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Nintendo Switch Monster Hunter Generations Ultimate™ free DEMO

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Not really a deal as such, but just a heads up for those unaware that the demo was released today and are still on the fence about this game.

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Hunting season is OPEN! This critically acclaimed action RPG series makes its debut on Nintendo Switch. Take on epic hunts on the go or from the comfort of your own home! Choose from 14 different weapon types, mix and match them with unique Hunting Styles and Hunter Arts, or even play as an adorable but ferocious Felyne in Prowler Mode! Featuring the largest cast of monsters for any game in the series, from returning fan favourites to mysterious never-before-seen monsters!

You can join up to three other players for co-op multiplayer action, both in person using local wireless*, or online**. Join the hunt in Monster Hunter Generations Ultimate for Nintendo Switch!
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  1. Kais's avatar
    Bargeinion16/08/2018 14:49

    I was so looking forward to this and bought a Switch mainly for it. Not so …I was so looking forward to this and bought a Switch mainly for it. Not so much after the demo! World was my first Monster Hunter and this is definitely not comparable apart from the killing monsters bit. Terrible graphics, bad controls, have to load each area which is only small anyway, and no online matchmaking.Think I’ve made a mistake getting the Switch for this game


    You bought the Switch mainly for a 3DS port? :/

    Games to try (if you haven't already):
    Super Mario Odyssey
    Zelda: Breath of the WIld
    Xenoblade Chronicles 2
    Mario & Rabbids: Kingdom Battle (edited)
  2. The_Guru's avatar
    Bargeinion3 m ago

    I was so looking forward to this and bought a Switch mainly for it. Not so …I was so looking forward to this and bought a Switch mainly for it. Not so much after the demo! World was my first Monster Hunter and this is definitely not comparable apart from the killing monsters bit. Terrible graphics, bad controls, have to load each area which is only small anyway, and no online matchmaking.Think I’ve made a mistake getting the Switch for this game


    Try Mario kart. I bought it purely for that. But now also have a few more.
  3. deleted794454's avatar
    "Not really a deal as such"


    Exactly. But thanks for the heads up. Looking forward to trying this.
  4. bsabbath83's avatar
    Anyone know if progress carries over?
  5. ashfields's avatar
    Bargeinion16/08/2018 14:49

    I was so looking forward to this and bought a Switch mainly for it. Not so …I was so looking forward to this and bought a Switch mainly for it. Not so much after the demo! World was my first Monster Hunter and this is definitely not comparable apart from the killing monsters bit. Terrible graphics, bad controls, have to load each area which is only small anyway, and no online matchmaking.Think I’ve made a mistake getting the Switch for this game


    Ok but there are other wonderful games for you to try!
  6. Snakeyes646's avatar
    Bargeinion16/08/2018 14:49

    I was so looking forward to this and bought a Switch mainly for it. Not so …I was so looking forward to this and bought a Switch mainly for it. Not so much after the demo! World was my first Monster Hunter and this is definitely not comparable apart from the killing monsters bit. Terrible graphics, bad controls, have to load each area which is only small anyway, and no online matchmaking.Think I’ve made a mistake getting the Switch for this game


    I think you have, you don't buy a switch for a port of an old 3ds game... you don't deserve a switch!
  7. Bargeinion's avatar
    I was so looking forward to this and bought a Switch mainly for it. Not so much after the demo!

    World was my first Monster Hunter and this is definitely not comparable apart from the killing monsters bit.

    Terrible graphics, bad controls, have to load each area which is only small anyway, and no online matchmaking.

    Think I’ve made a mistake getting the Switch for this game
  8. Kais's avatar
    bsabbath835 m ago

    Anyone know if progress carries over?


    It won't do. Monster Hunter demo's are notorious for not being very good demos simply for not catering at all to newcomers. It throughs you straight into the game and expects you to know how the jist of the game works.
  9. Bargeinion's avatar
    Kais16/08/2018 14:54

    You bought the Switch mainly for a 3DS port? :/ Games to try (if you …You bought the Switch mainly for a 3DS port? :/ Games to try (if you haven't already):Super Mario OdysseyZelda: Breath of the WIldXenoblade Chronicles 2Mario & Rabbids: Kingdom Battle


    I didn’t know it was a 3DS port, I thought it was a port of a Japanese version of the game. I stupidly jumped into it without research as I simply thought it would be a ‘handheld MHW’ which I’m addicted to! My fault!
  10. Kais's avatar
    Bargeinion10 m ago

    I didn’t know it was a 3DS port, I thought it was a port of a Japanese v …I didn’t know it was a 3DS port, I thought it was a port of a Japanese version of the game. I stupidly jumped into it without research as I simply thought it would be a ‘handheld MHW’ which I’m addicted to! My fault!


    The full game does have online, as per the eshop. I would imagine the demo does not.
    Bargeinion10 m ago

    I didn’t know it was a 3DS port, I thought it was a port of a Japanese v …I didn’t know it was a 3DS port, I thought it was a port of a Japanese version of the game. I stupidly jumped into it without research as I simply thought it would be a ‘handheld MHW’ which I’m addicted to! My fault!


