Author Topic: Monster Hunter Tri G for the 3DS confirmed (Read 18314 times)

NWR_insanolord · « **Reply #25 on:** November 09, 2011, 07:09:05 PM »

I'll bet MH4, at least the Western release, will do online play. But I would take a handheld version with no online over a console version with it, if those were my only choices.

BeautifulShy · « **Reply #26 on:** November 16, 2011, 10:07:48 AM »

Quote from: NWR_insanolord on November 09, 2011, 05:46:31 PM

This series seems like the kind of thing that I'd much prefer on a handheld than a console, so I'm definitely looking forward to Monster Hunter 4. I doubt I'd buy 3G, since I wouldn't buy both and if I were only buying one I'd definitely wait for the almost certainly superior new version.

I am kinda curious why you want this series on a handheld over a console Insanolord? Have you played Tri before?

NWR_insanolord · « **Reply #27 on:** November 16, 2011, 02:07:25 PM »

Anything that's this much of a time sink is something I'd rather have on a handheld (or PC), largely because I'm usually in a position of sharing a TV with my roommates so I don't want to hog it, and because I like having the portability, even if I'll just play it in another room in my house/apartment.

ejamer · « **Reply #28 on:** November 16, 2011, 04:05:00 PM »

I'm also excited about playing the franchise on a portable system - in fact I almost bought a PSP Go just to have portable Monster Hunter. While having a big screen lets you really enjoy the beauty of Monster Hunter, being able to play anywhere/anytime is very appealing to me.

Got 30 minutes at lunch? Just enough time to carve out for a few spare parts, mine resources, or dig for charms. Business trip or flight coming up? Take your grinding on go! Wife watching her favorite testosterone-sapping show this evening? Keep your manliness intact by taking down your very own Deviljho without having to leave the room.

If I have suspend options that allow me to pause single-player hunts to deal with real life matters and then jump back in afterwards, all the better.

Mop it up · « **Reply #29 on:** November 17, 2011, 09:43:57 PM »

But the biggest draw of the Monster Hunter series is the online play, and since the 3DS doesn't have 3G or whatever then you can't really play online on the go unless you're going to a place with free Wi-Fi access. So what's the point of having a portable game that you can only make the most of at home?

TJ Spyke · « **Reply #30 on:** November 17, 2011, 09:48:26 PM »

Because the biggest base for Monster Hunter is in Japan, where people actually went out of their way to get together and play the PSP games via ad-hoc. The PSP games have vastly outsold the PS2 versions AFAIK.

NWR_insanolord · « **Reply #31 on:** November 17, 2011, 10:27:49 PM »

Quote from: Mop it up on November 17, 2011, 09:43:57 PM

But the biggest draw of the Monster Hunter series is the online play, and since the 3DS doesn't have 3G or whatever then you can't really play online on the go unless you're going to a place with free Wi-Fi access. So what's the point of having a portable game that you can only make the most of at home?

As I said in my post, I'd like the ability to play it without hogging the TV and to be able to play it in different parts of the house without all the hassle of moving the console.

If I had the choice of having the same exact game either on a console or a handheld, 9 times out of 10 I'd take the handheld version.

Ceric · « **Reply #32 on:** November 17, 2011, 10:39:23 PM »

I have to agree with are local Messiah here.
All things being equal if I had to choose between the exact same game being portable or on the console I choice Portable most of the time. Just sooo much easier.

Mop it up · « **Reply #33 on:** November 23, 2011, 11:23:29 PM »

Ah, I didn't think about that because I don't share a TV with anyone. If you don't have your own TV then yeah, that makes some sense.

ejamer · « **Reply #34 on:** November 30, 2011, 08:59:32 AM »

So jealous: Japan gets a free demo, downloadable through the eShop!

Mop it up · « **Reply #35 on:** November 30, 2011, 05:45:08 PM »

Why are you jealous of a demo of a game you already played on the Wii...?

ejamer · « **Reply #36 on:** November 30, 2011, 10:07:48 PM »

Quote from: Mop it up on November 30, 2011, 05:45:08 PM

Why are you jealous of a demo of a game you already played on the Wii...?

Because it's free. Plus the game has quite a few new and different monsters. That was my biggest complaint with Tri: the limited variety. Previews actually have me interested enough that I'd give MH3.5 a shot.

Ceric · « **Reply #37 on:** December 01, 2011, 01:05:21 PM »

Quote from: Mop it up on November 30, 2011, 05:45:08 PM

Why are you jealous of a demo of a game you already played on the Wii...?

