Summary
- Just like Pokemon, Monster Hunter Wilds needs impressive new monsters to keep fans engaged and excited for the next generation of creatures.
- Carracosta's ancient turtle concept and Heatmor's fiery anteater design present unique and interesting monster ideas for Monster Hunter Wilds.
- Serperior's royal serpent vibe, Ferrothorn's defensive capabilities, and Haxorus' axe-wielding dragon concept would all be good inspirations for thrilling additions to Monster Hunter Wilds as well.
Monster Hunter Wilds' newest set of monsters will need to be impressive, just like Pokemon Black and White's overhaul of the Pokedex. When it comes to quality, Monster Hunter Wilds has a high bar to clear, especially in a series with so many iconic monsters. Thankfully, there are still many more ideas that can be used to create the next generation of monsters. Just like the Pokemon games, the new species on display should be one of the biggest draws for each new installment.
Originally, Pokemon's fifth generation featured a Pokedex filled entirely with brand-new Pokemon. While keeping this would make a Pokemon Black and White remake rather distinctive, Monster Hunter Wilds might not be able to completely ignore its own series' past. After all, every monster in Monster Hunter is effectively a whole boss battle. While several Monster Hunter all-stars are almost certain to return, Monster Hunter Wilds should also bring some intriguing new beasts to the series.
Unova's Pokedex Has Some Real Potential When It Comes To Monster Hunter
Carracosta Would Be an Ancient Threat in Monster Hunter Wilds' Waters
Carrocosta is a prehistoric turtle, and that description alone forms the basis for a great Monster Hunter creation. A large, armored turtle patrolling the waterways of Monster Hunter Wilds would be more than an exciting sight, though. Its shell would provide a natural powerful defense when faced with Monster Hunter Wilds' combat options, and it's overall a good concept for a melee-based water monster. Seeing something like Carracosta in Monster Hunter Wilds' rivers would guarantee a good fight.
Heatmor's Anteater Aesthetic Could Make For a Unique Monster
Heatmor took the idea of an anteater and brought it in a bizarre new direction. Instead of using its tongue to eat ants, it shoots tongue-shaped jets of flame to roast them. The Monster Hunter world already has bizarre beasts such as the Pukei-Pukei and Khezu, so a fiery anteater like Heatmor would fit right in. From design to fighting style, the developers could easily have fun with the concept, and it could become one of Monster Hunter Wilds' highlights.
A Royal Serpent Like Serperior Could Slither Through the Forests of Monster Hunter Wilds
Serperior could bring a unique vibe to Monster Hunter Wilds. Even without its royal theme, a grassy snake slithering around would be an exciting addition to any jungle or forest it inhabits. In addition to lashing out with its tail, Serperior's Grass-type roots could influence a similar monster to lash out with leaves or vines that it has collected. The Monster Hunter games could use more serpents, and Serperior could provide a pristine example of what they can do.
Royal references are not new to the Monster Hunter series, with several Rathian weapons in Monster Hunter Rise including words like Queen, Princess, and Empress in their names.
Ferrothorn May Be a Blueprint For an Evasive, Defensive Wall of a Monster
Ferrothorn is one of Pokemon's premier defensive walls, and it could translate into a memorable monster for Monster Hunter. Living in an armor shell and traveling via tentacles, Ferrothorn is unlike any monster that could return in Monster Hunter Wilds, and that works to its benefit. Its hard shell and ability to stick to walls could make it an almost entirely defensive monster in a hunt. At the same time, that spiked amor could also work for some fantastic weapon and armor designs.
Haxorus is the Kind of Dragon That Would be Exciting to See in Monster Hunter Wilds
As a dragon with multiple axe blades on its head, Haxorus was among the most intimidating additions to Pokemon Black and White aside from the legendaries. It would translate fantastically to Monster Hunter Wilds off the strength of its concept alone, and it's easy to imagine it tearing up the battlefield. While it might not quite match the power level of Monster Hunter's elder dragons, a blade-wielding dragon like Haxorus would be a treat to see in 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.
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