Summary
Monster Hunter Wildsis going to need some exciting new monsters, and the native Pokemon of Johto could make for good role models. The first expansion to thePokemonuniverse introduced players to a world of interesting new monster designs.Monster Hunter Wildshas a responsibility to do the same, bringing new monsters to add to the series' large roster. Some Pokemon that debuted in Johto could serve as blueprints forMonster Hunter’s next generation.
Monster Hunter Wildsis already innovating with a new mount, and its new monsters will need to be similarly impactful. In addition to the manymonstersMonster Hunter Wildscan reuse, the game’s new creatures should also be of similar quality. The last couple of games alone have introduced impressive new monsters such as Anjanath, Tobi-Kadachi, and Aksonom.Monster Hunter Wildshas a prime opportunity to create more iconic creatures.
Octillery’s Design Could Be Adapted Into Monster Hunter’s Aquatic Artillery
An octopus crossed with a tank turret, Octillery’s unusual design could be a dream forMonster Hunter. While most monsters are mobile and aggressive during fights, an Octillery-like species could take a different approach. It could use its powerful tentacles to anchor itself in place and swat hunters away while keeping them at bay with ranged attacks. This kind of unorthodox design and fighting style would make for agreat gimmick inMonster Hunter Wilds.
Much like how Octillery can learn a variety of decently-strong moves of several different types, a similar monster inMonster Huntercould employ elements other than water to keep players on their toes.
Girafarig Could Become a Dual Threat in Monster Hunter Wilds
Girafarig is a giraffe-like Pokemon with two heads, one on each end. This concept could be recycled for an interesting design inMonster Hunter Wilds, creating a monster that is difficult to flank. Further following Girafarig’s design, each head could look different and have different attacks, requiring players to contend with two different sets of attack patterns. The concept would make for a weird monster, and certainly a memorable fight.
Monster Hunter Wilds Could Find a Serious Threat in a Metallic Serpent Like Steelix
As a thirty-foot-long iron snake, Steelix is one of the most imposing Pokemon in existence. A monster that replicates its impressive size and tough armor could become one ofMonster Hunter’s hardest hunts. Of course, the game could let players even the playing field by breaking its metal armor, similar to a Barroth’s hard-packed mud. Even with such a weakness, seeing a giant metal serpent emerge inMonster Hunter Wildswould be an incredible spectacle before the inevitable battle.
Steelix’s rocky pre-evolution Onix and gem-encrusted Mega Evolution show that despite Steelix’s relatively simple concept,Monster Huntercould make several variants of a similar monster.
Something Like Feraligatr Would Be a Frightening Sight in Monster Hunter Wilds' Waterways
The most fearsome of Johto’s starters, Feraligatr could inspire the next monster to ruleMonster Hunter’s waterways. A big, brawling gator would present an obvious threat to any player, especially if it can fight equally well out of the water like Feraligatr itself. Feraligatr’s typical fighting style of biting, smashing, and thrashing around is pretty similar to howcombat inMonster Huntergamesoften looks in the first place, so a similar monster would fit right intoMonster Hunter Wilds.
Tyranitar Would be Endgame Material As a Foe in Monster Hunter Wilds
Tyranitar may not be aLegendary Pokemon, but its Pokedex entries make it sound like one. Said to be capable of reshaping continents with its strength and temper, Tyranitar could not only inspire a boss inMonster Hunter, but potentially an endgame boss. A battle with such a beast could see players struggling to contend with earthshaking attacks as well as blows from its rock-hard, Godzilla-like body.Monster Hunter Wildstaking inspiration from Tyranitar would be terrifying indeed.
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.