Hunting Horns.

ejamer · « **Reply #38 on:** December 01, 2011, 02:36:42 PM »

http://monsterhunter.wikia.com/wiki/Monster_Hunter_3_G

Seems like this wiki outlines most of the known differences between Tri and 3G.

I'd rather have a whole new game... but making Monster Hunter Tri portable while adding new monsters/weapons/areas should let me wring out at least another 40 hours of enjoyment - more if online play gets added for North America.

NWR_insanolord · « **Reply #39 on:** December 01, 2011, 08:09:56 PM »

I'm pretty sure Capcom has said 3G isn't leaving Japan. You're probably going to have to wait for 4.

BeautifulShy · « **Reply #40 on:** February 19, 2012, 05:05:51 PM »

I have no idea if this is true or not so I am placing this in the cautiously optimistic pile.

http://nintendo3dsblog.com/monster-hunter-tri-g-will-be-localized-says-edge

It says 3rd quarter of 2012 for Europe and for the US an unknown time.

NWR_insanolord · « **Reply #41 on:** February 19, 2012, 05:48:51 PM »

You don't say...

BeautifulShy · « **Reply #42 on:** February 19, 2012, 08:21:47 PM »

Thanks for that. I didn't check the talkback thread and I just checked my twitter and came here to post it in the thread here right away when I found out about it.

Sarail · « **Reply #43 on:** February 19, 2012, 11:31:29 PM »

Very excited about this. I'll definitely be picking this up if it releases in America. Bring on the hunt!

xcwarrior · « **Reply #44 on:** February 28, 2012, 12:24:06 AM »

Waiting for an officail confirm from Capcom on an American release date. And it better have online. The game is good solo, but its endless fun with online as Monster Hunter Tri on the Wii proved.

BeautifulShy · « **Reply #45 on:** February 28, 2012, 03:35:20 PM »

Same boat as you as far as confirmation of release goes xcwarrior. Online as great as it was in Tri was isn't exactly a deal breaker for me. I wouldn't mind having it and from what I have heard it is pretty challenging.

Mop it up · « **Reply #46 on:** February 28, 2012, 09:26:04 PM »

I wouldn't hope for online being added if I were any of you. This game doesn't have anywhere near the sales potential of the Japanese game, so it just wouldn't be worth setting up servers. It may not even be as simple as that. They would also have to program in some sort of online lobby, along with setting up online quests and a ranking system. They also might have to do something to make the game able to handle lag, but I'm not sure on that. There could be other stuff too.

With MH4 in the pipeline, I just don't see CapCom putting extra effort into other region releases of this game when there's nothing to gain from it.

xcwarrior · « **Reply #47 on:** February 29, 2012, 12:05:21 AM »

Quote from: Mop it up on February 28, 2012, 09:26:04 PM

I wouldn't hope for online being added if I were any of you. This game doesn't have anywhere near the sales potential of the Japanese game, so it just wouldn't be worth setting up servers. It may not even be as simple as that. They would also have to program in some sort of online lobby, along with setting up online quests and a ranking system. They also might have to do something to make the game able to handle lag, but I'm not sure on that. There could be other stuff too.

With MH4 in the pipeline, I just don't see CapCom putting extra effort into other region releases of this game when there's nothing to gain from it.

Way to destroy my hopes with your logic. Next thing you'll be telling me is that the next Pokemon game is going to be on DS and not 3DS...

Mop it up · « **Reply #48 on:** March 01, 2012, 07:23:43 PM »

I'm sorry, I wasn't trying to be a downer. I just don't like to see faces of disappointment. A way to sum up what I was trying to say is:

Quote from: UncleBob on December 30, 2011, 01:12:54 PM

Manage your expectations.

xcwarrior · « **Reply #49 on:** March 05, 2012, 12:41:20 AM »

Quote from: Mop it up on March 01, 2012, 07:23:43 PM

I'm sorry, I wasn't trying to be a downer. I just don't like to see faces of disappointment. A way to sum up what I was trying to say is:

Quote from: UncleBob on December 30, 2011, 01:12:54 PM
Manage your expectations.

LOL, clearly you didn't notice my sarcasm. I tried to point that out by the whole new Pokemon game that is DS and not 3DS. Cause that makes so much sense Nintendo. Why would you want to put a system seller like Pokemon on 3DS. That would be crazy...

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