
In Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate 3DS players will take on the role of a hunter that joins up with a traveling caravan to explore new lands & towns along the way This grand adventure will include hundreds of quests to take on a variety of extraordinary creatures that yield valuable resources used for weapons & equipment Launching on Nintendo 3DS Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate represents the biggest leap forward ever for the series with more new content & exciting features than ever before Also for the first time ever for the Monster Hunter series on a handheld system players will be able to join up with friends over the internet via the Nintendo Network as well as the previously available local wireless option Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate will take players to new heights literally with the introduction of more vertical & lateral movement than ever An expanded repertoire of actions will create more dynamic hunting experiences with fluid climbing motions & the ability to jump attack from walls or ledges In addition players will be able to ride atop a monster for a limited time as they hang on & deliver attacks With the addition of two new weapon classes challenging new monsters & numerous locales Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate will be the most robust hunting experience yet Key features Online play – Connect with up to three other hunters online over the Nintendo Network for the first time ever or local wireless to join up & take down larger than life beasts Two new weapon classes – The Insect Glaive is a long staff type weapon accompanied by a powerful flying insect which can be customised with various attributes; the Charge Blade is a hybrid that switches between a sword & shield or axe mode with the ability to collect energy from attacks to charge up & unleash powerful attacks The 12 previous weapon types have also been updated with modifications to moves or combos More vertical environments – The action expands with more fluid climbing motions & the addition of jump attacks from walls or ledges Virus effect – Monsters are even more threatening with a new feral effect which makes them stronger & more vicious than in their normal state New gameplay mechanic – For the first time ever hop on to monsters & hold on to deliver a burst of attacks Dynamic terrain changes – Some monsters can cause the battlefield to shift during a fight making even ground slant at an angle into a steep slope; if hunters are not careful they could slide right out of the zone into the next area Returning favourites & fresh challenges – With several brand new monsters such as the dark & menacing Gore Magala as well as hordes of returning favorites including the primal Tigrex players have access to the largest roster of ferocious enemies than ever before