Deal | "Exciting battles with fantastic creatures": Action RPG with 300,000+ reviews and an 89% positive rating for under $10 in Steam Sale
In Monster Hunter: World, players step into the boots of a Fifth Fleet hunter dispatched to the New World to uncover the mystery behind the Elder Dragons’ migration. The mission: track colossal beasts, defeat them in strategic, skill-driven battles and forge increasingly powerful gear from the materials they yield. The game world spans diverse biomes – from swampy valleys and dense forests to blistering deserts – each home to unique monsters and hazards. At your side at all times is the Palico, an endearing feline companion who lends a helping paw in combat.
Alongside its thrilling monster hunts, the German gaming magazine GameStar praised the game’s diverse arsenal. Monster Hunter: World offers 14 weapon types to suit different play styles: heavy hitters can wield the greatsword, agile fighters may opt for dual blades and ranged specialists can take up the bow. This arsenal is tied to a deep crafting system in which every weapon and piece of armor is forged from specific monster parts – meaning you’ll need to hunt particular creatures to create the gear you want.
According to GameStar, more than 30 unique monsters, enjoyable side quests and a deep endgame provide vast scope and strong replay value. Gaming outlet PC Gamer likewise praised the “thrilling battles with fantastic creatures,” noting they never lose their appeal. In multiplayer, up to four players can team up to take on especially dangerous foes. The SOS signal system also enables spontaneous cooperation: fire one off during a quest, and other hunters can join in to help. The endgame includes tougher monster variants and exclusive rewards, keeping even veteran players engaged for the long haul.
GameStar’s main criticism focused on the PC port: despite somewhat dated visuals, the system requirements are steep, and mouse-and-keyboard controls feel clunky and unintuitive – making a controller the clear winner. The story also fell flat, serving mainly as a backdrop for the hunts without delivering standout moments. Even so, GameStar awarded a strong 87 out of 100. On Metacritic, the game holds a similar score of 88, though the user score sits lower at 7.0, largely due to the PC version’s technical issues. On Steam, Monster Hunter: World has amassed over 300,000 reviews since launch, with an impressive 89% positive – a clear testament to its lasting appeal.
67% discount on Steam
Monster Hunter: World, developed by Japanese studio Capcom, launched for PC in August 2018. The action RPG normally sells for about $30 on Steam, but is currently 67% off until August 24, bringing the price down to roughly $9.90. The Iceborne Deluxe Edition, which includes the base game, the sizable Iceborne expansion and some cosmetic extras, is likewise discounted, in this case by 70%, to around $15. The expansion adds a new biome, additional monsters and an expanded endgame. According to SteamDB, these discounts aren’t unusual, but neither the base game nor the bundle including Iceborne has ever been cheaper. The title is Steam Deck Verified, meaning monster hunting on the go works flawlessly.
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