Topic: Monster Hunter Wii U

[KDR_11k]

The lack of an HD version of Monster Hunter is due to the costs. That wouldn't be profitable and I wouldn't be surprised if MH went to the 3DS instead of the Vita since it still has the MH target specs. There's no need to stay loyal past the PSP -> Vita transition as the userbase won't follow too quickly either.

[Ceric]

The problem with persistent character damage is we all end up looking like burnt marshmallows.

[Mop it up]

The lack of an HD version of Monster Hunter is due to the costs.

They made one for the XBox 360. But I guess that doesn't mean it was in HD...

[TJ Spyke]

That is possible Mop, Microsoft stopped requiring publishers to have games be 720p (minimum for HD) and up.

[NWR_insanolord]

Even if it were outputting in HD they wouldn't have to improve any of the assets. I doubt that would stop it from selling extremely well in Japan.

[ejamer]

The problem with persistent character damage is we all end up looking like burnt marshmallows.

Agreed. Might be fun to give character damage for carting though. Drag down the team too often and you'll have an ugly mug to show for it.  Would also give everyone a good idea of who not to play with online. Wait a minute, maybe that's not such a good idea...
 

[Kytim89]

What I would like is for Capcom to sell kits that can be used to customize your hunter and his/her armor. We can already customize the characters, but I want to add battle scars and other things.

[Ceric]

What I would like is for Capcom to sell kits that can be used to customize your hunter and his/her armor. We can already customize the characters, but I want to add battle scars and other things.

Like Stickers for your items.

[Mop it up]

I wouldn't mind persistent damage if it just lasted for the duration of the quest and went away when you got back to the city. Obviously, this world has magical healing powers for these hunters to survive some of the stuff thrown at them, so they of course have a way of removing would-be scars and such.

[Kytim89]

In Tri you can actually add a few scars to your hunter's face, butI would want them to cover other areas too. The reason for this is because I want to be able to customize my hunter to battle hardened against these monsters that he fights.

[KDR_11k]

Wrong thread...

[DanielM]

It would be a smart move on Capcom's part to release a Monster Hunter game for Wii U. MHTri is the only game right now that keeps me playing my Wii since there's nothing really to really play at the moment.

[Kytim89]

Monster Hunter Tri sold well enough on the Wii, so why hasn't Capcomported Monster Hunter Portable 3 to both the 3DS and Wii?

[Mop it up]

Monster Hunter Portable 3 is an enhanced port of Monster Hunter Tri, so there wouldn't be much point porting it back to the Wii. As for 3DS, I'd guess there's a new game in the works that they'll release for it at some point, and if so then there wouldn't be a reason to port one of the PSP games.

[Ymeegod]

"Monster Hunter Freedom 3[1], also called Monster Hunter Portable 3rd (モンスターハンターポータブル3rd?) in Japan is the latest installment in the Monster Hunter franchise for the PlayStation Portable system that was released in Japan on December 1, 2010. The game was released, as a part of the PlayStation Portable Remaster series, on PlayStation 3.[2] The game introduces new regions, monsters, and a revised Felyne combat system.[1] Monster Hunter Portable 3rd is not an update to Monster Hunter Freedom Unite or Monster Hunter Tri. Monster Hunter Portable 3rd is instead separate to the rest of the series, and most of the game has been entirely remade.[3][4]
 
Monster Hunter Portable 3rd HD ver. is a high definition remastering of the game for the PlayStation 3, and is the first of Sony's "PSP Remasters" series for the PS3. The game was released in Japan on August 25, 2011[5] and will feature enhanced HD graphics, 3D support and shared save support with the PSP.[6]"

So it's basically Pokemon, each version is more or less the same with a few more features taken in and out.  The big difference is there's no water levels in the 3rd but at the same time it has all the weapons classes that Tri lacked.

[xcwarrior]

I like the topic starter's ideas for the new Monsters in the ice region. I just want a new MH game on either WiiU or 3DS, perferabbly 3DS. As much as the visuals are nice, I would rather have that game be portable. I don't want to buy a PSP just for the MH games, but depending on the next announced game I may have to.

And for the clamoring of the HD version of the game, they released a PS3 upscale of the PSP game in Japan, but haven't brought it over because they don't think PS3 has an audience for it. Which makes sense, because Monster Hunter doesn't have the words Call of Duty in it, therefore no one cares.

[Kytim89]

With Dragon Quest X being announced for the Wii U then you can bet your ass that Nintendo has got into Capcom's ear and told them it is time to start developing Monster Hunter Wii U.

[Ceric]

I like the topic starter's ideas for the new Monsters in the ice region. I just want a new MH game on either WiiU or 3DS, perferabbly 3DS. As much as the visuals are nice, I would rather have that game be portable. I don't want to buy a PSP just for the MH games, but depending on the next announced game I may have to.

And for the clamoring of the HD version of the game, they released a PS3 upscale of the PSP game in Japan, but haven't brought it over because they don't think PS3 has an audience for it. Which makes sense, because Monster Hunter doesn't have the words Call of Duty in it, therefore no one cares.

That's not 100% true.  Monster Hunter Portable 3rd HD doesn't comply with the US and European standards for software released on the PS3.  Namely it does not have any Trophies and uses newer features of the Adhoc Party system in which the European and US version of that software is lacking.  The Current stance of the US and European branch is to not allow exceptions to the rule and make the infrastructure/software investment for Adhoc Party for one game for a Niche audience.