The Lack of Xbox One Reviews For Monster Hunter: World is Very Suspicious

Rich at GameSpew: Right now, there are no actual reviews for the Xbox One version of Monster Hunter: World on Metacritic. I think that's a little suspicious.

[CloudStrife900]

Sony provided reviewers on PS4 a code to redeem the day one patch. Xbox One reviewers never got this opportunity, meaning we had to wait for the day one at launch. Without going into too much detail, I can safely say that Xbox One versions are in-line with PS4 versions in terms of quality. I fully agree with you however, it's odd that we never got to download the day one patch ahead of release.

[Eonjay]

Not really. We often see teams have staggered patches. Plus if I remember correctly, the platforms do sometimes have different days for patch releases. Also, don't the majority of games have day one patches anyway? What is the author tying to imply? Also, its a bit presumptuous to say that you are worried that you had to wait like the rest of us for a patch. Did the patch transform the game completely or did it add content like on PS4? You guys are crying over nothing. You can't even be happy that you had access to the game before launch...

[ULTp0ltergeist]

Reading the article I highly doubt anyone is crying, if anything it's a dumb article anyways. I don't think anyone cares. The game is good in my opinion on One X for me. I'm satisfied so don't need reviews to convince me.

[pinkcrocodile75]

You have no right to get on your high horse over this, you are neither the developer or the reviewer.

It's a valid question which may yet be answered, either way it's of little importance to the game itself.

Keep you assignations to yourself!

[Eonjay]

@pinkcrocodile75

There is are so many situations where patches arrive at different times for different platforms. You think every case deserves an article accusing someone of wrongdoing? Just stop. They should be lucky that Capcom bothered at all when some companies don't even bother. The author is saying that this is a scandal to keep the public away from the superior X version because it would look so much better that it would render the PlayStation version useless. And he needs answers because this big conspiracy will not be tolerated.

[pinkcrocodile75]

Actually Eonjay, No I'm sick of these pointless articles, pro playstation, pro xbox. Someone gets upset for any number of reasons.

I personally do not care. Everyone else can drop dead to be honest.

But back to this issue or none issue.... If you have a day one patch early then it should be available for all. It's just like my sons, I never get one without the other I've always treated my boys the same.

So Capcom should treat both game boxes the saem and it seems they didn't.

The question isn't how could they do this, the question is simple, WHY did they do this if it proves to be true.

One thing we do know that has bee proved time and time again, no corporation tells the truth, unless they are squeezed by the balls very hard.

[DankSinatra]

@pinkcrocodile75
>I personally do not care
>Proceeds to rant about the things they don't care about

Sure thing bud

[ZeroX9876]

It's a multi platform title, the game is the same on both consoles.

[DarXyde]

It's the same game, but it's definitely too early to say it's the same in a way that suggests identical performance.

I expect it to run comparably, but you never know. I'm fairly sure it'll be fine on Xbox.

[sexow]

I am startled that someone can make $12386 in 4 weeks on the computer .
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[IGiveHugs2NakedWomen]

Sony has marketing rights. Mystery solved.

[pinkcrocodile75]

Hahahahaha, YES I've never understood the point of this. Paying to market something that is plain to see is on every other brand.

[IGiveHugs2NakedWomen]

@pinkcrocodile75
The point of having those marketing rights is to use the hype surrounding the release of highly anticipated games to advertise your platform. Make no mistake about it there are people who don't have a PS4 and really don't keep up with gaming news and they aren't going to here anything about a Xbox One version of Monster Hunter World. In essence, the only people who know that the Xbox One version of Monster Hunter World exists are people who keep up with gaming news.

Popular game = Sony has marketing rights = Microsoft version left in advertising limbo = more PS4's sold

Do you understand these marketing deals now?

[Christopher]

PLayed the game a few hours. I don't see how this wouldn't be a straight up parity experience on base models. It's not pushing anything. Load times are going to be annoying on both, I guarantee it.

