Monster Hunter is a media franchise centered around a series of fantasy-themed action role-playing video games that started with the game Monster Hunter for PlayStation 2, released in 2004. Titles have been released across a variety of platforms, including personal computers, home consoles, portable consoles, and mobile devices. The series is developed and published by Capcom. The games are primarily action role-playing games. The player takes the role of a Hunter, slaying or trapping large monsters across various landscapes as part of quests given to them by locals, with some quests involving the gathering of a certain item or items, which may put the Hunter at risk of facing various monsters. As part of its core gameplay loop, players use loot gained from slaying monsters, gathering resources, and quest rewards to craft improved weapons, armor, and other items that allow them to face more powerful monsters.
| Genres | Action role-playing |
| Developers | Capcom |
| Publishers | Capcom |
| Creators | Kaname Fujioka |
| Platforms | PlayStation 2, PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, PlayStation Portable, PlayStation Vita, Windows, Wii, Wii U, Xbox 360, Xbox One, Nintendo 3DS, Nintendo Switch, Android, iOS |
| First release | Monster Hunter, March 11, 2004 |
| Latest release | Monster Hunter Rise, March 26, 2021 |
About Monster Hunter
A world full of dangerous and powerful monsters exists parallel to our own. Lt. Artemis and her troops find themselves battling for their lives after being transported to said realm. The film was directed by Paul W.S. Anderson.
Achievement of Monster Hunter
Filming took place in and around Cape Town, South Africa in 2018. It premiered at the Shanghai International Film Festival.
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Latest information about Monster Hunter updated on July 28 2021.
