User blog:BannedLagiacrus/Discussion of the Week: 4th Generation Reflections

Hello, and welcome to Discussion of the Week!

This week we take one final look at the 4th Generation!

Final Thoughts on the 4th Gen
I think we all can agree that the 4th Generation was a fun experience from beginning to end, despite some aspects of it being annoying. At the start, many fans didn't have much hope for the 4th Generation, but, eventually, people began to realize that it was going to be an amazing time for Monster Hunter. Each time we thought we saw it all, but the 4th Generation kept pulling us back in with something unexpected like Monster Hunter Generations with its Hunting Styles and Hunter Arts, none of us ever imagined such a thing for the series. The 4th Generation truly showed how creative the MH Team could be, showing that they still have plenty of ideas for the series, and it is amazing to think what never made it into the 4th Generation. Even if the 4th Generation left a bitter taste in your mouth, you gotta admit that Capcom really had some amazing ideas for this generation of Monster Hunter. Hopefully, we'll see more of this in the future as well, and I hope they expand on some ideas that never were really explored!

Questions

 * 1. What really made/broke (Or both) the 4th Generation for you as a whole? Why?
 * 2. What aspects of the 4th Generation did you really enjoy throughout it? Why?
 * 3. Do you feel that the 4th Generation is missing any intrigue that was seen in other generations? If so, what made the previous generations more intriguing for you?
 * 4. Despite the 4th Generation being over, what do you think the MH Team could've improved upon to make it a better experience in your opinion?
 * 5. What are the things you're going to miss in the 4th Generation the most?
 * 6. Do you feel the 4th Generation was a wild ride overall? Did it take some new shapes (Monsters, gameplay, music, etc.) that you never expected for MH that you hope to see more of in the future?
 * 7. What are your favorite monsters and areas of the 4th Generation (Older monsters and areas count too, including revamps/remakes)? Which Flagship and Final Boss from this generation are your favorites? Why?
 * 8. What are some things that you are thankful the 4th Generation did for the series moving forward (It can be anything you want it to be)?
 * 9. So far, how do you think Monster Hunter: World compares to Monster Hunter 4 and Monster Hunter Generations? How has it improved? Do you feel it has fallen in some ways compared to those games? Despite everything, does Monster Hunter: World still feel like a Monster Hunter game at its core for you?
 * 10. If you had to choose one, which game of this generation was your favorite overall? Why is that particular game your favorite?

You can skip any of these questions if you can't think up anything, or just leave a simple comment if you don't feel like answering any of them.