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Japan freaks over Monster Hunter Tri, Wii sales triple photo

I'm a new convert to the whole Monster Hunter thing, but I can already say that I'm addicted. I've been playing Freedom Unite on the PSP, and it's like digital crack. I think I now get where the Japanese following for this series comes from now. We haven't had the pleasure of trying out the newest game of the series, Monster Hunter Tri, but it seems that half a million people in Japan already have...and it just came out!

Monster Hunter Tri for the Wii sold 520,000 copies in two days in Japan, making it the best seller of any game format overall. And because it's a Wii title, Wii sales jumped up almost 300 percent. In one week, Japanese gamers snapped up almost 100,000 Wii consoles!

I'm glad that Capcom USA is taking care of us. Normally I'd bitch about how Japan has all the fun, but Capcom just announced that Monster Hunter Tri is coming to the US and Europe early next year. Thanks so much, Capcom!

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TewDee's Avatar - Comment posted on 08/07/2009 11:48
TewDee
God damn they love their Monster Hunter...

I really wish it was awesome there as it was here, because then I may be playing it more. As of now however, out of two dozen tries, I still can't beat a level 1 mission.
Dyganth's Avatar - Comment posted on 08/07/2009 11:55
Dyganth
I've been playing MHFU almost nonstop for the last 2 weeks, I even took it to the gym and played while on a stationary bike :(

Can't wait to see Tri localized, I got to try the demo out and was enjoying the ability to punch sharks.
Noah's Avatar - Comment posted on 08/07/2009 11:57
Noah
I've played MH on PS2 and PSP, they're ok but I've never understood the wide appeal....to each his own though
Daxelman's Avatar - Comment posted on 08/07/2009 11:57
Daxelman
You can PUNCH sharks?

SOLD. Sorry Hazma...
Dale North's Avatar - Comment posted on 08/07/2009 11:57
Dale North
Dyganth knows whats up
ParaParaKing's Avatar - Comment posted on 08/07/2009 12:04
ParaParaKing
I wonder how this game will sell in the west.
Chronic Logic's Avatar - Comment posted on 08/07/2009 12:06
Chronic Logic
FUCK! As if the Wii didn't already have enough units moving already.
TewDee's Avatar - Comment posted on 08/07/2009 12:08
TewDee
@ Chronic Logic - Plans for world domination ruined?
Crunshii's Avatar - Comment posted on 08/07/2009 12:13
Crunshii
jesus christ... 2 good games finally coming to the Wii and people go crazy buy gogo a new system just for those 2 games.
Palidi's Avatar - Comment posted on 08/07/2009 12:19
Palidi
Man, I just upgraded myself to Unite last weekend also(traded in MHF2 for it). I am so pumped for Tri.

The only problem I have with Tri though is that it's gonna lack my 3 favorite weapon types from MHF2/MHFU: Bows, Gunlances, and Dual Swords.
kauza's Avatar - Comment posted on 08/07/2009 12:19
kauza
Never dabbled in this monster hunting thing. I'll have to give it a shot.
Dexter345's Avatar - Comment posted on 08/07/2009 12:20
Dexter345
I feel like I ought to try out Monster Hunter if only to figure out what the heck the big deal is.
kefkaesque's Avatar - Comment posted on 08/07/2009 12:20
kefkaesque
@Crunshii

Muramasa
No More Heroes
No More Heros 2
Monster Hunter Tri
Super Smash Bros Brawl
Madworld
Super Mario Galaxy
Metroid Prime 3

Looks like more than 2 games to me. I usta hate on the Wii too, and then I realized how retarded it was to say that it had no games.
Shael's Avatar - Comment posted on 08/07/2009 12:26
Shael
I just can't get into Monster Hunter for some reason...despite the fact that it's PERFECT for me since i LOVE PSO.

There's just something missing for me...I suspect its the stilted controls. Being locked into a combo animation and unable to adapt to rapidly moving enemies SUCK! A little auto-tracking wouldn't hurt...
Crunshii's Avatar - Comment posted on 08/07/2009 12:29
Crunshii
so... 8 games... >_> and out of that list I only like 2, but out of respect for your list, 8. Idk it kinda feels how the PS3 was at the beginning when they only had about 10 ok games back in early 08.

and MH Tri wont come out until next year here in the states... O well I still have my wii somewhere, but until Muramasa comes out, no reason to dust it off yet.
Los255's Avatar - Comment posted on 08/07/2009 12:32
Los255
I would get into it, but I think the difficulty is what turns me off a bit. But I know if I really get into it, I'll be addicted. I've played enough of it on the PSP for it to be awesome.
Josh Tolentino's Avatar - Comment posted on 08/07/2009 12:58
Josh Tolentino
@Los255

It's not so much difficult as it is intimidating. It's very comprehensive, so there's a whole lot to learn, but it's not "hard" in the same sense that Contra, Ninja Gaiden or a Shmup are hard. MH rewards you for being prepared and ready, while the latter reward you for persistence and skill.
ViciousBoston's Avatar - Comment posted on 08/07/2009 12:59
ViciousBoston
Was PS3 exclusive...*sigh* oh come on give PS3 a Monster Hunter guys!
Cadtalfryn's Avatar - Comment posted on 08/07/2009 13:18
Cadtalfryn
That's really awesome that they're going so nuts over there about it. I am really excited for this and have been following it since it was just whispers and no-one ever thought it would hit Western shores. I just really hope it isn't P2P.

