It’s kinda impressive how good the character creator is in this game, given you spend most of your time in a mech.
These are from the demo, so no robot parts in them and my mech is pretty basic. I’m loving this game so far though! The mechs are just fun to pilot which really makes up for any shortcomings I’ve encountered so far.
I’ve tried the demo twice. I’m completely new to this genre and the demo didn’t stick back when it first came out or this week and I’m not sure exactly why.
It’s the little things that are drawing me into this game, like the preview mode where you can just pose and look at the Arsenal.
If you dual wield swords, pressing attacks at the same time makes a cross slash.
When you collect a weapon, it shows up on the wall of your “garage”.
I’m sorry, does your mech HAVE A LIGHTSABER?!
Yes!
I’ve found a few laser weapons, the guns are more pew pew than beams so far. The game has not explained lasers at all but judging from the stats theres separate bullet and laser defense.
Love how the lightsaber is treated as a light source in the photo mode.
I haven’t really found anything cool yet but ive also not played that much. I do like how these BIG shoulders I got look tho
Having a rad character creator is like 80% enough for me to fall for a game, so…hi! Here I am in this thread now!
Also ran into a painful train escort mission that took me at least 7 tries. Felt like I got past it mostly by luck and my yelling at the AI partners to COVER THEIR TARGETS I CANT FIGHT EVERYONE somehow worked and they stopped flying around shooting at rocks. Escort missions are still the worst in games.
I got one!
So…it’s just me that doesn’t see any changes in their Arsenal’s appearance when equipping different parts (EDIT: parts specifically, not weapons)? Because I’ve swapped out several items that are visually distinct in the menu list, but look identical to all my starting gear on the Arsenal itself.
Did I miss something?
Haven’t had that issue myself 
My mech appearance updates with new gear
@sputnik That was it exactly! Changing out the skin magically brought everything to life.
Now I can strike a pose with everybody else.
Do people who have been playing this feel like it’s worth the price tag? I’ve been really interested in checking it out, but I’m curious if players feel like it has a lot of stuff to dive into or if it’s just kind of a campaign play through and then done kind of game.
So far I’ve been digging it, but I’m also playing like 6 games at the same time! It really depends on your opinion of hunter games (God Eater, MH, etc). If you find those repetitive, it’ll be a YMMV.
There’s a lot to like in this game especially if you’re into customizing game characters and mechs. Graphically I’m amazed at what they’ve pulled off on the Switch.
I’m near the end now and the last A missions have really been a slog. The last three missons have been the exact same battle 3 times with different enemy pilots and cutscenes. Enemy mechs have become bullet sponges.
So, its a mixed bag, I still love all the bones of this game but the campaign does not do it justice.
I appreciate the info. I might wait to see if there’s ever a sale on it, because the guts of it sound awesome, I just don’t know if I can swing the $60 right now. It being Nintendo, I might be waiting a long time for a price drop. Thanks!
I found this game incomprehensible first time playing the demo but diving back in and taking it slowly I came to grips with it and ended up liking it quite a bit.
Mostly I was frustrated in the UI and feeling like my aim was garbage till I realised there’s a generous auto lock system and motion assist on the camera, which made it feel much better.
I don’t think this is full price purchase for me though, there just doesn’t seem to be enough there in terms of structure, environmental variety etc. and the characters are so laughably trope-y and grating that even with jp va I think I’m gonna have a bad time if I try to follow along.
From an outsiders perspective I would pretty much need a Nier:A level of investment and payoff in story to justify it, whereas the core gameplay of Monster Hunter is more that enough to carry a mediocre story for me.
