Monster Hunter Monster Spotlight: Tigrex

I think it’s start by covering the first monster to truly give me grief when I jumped into the series, the Tigrex. When I saw this thing on the cover of Monster Hunter Freedom Unite, I knew I was in for a brutal fight. From its massive, chomping jaws to its lunges and swinging tail, this wyvern is definitely one that relies on pure power. This was the first monster I faced in the game that actually made me nervous to fight when I first came across it. There was nothing fancy about the way it moved or fought. Its only goal was to crush the hunter. It can be one of the faster monsters to deal with if you aren’t careful, but when it’s enraged, that only makes it kick the speed and damage up a few notches.

Monster Hunter Monster Spotlight: Intro

           

 I love Monster Hunter. Ever since picking up Monster Hunter Freedom Unite for the PSP, I’ve been enthralled with the idea of teaming up with fellow players, wielding an over-the-top weapon and going toe to toe with giant, fearsome beasts. The world of Monster Hunter is home to a cornucopia of predators from giant crabs and birds to dinosaurs and dragons. These creatures are easily what I find most appealing about the series. From their designs to their attacks, there are always those select enemies that get my hunter’s blood pumping when I’m facing them. These are the ones that I happen to hold a soft spot for and have been my favorites in the entire series. Monster Spotlight is my way of showing and explaining my appreciation for the beasts that keep me coming back to carve or get carted over and over again.