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An Evening of Monster Hunter World

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I'm in deep, having played 40+ hours of Monster Hunter World in just three weeks. That's a lot for me, so back the fuck off. It's great that the series has finally been freed from the limitations of the 3DS. All the familiar hooks, and frustrations, are still there, but this time it's prettier and easier to control. I'm very happy indeed. I've tackled some quests solo, but I've mostly been playing with friends. We are expert hunters, as you'll see. A typical evening session: Me: Hey everyone. What level are we now? I'm HR 14. Friend A: 12 Friend B: 16, but <white noise> Friend C: 86 Me: Fucking hell <name redacted> . How'd you manage that? B: Are you wearing a golden skull? Where'd you get that from? C: I killed seventeen Black Diablos on Saturday. Only took eight hours. Everyone: Nice. A: Do you guys mind if we do the Rathian hunt? I need to get the Plate for some armour. I've already fought him six