[tontontam0]

Its a waste of time to review the xbox one version, xbox fanboys only plays shooters.

[Death]

That makes me sad. I wish I would have known before starting the download that I couldn’t play it. :(

[pinkcrocodile75]

I'm an xbox fan and I love puzzle games. Thanks for a ridiculous sweeping statement.

[Kribwalker]

I’m downloading it right now on my oneX. But i’m surprised playstation fans on here are buying it, seeing all the hate they spew for multiplayer based games.....

[Krysis]

Yet Sony has all the FPS marketing rights...brilliant deduction Watson.

[S2Killinit]

generally xbox games don't get reviewed as often as Playstation games do. This is a fact. I believe its because Playstation's are more intrenched round the world so more reviewers critic Playstation games. This is why the same game usually has a slightly lower meta critic score than the same game on xbox even if the Playstation game is the 'superior version'. So, its possible that the xbox reviewers have simply not gotten round to reviewing Monster Hunter.

[Kribwalker]

or, get this, it could be that PS has had the marketing rights to this game, even getting an exclusive beta, so they could have it in the contact that there was no prerelease review copies for xbox

[S2Killinit]

And why would they want that in their contract exactly? What benefit would that give Sony? Also, im just mentioning a favt that MAY be the reason we havent seen reviews for xbox version YET. Im not saying this IS the reason. Only that its possibly the reason why the reviews arent in yet.

[Teflon02]

krib it's a Japanese game, it was likely to get some advantage with Sony either way without them trying. Also you need to remember PS had monster hunter outside Japan as a successful series so that would be the focus. Now reviews, who cares what it's reviewed on. Yookalaylee was almost exclusively reviewed on Xbox One despite it having issues the PS4 didn't etc. It's about the version they get the code for first.

[Kribwalker]

it’s the same thing that happened with destiny. MS wasn’t even allowed to mention it. So they came up with the perfume ad to advertise it. Exclusive PS4 beta then it went open to everyone later as well

[SquareBurgers]

It can't play worse than on the PS4 with its frame rate issues, especially when there is more than one boss on screen.

[Neonridr]

well I am pretty sure the game is identical and should perform exactly the same.

[jagermaster619]

Well it should run better on the x since it has better hardware but Sony fans will disagree...

[Rude-ro]

They said Xbox one, or did you forget the 25 million players that funded your “x”.

[AspiringProGenji]

They won’t disagree. They just won’t care about that and enjoy the game. PC is where this game will truly shine. Too bad it won’t be out till fall 😡

[ULTp0ltergeist]

I think you've triggered some of it, so slow down buddy. LUL!

[bluefox755]

It costs more, it damn well better be at least a little better, but who really cares anyway? Apart from Xbox diehards.

[jagermaster619]

Yeah I knew that would trigger some hate lol

[jlove4life]

All the king devs and all the king fans couldn't put humpty together again

[BrettAwesome]

@jägerschwein
And worse on standard x box

[Bahamut]

For the price difference between X and Pro, the graphical differences are not that impressive. Besides, as is normally the issue with Xbox, if I'm going to be a stickler for performance and quality, I'll buy it on my PC.

[Kribwalker]

@bluefox
The Ps3 cost more then the 360. $200 more. But it couldn’t preform multiplats better

[_LarZen_]

Sadly it’s not. The PS4Pro version looks better for some reason.

[Neonridr]

better than what? The base PS4 and XB1 versions?

[_LarZen_]

@Neonridr The PS4Pro version looks better then on the XboxOneX for some reason. https://www.youtube.com/wat...

[jagermaster619]

The funny thing is that's footage with the patch on the pro and the x hadn't received it yet but nice try though.

[Kiknyonutz]

Bull... Let's see pics of it looking better.

[starchild]

Games very rarely look and perform identically on each platform. There are always differences to some degree or another.

[Neonridr]

fair enough.. I just meant it's not going to be an entirely different game on each platform. They are going to perform relatively the same. Most likely (post patching) with the X version being the best, followed by Pro, base PS4 and base XB1.

