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11:40 AM on 08.07.2009, Dale North

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Japan freaks over Monster Hunter Tri, Wii sales triple photo

#japan #monster hunter #wii

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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30 comments | showing # 1 to 30

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

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

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

You can PUNCH sharks?

SOLD. Sorry Hazma...

Dale North

Dyganth knows whats up

ParaParaKing

I wonder how this game will sell in the west.

Chronic Logic

FUCK! As if the Wii didn't already have enough units moving already.

TewDee

@ Chronic Logic - Plans for world domination ruined?

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

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

Never dabbled in this monster hunting thing. I'll have to give it a shot.

Dexter345

I feel like I ought to try out Monster Hunter if only to figure out what the heck the big deal is.

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

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

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

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

@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

Was PS3 exclusive...*sigh* oh come on give PS3 a Monster Hunter guys!

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

@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

@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

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

Monster Hunter + Wii :: Japan
Halo *game* + 360 :: America

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

Bring it over here soon and it will be bought. I personally sent out an email request for this.

bobyoko

this game looks hawt. not going to buy it though, japan doesn't have good taste in games

EternalDeathSlayer

I dunno, I've always heard these games suck.

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

@ 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

Sheesh, I thought that Nintendo had flooded the friggin' market by now...

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