The Evolution Of Monster Hunter Games: A Complete Retrospective Part 1- MH1 to MH Wilds

[@gaijinhunter]

Great video ^^ I have tried to do something similar but finding footage for each is a VERY time consuming and hard process not to mention the editing, so I can recognize the effort you had to do to put this together. Thanks for the journey through memories ^^

[@MrVestmore]

Was an absolute pleasure to edit this one, I put a lot of love into it! Hope I did everyone's favourite titles some justice (shout out to my 4th gen homies), and as always massive props to the boys for all the hard work they do 🙌

[@savvy667]

This video filled me with so much nostalgia, it's a shocking jump really from XX to World, but one that absolutely paid off!

[@kevinconcepcion4840]

Pokke village theme song takes me back I almost cried. Always feels like I just returned home

[@ArcVTuber]

Love the fun docummentary-style video! You fellas never cease to amaze.

[@ArekkzGaming]

Thanks buddy!

[@Wikerstervolski]

I remember nearly deleting Monster Hunter Freedom from my PSP because it didn't seem all that interesting to me but stopped myself to give it a second go. I'm so glad I gave it a chance. Had a lot of fun playing it as a kid and still enjoying MH games today. Can't wait for Wilds. Great video!

[@aadam4035]

Friggin brilliant video

[@ArekkzGaming]

We really appreciate your feedback! It means a lot to us that you found the video brilliant!

[@breakingmeta007]

Started on MHFU and it literally FU up lol

[@Solidsnek2024]

Freedom unite gang

[@xenobazilla]

Remember getting Killed by Plesioth's non-hitting Hip Check and Rathalos' "I'll waste your time"

[@Saihamaru]

i also started from FU o/

[@thevillainvin]

We've come a long, long way from Kokoto village.

[@akangpantunman]

Started from OG MH in 2006 and played every gen of MH (MH, MHDos, MHFU, MHP3rd, MH3U, MH4U and MHW: Iceborne). Love this series so much :)

[@Psyblade0_0]

Dedicated so many hours into Monster Hunter Freedom when I was little and made so little progress. And yet, I loved every moment.

[@danielpowell1671]

For me MH World was my OG Monster Hunter experience. I started playing on PC after Iceborne was release. Fortunately I realized early in the game that I was playing with the OP armor that was supposed to help you power through to Iceborne content before I ruined myself. I made a full set of Anjanath armor and used it almost exclusively until I actually learned the game.

[@Celis.C]

MHW was my first entry, too! I remember starting it out with friends and mostly doing group hunts, but being completely new to this kind of combat, I was screaming like a headless chicken at Anjanath 😂 I made a new character after and did the entire story part solo, allowing online only for monsters I'd already cleared. 885 hours later and my current wall remains at Raging Brachy... Since I took some breaks, I made two additional characters just to get get that extra practice. I'm really looking forward to Wilds now, that Beta was 🔥

[@LunaaaXO111]

I started my journey with the original monster hunter and ive put over 45k hours into the entire franchise when i combine all my save times. it's truly an amazing franchise and couldn't recommend it enough to anyone to give it a try atleast.

[@MetalMonkey1453]

So you've spent 5 years of game time into the last 20 of the series? You better check your math, mate.

[@LunaaaXO111]

@@MetalMonkey1453 or don’t bother commenting if you can’t stop crying?

[@MetalMonkey1453]

@@LunaaaXO111 What's with the third degree?

[@LunaaaXO111]

@@MetalMonkey1453 please leave me alone and stop commenting. Thanks.

[@MetalMonkey1453]

@@LunaaaXO111 You're welcome.

[@taylor99-w3o]

@1:02 wave of nostalgia there bro lol 😂😭

[@AngelPerez-tu1nk]

Yeeesss! This is one thing I've wanted for so long! I love docummentary-style videos and Monster Hunter totally deserves way more. Thank you guys!

[@JJH_98]

Omg that PSP startup Sound. This brings up memories and feelings from a time long ago. Edit: That Freedom 2 Village Music i literally dying. Im 26 and feel like an old man.

[@bgrm1029]

Monster Hunter Freedom Unite on PSP was my introduction to the Monster Hunter series. I bought it because of the cover, didn't really know what to expect.... boy did I not know what I was getting myself into.... I logged around 1,200 hours on it before destroying my PSP in an accident. I miss playing this amazing game on my PSP everywhere.

