April 20, 2010
Hunting Season is Over as Monster
Hunter Tri Arrives in North America
Breathtaking Graphics, Free
Online Service, Expansive Story Mode, and Varied Control Options Appeal To A New
Group of Hunters As Hit Franchise Makes North American Debut on Wii
Capcom today announced that Monster
Hunter Tri has shipped to North American retailers for Wii. One of the most
strikingly beautiful titles ever developed for Wii, Monster Hunter Tri depicts a
living, breathing ecosystem where players hunt fantastic beasts that roam both
land and sea for the economic prosperity of their newly adopted village.
Featuring visually stunning graphics, an accessible single player mode, and
support for Nintendo’s Classic Controller Pro accessory, Monster Hunter Tri
eases new hunters into the world with simple beginning quests. Online services
available at no charge allow aspiring hunters to take the hunt online in groups
of up-to four players to obtain additional rare items and upgrades.
“Monster Hunter Tri features
outstanding gameplay and graphics that have been at the foundation of this
amazing franchise since the beginning,” said Reggie Fils-Aime, President and
Chief Operating Officer, Nintendo of America. “The addition of free online
capability adds a social dynamic that is new to the franchise and showcases the
full potential of the Wii.”
Monster Hunter Tri offers players an
array of options to tailor the experience to suit their taste. With the
inclusion of Wii Speak support, players can communicate online via voice chat or
the traditional text based chat. The game’s variety of control schemes allows
players to use the Classic Controller Pro, Wii Remote and Nunchuk, or Classic
Controller to slay the majestic beasts. Players who prefer offline gameplay
never need to hunt alone with the inclusion of an A.I. partner, Cha-Cha, to aid
them along their journey and split-screen arena quests allow players to hunt
locally with a friend.
“Capcom is very excited to partner
with Nintendo for the simultaneous launch of the Classic Controller Pro with
Monster Hunter Tri for the ultimate hunting experience”, said Hiroshi Tobisawa,
President, Capcom Entertainment, Inc. “The collaboration has also allowed us to
offer a bundle of Monster Hunter Tri and Classic Controller Pro in limited
quantities at retailers nationwide.”
Monster Hunter Tri sees the
introduction of an expansive story mode with players taking on the role of a
hunter, who is tasked by the Village Chief to investigate the constant
earthquakes that threaten the everyday life of Moga village. A bustling and
vibrant town, Moga is home to the hunter and includes a Blacksmith for forging
weapons and armor, a shop where items can be purchased and an expanded farm with
Felynes acting as laborers and tending the crops. The incentive to complete
quests is now no longer limited to the collection of items and money with which
the hunter can create or upgrade armor and weapons. Successful hunts have a real
impact on the status of Moga Village as on returning home, quest items are used
to repair damage caused by the earthquakes resulting in happier and more active
villagers.
Complementing the new creatures and
quests that Monster Hunter Tri introduces to the series, hunters will also have
the benefit of new weapons, armor sets and items. These include an all new
weapon class, the Switch Axe and a Torch that not only illuminates the darkest
caves but will fend off certain creatures as they embark on the most epic
Monster Hunter adventure to date.
