Summary
Generation 8 ofPokemonwas full of ideas that could prove useful toMonster Hunter Wilds. WhileMonster Hunter Wildsis looking to be a big step forward for the series,Pokemonspent Gen 8 releasing two of the series' most innovative installments withPokemon Sword and ShieldandPokemon Legends: Arceus. That generation also introduced many powerful and intimidating Pokemon for players to catch, and many of those Pokemon could be inspirational for the next generation ofMonster Hunter.
PokemonGeneration 8 brought the games closer to resembling theMonster Hunterseries than ever before. One big example isPokemon Sword and Shield’s Wild Area, a large area of wilderness where Pokemon roamed freely.Pokemon Legends: Arceuswent even further, taking place in times before Pokemon and humans living together became common. This made it the most unique title in thePokemonseries outside of spin-offs thus far, and its wild setting is somewhat reminiscent of aMonster Huntertitle.
Centiskorch Could Provide Monster Hunter With a Big, Burning Bug
Centipedes are already somewhat eerie, andPokemon Sword and Shieldmade a centipede absolutely lethal. Centiskorch is a nearly ten-foot long centipede that spits fire, hits hard, and is a gifted fighter. An incredibly long monster in the vein of a centipede would already offer an interestinggimmick inMonster Hunter Wilds, even before taking its fire powers into account. A monster like Centiskorch would provide a dangerous encounter that players would be unlikely to forget anytime soon.
Ursaluna is a Near-Mythical Beast Worthy of Monster Hunter
Pokemon Legends: Arceusintroduced some new evolutions for older Pokemon, with Ursaluna being one of the biggest. An evolution of the already-intimidating Ursaring, Ursaluna is a physical powerhouse of a bear that can tear unprepared enemies apart. In a sense, Ursaluna itself is already ready forMonster Hunter, because it’s big, fearsome, and has a striking, memorable design. This big bruiser could likely fight on par with the creatures ofMonster Hunter Wildsas is.
Ursaluna has an alternate form, Bloodmoon Ursaluna, that looks even more frightening, similar to severalMonster Huntermonsters.
Copperajah Could Trample Over Monster Hunter Wilds' New Areas
In caseterraforming is a big part ofMonster Hunter Wilds, a monster like Copperajah could play a big role in that regard. A towering elephant with a massive trunk, it can smash stones to pieces with its trunk alone. A similar beast inMonster Hunter Wildscould practically leave craters in the ground after attempting to flatten the player with its own trunk. An area of the map could look totally different after a Copperajah-like monster’s rampage, which could create some exciting hunts.
Grimmsnarl’s Dangerous Hair Could Inspire An Interesting Fighting Style in Monster Hunter Wilds
Grimmsnarl is an unusual Fairy-type inPokemon, being more like a troll than the type’s usual graceful entries. However, Grimmsnarl’s wicked design and abilities would help it fit in among themonsters inMonster Hunter Wilds. While Grimmsnarl’s bulk is impressive, it’s ability to slash and stab other creatures with its hair would be an astounding talent to see inMonster Hunter Wilds. Weaponized hair is a highly interesting gimmick, and since Grimmsnarl pulled it off,Monster Hunter Wildscould reasonably do the same.
Kleavor is a Walking Weapon That Would Do Well in Monster Hunter Wilds
Some Pokemon explain everything one may need to know about them from their design alone. Kleavor is a large mantis with heavy stone axes for hands, and it’s geared for offense over all else. Slamming axes at the player is scarier than a lot of otherMonster Hunterattacks, so Kleavor’s potential is already obvious. While Kleavor’s pre-evolution Scyther is anotherPokemonfit forMonster Hunter, Kleavor is a cut above.Monster Hunter Wildscould certainly use something as scary as Kleavor.
Monster Hunter Wilds
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The unbridled force of nature runs wild and relentless, with environments transforming drastically from one moment to the next. This is a story of monsters and humans and their struggles to live in harmony in a world of duality.Fulfill your duty as a Hunter by tracking and defeating powerful monsters and forging strong new weapons and armor from the materials you harvest from your hunt as you uncover the connection between the people of the Forbidden Lands and the locales they inhabit.The ultimate hunting experience awaits you in Monster Hunter Wilds.