[hamzilla]

They are pretty much identical with the X version slightly better looking then the Pro. but PS4 users will get a Aloy DLC and give ya a bow/armor look from Horizon Zero Dawn and with the create a hunter you can actually make Aloy on the PS4 version. so thats why I went to PS4 for this game just for that feature!!!

[jojo319]

So you’re saying that you chose th PS4 version because it has Aloy. Your comment alludes to you having an Xbox. Do you?

[hamzilla]

I said "I went with ps4 for this game" if that isn't enough info to tell you I have both Pro and X well now you know. And yes because of that special Aloy feature I went with it on PS4 small things like that help make it easier to buy a multiplat game despite maybe a tad bit better graphics on the other console.

[SojournUK]

Add another layer of foil to your hat, everything will be ok. Don't panic.

[Kumakai]

its because ps4 got advance codes and xbox didn't. its not a mystery nor is it unexpected considering sony's relationship with the studio.

[Blastoise]

Nobody cares.

[DaDrunkenJester]

I have it on my Xbox One X and it looks and plays fantastic. Don't worry about it. Sony has the deal with Capcom for this game so it's only expected to have the most focus on PS4 and Pro.

[2pacalypsenow]

I'm waiting on a comparison video to decide If I want to buy the Xbox or PS4 version.

[DaDrunkenJester]

As far as base models go, PS4 is the best I'm sure. As far as the X or Pro go I'm sure they are pretty much the same.

[Eiyuuou]

If I were you I’d go for the PS4 version because of the larger playerbase.

Unless you don’t care for online.

[notachance]

it's a multiplayer focused game... go where your friends are

[RacerX]

Fanboy Logic "Da PS4 version is better dan X1 Cuz it has 1 million more pixelz.... But duh PS4 pro version is dah same as duh X1X even tho the X1X has a few million more pixelz..."

Fan boy logic.

[Brazz]

You care for online and community? Then go ps4, this game will be one of those that have 10-7:1 number of users on ps4. For real, most xbox guys don't like this kind of game.

[ErogeMaster]

Gotta love posers who've never played og monster hunter before.

[DaDrunkenJester]

Are you referring to me?

[BrettAwesome]

@EstrogenMaster
And stupid nerds who try to convince people they're cool because they play video games

[Pancit_Canton]

They are too busy playing PUBG and Minecraft. lol JRPG are just more popular on Sony and Nintendo console = Facts

[KickSpinFilter]

Minecraft Pffft!!!

[InKnight7s]

Final Fantasy sales proves that, from FFXIII to FFXV and all spin off titles never sales beyond quarter in XB comparing to Ps sales, although FF is the moat popular RPG series ever.

[Kiknyonutz]

I'm about done with N4G leaning so heavily into PS lol. Seriously, do we think companies would turn a blind eye and pass up an opportunity to report a interior or broken version? Bad article

[PlayableGamez-]

Kind of a spin.
Capcom and Sony have marketing deal with MH. So I would assume the review copies are primairly PS4 codes.

[bumbleforce]

I have in on Xbox. Played it on the base model. So far so good. I image it looks great on x

[Zerobalance]

Really you should wait for Digital foundry's verdict on the Xbox version of the game. Do not buy until then.

[franwex]

It’s not that serious dude. Plus we all know here what the difference is anyway. Xbox 1, PS4, PS4 pro, Xbox one x. In that order in regards to performance.

[patterson]

The only thing Xbox gamers are playing is PUBG so it doesn't matter.

[Alucard_420]

4 mil players is not equal to 25 mil xbox users or whatever the # may be

[manabyte77]

No but the analogy he’s making that Xbox players don’t support Japanese games like this is absolutely true.

[Alucard_420]

so there is a problem there, MS needs to make all games popular on it's console. I dont play on XBOX so I dont really care but XBOX could fall to 3rd place if they dont work on areas that need improvement.

