Summary
Monster Hunter Wildsmay be in the perfect position to inherit an interesting feature that was used inPokemon Legends: Arceus. While the two series may not have much in common outside of both starring impressive monsters, there are some things that they could share.Pokemon Legends: Arceustook a drastically new approach to its home series, and there’s some indication thatMonster Hunter Wildsis also looking to experiment. WithLegends: Arceusbeing the mostMonster Hunter-likePokemongame, it’s fitting that it introduced an idea that could cross over very well into an actualMonster Huntertitle.
When it was released,Pokemon Legends: Arceus' spin on the seriesled it to innovate a new style ofPokemonadventure. Instead of having players traverse the region collecting gym badges, they braved the wilderness of Hisui, facing wild Pokemon that were more unpredictable and aggressive than in previous titles. While theMonster Hunterseries has always been wild,Monster Hunter Wildslooks like it will delve even further in that direction than usual for the series. That’s not to say that it will be as big of a departure from the norm asLegends: Arceuswas. However, it is a good opportunity to try something new.
Monster Hunter Wilds Could Make Use of Pokemon Legends: Arceus' Research Tasks
Pokemon Legends: Arceus' Research Tasks Changed the Pokedex
A unique aspect offilling the Pokedex inPokemon Legends: Arceusis that encountering and catching Pokemon isn’t enough to complete an entry. Instead, the player needs to perform various tasks to fully research the Pokemon. These challenges include such tasks as:
This approach to the Pokedex added an extra layer of strategy for players. While they could simply keep catching or defeating the Pokemon, remembering the other tasks could let them fill the Pokedex far quicker.
Research Tasks Could Translate Well to Monster Hunter Wilds
Pokemon Legends; Arceus' Pokedex would be an amazing inspiration for anew gimmick inMonster Hunter Wilds. After all, since the player is often gathering info on these monsters at the same time they’re fighting them, then a more experimental approach wouldn’t be too far-fetched. Similar to howPokemon Legends: Arceusdid it, each monster could have a list of research tasks laid out for the player. These could range from defeating the monster with a certain weapon to breaking certain parts, and more. There are so many ways to approach hunts inMonster Hunterthat there would be more than enough potential tasks.
Monster Hunter’s Design Is Well-Suited to Replicate Pokemon Legends: Arcues' Pokedex
Research tasks in this style could be a perfect fit forMonster Hunter’s style of gameplay. BetweenMonster Hunter’s selection of weapons, the many available items, and the elements players can employ, players have a lot of options for each hunt. In fact, the series outright encourages players to switch up their builds between hunts to best suit the monster they’re about to face. Adding research tasks toMonster Hunter Wildswould simply take this gameplay design to the next level. With such a wealth of possibilities to explore, research tasks could be even better suited toMonster HunterthanPokemon.
Pokemon Legends: Arceushas its own sequel on the way, but it could also be an inspiration forMonster Hunter Wilds. If handled well, it could be agame-changing feature forMonster Hunter Wilds, encouraging players to get more creative with their builds. Instead of just using one build per monster, research tasks could challenge players to create several different approaches for each hunt. It would add a lot of excitement while also getting players to expand their horizons.Monster Hunter Wildscould benefit greatly thanks to one ofPokemon Legends: Arceus' most interesting ideas.
Monster Hunter Wilds
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The unbridled force of nature runs wild and relentless, with environments transforming drastically from one moment to the next. This is a story of monsters and humans and their struggles to live in harmony in a world of duality.Fulfill your duty as a Hunter by tracking and defeating powerful monsters and forging strong new weapons and armor from the materials you harvest from your hunt as you uncover the connection between the people of the Forbidden Lands and the locales they inhabit.The ultimate hunting experience awaits you in Monster Hunter Wilds.
