Monster Hunter Freedom Unite (PSP)

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[edit] About the game

Monster Hunter Freedom Unite is the 3rd instalment of the PSP Monster Hunter Series, remodelled for the US from the japanese Counter part, Monster Hunter Portable 2nd G and is due to be released June 23-26, 2009. It features the same features as Monster Hunter Portable 2nd G, and has not been confirmed with any other additional features for the US/EU release other than supported online play via a PS3 console and network. With this new instalment comes many new monsters, quests, weapons and armours and areas. All of these new features add many more hours of game play to the already incredibly long game.

[edit] New monsters

Monster Hunter Freedom 2 features a series of new monsters to the game. Some from Monster Hunter Frontier, while others being completely new to the series.

• Nargacuga

The Nargacuga is a meaner, faster, more agile version of a Tigrex. It can move much more quickly and turn much faster and with greater ease, unlike the Tigrex, which tends to slide while turning. The Nargacuga also uses it's spiked tail more frequently, and its tail range is amazingly long.

• Hypnocatrice

The Hypnocatrice, referred to as the "Sleep Bird", is much like a Yian Kut-Ku, being of the same model structure and attacking pattern. However, instead of fire, it has the ability to put its enemies to sleep with it's projectile attacks. The Hypnocatrice also uses a lunge attack instead of a charge, and it can lunge up to 3 times. Sometimes, when the Hypnocatrice flies back, it also spews a little sleep gas out of its mouth. This will also put you to sleep.

• Yamatsukami

The Yamatsukami is a giant, green octopus-like monster but classified as an Elder Dragon despite its appearance.

• Lavasioth

The Lavasioth is much like a Plesioth, however dwelling in the lava of Volcano rather than open water.

• Ukanlos

The Ukanlos is derived as an "Ice" Version of the Akantor. It can be faced in a special "Snowy Mountains Arena" as a final boss in the game.

• Queen Vespoid

The Queen Vespoid is a significantly larger and stronger Vespoid, see only when a number of Vespoid have been slain in battle.

• King Shakalaka

The King Shakalaka is a larger Shakalaka with a prominent BBQ spit as a crown. It is particularly strong in comparison to normal Shakas, and can be found within the Great Forest ruling a small Shakalaka village.

Along with these new monsters are harder versions of old monsters. Monsters with harder versions are:

• Daimyo Hermitaur

• Shogun Ceanataur

• Congalala

• Blangonga

• Rajang

These also include colour variations for Daimyo Hermitaur(Purple), Shogun Ceanataur(Red), Congalala(Green) and Blangonga(Sand).

[edit] New areas

One new area has been made for Freedom Unite, as well as bringing back the first-generation maps from Monster Hunter Freedom. The new map is the Rainforest, from Monster Hunter Frontier. A brand new Moat Arena has been created created for a special download quest.

[edit] Weapons and Armor/Armour

Many weapons can be upgraded again. And with the addition of a lot more new weapons(and more G weapons after defeating Ukanlos) the amount of weapons that you can create is unbelievable. Another new feature for some of the new weapons is dual element for dual swords. This enables you to have two different elemental attributes in one weapon. e.g. Ice and Fire. There are also many new armors that have been put in for all the new monsters. Along with this are new armor spheres called Royal Armor Sphere and True Armor Sphere. These allows you to further improve your armor. However, some armor skills and requirements have been changed. (Ex. Guard +2 requires 20 points to activate, instead of just 15.) (Akantor Armour no longer gives High Grade Earplug even when gemmed.)

[edit] Quests

Now after High Rank (HR 4-6) there is G-Rank (HR 7-9). With this new attainable hunter ranks come many new quests with new monsters and areas.

[edit] Online

Another great aspect of Monster Hunter Freedom Unite is the online co-op. using Ad-Hoc you can play with 3 other of your friends to form 4 player hunting parties that can work together to bring tough monsters down. Freedom Unite will feature online multiplayer via the PS3's remote connection capabilities.

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