Tim Turi
Game InformerMonster Hunter 4 Ultimate Review – A Perfect Time To Join The Hunt
Published 2/10/2015
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88
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3DS - 2/13/2015
Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate
Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate (called Monster Hunter 4G in Japan) is the newest installment in the popular Monster Hunter series, which has sold more than 28 million units worldwide to date. In Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate, players will take on the role of a hunter that joins up with a traveling caravan to explore new lands and towns along the way. This grand adventure will include hundreds of quests to take on a variety of extraordinary creatures that yield valuable resources used for weapons and equipment. Launching on Nintendo 3DS, Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate represents the biggest leap forward ever for the series with more new content and exciting features than ever before. Also, for the first time ever for the Monster Hunter series on a handheld system, players will be able to join up with friends over the internet via the Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection, as well as the previously available local wireless option.
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- Capcom
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- Capcom
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86
37 scored reviews
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The critic average is 86 across 37 scored reviews, with a 40-point spread. Critics are far apart on this one.
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Most scored reviews currently sit in the 90–100 band.
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90–10018 reviews · 49%
80–8916 reviews · 43%
70–791 review · 3%
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David Jenkins
Metro GameCentralMonster Hunter 4 Ultimate review – a monster improvement
Published 2/10/2015
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80
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Read originalEvan Killham
GamesBeatMonster Hunter 4 Ultimate mauls your enjoyment with its gigantic flaws (update)
Published 2/10/2015
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68
-18 vs critic avg
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Read originalPatrick Hancock
DestructoidReview: Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate
Published 2/10/2015
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90
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Read originalJohn Robertson
Digital SpyMonster Hunter 4 Ultimate review (3DS): Nothing short of stunning
Published 2/10/2015
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100
+14 vs critic avg
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Read originalDan Pearson
EurogamerMonster Hunter 4 Ultimate review
Published 2/10/2015
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100
+14 vs critic avg
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Read originalCole Jackson
COGconnectedMonster Hunter 4 Ultimate Review- Classic Gameplay With Some Great New Additions
Published 2/10/2015
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90
+4 vs critic avg
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Read originalSean Bell
GameSpotMonster Hunter 4 Ultimate Review
Published 2/10/2015
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90
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Read originalJoe Skrebels
GamesRadar+Monster Hunter 4: Ultimate review
Published 2/10/2015
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90
+4 vs critic avg
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Read originalChapel Collins
Gaming NexusMonster Hunter 4 Ultimate Review - Gaming Nexus
Published 2/10/2015
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60
-26 vs critic avg
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