[CrimsonWing69]

Isn't it the same game? What does it matter if it wasn't reviewed on an Xbone?

[ErogeMaster]

Xbox is gonna need all the games it's gonna get cause third parties dont make the console and we all know that.

[WilliamSheridan]

You DO realize this is a third party game right?

[franwex]

I’m getting it on the Xbox due to most of my friends playing on that platform, but is it was PlayStation exclusive I would’ve gotten it for that platform. It’s a third party so I imagine it plays the same across both, to be honest I rarely even notice what platform reviewers use. I mostly care about the game itself. I imagine if it would’ve released on the pc along with consoles reviewers would’ve use that code instead.

[manabyte77]

Good luck finding others to play with 🤷🏻‍♂️.

[franwex]

My friends...
As I stated above...

[WilliamSheridan]

I haven't had any issues finding players. I mean I find 100 players every PUBG game... I think I can handle finding 4.

[TheColbertinator]

Monster Hunter is Monster Hunter. If the gameplay is good,the rest is gravy

[Chevalier]

@Krib

And what does your digital purchase history have to do with Xbox users in general? The last data from EA suggests that only 20-25% of their sales are digital. Their a multibillion company with lots of sales data to go on. Whenever we get low Xbox sales the usual excuse is because Xbox customers buy more digital games. Guess what when you add 30% to poor sales the sales are still just as bad.

As for you not agreeing to my observations. Our stores not only got significantly more PS4 preorders our stock reflects what our company as a whole see the sales at and the Xbox stock we received was significantly less at less than half what we stocked for the PS4.

Its hilarious that you think I'm wrong just because you want to make excuses for Xbox as usual. Go ahead tell me which Monster Hunter game did well on Xbox platforms?! Right NONE. Because the series has had tremendous success on Playstation and Nintendo platforms recently as well. This game will be no different.

Plenty of similar types of games have all found success on Playstation platforms as well like the Souls series, Bloodborne, God Eater, Toukiden etc. Almost all which are exclusively on Playstation.

So yeah Krib you're wrong as usual. Xbox customers don't support these types of games. Like I said our stock is fairly reflective of that since what we get is based on our companies preorders as a whole. Also this game is multiplayer and the vast majority will be buying it to play with their friends on Playstation.

[TheColbertinator]

Blah blah quit yer yapping

[Reaper9937]

Why would this be suspicious, Capcom obviously sent out PS4 review copies to the press. Do you not understand the world does not care about Xbox, Sony is the king of gaming and that will never change. Who in their right mind will ever play MH on Xbox, a series which started on Playstation. Please just get over yourself and get back to playing Sea of Thieves.

[Max-Zorin]

Apparently fan bases are not allowed to experience a game franchise for the first time. Console gamers are comedic relief. Did you make the Devil May Cry 4 petition?

[WilliamSheridan]

This is the stupidity that perpetuates this idiotic console war.

Notice the adults just buy both consoles...

[Reaper9937]

There is a saying : "Assumption is the mother of all F-ups, it makes a fool out of me and especially you". I have been gaming since the days of Atari 2600 and have had every console since then. Please don't assume that I am a fanboy, I am a realist and facts are, MH started on Playstation, the community and comradery on
the Playstation platform for MH will be 100x bigger than that of Xbox. Since I am part of the Xbox, Nintendo and Playstation community I know the destain most Xbox gamers have for Japanese games, that is why I stated why would anybody play MH on Xbox. Please keep your childish viewpoints to yourself, you probably a millennial gamer who champions Microsofts Gamepass as well.

[WilliamSheridan]

You state you aren't a fanboy, yet you end your rant with big fanboy themed insults. Ohh the irony...

[Pantz]

I imagine it's to save time. Look at a review of the PS4 Pro version then add a couple points for the Xbox One X version.

[TankCrossing]

11.5/10 it is then lol

[Razzer]

This is typical. PS4 versions always get more reviews. Even with games that have marketing deals with MS. Such as Shadow of War....

