Monster Hunter World gained critical acclaim and broke sales records upon launch last year, and Capcom has been keeping eager hunters engaged with a steady stream of updates and live content. The biggest chunk of content, though, is the new Iceborne expansion. The ambitious follow-up introduces new mechanics and monsters.The original Monster Hunter World was named one of our best games of 2018, and the follow-up appears to match that level of quality. GameSpot`s Iceborne review-in-progress says it `adds more of what set the base game aside from its predecessors without feeling overcrowded, even if its narrative could have used a little more work.`Several outlets have published reviews or reviews-in-progress for Monster Hunter World: Iceborne. We`ve gathered a sampling of them below to give a range from around the industry. For an even broader look, check out GameSpot`s sister site Metacritic. If you`re considering buying, make sure to read up our pre-order guide.Game: Monster Hunter World: IcebornePlatforms: PC, PS4, Xbox OneDeveloper: CapcomRelease date: September 6 (PC in January)Price: $40 / £35 / $60 AUDPre-order Monster Hunter World: Iceborne on AmazonGameSpot -- Review in Progress`This expansion is rife with moments like that; all of the tweaking and the improvements feel like they were done with the excellent building blocks of Monster Hunter World in mind, which means that getting to the meat of the matter is quicker and more satisfying than ever. There´s no more fussing about with new systems or worrying about ruffling the feathers of hardcore fans with a direction change in the series; those teething problems have already come and gone. Iceborne is a confident step into the future of the franchise, and it`s hard not to think about what might come next.` -- Ginny Woo [Full review]God is a Geek -- 10/10`As a piece of additional content for an already solid game, Iceborne is an incredible achievement. What was becoming fatigued has been given a shot in t ...
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