The Monster Hunter World gameplay is brilliant, and the best news is that you can get it at 2Game today and save 13% in the process! And the sane goes for the expansion pack Monster Hunter World: Iceborne. Sounds good? Well, read on!

Monster Hunter World is a game with one simple premise: slaying monsters. Now, some people might be worried that this could get rather dull. Just slaying monsters. Today, I'm here to put your minds at rest. Monster Hunter World is a prime example of how gameplay can be kept fresh and engaging for hundreds of hours without having to rely on tricks. Tricks such as reputation grinding. So let's take a look at how Monster Hunter: World will keep you playing for hours on end and make you love every second of it. Think of how good the previous Monster Hunter games were, then turn up the notch!

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How does Monster Hunter World gameplay loop look?

First of all, let us take a look at what a cycle of Monster Hunter: World looks like. What can you expect from a play session? Basically, like with previous games, the structure of the gameplay has been a common pattern and can be divided into three distinct parts.

First, you have the research phase. That includes choosing a quest and familiarising yourself with the monsters you might encounter in it. Of course, at this point, you also check out monster resistances and weaknesses. That way you can plan for damage types and equipment bonuses you can use. Finally, you learn about monster attacks which will greatly influence your approach.

Once you're familiar with the monster and everything you'll need to bring comes the preparation phase. That's where you choose your weapon and armor, preferably with appropriate resistance and skills. Finally, you prepare all the potions and consumables you might need. And don't forget about having a hearty meal to boost your stats.

And then comes the final, and the most fun phase – hunting the monster. Of course, the primary goal of this phase is to hunt the monster. But it is also very important for gathering resources you use up in the preparation phase. You'll be running around and collecting herbs, ore, and other stuff that you'll be needing later. After you finish your objective you return back to your base and the research phase starts all over again.

The motivation that keeps you playing

Games motivate you to keep playing in many different ways, and Monster Hunter: World is no different. Of course, the primary motivation to keep playing is the main quest line. But what happens after you finish that? Well, there are optional quests of varying difficulty you can complete. That way you check it off the list and feel good about yourself. And sometimes, that quest is just too hard to do with your equipment. That's when you realize you need to improve yourself, and your gear, before attempting it.

And that's where the magic of Monster Hunter: World actually happens. In that in-between place. Where you're chasing a larger objective by completing the smaller objectives. But more importantly, because you want to complete those smaller objectives. And that's the most important part of it. The fact that it is something that you, as a player, want to do, and you're not just doing it to get to the goal. The former is a great gameplay loop, which proves that it's all about the journey and not the destination. The latter is a grind, which you don't need me telling you isn't engaging gameplay. And why do you want to do it? Because the core gameplay is crazy fun.

How you get sucked into Monster Hunter: World gameplay loop

So how does Monster Hunter: World suck you in after you completed the goal you set to achieve and all the smaller ones in between? Well, there are other large goals to conquer, but at this point, you might be lacking motivation. After all, having a checkmark next to the quest isn't enough for everyone.

The way Monster Hunter: World gameplay loop sucks you in is by presenting you with something worthy of pursuing. And in a game like this it can be many different things. For one, it might be a new monster type. After all, it's a game about hunting monsters, so what's better than a new monster to hunt? But there is also the new gear set that was just unlocked that looks awesome. Which, of course, makes you want to get your hands on it. Or as is the case a lot of the time, it's the new experience it offers you.

And that's the brilliance of it. Even when you've fought all the monsters, and even when you've acquired every weapon and armour piece in the game, it will still find something new to throw at you. Remember that monster from before? Well, now it's back and it's twice as strong. Or it brought a buddy or two. And maybe you're all locked inside an arena that makes it impossible for you to escape. Let alone use the terrain to your advantage. All of those are new experiences Monster Hunter: World dangles in front of you to keep you playing. And after all that's said and done, we get Monster Hunter World: Iceborne, and everything starts all over again. Not to mention it adds more difficulty and some very hard monsters to hunt.

The best hunting experience out there

Honestly, when it comes to Monster Hunter: World, this is a brilliantly designed experience that everyone should try out. I would personally recommend it, and if I could I would show you my 300 hours of play time on it. And of course, there is no better time to do it than now when you can get it right here on 2game for a discounted price.

So happy hunting, and I'll see you next time!

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