[@TheBappin]

when i was a wee tot playing monster hunter on my psp I was blown away when i learned what frontier was. It was out of reach for me, it seemed like this mystical artifact that existed only in myths. Knowing that not only are they playing on a much superior gaming platform, but they were getting new content at a much different pace. I felt like i was playing runescape and they were playing world of warcraft.

[@AnimationWarrior301]

Who else started with 3u? I had lots of nice memories playing it with my older brother

[@omegavend]

He didn’t even mention the wiiu version that’s what I started on😭

[@AnimationWarrior301]

@@omegavend I played 3u on the 3ds

[@The_Razielim]

This was a really interesting retrospective on the history of the series. I started out (probably like many) with World, got it on Steam Sale just before the release of Iceborne - really enjoyed World/Iceborne, and played the absolute hell out of Rise/Sunbreak - so I'm looking forward to Wilds. But this was nice to learn about where the series came from and how it's evolved.

[@crownofgallia9770]

This was a ton of fun - thanks for producing it! Would love more documentary material in the future!

[@theramazing4615]

ngl, the PS2 opening screen had me on edge when it took longer than it needs to be😱 I shouted "OH YEAH!!!" when it finally loaded and not the infamous red screen 🤣

[@XNDL44]

Had friends try to get me into Monster Hunter back during Tri. Started in 4U thanks to my cousin and been with the franchise ever since. Looking forward to you guys covering the spin-off titles

[@starlightcross5396]

I had heard about Freedom Unite from some friends which brought it to my attention but Tri was when i started and i have been a fan of this series since, really amazing to see how far the game has come

[@tinykass]

THE BOUNCE IS BACK BABYY 30:16 Man this video is so nostalgic I teared up. I started MH back in 4u. I won a 3ds at my senior graduation party and started dating a guy soon after who introduced me to the series. We played EVERY DAY together. Now it’s over 12 years later, and we are married still playing every MH together. 🥺🖤 truly my favorite game series ever full of some of the best memories I have.

[@supajono]

some of these scenes are so nostalgic.

[@hendrianfajar]

first MH game? Monster Hunter PS 2 😂 my grandpa bought it as a gift when he travels to japan, and yes i finished the game in japanese 😂. still remember translating every word via my mom 😂

[@Zeeco01]

my first monster hunter game was mhfu and tri relatively at the same time, and i cant be happier to see the game grow like this

[@CRandyGamble]

Fascinating! I started with World, my partner was a big fan and talked me into playing it. Been obsessed for years now, I own it and Iceborne on pc, Playstation, and Xbox. I didn't like Rise much and never got too far with it. The Wilds Beta was super fun and I absolutely cannot wait to play the full version. I couldn't be more hyped! Thanks for the great retrospective, I learned a lot!

[@f.h.5502]

Monster Hunter Tri was the best, obviously couse i started the series with it

[@CanadianAdim]

If you ever need higher quality version of the gen 1 fmv cutscenes you can find them in MHG Wii, I dumped those files and have them uploaded if you want to use them.

[@KenTenko]

Awesome video, seeing freedom unite gameplay is such a nostalgia trip. I've made the same palico in all the MH games I can based on the main one I used in Freedom Unite, excited to make Edgar again in Wilds 😎

[@SercihanEsadUsta]

I love monster hunter

[@jadetopia33]

This was beautiful, thank you!

[@buster8357]

Started with 3u based on a suggestion from a friend. I loved the mechanics and the concept of teamming up with friends and hunting the monsters. I met some really cool ppl online back then.

[@Roshi_Goth]

Takes me back to MH on PS2, stun head lock with the lance.

[@AsceticAsura]

4U was my first game. I bought a 3ds xl just to play it after seeing projared's video about it. Been a big fan ever since.

[@Ninja.Smacks]

This is a beautiful video! Brings back memories

[@MasutaMJ]

Although Capcom won't ever do it they should re: release MH1 on modern consoles. I didn't give it a chance on PS2 because the box art didn't exactly look fun.

[@robertl7334]

Got it on my steam deck, but without the online functioning. Looks good with the resolution upscaled. The game definitely deserves some love from Capcom.

[@vyzor92]

7:48, that music is pure nostalgia.

[@johnnyjay6959]

I miss hearing a ps2 turn on. That sound brings back so many great memories.

[@peterwattsuk]

Started on tri ultimate on the wiiu. The console was starved of releases but I didn't care as I'd just discovered monster hunter and put hours and hours into it. I was hooked

[@Pablo1517]

MH4U is the best in the series, hands down.

