Monster Hunter 3 Ultimate

MH3 G Discussion

The upcoming Monster Hunter 3 (Tri) G is a sequel to the Wii title Monster Hunter 3 (Tri), and will be released on the Nintendo 3DS. The underwater features that were not present in Monster Hunter Portable 3rd will again return in this game, with a different control scheme. The game will feature local wireless play, and 3DS Streetpass functionality.

Features

 * A new Brute Wyvern monster named Burakidiosu. It resides in the Volcano. It is also the flagship monster of the game.
 * Returning monsters from Monster Hunter Tri are (as confirmed so far) Sharq, Epioth, Jaggi, Uroktor, Great Baggi, Great Jaggi, Qurupeco, Barroth, Gobul, Agnaktor, Rathalos, Rathian, Lagiacrus, Uragaan, Diablos, Barioth, Royal Ludroth, Jhen Mohran, Gigginox and Ceadeus.
 * Some of these monsters have new moves such as Lagiacrus now being able to generate an electric surge around itself on land, Gigginox laying eggs on its back, Qurupeco performing a dance that induces Sleep on nearby hunters and Jhen Mohran shooting a jet of sand from its mouth.
 * Returning monsters from Monster Hunter Portable 3rd are (as confirmed so far) Furogi and Urukususu.
 * Returning 1st and 2nd Generation Monsters are (as confirmed so far) Azure Rathalos, Pink Rathian and Plesioth. These monsters have been revamped for the game.
 * Another Shakalaka called "Kayanba" is able to join hunts. It appears that Kayanba is Cha-Cha's rival. Both can join the hunter in single player, similar to the Felyne Comrades seen in Monster Hunter Portable 3rd, and there's the possibility to bring one of them to some multiplayer modes.
 * The Mountain Stream area from Monster Hunter Portable 3rd returns.
 * There is a new feature where the camera can be set to face a nearby monster without the need of manual adjustment.
 * The bottom touch-sensitive screen can be customized to access various kinds of info and menus. The map is displayed on this screen, freeing up space from the top screen.
 * Monster Hunter 3 G will have 12 weapon types, all of the previous types from Monster Hunter Freedom Unite and Tri return.
 * The trailer has shown the underwater capabilities of the Dual Sword, Gunlance, Hunting Horn and Bow; weapons which were not present in Monster Hunter Tri.
 * Similar to MHP3rd, Bowguns are split into just Light and Heavy, omitting the Medium type present in Tri.
 * The Hapurubokka path 64th Division Bow was seen in a trailer, however the monster itself has not been confirmed yet.
 * The city of Loc Lac from Monster Hunter Tri will be replaced with Tanjia Port.
 * Supports local wireless play. There has been no official confirmation of Wi-Fi features yet.

Links

 * Official Japanese site: http://www.capcom.co.jp/monsterhunter/3G/
 * Trailers: http://www.nintendo.co.jp/n10/conference2011/titlelist/monsterhunter3G/index.html
 * Burakidiosu Gameplay: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VquhToPjc-k
 * Plesioth Gameplay: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LxgPz2Uz6Ho
 * Urukususu Gameplay: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nUnhO4tOiQ0
 * http://www.andriasang.com/e/blog/2011/09/07/monhan3g_update/
 * http://www.andriasang.com/e/blog/2011/09/07/3ds_stuff_in_famitsu/
 * http://gamernews.hp2.jp/?p=5375
 * http://www.gamememo.com/2011/09/07/monster-hunter-3g/
 * http://sag.tank.jp/res/20110907/1315361613/879
 * http://www.g4tv.com/thefeed/blog/post/716146/monster-hunter-tri-3g-coming-to-the-nintendo-3ds-this-fall/