Monster Hunter Tri

Elite hunters from across the UK gathered this week for an exclusive preview of Monster Hunter Tri on Wii, which roars into life across Europe in April 2010. Hosted by Ryozo Tsujomoto, Monster Hunter series producer, fans of the title were invited by Nintendo and Capcom to The Science Museum in London where they were transported to the MONSTROUS phenomenon that is Monster Hunter Tri.

Upon arrival fans were kept in a secret holding room where only the sound of monster roars could be heard before knights in armour led them into the lecture room where information about the European release was revealed exclusively by Ryozo Tsujomoto and Kaname Fujioka. After the lecture excited fans were whisked off to be amongst the first in the country to play the game and even had an opportunity to meet, have their photograph taken with and have their goody bags signed by the infamous Ryozo Tsujomoto.

The franchise, which has inspired an entire sub-culture in Japan takes bold new steps with the launch of Monster Hunter Tri, which offers players a number of exciting new features. Single-player story mode is available for the first time and the game features more new monsters and new environments, including underwater levels and marine-based monsters. There is also the introduction of new weapons such as the powerful Switch Axe to master throughout this unique and exhilarating world.

Monster Hunter Tri’s beautiful graphics and stunning landscapes make this one of the most impressive-looking games on the system. An open-ended, quest-based storyline with multiple routes to progression offers the potential for 100’s of hours of gameplay.

If you prefer to share the action with your friends, the multiplayer gameplay options will offer an additional level of excitement! Two player, split screen co-operative mode lets you enter the arena to take on a series of monsters with fellow hunters. Alternatively, team up with your friends using online multiplayer and take part in epic battles with enormous, intelligent monsters.

And thanks to the game’s use of Wii Speak, the microphone-based accessory that allows Wii users to speak with one another over the internet, hunters will be able to share their knowledge of monsters’ weaknesses, discuss hunting strategy in real time, and even cry for help when needed or celebrate after a victorious battle. The game can be played with Wii Remote and Nunchuk and is also compatible with the Classic Controller PRO putting the action right into your hands.

Monster Hunter Tri will be available at launch to buy as game only and two separate special bundles: one containing a black Classic Controller PRO and one which also contains Wii Speak. The Classic Controller PRO’s more traditional control configuration will afford gamers the ultimate Monster Hunting experience. The Classic Controller PRO comes complete with a second row of shoulder buttons and ergonomically friendly grips. The Classic Controller PRO plugs directly into the Wii Remote controller.

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