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The presentation of that narrative, however, can be cumbersome, predictable, and outright stupid at times.

“Did the developers seriously think people wanted this?

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They are treating the player base like incompetent children,” adds Ruminatingsoule, ruminating soulfully.

“LET ME PLAY THE GAME, FOOLS.”

“Rockstar vibes,” saysKourtos, in one of the most incisive critiques in the thread.

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Many other postshave argued a similar point and likewise become community water coolers.

“The way they handled the story makes this game feel restrictive,” echoesminev1128.

That being said, plenty of people demonstrably liked Monster Hunter Wilds' story.

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But here again, some fans may say"my only complaint is the forced railroading."

The community is flush with similar positivity.

If nothing else, folks seem to agree that Wilds has a heck of a finale.

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Running towards the absolutely massive Jin Dahaad in Monster Hunter Wilds in the Iceshard Cliffs region

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Monster Hunter Wilds characters share a meal

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Screenshot of a hunter holding a hammer in Monster Hunter Wilds� hammer weapon overview video.

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