Overview
- Also Known As
- Monster Hunter 3 G
- Number of Players
- 4
- Genre
- Release Date
Wii U
19th Mar 2013
22nd Mar 2013
8th Dec 2012
- Also Available On
- Series
Reviews
Review Monster Hunter 3 Ultimate (Wii U)
Don't forget your potions
While the arrival of a new Monster Hunter title, particularly of the handheld variety, in Japan can probably cause retailer's systems to crash, it's a franchise that's been unable to capture that same fevered audience in the West. Capcom's latest attempt is Monster Hunter 3 Ultimate, an expanded and enhanced re-release of...
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Monster Hunter 3 Ultimate Guides
Guide Best Monster Hunter Games, Ranked - Switch And Nintendo Systems
Hunted (ranked) by you
Update: Capcom's Monster Hunter series is celebrating its 20th anniversary on 11th March 2024. And to celebrate, we've decided to overhaul our Best Monster Hunter Game list into a reader-ranked format. That means you can influence the ranking! Not only that, we've also changed the list to focus on Nintendo-only releases. That...
Guide The Monster Hunter 3 Ultimate Wii U Update is Now Live
We tell you how to make the most of it
With a game like Monster Hunter 3 Ultimate, it's easy to see why a number of gamers would be tempted by the 3DS version. This is an experience that devours dozens of hours of your life, and indulging in the quest to that degree can be tricky if you're fighting over access to a shared TV in order to enjoy it...
Guide Monster Hunter 3 Ultimate for Beginners
Gear up and be ready
This is the first entry in a new series of articles that you'll see on Nintendo Life in the coming weeks and months, as we aim to offer a beginner's introduction to a major franchise or release on a Nintendo system. We'll aim to provide a broad, high-level outline of what a particular series or game is all about, while providing...
Guide Transferring Your Monster Hunter 3 Ultimate Save Data
Sweaty palm time
As those of you currently diving Jaggi Helm-first into Monster Hunter 3 Ultimate no doubt already know, Capcom — and various retailers — have been encouraging you to buy two copies of the game. Naturally one is for Wii U and the other is for 3DS, with the big selling point being that you can transfer your save data between both...
Monster Hunter 3 Ultimate News
News Capcom Reminds Monster Hunter Fans About 3DS And Wii U Online Shut Down
"Important Nintendo information"
Next week marks the end of online play and other functionality for the 3DS and Wii U, and it's not just Nintendo issuing reminders. Japanese publisher and developer Capcom has now released a message about the shutdown and certain Monster Hunter games that will no longer be playable online. It will also no longer be...
News Capcom Reminds Monster Hunter Fans To Grab 3DS & Wii U Entries Before eShop Closure
"These games will no longer be available"
We're getting closer each day to the shutdown of the 3DS and Wii U eShop services. Many companies have been issuing reminders to grab their games on these platforms before its closed, and now Capcom has joined in with a PSA regarding the Monster Hunter games. On the company's official Monster Hunter social...
Soapbox Monster Hunter Rise Is The Perfect Hybrid Game
Rising to the challenge
A little game called Monster Hunter Rise launched last week, shipping an impressive four million copies through its opening weekend. Its release was so significant in Japan, particularly, that many players tried to book days off, with one CEO getting attention for giving in to
Feature The Bloodthirsty History Of Monster Hunter, From Sony PlayStation To Nintendo Switch
In the hunt for knowledge? You've come to the right place
Monster Hunter is Capcom’s second-best-selling video game franchise. It’s bigger than Street Fighter, it’s bigger than Devil May Cry, and it’s bigger than Mega Man. However, it could be argued that Monster Hunter has had a rocky road leading up to the monumental success of Monster...
News Capcom is Running a Sale on All Monster Hunter Games on the North American eShop
Get 'em before they get away!
It seems likely that we'll be seeing a Monster Hunter game on the Nintendo Switch at some point in the near future, given the success the series has found on the 3DS. Still, whatever's next for the series is being kept tightly under wraps, but for those of you in North America that've been looking to jump into the...
Editorial Monster Hunter - Vicious Cruelty With Cute Cats and Silly Animations
Some of those monsters are just minding their own business...
As you've probably guessed since I wrote our preview, I'm currently deeply immersed in the world of Monster Hunter Generations. It's not review time quite yet, but as I've been alternating between Generations, Bloodborne and most recently Dark Souls III, the latter two being my 'spare...
News Pokkén Tournament Holds Steady in UK Charts as Monster Hunter Enjoys an Unlikely Boost
Hyrule Warriors Legends clings on to top 40 place
Holiday periods can bring some quirky chart results in the UK gaming scene, as heavy discounts help older titles climb back into the top 40. That's happened for the second week in a row, while a recent Wii U release is showing decent momentum. Pokkén Tournament is giving a solid performance in the...
