It makes me very sad that the main interaction of most video games with animals or creatures is violence. There are some exceptions such as Stardew Valley and other partial ones like Starfield and No Man’s Sky, which allow you to study them with the scanner… although killing them on the spot is usually better to obtain resources.
Star Citizen is another example of this mentality. The introduction of new creatures often brings with it quests based on inflicting violence on them. My time in New World: Aeternum has also been horrible in this sense: people who mow down any living thing and then don’t even skin the corpse. For many players, animals or creatures are walking targets.
Many people would be surprised at how incredible the fauna of certain video games can be if given a chance, even those intended to be hunted in experiences like The Hunter: Call of the Wild y Wat of the Hunter. The developers usually do an amazing job with all of their creatures.
The secret life of Monster Hunter Wilds creatures
I will never give up all the hours I have spent observing animals in Red Dead Redemption 2. I know that getting into a bush and watching how animals behave with binoculars is not the experience most people dream of. However, it has led me to see the most beautiful wild scenes I have ever seen in a video game, almost documentary-like. They are thoroughly studied and very realistic.
I admit that the experience in the Rockstar Games game made me very sensitive to this aspect and since then I spend a few hours studying the fauna of the games I enjoy. It’s not always satisfying, but the surprises more than make up for the hours of boredom and disappointment. And of course… the Monster Hunter Wilds beta could not be an exception.
The main interaction of our interaction with the creatures of Monster Hunter It is violence. Not for free, but because the video game is designed that way. It is a hunting experience. However, that doesn’t mean there isn’t room to crouch on a rock or in the bushes and observe the behavior of all the creatures.
I have dedicated a few hours to observing the fauna of Monster Hunter Wilds during its beta. Although they do not have as detailed and complex behavior as in Red Dead Redemption 2The truth is that I have had many surprises. I really liked seeing that the world is alive and that it does not need our presence to develop its life.
The creatures often fight each other over territory, just as some prey on weaker ones. There is what we can call a food chain, although I have not seen any monster devouring another. They kill each other in pretty cool fights and then the winner goes back to his business. Maybe I’ve been unlucky.
I’m glad to know I’m not the only one who has made these observations. The user YxDonxY de Reddit got an absolutely wonderful shot: “I just saw a Vigorwasp collecting healing nectar. I’ve never noticed this in older games, but maybe they’ve been doing it for a long time. It’s just an interesting minor detail, but I love it.” .
This interaction not only explains where this collectible comes from, it also proves that the bug has a life beyond us. It is true that it is put there for us. It is still part of a mechanic. However, it is nice to see that it is not something automatic or that it appears magically. It is a natural process that must be carried out by hand. And watching it is absolutely great!
Another very interesting and prettier capture (if possible) belongs to iPuntGoblins from Redditwho has created a one-hour time-lapse in Monster Hunter Wilds. Although they are not the views I would have chosen, the truth is that they show how the dynamic system of day/night and weather works, and how the animals behave in our absence. Special attention to the lower right area.
I can’t quite judge how much Wilds improves over its predecessors in this department, since I’m a new player to the franchise. I have been very fascinated by the behavior of monsters during my gaming sessions, but it was on the Ryaquaza 3.0 a YouTube where I have found a kindred soul.
He has spent the last few days observing the monsters of Monster Hunter Wilds and sharing videos of up to 10 minutes (most 2-5 mins) showing how they behave without interacting with them. If you like this topic, then I recommend that you take a look at all their videos because there are really interesting and exciting things.
Like I said, Monster Hunter Wilds It does not have the most complex and studied fauna of video games. It does not reach the level of Red Dead Redemption 2. However, it seems like Capcom has done a good job of implementing their creatures into the world.
The final result remains to be seen, of course, but for now it is clear that it looks very good. I’ll be spending a few more hours wildlife watching when it finally launches in 2025. Until then, I invite you to share what you’ve seen during your adventures.
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