STACK #159 Jan 2018

GAMES

FEATURE

The Hardest

landscapes. There are 14 different types of weapons for you to master, so take your time learning them all and finding the ones you prefer. This gear, like we mentioned, can be bought or crafted. If you choose

Monsters to Bring Down Crimson Fatalis

to kill a monster rather than capturing it, you’ll be able to

You can play co-op with up to three friends and call for back-up when you're solo and in a bit of a pickle

carve it up and earn resources that can then be used to create different weapons and armour. Some armour sets may even require you to slay the same monster a number of times in order to obtain the necessary materials. Keep in mind, too, that your hunts are timed, so make sure you’re efficient. You can use these materials to craft

An Elder Dragon, the Crimson Fatalis is a reddish-charred Fatalis that has a nasty habit of raining down meteors on its foes.

White fatalis

or upgrade weapons and armour, or sell them for Zenny – the in-game currency. Although players should be careful when managing their inventories; once you embark on a hunt from a campsite, you can’t change your loadout. While the large, imposing world around you may seem daunting (and beautiful) at first, most of the creatures in the wilds of Monster Hunter World are more scared of you than you are of them. Let’s not forget, either, that you can play co-op with up to three friends, and call for backup when you’re solo and in a bit of a pickle; there’s always someone out there to give you a helping hand. You’ll also have an adorable Palico or Felyne (cute little sentient animals) companion to keep you company, so you’re never really alone. Your scout flies will lead you to the location of your prey, so there’s no concerns about getting lost and wandering for hours, either. If you’re on PlayStation 4, there are a few extra reasons to get excited, with Capcom announcing several bonuses for PS players. Fans of Mega Man will be in for a treat, as you’ll be able to get a Mega Man skin for your Palico. He’ll even play you some classic MM tunes while you work! Guerrilla Games’ Horizon Zero Dawn also makes a surprising appearance; PS4 players get the chance to actually play Monster Hunter World as Aloy, with a little Watcher Palico – how cute! Monster Hunter World is a complex yet accessible RPG, and the first in its franchise to release globally on the same day. It will also feature cross-region play, meaning you can game with your mates anywhere in the world. Revamped and polished for Western audiences, this is the Monster Hunter game for those who’ve never played one. Welcome to a whole new world.

The history of Monster Hunter

Similar to its Crimson buddy, the White Fatalis is a deadly adversary, and will often produce lightning if threatened.

Monster Hunter 2004 Monster Hunter 2 2006 Monster HunterTri 2009 Monster Hunter 4 2013 Monster Hunter Generations 2015 Monster HunterWorld 2018 (note – release dates are for Japan release)

Abyssal Lagiacrus

This rare species of Lagiacrus was introduced in Monster Hunter 3 , and isn’t afraid to whip up the odd whirlpool or two to throw off your senses.

Stygian Zinogre

Stygian Zinogres absorb bugs and use their Dragon Element to deal massive damage, and are also known to zap you with lightning if threatened.

Molten Tigrex

You would not want to cross this striking blood red Tigrex in a dark alleyway – although chances are it’d probably set the place on fire anyway.

• Monster Hunter World is out Jan 26

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