Video Did You Know Gaming? Tackles the Monster Hunter Franchise
For example, segmented maps and four-player limits look set to stay
Monster Hunter is one of Capcom's most important franchises, consistently causing retail meltdowns with impressive sales in Japan. Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate has performed well in the West, too, seemingly providing a breakthrough for the franchise outside of Capcom's homeland. It's...
News 1.5 Million Copies Of Pokémon Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire Sold In Japan Within Three Days
Gotta sell 'em all!
With Pokémon Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire being two of the most anticipated 3DS releases of 2014 – as well as one of the most requested remakes from the Pokémon line – it comes as no surprise that over 1.5 million copies of the latest entries in the series have been sold in Japan within the first three days of its...
Feature Ten Wii U and 3DS Games That Are Perfect For Summer - Community Choices
Games you're playing in this sunny season
Earlier this Summer we brought you two top 10 Wii U and 3DS game lists for the season, one for retail titles and another for eShop releases. We also promised to take your suggestions from the comments in those articles for a community list; so here we are. Naturally we've only picked 10, five for Wii U and...
Previews
First Impressions Monster Hunter 3 Ultimate - Wii U
We played the monster mash
Monster Hunter 3 Ultimate for Wii U may not be an entirely new game built from the ground up, but it’s fair to say that this upcoming expansion has a lot of gamers excited. Monster Hunter Tri was without doubt one of the definitive hardcore title for Wii owners seeking an in-depth experience, and MH3 Ultimate looks set...
About The Game
The popular fantasy action franchise Monster Hunter™ is now one of the most iconic gaming series in the world selling over 21 million copies worldwide since the series began in 2004.
Players take on the role of a hunter and are sent to explore a settlement within the Monster Hunter™ universe, completing quests on their journey to seek and slay monsters whilst improving their skills and earning equipment upgrades. With many challenging monsters and over 200 quests the latest edition to the series is set to be the most expansive offering to date.
Monster Hunter™ 3 Ultimate utilises the functionalities of the Wii U console and Nintendo 3DS system to provide players with a truly intuitive hunting experience. The touch screen feature of both platforms allows players to quickly access in-game books, weapons, field maps and mini games whilst the high quality graphics of Wii U and 3D visuals of Nintendo 3DS powered by the latest iteration of Capcom’s MT Framework deliver a unique and stunning world for players to explore. Taking advantage of the portability of Nintendo 3DS, players can exchange their guild card that contains all their hunter’s information with other players via StreetPass™.
Players can experience the world of Monster Hunter™ alone or in four player local play using Nintendo 3DS. Finding nearby hunters to adventure on quests with is now even easier via the local Nintendo 3DS search feature. Wii U players will be able to enjoy the hunt with Nintendo 3DS players via a local wireless connection. Gamers that own both a Wii U and Nintendo 3DS can take advantage of the inter compatibility of save data between the two consoles, taking the hunt from the living room wherever they go.
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Unbelievably stoked for this game. This kinda came out of nowhere.
Is it the same as 3G? Also will it be possible to transfer stuff from tri on wii to these new games since theyre in the same generation i think it would be good
Yes it is the same. About the transfer, I doubt it but it would be nice because I have many armors and weapons on Tri.
I never got a chance to own Monster Hunter Tri, so I'll be sure to pick this up when I get a Wii U.
That Gold Rathian looks amazing!
Main reason I'm buying a Wii U! ( That and the new Legend of Zelda game for 2014)
Maybe this can make up for missing the Wii version. I'll look into it.
EEEEEEEEH!!!!! So freakin psyched!!!! March 2013 HERE I COME!!!
its ment to be splitscreen so u hunt with a fellow friend
i wonder if its online split screen
stupid question maby can i use my gameped if i play Monster hunter tri for (wii) or not because planning to buy it for my wiiU for the time being?
@Makkiez You can't use your gamepad for any Wii game...
I doubt the game will have online splitscreen, as in take a friend playing on the same system online. Tri didn't have this. Though it would be fun as my local friends do not have a wii u or 3ds. Also, weapons and armor have gone through an overhaul scince tri, more finely tuned move sets, stats and such so there will be no transfer from wii tri to wii u tri ultimate. I wonder how much work that would take if they tried. Your armor sets would be all screwed up too.
Nice touches indeed ! Demo is awesome.
Confirmed By Gameday ;p
a note to the highly respected authors of the site: it would be useful if all game descriptions contained how much space they occupy on HDD once installed / downloaded as a digital copy.
thanks in advance!
Well the WiiU/MH3 Bundle seems to be helping console sales.
I don't know actual figures, but I know shop to are fairly popular online retailer in the uk and the MH3/WiiU bundle is currently 3rd on the pre-order chart, beaten by NFS:MW, and Lego Undercover.
4th is Pikman.
http://shopto.net/wiiu
"4th is Pikman."
I think you ment PacMan
Man, is it friday yet/>??
I've never played the MH games, but I have a question... does this have character creation on it (Like Fallout or Saints Row?) Because I've noticed in many screens your character looks different.
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