Monster Hunter Tri

good, but extremely diffucult and violent. i know there are worse games, but this is filled with blood and violence. i havent seen any alchohol, but it says on the back that its in there. if you arent concerned about violence, you still shouldnt get it. it is the hardest game ive ever played.

I've always preferred the console Monster Hunters over their PSP counterparts. Unfortunately, part 2 was Japan-only (even though the first MH was available everywhere). But the first Monster Hunter to hit a console since 2004 really is a joy to behold. Yes, Monster Hunter Tri, like its prequels, is a joint-bustingly hard game. It seems so simple at first to some people, though. I bet the average non-gaming parent would think about this game this way: "Oh, look, a game about killing monsters. Cool." But then they'd play it..."Wait, what's this about getting iron ore for weapon forging? Or all this resource harvesting from the monsters? Or that cute cat thing who waits on you hand and foot? Or the online mode?" See? It's much more complicated than it sounds. But that's a good thing...a really good thing. The graphics are excellent for the Wii, and one could even argue that they're close to Xbox 360-quality. Controls are good, though I would wholeheartedly recommend getting the Classic Controller Pro bundle, just $10 more (side note: I imported a Pro from Japan last year, and if you have a Wii, I can assure you that you'll get a lot of use out of it, and not just for this game, mind you). You'll still use the Wii Remote sometimes (like for adding monsters to your database), but it's much easier to control. On the content side of things, this is fine for teens. As expected, there's quite a bit of violence. Swords, shields, lances, axes, and bowguns can all be used. There's a bit of (red) blood when you take a swipe at a monster, but it's a brief spurt. In the sea, however, the spurt lasts a bit longer. Also, CSM didn't note that you can turn the blood off if you wish. Go figure. The only other major content issue is that in the online lobby, you can order a beer or sake and get drunk on it. Nothing too bad. Overall, Monster Hunter Tri delivers on its predecessors, and is a game every Wii owner should have. After the initial learning curve, you'll find it extremely rewarding...I guarantee.

good game with hunting and deadly beast around every corner. But does have lots o blood wen fighting, and if ur a girl character wen lose a life and the cats bring u back 2 camp panties are seen up skirt.

The Monster Hunter series really do have a steep learning curve, involving dodging, timing, precise attacks, learning the monsters moves etc. Once you really figure out how things work, you'll have loads of fun. The online multiplayer is about 3x or 4x times harder because you are playing with 3 other players. It's a blast and I definitely recommend getting it if you love a challenge.