Ever since Monster Hunter World premiered, the action-RPG series has been rising in popularity in Western markets.
Since the franchise unveiled its wings in 2004, Capcom has publishedsix main Monster Hunter Gamesplusfive significant international spin-offs.
The series is tough to understand, though, as Japanese and international versions can be confusing. Moreover, there’re Japanese-only versions, as well as Japanese-only spin-offs.
In summary, Monster Hunter games are divided by generations. Each generation has the original Japanese release, plus enhanced versions or ports for other consoles and countries. Some generations also include spin-off titles.
Because we did not includethe Japan-exclusive spin-offs(like the formerMonster Hunter Online), we found:
We could say the total is 16 Monster Hunter entries
Every Monster Hunter Games in Order
Monster Hunter isan action RPG title with a semi-open-world setting. The player takes the role of a hunter who must capture or kill giant monsters all over the map.
These monsters drop powerful loot and resources. Moreover, most beasts have bounties that players can trade to buy weapons, armor, and trinkets.
However, unlike other RPGs, the hunters have no attributes. Instead, character progression depends entirely on gear. That said, these games have about14 weapon archetypes, most of which can apply elemental damages or status effects. Naturally, the stronger the enemy, the better the gear you need and loot.
Such is the gameplay loop. You hunt monsters, grow stronger, and face stronger enemies. There’s, of course, a fluid, action gameplay that makes these titles come together. Hunters can attack, dodge, parry, perform combos, use abilities, tools, and drink potions.
Lastly,there’s a main quest on every Monster Hunter as well. Once you go through the story, you may play it again with increased challenges. The newer titles in the series allow multiplayer co-op, with up to 4 people hunting together, further increasing the difficulty.
Monster Hunter – 2004 (Main Series)
The first game in the Capcom seriesdebuted in 2004 for PlayStation 2. It’s a Japan-exclusive release, but it reached international markets with the enhanced port.
The title follows Kokoto, a hero looking to protect a village from giant flying creatures, Wyverns. Kokoto is a hunter trainee, and he must complete a series of challenges to rise within the hunter guild.
