Monster Hunter World Debuts to Strong Reviews
- Title was designed to appeal more to global audiences
- Shares rise as much as 1.9 percent after the game goes on sale
A model wearing a costume of a character from the Monster Hunter World video game poses Tokyo Game Show.
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Capcom Co.’s new adventure title Monster Hunter World garnered positive reviews from critics as it went on sale, suggesting that the Japanese gamemaker may succeed in its push to make title that appeal to a wider, global audience.
The series, where players hunt dinosaur-like monsters, has been popular in Japan for more than a decade, but has seen limited appeal abroad. With the new title, Capcom re-designed many elements specifically tailored for Western audiences, such as including more online play and letting players move freely through the game. Reviews on major gaming websites such as Eurogamer and IGN were broadly positive, calling it "accessible" and "satisfying." Review-aggregating website Metacritic awarded Monster Hunter World a score of 91 out of 100.