[@TheRiz1205]

1:02 HOLY S**T! WHERE MY JOURNEY BEGAN BACK IN 2005 ! PS2 Start Up gave me goosebump..

[@josefernandez4423]

My first MH game was MHFU. I dropped it after loaing badly to Bulldrome using the greatsword. After a month a random youtube video about MHFU popped up on my recommended feed about how to use longsword. After watching the video I tried MHFU again. I killed Bulldrome. After that I learned that I can craft armors from monster parts. I focused on crafting the Velocidrome armor. I was so excited farming the materials. When I finally completed that armor I was so happy and satisfied. Then I was hooked. I was always looking to craft stronger weapon and armor.

[@GaarasNightmare]

I started with Tri, almost gave up on it because of Diablos, but then came back beating him and after that it became my favorite franchise. 😁

[@WillieBeW3]

I remember my first foray into Monster Hunter, it was MHFU. Had just purchased the God of War PSP and was looking for another game to play. After looking at a website, MHFU seemed pretty active so I went and picked it up. When I started playing, I was like what the heck is this and immediately stopped. Put the game out of my mind and exactly 1 year later (it was on my b-day) I tried it again and haven't stopped playing the series since... Sorry for the wall of text...😂

[@ketzaqual]

Very cool. Super excited for wilds.

[@Arkyuu]

MHF2/Unite gangs rise up!

[@xGravityONEx]

MHFU was the first mh I played but MH3U and abysal lagi are my favs

[@DashXero]

I did learn something new. My first MonHun was Freedom 2/Portable 2nd.

[@intri8116]

been playing since MH3U so this video was such a treat

[@Bbinkee]

MHF2 started my gaming addiction. Haven't been the same since 😅😂

[@santiagoperez1061]

Started from OG PS2. Even had a Demo of the game on a disc with other games.

[@glutathion3268]

started out on MH4U, couldnt dream to beat LR Gore Magala and rage quitted lol. Restarted at World, it clicked then. Since then i have been a massive fans of the franchise, came back to tackle MH4U with my friends. We are now playing through GU while waiting for Wilds

[@CRASHkennedy2000]

“Welcome back to PlayStation” at 21:45 You clever bastards

[@3LL3BB1]

6:35 Overwhelmed by memories.

[@kphuts815]

i remember when you would messed up a meal and the cats would run away ☠☠☠

[@RedHornSSS]

Started with MHP. What a great journey

[@euroreborn2951]

great video, i started on MHFU and have never looked back... once mistake though, you mentioned siege battles were first introduced in world, there were siege battles in MHFU with their own siege maps, the one i remember the most was against the giant crab i believe is called Shen Gaoren? i might be wrong but defiantly siege maps existed pre world

[@macsis6338]

Masterpiece ✋🏻🗿

[@wagessin3596]

Yap..mhp…I started on taht and just love the portability and feel of gathering ..camping..hunting..was hooked ever since 🙌🏼 and I just migrated from phantasy star online ..so teaming and online without a pc was a plus

[@JoseMiranda-ol7qe]

MHFU, the GOAT

[@greasemonkey5637]

My first game was MH3U on the wii u. Then MH generations, MH4U. Mh world on xbox, then generation ultimate and rise on switch.

[@CanadianAdim]

6:08 you showed the wrong guild hall for Monster Hunter Freedom

[@jslrnzrbntn]

Where is 0:19 from I need it

[@YourAveragePotato179]

That the original monster hunter started on PS2.

[@jslrnzrbntn]

@@YourAveragePotato179 what I mean is where is the hunter vs monster timeline clip from

[@_gnss9]

that "welcome back to playstation" is personal

[@notme6753]

Here!!!

[@LucasSilva-wm4kn]

I starded on MH2, it was hard to play using the analog, but with some time i got pretty good.

[@cameronsmith1229]

I started at 4U and hated it, then proceeded to log over 1k hours in Generations, World, and Rise.

[@CelestialReaper]

yes more of this.

[@Bluemarz9]

6:15 They're talking about Monster Hunter Freedom but the footage is from Freedom Unite :p

[@NovaGirl8]

I started with the MHF2 (i think) pirated version that I needed a patch to get English. As soon as MHFU was announced, I saved money to but the disc. It was the only game I ever legally bought for PSP and I played it until my PSP's battery refused to charge and I could not afford to get it fixed or buy a new PSP.

