User blog comment:Plexioth- xD/Monster Hunter 3 Ultimate/@comment-1758220-20130221194726

Well, after finally playing Moster Hunter 3 Ultimate for myself and seeing it in person, I can now give my honest and complete thoughts on the 3DS version of the game.

Graphics: STAY OFF OF YOUTUBE. It simply does not do the game justice. This game is super-crisp and clear, even on my 3DS XL screen. The colours are bright and vibrant, and the shadows add so much to the look. It really looks like an entirely different game in person that what you see online, I was really blown away by that. The game runs at a buttery-smooth framerate, too. Every motion, no matter the speed, is smooth and fluid. I've never seen MH at such a smooth, high frame rate, and it looks wonderful. Overall, SO much better looking than I was prepared for.

Gameplay: It plays just like MHP3rd, but the controls do take some getting used to. Underwater combat on the 3DS without the aid of a circle pad pro is awkward and cramp-inducing AT FIRST. Once you get a feel for the handheld and the control layout, you very quickly get the hang of it, and after a few runs, it feels natural. Land combat feels just like it should, no worries there. The target cam works pretty well, despite the (intentional) delay between button-press and camera movement.

Oh, and the 3D in this game is wonderful.