Also known as: モンスターハンター4, 怪物猎人4
The first of Generation Four Monster Hunter (Series) games released in Japan. Unlike other numbered entries, "4" reads as "Four".
MH4 introduced Insect Glaive as a weapon. 4 also revamped ledges and jumping as a mechanic, now allowing player to make a jumping attack, which leads to mounting a monster.
The game received an expansion called Monster Hunter 4 G, which made it to the West as Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate.
Monsters Introduced in MH4
Large Monsters
- Ruby Basarios
- Dah'Ren Mohran
- Dalamadur (Hub final boss)
- Gore Magala
- <spoilers>Shagaru Magala</spoilers> (Village final boss)
- Kecha Wacha
- Oroshi Kirin
- Najarala
- Nerscylla
- Seltas
- Seltas Queen
- Molten Tigrex
- Zamtrios