[@koigaming406]

Be pretty cool if they release all past games on steam

[@helgenlane]

You didn't mention how important PC release was for the global success of World. Obviously it did really well on PS4, but PC doubled the playerbase outside of Japan.

[@drakeshotplays]

God that makes me feel old lmao 🤣😂 I've played every generation 😂 started Gen 1 where the controls was harder than tracking Rathalos lol he was always in the sky

[@Jeerin_]

Is there footage of the alpha for monster hunter 1

[@blackstar5867]

Arrex gaming: Then we return to handheld games Me:what the heck? Arrex gaming with the nintendo switch Me: oh, yeah right, I forgot that was a handheld. I use it almost exclusively docked

[@Sorrowcrusader]

In the far future for the expansion for wilds I feel like It’s gonna be called monster hunter Horizon

[@ThijsSchrijnemakers]

thanks

[@ireland6882]

Me likes. Yes. Me likes. 👍👀🥸😍🙏💪

[@Linkirby]

I want to see a turf war between Astelos and Ray Dau

[@CoolSmoovie]

Started with World, Rise looked too fast to be appealing, worried Wilds will be too fast. Playing through MH4U right now and it is such a vibe

[@Triggermangravy]

4u is what I started off with, managed to get to silver crown g rank, lost my cartridge for a few years so I couldn't get to join my crew for the final days of its servers 😢

[@CoolSmoovie]

@@TriggermangravyI’ve been playing with a emulator, but from I’ve heard the multiplayer for the emulator recently got shut down as well

[@ichigeki3696]

9:49 PTSD

[@mathiasH9108]

*please do NOT gut my beloved Glaive in wilds*

[@WesleyKHM]

Are we just going to ignore MH3U on Wii U? I literally bought a Wii U just to play it since 3DS cramped my hands.

[@CraigJudd]

I started with the original on PS2 and played Freedom 2, Freedom Unite, Tri, and World. Never finished Iceborne and I've been feeling a bit burned out on the series (Tempered Elder Dragon quests being the only viable endgame got tiresome, and clutch claw added too many mechanics for me), but... Wilds keeps calling.

[@ReH0me-r4v]

I still cant complete deliver 3 herbivore egg at desert

[@MysticDragonForce]

G-RANK FOREVER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@alecrizzle]

Tee grex or tig rex depending on how you want to say it. Me over here saying tie grex 👀

[@komaruR2]

missing the mention of jp mhp3rd HD remaster for ps3. the first really 1080p? HD char model game. It was way more crisp than mh3 on wii also not sure if you would like to mention the popular psp's adhoc tunneling program, xlink kai that made it so popular in the west. the mhp3rd hd remaster uses a new version of the psn ad hoc party that sony does not want to release it outside of japan. which effectively made capcom to not release mhp3rd hd remaster to the west.

[@UnkemptHerald]

Monster hunter Frontier isnt canon pass season 2

[@lilkingedy]

So my first MH was FU

[@justincarter1217]

Where is arekks?

[@aadam4035]

he left the channel a while back, paradise and sixnine are in charge now, theyre doing a great job so give them a chance

[@andyespinozam]

Some time ago he said he would not be at the front of his channel, there’s a video about it

[@flowa2024]

Shame on you not including mh stories

[@SercihanEsadUsta]

Sanabades

[@KingRoturix]

I started with the OG MH so I'm a veteran hunter. I'm better than you because I have at least 5,000 hours in each Monster Hunter game.

[@ShupperDupper]

x2.0

[@Shnatsel]

If World took story to "even greater heights", I can't even imagine how terrible the story in 4 was 😂

[@Triggermangravy]

I honestly prefer it over the story of World/Iceborne, iceborne storyline is basically just winter themed 4U, someone has mysterious scale, they try finding out what scale is, mysterious monster pops up, causing other monsters to pop up where they never used to, hunt down monster, find out a different monster was the cause, hunt a giant monster that has a wyverian prophecy tied to it, etc.

[@awesomesauce5974]

4 had a much better story overall than most, not sure what you are getting at.

[@jdiabl035]

Anyone upset over the clutch claw needs to reevaluate themselves seriously, cuz nobody wants to keep playing a game like it’s 2004 for real. That shit is dead and out dated

[@noctisgaming2939]

Tell me you a tourist without telling me you're a tourist. Lol