Today marks the European launch of one of the year's biggest games: Capcom's Monster Hunter 3 Ultimate on Wii U and 3DS.
The latest instalment in the long-running franchise which has taken its Japanese homeland by a storm, Monster Hunter 3 Ultimate pits you against a wide variety of bloodthirsty beasts, each of which requires a different strategy to defeat. With co-op play and a massive selection of weapons and items to collect, the game boasts an almost limitless amount of play time — and the best thing is, it's an experience which is exclusive to Nintendo platforms.
We've already played and assessed both versions, so be sure to check out our Monster Hunter 3 Ultimate Wii U review and Monster Hunter 3 Ultimate 3DS review before deciding which one to buy. "Those that missed Monster Hunter Tri but like the concept should pick this up without delay," we said in our review of the home console edition. "Those that enjoyed the original should also do the same — the quest is practically never-ending, and that's absolutely fine by us."
Will you be picking up the game today? Cast your vote below to tell us what's what.
Will you be picking up Monster Hunter 3 Ultimate today? (102 votes)
- Yes! I've been waiting months for this!
- No, I'm not all that keen on the series.
- I'm undecided.
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Downloaded it from the UK eShop this morning (for the 3DS) and will pick up my Wii U copy at the Australian launch tomorrow.
The long wait is finally over!
Gonna be an all-nighter tonight.
Bought this two days ago... In Italy Nintendo delivers copy on wednesday even if the official date is friday...
The electronic manual is only in english, but you can find all the information in game!
Have since Tuesday, now hunting with 100% more Cha-Cha! https://fbcdn-sphotos-h-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/578993_10151389586264370_668064794_n.jpg
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@BenAV was wondering why I can see you online playing it.. haha! Maybe I should do the same, just not sure yet. the demo didn't really grab me. still need some convincing
Yup, I'm picking up my Wii U copy this afternoon! Then when I get back will be purchasing it for my 3DS (will be my first digital retail game). Looking forward to losing the next 700 hours of my life to this game XD
@BenjaMAX The demo doesn't really do it justice.
It's become my favourite third party series, and is probably as good as you can buy as far as replay value goes.
It's not going to be for everyone, but it's definitely worth considering giving a shot (even if that means buying from somewhere like EB and taking it back for a full refund within seven days).
I have it since Wednesday: Amazon sent it early.
I picked it up last night and am having a blast with the tutorial missions so far — the demo really didn't show the complete experience the game offers. Being completely new to Monster Hunter, I was wondering if someone would be kind enough to talk me out of heavy bowgun as my weapon of choice. Thanks!
Bought it there was late to my lecture because I couldn't decide which one to get but I finally decided of the wii u version so I can play online =L this day can't go quick enough gonna skip boxing training to play it and I never skip training! That's how excited I am
@BenAV awesome idea, I'm keen that's for sure! I just got Kid Icarus and got FE:A and LM:2 on order not to mention those sales on the Wii U eShop are tempting. damn my wallet is getting slammed this month haha! Cheers mate!
@AceTrainerBean
This game is gonna make us skipping a lot of things: eating, sleeping, bathing...
A lot more people seem interested in both versions of the game then I thought....myself included!
@andreoni79
...I wish. I stilly have to do other stuff.
I'm going to go buy it in an hour.
Downloaded the 3DS release today at midnight...
i got it yesterday for the wii u, i also wanted it for the 3ds but i figured out that i would rather buy luigi's mansion istead, and get monster hunter for 3ds when the price drops
Sadly, i have to wait till tomorrow (saturday) I have to work till midnight :/
But getting the WiiU version is the first thing im going to do tomorrow, waiting a bit with the 3DS Version (Luigi comes first)
waiting for the data transfer app thingy. I started on the 3DS so i really want to transfer so i can play online!!
Fingers crossed that Amazon deliver it today despite the awful weather and traffic chaos in Dublin. It would be my weekend sorted.
Cross-buy ala ps3-vita would have been awesome. I'm still not sure about buying it since I already played Tri and I don't have enough time. I guess I'll go with Luigi and Castlevania.
I'm playing now
You want to join me?
My Nintendo Network ID is Kriedler
Wow! Didn't think the poll would be so one-sided! I hope the general public has this much enthusiasm for the game!
Is it really worth £50 from Game?
I think I might leave it.
Dowloaded it from the wiiU eshop at midnight - it's finally here!
If this game isn't worth your money, with over 1000 hours played easily, nothing ever is.
Looks like my Irish amazon order didn't make it in time and I'll be waiting until Monday for my fix. Aw well, still looking forward to it. Gotta say it's nice to have so much stuff to look forward to on the system for a change now things are finally picking up.
Still plays like a ps1 game to me, but glad to hear everyone loving it
So undecided! DX
The tri is the only MH I played and loved it, but not sure I'm in for such a huge adventure right now...
So many other games coming, so many things I want to do... not sure I have time for hunting monsters right now, still... still yesterday I checked again the demo and if you know the game then it can be such a tease!!! DX
Wooohoooo, so close now for us in Australia too. I think now or within 2hrs from now it will be in AU eShop. /Giggidy!
I am so tempted! I am a Terrrible Monster Hunter player though. I put in alot of hours on the Wii Version about 150 hours and was still a Horrible player. The game is fun for sure. But I die....Then I die again.....and again......and again......LOL
Europe why you not buy no Wii U?
Seriously tho I can't wait to play with you guys in April with the update hits. Enjoy.
@MeowGravy Super Mario Bros. plays like an NES game and people still love it
Downloading the 3DS version now! I'm getting both versions, but Physical copy on WiiU.
Sigh. I pre-ordered this, but it turned out that they where not prepared someone would actually go on and do just that, because they don't have it in stock. That is either because so many pre-ordered it that their stock run out, or the most likely one: they didn't order it, because they thought no one would buy it and now they have to order it after all cos I did. Both the Wii U and the 3DS version. They don't have either.
I picked this up on Wednesday AND ITS AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Just ordered on amazon as game what £50!! amazon is £39.99 easy
I downloaded it from the mexican eshop on the 20th or 21st, dont remember. The thing is that the price was staggerinly low and attractive. 399 mexican pesos which is something like 32.35 dollars.
I could of course not let it pass.
Yesterday I went to the eshop again and the price has risen since. it is now 600 pesos which is around 48.57 usd.
I even have my suspcicion that on the 19th it launched it was even cheaper...
Happy hunting people. I totally adore the game.
is it worth buying both versions?
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