Monster Hunter Wilds feels like a brand new era for the series, tampering with old traditions, although it misses one that I wish Capcom would add.

Rather than merely serving as a backdrop, Monster Hunter Wilds' setting is seamlessly integrated into gameplay to make each hunt feel more immersive.

Wilds sets out to split the difference between these two experiences. Its combat is faster than Worlds, but slower than Rise's. It's bigger and much more vertical than World, but without Rise's ...

Monster Hunter Wilds improved the Slinger tool, making it indispensable for gathering and combat. The Slinger can collect ...

The world of Monster Hunter Wilds is big, and also pretty connected. One player set out to show just that, with a long journey from a starting zone to the peaks of its later areas. Over on the Monster ...