@Crunshii
I could easily list off 30 that are out plus another dozen due out in the next year. Get off your high horse. Maybe you should let your keyboard gather some dust so I don't have to hear your pessimistic deprecatory blather.

Seriously...the guy without an avatar is more sensible than you.
GoldenGamerXero's Avatar - Comment posted on 08/07/2009 13:32
GoldenGamerXero
@Cadtalfryn (Excuse the WALL OF TEXT)

Exactly. Here's list of quality wii exclusive titles either out or in development:

Animal Crossing: City Folk, Tatsunoko vs Capcom, Fire Emblem: Radiant Dawn, Pikmin 3 (Announced), Kirby Wii (Announced), Mushroom Men, The House of the Dead: Overkill, Fatal Frame IV: Mask of the Lunar Eclipse, Dragon Quest X, Dead Space: Extraction, Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles: The Crystal Bearers, Tales of Symphonia: Dawn of the New World, Trauma Centre: Second Opinion, Trauma Centre: New Blood, Trauma Team, Red Steel, Red Steel 2, Resident Evil: The Darkside cronicles, Resident Evil: The umbrella cronicles, Tales of Symphonia: Dawn of the New World, No More Heroes, No More Heros 2, Sin and Punishment 2, De blob, Wario land: Shake it!, Wario Ware: Smooth Moves, Super Smash Bros Brawl, Madworld, Mario Kart Wii, Super Mario Galaxy, Super Mario Galaxy 2, Zack & Wiki: Quest for Barbaros treasure, Super Smash Bros Brawl, Boom Blox, A boy and his blob, Little King's Story, Metroid Prime Trilogy, Metroid: Other M, Deadly Creatures, Captain Rainbow, Blast Works: Build, Trade, Destroy, The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess, Punch Out!, Super Papaer Mario, Muramasa: The Demon Blade, and of course Monster Hunter Tri.

45 decent games and that's excluding all WiiWare, Virtual console and Remakes. It's really pisses me off when people try to play it as if there's absolutely nothing good on the wii when you get find a lot of games for EXTREMELY good prices online. (I got No More Heroes online for £7 and Metroid Prime 3 for 8)
Super Drybones's Avatar - Comment posted on 08/07/2009 13:48
Super Drybones
@GoldenGamerXero
Why did you have to mention Kirby Wii, I want it so badly and nintendo refuses to release it. WHY!!!!!!!!!! Now I'm sad, I'm gonna search Destructoid for porn.
St1nkyP33t's Avatar - Comment posted on 08/07/2009 13:54
St1nkyP33t
waggle?

I thought this was one of the few games (like Brawl) that went ahead and focused on making a good game that didnt rely on the motion controls.
Count Grishnack's Avatar - Comment posted on 08/07/2009 13:57
Count Grishnack
Monster Hunter + Wii :: Japan
Halo *game* + 360 :: America
Monster w21 Faces's Avatar - Comment posted on 08/07/2009 14:03
Monster w21 Faces
I've been addicted to Monster Hunter games since I got the first one on the PS2. I have so far purchased every available iteration of the series in the west and I still love it. It's been a hard lonely experience for the most part but when I do find friends...oh the fun we have.
bustaballs's Avatar - Comment posted on 08/07/2009 14:08
bustaballs
Bring it over here soon and it will be bought. I personally sent out an email request for this.
bobyoko's Avatar - Comment posted on 08/07/2009 14:29
bobyoko
this game looks hawt. not going to buy it though, japan doesn't have good taste in games
EternalDeathSlayer's Avatar - Comment posted on 08/07/2009 15:19
EternalDeathSlayer
I dunno, I've always heard these games suck.
Jonathan Holmes's Avatar - Comment posted on 08/07/2009 17:06
Jonathan Holmes
@ St1nkyP33t - Indeed, the game does not require much in the way of motion control, and can be bought bundled with the totally slick classic controller pro.
ninjikiran's Avatar - Comment posted on 08/07/2009 17:17
ninjikiran
@ GoldenGamerXero:
You forgot Fragile ;)

Monster hunter is not my thing though and the wii version doesn't be looking to change that at all.
Laird's Avatar - Comment posted on 08/07/2009 22:50
Laird
Sheesh, I thought that Nintendo had flooded the friggin' market by now...
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