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Monster Hunter Freedom Unite is a 2008video game in the Monster Hunter franchise for PlayStation Portable and iOS. It is an expansion of the original Monster Hunter Freedom 2 and was released on March 27, 2008 in Japan as Monster Hunter Portable 2nd G (モンスターハンターポータブル2nd GMonsutā Hantā Pōtaburu 2nd G).

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Gameplay[edit]

Monster Hunter Freedom Unite has more missions, equipment, and monsters than Monster Hunter Freedom 2, and a new feature is a Felyne fighter to help the player on their quests. Rarity 9 and 10 armor and weapons were added, the player can now hold up to 99 of each item type in his/her item box, store up to 20 equipment sets, and get ten equipment pages instead of six. A new type of quest, the 'Epic Hunting Quest', was introduced, which will enable the player to take on, one by one, up to 4 different monsters in one quest, as shown in the released demo. Weapons can now have up to purple sharpness which is higher than white sharpness. The player can now accept HR 7-9 quests in the gathering hall and new elder quests outside the gathering hall from a felyne beside the village elder. The downloadable content can give the player special armor for their felyne along with early unlocks for some of the felyne skills. The introduction of new monsters such as the Ukanlos have been put into the game with even more creatures than the last version of Monster Hunter Freedom 2 on the PSP system.

Development[edit]

On November 6, 2008, the beta version of a new online service allowing voice chat and gameplay via tunneling PSP AdHoc mode to work same way as infrastructure mode does, through the PlayStation Network (and a LAN connected Wi-Fi capable PlayStation 3) was released on the Japanese PlayStation Store. Adhoc Party for PlayStation Portable beta version is compatible with Monster Hunter Freedom Unite.

Marketing and release[edit]

In the 2008 Tokyo Game Show, it was announced that the game would be released in North America as Monster Hunter Freedom Unite in Spring 2009.^[1] At the 2009 GDC, the release date was further specified as June 23, 2009. The United States and the Australian demo are available for free on the PlayStation Network on the PSP as of May 21, 2009.^[2] Capcom has announced that the PSP bundle would be released in Europe, but were not specific about anywhere else. A press release at Capcom's European Press Center website states that the bundle would contain 'a specially designed Monster Hunter branded PSP skin and pouch along with a copy of the game.' ^[3] As for the release in Japan, there was a special edition PSP bundle which included the game, a strap, and a decorated Matte Bronze PSP. In addition to this bundle, people who pre-ordered the game also received a black, hairy strap. The hair on the strap was meant to be that of a monster exclusive to the game, the Nargacuga.

Although no longer available, Capcom had created the Encyclopedia Gigantica, a website for newcomers to the Monster Hunter series. It had included tutorial videos, images of monsters, forums and more. This website has been shut down.

Capcom was also holding a temporary Gathering Hall between the 3rd of July and the 1st of September in London, Charing Cross, for all Unite players to play in a campaign to make the franchise more popular in the West to see future titles to be released overseas. Capcom's Monster Hunter Freedom Unite website, as well as Encyclopedia Gigantica, are sending out demo copies of Monster Hunter Freedom Unite to anyone who registers for one.

This demo has a set equipment list for each of the weapon categories, and the player may also select between three felyne helpers to join the player. The player may choose between three quests, totaling about 2 hours of game time.

An iOS version was released in 2014. With the release of iOS 9, the game lost compatibility and Capcom initially announced no plans to update the game, later removing from the App Store.^[4] However, it later returned with fixed compatibility.^[5]

Reception[edit]

Monster Hunter Freedom Unite received 'favorable' reviews on both platforms according to video game review aggregatorMetacritic.^[18][19]

The Japanese version of the PSP version sold 670,000 copies on its release day, and in its first week sold one million copies.^[20] As of July 8, 2009, the game has sold 3.5 million copies in the region.^[21] No official numbers on American sales have been released at this time. In Japan, as of December 2008 the game has sold 2.5 million copies on the PSP, and as of December 2009, the Best Edition of 2G sold 1 million copies. As of June 30, 2014, the game has sold 3.6 million copies worldwide on the PSP, making it the third best-selling game on the PSP.^[22]

References[edit]

