Reception
| Reception | |
|---|---|
| Aggregate scores | |
| Aggregator | Score |
| Metacritic | 84% |
| Review scores | |
| Publication | Score |
| Eurogamer | 9/10 |
| Famitsu | 40/40 |
| IGN | 8.8/10 |
| Nintendo Power | 9/10 |
| IGN UK | 9.3/10 |
Metacritic currently holds Monster Hunter Tri at 84% based on 70 reviews, suggesting favorable reviews. Weekly Famitsu certified the game with a score of 40/40, making it the eleventh game to receive a perfect rating from the magazine in its 20-year history, as well as the third title for the Wii. The Official Nintendo Magazine UK gave the game a score of 91%, noting that it delivers an unparalleled online multiplayer experience but the quests can be fidgety early on. Eurogamer were equally impressed, awarding the game a score of 9 out of 10, suggesting that Monster Hunter Tri is "definitely the best way to introduce yourself to this incredibly involving and rewarding series." IGN awarded the game a score of 8.8 out of 10 praising the game's online capabilities and impressive visuals. Meanwhile, IGN UK aplauded the game for its improved accessibility, calling the title "hugely satisfying to play", and awarded it a 9.3 out of 10 In addition to the IGN UK review, IGN Australia praised the game for its sharp visuals and long lasting appeal, giving the game a 9.5 "Incredible." In contrast, Bordersdown (previously NTSC-UK) were less impressed, awarding a Japanese import of the game a score of 7 out of 10, criticizing the game for a lack of variety within quests, although praising the game's atmosphere and visuals. GameSpot has also given Monster Hunter Tri an 8, praising the games animation, graphics and authentic behavior of monsters, they disliked how multiplayer is a little frustrating to figure out at first, and that some animations take a long time.
Monster Hunter Tri shipped over one million units prior to its Japanese release date. It was the top-selling game in Japan for the week ending August 2, 2009, at 520,000 copies sold. As of December 12, 2009, Monster Hunter Tri is the best-selling third-party video game for the Wii in Japan, at 960,000 copies sold. As of June 30, 2012, over 1.9 million copies have been sold on the Wii.
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