In something of a surprise release, Capcom released a port of their mega-hit PSP title Monster Hunter Portable 2nd G, or as it’s known to English gamers, Monster Hunter Freedom Unite on the Japanese App Store today. While this isn’t the first Monster Hunter game to hit iOS, it is the first one to retain the gameplay of the famous main series. On top of that, it’s been enhanced from the original PSP version, with improved graphics, the target lock-on feature found in later installments, and Game Center support.
The iOS version also includes support for MFi controllers and, most importantly, online play. The real fun in Monster Hunter comes from playing with friends, after all. The price of the game on the Japanese App Store is 1,600 yen, or about $13. There are no IAPs, so this looks to be the complete package.
If you’re unfamiliar with Monster Hunter, it’s basically an action game with some light RPG elements. Up to four players can work together to hunt deadly monsters and make sweet gear from their carcasses. Its unique focus on teamwork and methodical action gameplay have made the series a massive hit in Japan, with new installments selling millions in that country alone.
Whether English gamers can look forward to playing this in their native language is as yet unknown. However, this particular game has been released in English before, so the odds are at least a little better than usual. We’ll be keeping a careful eye on this one and let you know if anything comes up. Meanwhile, drop by the forum thread for some discussion or if you’re in Japan grab the game via the link below.
Japanese App Store Link: MONSTER HUNTER PORTABLE 2nd G for iOS, ¥1,600 (Universal)
Did not know Shaun was fluent, my respect for him has increased and I respect him a lot already.
But yes Shaun, review this plz.
*cough*kissass*cough*
What I would give for this and the slew of DQ remakes...
OMG! My fave reviewer, Shaun is fluent in Japanese? Fascinating! Thus made me like him even more!
This*
Does Shaun watch too much anime? :D
Japan has DQ8, Agoto AND Monster Hunter?!?! This is torture. Haha
Agito*
Downloaded it but doesn't seem to work. Click start and a window pops up with another button, click that and I'm returned to the start screen. Nothing I can do.
Can't read Japanese so can't tell what the pop up window says.
System maintenance.
On the forum page for this game it says that it won't be useable until tomorrow .
For gameplay footage tuning the game on iPhone 5s check out my channel youtube/xDyNaMiiCxiOS
At last a Final Fantasy that doesn't take itself so seriously, at least based off the trailer.
I understand that this game is 2.6GB installed...now, after the initial installation (big download), is the game still playable OFFLINE? Or is this game strictly ONLINE only?
It's not connected at all times, but like Puzzle & Dragons, it needs to "phone home" pretty regularly. It won't even start if you're in airplane mode.
Wow...thanks for the insight. I was hoping that this massive game would require a bit less of the internet connection dependencies.
Looks good.
hello I recently downloaded FInal Fantasy Agito on my iPad 2 and when I tried loading it to play, I don't understand why I can't load it....
can someone tell me why please?
Did it launch properly? Cuz if it did and u created your character the app then needs to download like over a gig of shit before you can play it.
err...couldn't even reach the place where you create your own character...it's all in Japanese so I couldn't understand what it said...should I upload a screen image of what I'm talking about and see if someone or you can help me with it...? :o
(I've included 3 screen images for you or someone to see to help me~I hope it helps~)
wait why doesn't the screen images I've uploaded doesn't show on here....? D8
There is a new update, if you want to play 1.0.5, don't know how to update the game :( since I don't have a jappanese play store account.