69 PS4 reviews
http://www.metacritic.com/g...

38 Xbox One reviews
http://www.metacritic.com/g...

[nicsaysdie]

It is typical. BEACAUSE MORE PEOPLE OWN PS4'S DUM DUM! Metacritic is a site that shows user reviews. More ps4 users than xbox 1 users means more ps4 reviews on Metacritic. Math.

[Elda]

Calm it down.

[Devxdos99]

Another clickbait article that makes no sense

[Wotbot]

It’s strange that there are no comparisons?

[Hardiman]

Good lord!

[Father__Merrin]

notice how nobody on here talks about xbox one its always about the X

[TankCrossing]

That's about what you'd expect from an enthusiast community isn't it?

[Belinker300]

Is Aloy from HZD a playable character on Xbox?

[Elda]

Is HZD on XBO?

[jznrpg]

Monster Hunter obviously has more appeal on PlayStation, it started on PSP but its up to reviewers to post them . Maybe they (reviwers) dont think Xboxers in general will like it

[Ryuujinjakka]

Every MS exlusives getting a 9 is more "suspicious" imo.

[Silly gameAr]

Has an article ever been written about something like this? I'm trying to think back to the 360 days when MS had marketing rights to a lot of games, and most if not all of the reviews were on 360. Hmmm....nope. Can't think of any.

[OpenGL]

Shocking, a game developed by a Japanese company got more support on a Japanese console. Most publications only review the copies they're provided so if they were only provided the PS4 version they'd review that one and just give the same score to the others.

[Cy]

I'm playing it on Xbox One X. It's perfectly fine. Stop trying to drum up panic or controversy for clicks.

[cellfluid]

its probably not fully ready thats all.. microsoft got this

[alexh]

The only way the one x version would look and play worse is if the developers went out of there way to make it look worse which i highly doubt so yer youll get the sane versions on the pro and onex if not itll be better on the one x.

[abra511]

didnt know it was on xbox too

[rainslacker]

It's not suspicious. Just no one seemed to be hyped for the game on Xbox. If the readers don't care, the sites aren't likely to review. Either that or the sites haven't submitted their review to meta

[DialgaMarine]

Well, let’s be real here, not a lot of Xbox users are going to buy this. Definitely not nearly as many as PS4 users will.

[Chevalier]

I think so too. For my store for every copy we had preodered on Xbox we had 5 preorders on PS4. Its goinf to do extremely sell for Playstation.

[TheOttomatic91]

Is it?

[Dragonscale]

Whats the point in reviewing a game on a platform it won't sell much on lol.

[aarogree]

I asked Capcom for a review copy and they said they couldn't give it due to "limited availability."

[GoodnessGreatness]

Marketing rights and besides more people on PS4 will buy it anyway. Xbox players don't care about "japanese" games right?

[Felsager]

I'm glad that the game got great scores and performed insanely well. All the consoles will enjoy this great game. That's what matters most. A great game will be enjoyed by many. Great for us, great for Capcom.

[Elda]

Imo many XBO owners could care less about MH:World,the game is going to sell well on the PS4.

[BIGBOSS08]

Who cares? Hardly anyone is going to buy this on dudebro box one anyway. Get back to shooting things on pubg.

[Doge]

Funny enough, Sony’s got marketing rights on the majority ofthe dudebro shooters now.

[BIGBOSS08]

The difference is all types of games sell well on ps4 and not just dudebro shooters like on xbox.

[saltywalt]

The verdict is in. XB1X can't run Monster Hunter World at 60 frames per second either. On performance mode it runs at about 53 fps and is about 10-15 fps higher than the PS4 Pro version.[ https://www.gamersyde.com/h...

[Mylove1516]

Never played a MH game in all my gaming years but decided to finally try one and i have to say that i love it. If anyone wants to help a noob to the franchise my psn id is Mattnvae1516.