    I am sure you don't need telling again but yes, paying £300 without doing adequate research is pretty silly indeed.
  11. dazzyp's avatar
    It's very very difficult going back to this after Monster Hunter World. Just feels very dated. Good for those that like it though.
  12. washer010's avatar
    Bargeinion16/08/2018 14:49

    I was so looking forward to this and bought a Switch mainly for it. Not so …I was so looking forward to this and bought a Switch mainly for it. Not so much after the demo! World was my first Monster Hunter and this is definitely not comparable apart from the killing monsters bit. Terrible graphics, bad controls, have to load each area which is only small anyway, and no online matchmaking.Think I’ve made a mistake getting the Switch for this game


    I've been playing mh for many years, I have only just got mhw due to PC. I'm enjoying it however this switch version is the OG! Granted it's not got sparkly graphics but it has much more content and is much more of a challenge.
  13. Bargeinion's avatar
    jco8316/08/2018 15:30

    What is the download size please ?


    2.1gb I think
  14. naarmi's avatar
    Bargeinion39 m ago

    The demo has online, but it doesn’t work like World. Instead of m …The demo has online, but it doesn’t work like World. Instead of matchmaking, you either create your own lobby and invite friends, or you have to know the code for your friends lobby to join them. There is no play with randoms it seems unless you know their lobby ID. I don’t have any friends with a Switch so I’d have to play this solo.


    I just purchased a switch 2weeks ago just for this game,mhw is great,and this is a nice alternative..iv played the japanese demo,but would be nice to get English txt to see what's going on.hit me an invite we can hunt online
  15. mario_boi's avatar
    I’m not usually one to be hung on how good a game looks.
    But I downloaded this demo and Just could not play it. The graphics are awful and I find it so difficult to play because of this.
  16. kos1c's avatar
    Thank you for the heads up, will give this ago, not played a Monster Hunter game properly in a long time, and even then it was only for a short while.
  17. Bargeinion's avatar
    It’s growing on me!!!! I understand the controls now, I wasn’t using the d pad before for the specials!! Haha
  18. cavinh's avatar
    Thanks OP! I was looking to buy this so it will be great to try before I do to see if I like it. I am unsure at the moment as it is quite expensive
  19. Sawb's avatar
    Seen it all now, a demo getting 574 degrees of heat
  20. Bargeinion's avatar
    Snakeyes64617/08/2018 08:55

    I think you have, you don't buy a switch for a port of an old 3ds game... … I think you have, you don't buy a switch for a port of an old 3ds game... you don't deserve a switch!


  21. man.of.miracles's avatar
    OH nice one.
  22. Bargeinion's avatar
    ashfields3 m ago

    Ok but there are other wonderful games for you to try!


    Believe it or not I’ve been enjoying Paladins - a free game which is on other consoles - most!! Haha. Also playing Mario Odyssey and Sonic Mania but MHGU is the real reason I bought it for. Just think I could have used that £300 on something else lol. Oops never mind!
  23. bsabbath83's avatar
    I think it looks pretty good considering it's a 3ds port.

    I've already pre ordered, loved 3 on the 3ds

    Was just hoping my progress would carry over (edited)
  24. SonnyTrinidad's avatar
    Bargeinion10 m ago

    I was so looking forward to this and bought a Switch mainly for it. Not so …I was so looking forward to this and bought a Switch mainly for it. Not so much after the demo! World was my first Monster Hunter and this is definitely not comparable apart from the killing monsters bit. Terrible graphics, bad controls, have to load each area which is only small anyway, and no online matchmaking.Think I’ve made a mistake getting the Switch for this game


    What you mean no online ?
  25. Bargeinion's avatar
    The demo has online, but it doesn’t work like World. Instead of matchmaking, you either create your own lobby and invite friends, or you have to know the code for your friends lobby to join them. There is no play with randoms it seems unless you know their lobby ID. I don’t have any friends with a Switch so I’d have to play this solo.
  26. Bargeinion's avatar
    washer0104 m ago

    I've been playing mh for many years, I have only just got mhw due to PC. …I've been playing mh for many years, I have only just got mhw due to PC. I'm enjoying it however this switch version is the OG! Granted it's not got sparkly graphics but it has much more content and is much more of a challenge.


    I’ll definitely give it some more tried and see if another weapon clicks with me. I main SnS on World but it’s not so good in this, can’t do the aerial attacks or anything - unless im missing some button combos
  27. jco83's avatar
    What is the download size please ?
  28. dbizal's avatar
    I'm an OG Monster Hunter but after World I'm not sure I would be able to go back to playing older games... There were so many quality of life changes in World that just makes it far superior now. The only things I miss are Hunter Arts...

    I just hope they being some of the better monsters like Tigrex in to World and give us G-Rank.
  29. Zanza's avatar
    any unlocks in the demo for the full game?
  30. kos1c's avatar
    kos1c16/08/2018 18:26

    Thank you for the heads up, will give this ago, not played a Monster …Thank you for the heads up, will give this ago, not played a Monster Hunter game properly in a long time, and even then it was only for a short while.


    Tried it, didn't like it at all. Was hoping for a slight dark souls game play, but this was just too slow for me.
  31. JohnnyBlazeon's avatar
    kos1c14 h, 16 m ago

    Tried it, didn't like it at all. Was hoping for a slight dark souls game …Tried it, didn't like it at all. Was hoping for a slight dark souls game play, but this was just too slow for me.


    Try it in multiplayer. The slowness is deliberate
  32. rafael.guimaraes's avatar
    bsabbath8316th Aug

    Anyone know if progress carries over?


    Yes it carries over. Once you get the game just log on to the Nintendo eShop and there should be an application that helps you do the conversion.
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