A "somebody pinch me" moment came early in Monster Hunter Wilds. The beginner decorations I received made it clear that Capcom has been paying attention. The first batch of gear-enhancing gems to bless my hunter were all for coveted skills – together, a fistful of riches that you'd be nervous to carry in your pocket around Monster Hunter World, lest you end up hunted by players driven to violence by decoration RNG.
Good and plentiful decorations are a small demonstration of what makes Monster Hunter Wilds great. This is a game made with a clear understanding of how it will be played and what it's about, with almost all barriers to the core experience removed or minimized, and with that core elevated to an all-time high. The timeless loop of fighting monsters and crafting gear has never been stronger.
