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'''Monster Hunter''' is an online [[Hunting Action|hunting action]] game for the [[PlayStation 2]] console which released on March 11th 2004 in Japan, and the first game in the [[Monster Hunter (Series)|Monster Hunter series]]. It was released on September 21st 2004 in North America alongside a multitude of gameplay changes and overhauls.
{{GameInfobox
|English Name= Monster Hunter
|Publisher= Capcom
|Director= Kaname Fujioka
|Release= <small>JP</small>: March 11, 2004<br/><small>NA</small>: September 21, 2004<br/><small>PAL</small>: May 27, 2005
|Platforms= Playstation 2
|}}
 
'''Monster Hunter''' is an online [[Hunting Action|hunting action]] game for the [[PlayStation 2]] console which released on March 11<sup>th</sup> 2004 in Japan, and the first game in the [[Monster Hunter (Series)|Monster Hunter series]]. It was released on September 21<sup>st</sup> 2004 in North America alongside a multitude of gameplay changes and overhauls.


''Monster Hunter'' became known for its naturalistic environments, immersive gameplay, and strategic action gameplay. Despite being a commercial failure in Japan, North America, and Europe, it was a critical success in its home country, winning Grand Prize at the 8th annual CESA Game Awards. Western critics were mixed on the game, with some considering it a solid (albeit niche) experience, and others calling it clunky and criticizing the control scheme.
''Monster Hunter'' became known for its naturalistic environments, immersive gameplay, and strategic action gameplay. Despite being a commercial failure in Japan, North America, and Europe, it was a critical success in its home country, winning Grand Prize at the 8th annual CESA Game Awards. Western critics were mixed on the game, with some considering it a solid (albeit niche) experience, and others calling it clunky and criticizing the control scheme.

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Monster Hunter
Publisher Capcom
Director Kaname Fujioka
Release JP: March 11, 2004
NA: September 21, 2004
PAL: May 27, 2005
Platforms
Playstation 2
Flagship Monster
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Monster Hunter is an online hunting action game for the PlayStation 2 console which released on March 11th 2004 in Japan, and the first game in the Monster Hunter series. It was released on September 21st 2004 in North America alongside a multitude of gameplay changes and overhauls.

Monster Hunter became known for its naturalistic environments, immersive gameplay, and strategic action gameplay. Despite being a commercial failure in Japan, North America, and Europe, it was a critical success in its home country, winning Grand Prize at the 8th annual CESA Game Awards. Western critics were mixed on the game, with some considering it a solid (albeit niche) experience, and others calling it clunky and criticizing the control scheme.