation of MH on Nintendo now
Its more about Nintendo being able to support an uncompromised experience for me at this point
FreedomFighter
Member
I think that's what's going to happen here, but they won't announce the Switch version yet.
Keep 3DS owners happy and then have an up-port to Switch ready. Another Twilight Princess situation.
Playing Monster Hunter on 3DS wasn't compromising at all. You enjoyed it on PSP. 3DS was a step up from that.
Jawmuncher
Member
He lucked out getting a budget game this gen
Perhaps, but that's on them.
I'm primarily a PlayStation fan and would prefer to play MH on say, PS4, but if it had to be on the NS instead I'd be fine with that.
I just dislike 3DS's 240p resolution and lack of any sharing features. NS looks like a more modern system so that will be fine.
DrROBschiz
Member
I also played every game extensively and disagree entirely
Ill be interested in what everyone has to say once we get an NS game
The only thing it felt really compromised on for me was not being able to use a keyboard to chat with people. I'm actually going to miss the map and item shortcuts on the bottom screen on a Switch game.
Right, yeah. Twilight Princess is another appropriate comparison.
That's assuming Capcom wouldn't shut down any sharing. We can't even take screenshots for Miiverse.
Generations does support Miiverse screenshots, thankfully.
DrROBschiz
Member
Dual Screen was the best part ( and also available in the excellent MH3 Ultimate for WiiU) but didnt make up for all the bad you had to eat by playing on 3DS
- Bad controls
- Bad Online
- Bad Visuals
- Lack of features
- Lack of performance (MHX dropped the bar here and was no long 60fps)
And lets talk content. No one would argue that MHX and MH4 were jampacked with great content
But what about Scope? THey had to mostly and very clever take things sideways with improvements because the limited hardware.... like seriously limited
Therefore regardless of how creative the team gets there is a hard ceiling to how far they can push the game beyond its basic framework
I applaud the team for what they are able to achieve with the limited resources they are given but im going to keep calling out the effect those limits have on the MH experience
THey get more pronounced over these LONG lifecycles and repeated runs of the content
I don't think they'd dedicate an entire direct to a Switch MH considering there hasn't been any formal announcements yet. But it's not a MH event it's a Direct so it being tied to Nintendo can only make me think 3DS, probably the Neko spinoff, maybe so stories DLC if it supports it and I guess XG could be a thing but seems overkill. There could be a Switch teaser like MH4 was in 2011 but who knows.
pretty done
Member
The world is more than just Japan though. They need a Switch version regardless.
The announcement text says there will be no Switch/Mobile game news.
And Capcom expects this new game to sell 2 million units by the end of March 2017, so that rules out Stories DLC or a Felyne DX game.
I'm fully expecting this to just be MHXG and the best case scenario regarding MH5 might be a small teaser at the end showing off maybe 1 new monster. And as much as I would love for MHXG to be on anything other than the 3DS, I'm not expecting any news regarding a Switch game or a Wii U port.
And I'll still buy it day 1 no matter what.
And I'll still buy it day 1 no matter what.
DrROBschiz
Member
Ignore me in my less than great moment lol
TheBaldEmperor
Member
Really curious what this could be. XG seems most likely I guess.
FreedomFighter
Member
Man, you need to go calm down and go somewhere lol.
This is true, but if it is a NINTENDO DIRECT is probably pretty obvious that it will be on a Nintendo hardware.
I don't see the Switch complain in this very moment as a port-beggining thread-derailing attitude.
Of course, if the Switch comments will continue to plague the MH Nintendo Direct topic it will be a issue.
My 2 cents
Fenderman89
Neo Member
Good lord.
It'd be funny if they just present it as a 3DS game but show it running on something that's clearly way beyond a 3DS. Like Stories or those bullshots of Revelaitons.
I was thinking that MHXG wouldn't be very exciting but an up-port or better usage of the N3DS' power would probably get me back in. It's MH, doesn't take much...
I was thinking that MHXG wouldn't be very exciting but an up-port or better usage of the N3DS' power would probably get me back in. It's MH, doesn't take much...
Jesus, get a life.
This
Dont care about MH until MH switch lol
But I got the feeling what ever they announce will come to Switch but they just wont say it yet
DrROBschiz
Member
Isnt it JP only direct?
I mean that would be great if Capcom NA/EU jumped on twitter and dropped the info or something
Magicpaint
Member
Looks like a 3DS game to me. Switch would be okay, but are people seriously expecting an exclusive game when the thing isn't even out? 3DS is still the best selling hardware in Japan and therefore it will be continue to be supported. It's Switch that needs to prove itself.
Monster Hunter threads always bring out the crazy.
Monster Hunter threads always bring out the crazy.
Lol, you're always in MH threads pretty much saying how you hate its on 3ds. We get it dude.
DrROBschiz
Member
Well its not like im the only one exhausted by how Nintendo and Capcom drag their feet
The NX talk on Gaf beong a prime example
Sure i should have kept that last thought to myself at least. My bad
jimmypython
Member
Whatever it is pls do not be for 3DS only...at least throw in a WiiU port.
DrROBschiz
Member
Yeah unfortunately but its kind of that state things are in right now
Nintendo is exerting a level of control over info that havent seen in a long time
It should be for a new game in the series called Hunter Monsters where you play as monsters trying to take down the evil hunters
EVOLVE would have been way better with MH weapons and monsters.
Controls/ controller layout are a personal preference, so I sympathize with you having to play on a controller you don't like.
I've never really had connection issues playing 4U and Generations online, and the interface is such a huge improvement over what it was in 1, Tri, and 3U. One of my friends used to have consistent connection issues, but those turned out to be caused by one of those aluminum covers he had on his system.
You've already been very clear many, many times about how you think the graphics "make your eyes bleed" and how big of a point against games that is for you. Personally, I quite like the visuals, but that's because I generally care more about art and animation than resolution and detail. However, you certainly have the right to your own opinions about what you find visually appealing.
I can only think of two features that were cut in transitioning the main series to portable: free chat during hunts and the larger city hubs from the online modes. I miss both of those, but I feel like you're thinking of something else.
In truth, the previous two 3DS games have abnormally high performance for the series. All of the previous games were always 30fps. I'd like the return of 60fps too, but it's not exactly compromising on the series.
Alright, I really don't know what you're getting at here. You're going to have to elaborate if you expect me to understand this.
Are you talking about how it's had the same framework the whole time with the quests and zones and stuff? It's fine if you're getting tired of the formula, but don't call that a compromise if the only thing it's compromising from is the game that only exists in your imagination.
jimmypython
Member
Hopefully we get to know a few days earlier from Famitsu leaks
I don't see anything wrong with the discussion. It shows demand for both versions and something I expect to see going forward.
Yep, played a lot (150+ hours) of the Wii U game, but MHGAF probably forgot me.
Then I tried 4 on the 3DS but my hands hurt after 20 mins so I couldn't play that much.
DrROBschiz
Member
The arguments wont change until the games change
Are we surprised?
Doesnt matter though. The future is finally starting to take shape and im actually quite optimistic
Dark_3nergy
Member
Switch or not I'm still excited. Hopefully more MH Story info.
Same here, I will be watching this very closely. My inner childhood dreams are to eventually see MH make its way on to the NSwitch. Killing hulking bosses on the go? SIGN ME UP.
It will be glorious indeed.