Monster Hunter's Streamlining Apocalypse - Heavy Wings

Monster Hunter Wilds was heavily criticised for massively streamlining Monster Hunter's gameplay which resulted in a simple experience that wasn't satisfying for many people. In this video we're going to discuss Monster Hunter's history with streamlining. What started it all, why it happens and how it has fundamentally changed the series for better or worse. No Generative AI was used to write, record or edit this video. Become a Patron at   / heavywings   for early access to videos, an exclusive monthly video and more! Check out my other videos! Monster Hunter Evolution Series    • Monster Hunter Evolution Series - Heavy Wings   Monster Hunter Compendium Series    • Monster Hunter Compendium Series - Heavy W...   Long-Form Content    • Monster Hunter Compendium Series - Heavy W...   Music Used Ch1 What Paths May Be MHWilds Wicked Designs Age of Imprisonment Small Fry Level Theme Nitrome World Map Guiness World Records 2008 Dance of Deduction A Great Ace Attorney Dance of Deduction B Great Ace Attorney Flipside Theme Nitrome Ch2 Winds of Departure MH4 A Resolute Test of Ability MH4 Winds of Departure 10th Anniversary Cornerstone of the New World - Astera MHWorld Zorah Magdaros MHWorld Murmurs from the Land Forbidden MHWorld Teostra MHWorld Guiding Lamp to the Otherworld MHworld Second Council Meeting Tension MHWorld Vaal hazak MHWorld Pride of a Nameless Hunter MHWorld Ch3 Narwa and Ibushi MHStories 3 Nargacuga MHRise Arena MHRise Magnamalo MHRise Rey Dau MHWilds Kunafa Plenty Day MHWilds Zoh Shia Phase 1 MHWilds Ruins of Wyveria theme MHWilds Gore Magala MHWilds Jin Dahaad Phase 1 MHWilds Windward Plains Amid Peril MHWilds Arkveld MHWilds Jin Dahaad Phase 2 MHWilds Ch4 Zoh Shia Phase 2 MHWilds BABE Theme Scarlet Nexus Gogmazios Phase 2 MHWilds Overpowered - Age of Imprisonment Outmatched - Age of Imprisonment Ch5 Arena Special Theme MHWilds Deadlocked Age of Imprisonment Val Habar Theme MH4 To Pass Beyond MHStories 3 Mizuhagawa Scarlet Nexus Contents 0:00 Introduction 1:02 1: Streamlining 1:05 1-1: Quality of Life 8:33 1-2: Monster Hunter 16:45 2: Going Global 16:49 2-1: Localisation 24:06 2-2: Modernisation 36:03 2-3: Westernisation 42:50 3: Doubling Down 42:55 3-1: Handheld Hunting 50:48 3-2: Boiling Point 56:59 3-3: Monster Fighter 1:17:44 4. ApoQOLypse 1:17:48 4-1: A Game for Everyone 1:21:31 4-2: Westernisation 2: 10 Years Later 1:31:13 4-3: A Game for No One 1:38:12 5. Course Correction 1:38:16 5-1: Rejection 1:41:11 5-2: Solution? 1:46:34 5-3: Conclusion