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Monster Hunter Now — Addictive monster hunting game for mobile

Android Action Niantic, Inc.
4.5 GP
7,354,169+
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Description

I’ve been playing Monster Hunter Now for a couple months now. It’s basically a mobile game where you hunt giant monsters in the real world around you. Pretty cool concept, right? Basically, you use your phone’s camera to find these monsters lurking in your neighborhood – in the park, on the street, wherever. Then you can team up with other players and take them down using all sorts of cool weapons and gear.

There’s a bunch of different monsters you can hunt, each with their own strengths and weaknesses. So you gotta figure out the best strategy to take them down. And the graphics are super impressive for a mobile game – really captures that Monster Hunter feel. Plus, it’s free to download and play, no need to spend money if you don’t want to.

Look, if you’re into monster hunting games or just fun, addictive mobile titles, you’ll probably dig this. It’s not perfect – the grind can get a bit repetitive after a while and the ads can be annoying. But overall, it’s a pretty solid way to get your Monster Hunter fix on the go.

Editor Opinion

I've tested a bunch of mobile games in this genre and Monster Hunter Now is one of the better ones. It really nails the core Monster Hunter experience - the intense boss battles, the loot grind, the satisfying combat. The way they adapted it for phones is impressive too, with intuitive touch controls and great graphics. Sure, it has some typical free-to-play mechanics that can be annoying, but overall it's a fun, accessible way to get your monster hunting fix. If you're a fan of the series or just want an addictive action game, I'd recommend giving it a try.

Manya Lyalya
Author Manya Lyalya Editor, Grand Screen

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • Tons of strategic depth without being overwhelming
  • Graphics look great and run smooth on older phones
  • Free to play, don't need to spend money to enjoy it
  • Lots of different monsters to hunt, each with unique challenges
  • Easy to team up with other players for co-op hunts

Cons

  • Upgrades and progression can get grindy at higher levels
  • Ads can be annoying if you don't pay for the premium version
  • Gets a bit repetitive after hunting the same monsters for a while

Specifications

Updated 07.10.2025
Category Action
Age Rating Teen
Developer Niantic, Inc.
Android Android 8.0++
Package Name com.nianticlabs.monsterhunter

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