Monster Hunter Wilds Now Has “Overwhelmingly Negative” User Reviews After Review Bombing

Despite receiving favorable reviews when Monster Hunter Wilds was initially released this year, there’s been a significant change in public opinion, particularly regarding the PC version. As Windows Central points out, the game’s recent user reviews on Steam have turned “overwhelmingly negative,” resulting in a mixed overall rating. It’s important to mention that these reviews are from verified users who have expressed numerous frustrations following extended playtime with the game. The majority of this discontent appears to be centered around the game’s performance. Users claim that Capcom has not adequately optimized Monster Hunter Wilds for the platform, with one user labeling it as “a broken mess,” and another stating that “my grandma runs better than this game.

It appears that there’s been an unexpected backlash towards Monster Hunter Wilds, and it seems like players are banding together to express their discontent with Capcom. Ever since its release in February, the game’s performance issues have been a topic of discussion. Though fans have remained hopeful for improvements, they haven’t materialized as yet, causing growing frustration. Data from SteamDB shows a significant decrease in active players. The current 24-hour high for the game is 17,506 players, which is a dramatic drop from its all-time peak of over 1.3 million on Steam. In contrast, Monster Hunter: World from 2018 peaked at 26,908 players within the last 24 hours.

While it’s uncertain if the higher numbers for the World will persist, it’s not only Monster Hunter Wild that has players disgruntled. Steam’s negative reviews have also highlighted numerous issues players have with the latest series installment. One of these issues is a noticeable drop in difficulty compared to previous games in the series. Capcom could address this concern by introducing a substantial expansion, like the Iceborn for Monster Hunter: World.

Another common issue voiced by fans of Monster Hunter World is the absence of major content updates. However, this situation might improve soon, given that Capcom is scheduled to host a livestream on Thursday, June 26th at 3 p.m. Pacific Time. During this live event, Monster Hunter World, Resident Evil Re:Verse, Project Pragmata, and Street Fighter 6 are expected to be showcased. The livestream will last approximately 40 minutes, so fans of Monster Hunter may get some significant updates during the broadcast.

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