Monster Hunter Tri
Third console Monster Hunter title with underwater combat and online play.
Monster Hunter Tri, also known as Monster Hunter 3, is the third console installment in the Monster Hunter franchise, developed by Capcom and released for the Wii in Japan on August 1, 2009. It was later released in North America on April 20, 2010, in Europe on April 23, and in Australia on April 29. The game was originally planned as a PlayStation 3 title but was cancelled due to high development costs, leading Capcom to develop it for the Wii instead.
Quick Facts
- Developer
- Capcom
- Platform
- Wii
- Japan release
- August 1, 2009
- North america release
- April 20, 2010
- Europe release
- April 23, 2010
- Australia release
- April 29, 2010
- Genre
- Action role-playing
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Background
Players take on the role of a hunter from the Guild, assigned to help Moga Village, a small fishing community threatened by monsters from a nearby deserted island. The player completes free hunts and time-limited quests to collect materials, slay or capture monsters, and improve the village, gaining access to a farming area, fishing fleet, companions, and a trader. The game features ten weapon classes, including melee weapons like swords and hammers, and ranged weapons like bows and bowguns, each with unique play styles. The player's character has 1 base defense, increased by crafted armor, and can equip armor sets that impart attack and defensive bonuses, with slots for gem decorations to boost statistics.
Did You Know?
- A demo of Monster Hunter Tri was included with Japanese copies of Monster Hunter G.
- A special bundle released on August 1, 2009, included the game with a black Wii console and a Classic Controller Pro.
- Online servers for the North American and European Wii versions were shut down on April 30, 2013.
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