1. ^Athab, Majed (9 October 2008). 'TGS 08: Capcom announces US-bound Monster Hunter Freedom Unite'. Engadget (Joystiq). Retrieved 26 December 2015.
2. ^Baxter, Shawn (21 May 2009). 'Monster Hunter Demo Live Today on PSN!'. PlayStation Blog.
3. ^Capcom Europe Press Center (login required)^{[permanent dead link]}
4. ^Klepek, Patrick (7 October 2015). 'Why So Many Games Are Disappearing From The App Store'. Kotaku. Gawker Media. Retrieved 7 October 2015.
5. ^Musgrave, Shaun (4 July 2016). ''Monster Hunter Freedom Unite' is Updated and Back in the App Store'. TouchArcade. [. Retrieved 5 July 2016.
6. ^Barnholt, Ray (19 June 2009). 'Monster Hunter Freedom Unite Review (PSP)'. 1UP.com. Archived from the original on 2015-12-27. Retrieved 26 December 2015.
7. ^Edge staff (2 July 2009). 'Review: Monster Hunter Freedom Unite (PSP)'. Edge. Archived from the original on 4 July 2009. Retrieved 26 December 2015.
8. ^Pearson, Dan (19 June 2009). 'Monster Hunter Freedom Unite (PSP)'. Eurogamer. Retrieved 26 December 2015.
9. ^Koehn, Aaron (23 June 2009). 'Monster Hunter Freedom Unite (PSP)'. GamePro. Archived from the original on 26 June 2009. Retrieved 26 December 2015.
10. ^Ferris, Duke (6 August 2009). 'Monster Hunter Freedom Unite Review (PSP)'. Game Revolution. Retrieved 26 December 2015.
11. ^Shau, Austin (2 July 2009). 'Monster Hunter Freedom Unite Review (PSP)'. GameSpot. Retrieved 26 December 2015.
12. ^'Monster Hunter Freedom Unite Review (PSP)'. GameTrailers. 8 July 2009. Archived from the original on 10 July 2009. Retrieved 26 December 2015.
13. ^Zacarias, Eduardo (21 June 2009). 'Monster Hunter Freedom Unite - PSP - Review'. GameZone. Archived from the original on 24 June 2009. Retrieved 26 December 2015.
14. ^Cottee, James (21 June 2009). 'Monster Hunter Freedom Unite: AU Review'. IGN. Retrieved 26 December 2015.
15. ^Miller, Greg (22 June 2009). 'Monster Hunter Freedom Unite Review'. IGN. Retrieved 26 December 2015.
16. ^'Review: Monster Hunter Freedom Unite'. PlayStation: The Official Magazine: 81. September 2009.
17. ^Musgrave, Shaun (3 July 2014). ''Monster Hunter Freedom Unite' Review – Good-bye Free Time, Hello Wildlife Slaughter'. TouchArcade. Retrieved 4 July 2018.
18. ^ ^ab'Monster Hunter Freedom Unite for iOS for iPhone/iPad Reviews'. Metacritic. CBS Interactive. Retrieved 26 December 2015.
19. ^ ^ab'Monster Hunter Freedom Unite for PSP Reviews'. Metacritic. CBS Interactive. Retrieved 26 December 2015.
20. ^'MHP 2ndG: One Million Sold In Six Days'. PSP Hyper. 1 April 2008.
21. ^Remo, Chris (8 July 2009). 'Monster Hunter Freedom Unite PSP Sells 3.5M In Japan'. Gamasutra. Retrieved 8 July 2009.
22. ^'Platinum Titles'. Capcom Investor Relations. Capcom. Archived from the original on 6 October 2014. Retrieved 26 December 2015.

External links[edit]

• Monster Hunter Freedom Unite at MobyGames
• Official website (Japanese)

Unless you've stumbled onto this blog by mistake from one of the Guardian's more frivolous sections - say, here - you'll know that Monster Hunter is a full-blown cultural phenomenon in Japan, where the latest version, Freedom Unit, has sold over 3.5m copies. And this is despite the fact that the series - which combines gameplay elements of Pokemon and World of Warcraft - is now exclusive to the only modestly successful Sony PSP.

These days, Japanese children can attend Monster Hunter summer camps, there are people going on holiday to places they know that keen gamers gather (it's got a wonderful co-op mode), and if you go to a public park in one of the country's major cities you will inevitably spot a group of Monster Hunter fanatics, huddled together... hunting monsters.

Anyway, Freedom Unite was released in the UK last month and has been mentioned rather a lot on Chatterbox recently. So I asked Capcom's UK PR Manager and raving Monster Hunter expert, Leo Tan, to compile a list of tips for dedicated players. He very quickly obliged...

Leo has also told me that if any readers have specific Monster Hunter questions/problems, leave them in the comments section below, or you can email them to us at gamesblog + at + Googlemail + com. I'll forward them on. Happy hunting!

1. Ignore the training! It is quite long-winded and whilst explaining everything in the game it can take quite a while to get through. When starting out it'll ask you, 'are you a beginner?' You should answer 'no'. You can always go back and do it later. Just head to your bedroom, put all your armour on, equip the Bone and go speak to the village elder by the fire - he dishes out the easier missions.

2. Absolutely, positively, definitely do the data install. It all-but-completely removes the loading times, which is important if you're fitting your missions into a short commute.

3. When you're training your fighting Felyne, set his training to the one that makes him more fond of you. The fonder he is, the more likely he is to set traps/heal/blow his horn.

4. Eat before every mission! A hearty meal can increase your attack power, health bar or defensive capabilities. But be sure to eat the right combination of food or you might find yourself with food poisoning.

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5. We, ahem, messed up the translation of some elements. So in the Training School you'll find sections called Solo Training and Group Training. In here you'll find (as you unlock them) a series of ROCK HARD challenges. These should have been called Sparta Challenges. Don't be disheartened when these monsters smash through the inferior equipment the game gives you for these fights.

6. Bulldrome is one of the first difficult monsters you fight. When facing Bulldrome you can quite easily block his charge if you have the right weapon. If not, be sure to be facing him the moment he's run past so that you're in a position to run after him and hit him as he turns, and then roll to the side before he charges again.

7. Yian Kut Ku is the other difficult monster you face first. The trick with him when you're starting out is to understand that he only ever does the rotating tail whip in one direction. So hang around on his left slashing away and then roll away when he starts this attack. He'll fall in no time.

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8. When you're building armour sets, be sure to make to make sure it's a matching set. This is because the skills don't activate until you hit at least 10. So +9 Artisan will do nothing for you, but +10 Artisan will give you a significant sharpness bonus (and hence damage bonus).

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9. Plesioth can be fished out of the water with frogs, which will cause him to thrash about and let you get some free hits in. If he's already alert to your presence he'll be too busy attacking you from the water to eat the frog, which is when most people use Sonic Bombs to blow him out of the water. What you can do, though, is instead use Large Barrel Bombs. Since he always comes up just where he goes down you'll have plenty of time to run to the spot, lay down a bomb, move away and then use a paintball to explode the barrel. Hey presto! One blasted Plesioth.

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10. High level play involves controlling the camera with the d-pad by hooking your index finger over. This is known as 'The Claw'. It's not necessary, though, and many players opt to simply hit the left bumper button a lot.