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Have you ever wondered about the biology of monsters in Monster Hunter: World? A nature documentary style deep dive into an ecosystem of giants… (Part II: • The Biology of Monster... )
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The vast environments of the video game ‘Monster Hunter: World’ are home to incredible forms of life - from thundering behemoths to ravenous hunters. While the game focuses on battling monsters, every creature on this continent has a life of their own, with unique day-to-day patterns, biological intricacies, and roles within the larger ecosystems.
For this entry into the Archive, we’ll show the life of this continent in entirely new ways, and bring you closer to these creatures than ever before. This series will reveal the biology behind these so-called monsters, and investigate how they compare to wildlife on our planet. And although doing fieldwork in this region represents a significant risk, I’m determined to document these extreme lifeforms firsthand.
So, let’s embark on this expedition together, and discover what awaits in this land of giants…
0:00 A World of Monsters
1:43 Aptonoth
3:03 Jagras
4:23 Great Jagras
6:49 Kulu-Ya-Ku
8:44 Anjanath
10:43 Kestodon
11:52 Pukei-Pukei
13:36 Mosswine
14:47 Deviljho
16:01 Tobi-Kadachi
17:41 Rathalos
19:02 What Next?
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  • @peterstoric6560
    @peterstoric65602 жыл бұрын

    I’ve said it before I’ll say it again, the ecology of monster Hunter is severely underrated and I’m glad it’s getting more recognition

  • @XonixDerps

    @XonixDerps

    2 жыл бұрын

    Even more true seeing concept art books and sketches, they even break down the plants and terrain to how ti would be.

  • @Ranzord95

    @Ranzord95

    2 жыл бұрын

    MH games feel like pioneers on introducing speculative biology to videogame monster design

  • @e.battraw3934

    @e.battraw3934

    2 жыл бұрын

    I never realised how mind blowingly detailed the ecology of the game is. Incredible efforts

  • @oppositeswitzerland1058

    @oppositeswitzerland1058

    2 жыл бұрын

    E

  • @TheyCallMeDio

    @TheyCallMeDio

    2 жыл бұрын

    It is said that the devs created the world first and give the lores in the sequels

  • @donnapower697
    @donnapower6972 жыл бұрын

    this may be your longest series yet, monster hunter lore gets insane

  • @dudemaverick8114

    @dudemaverick8114

    2 жыл бұрын

    Might not be as long as you think if he only tackles world and iceborne

  • @kennethsatria6607

    @kennethsatria6607

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@dudemaverick8114 Old World monsters

  • @Shoyro

    @Shoyro

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@dudemaverick8114 hope it's beyond that as well. We got a flying Cthulhu, Kaiju serpent, a supposed time traveling dragon a cuttlefish that wears bones, and a TRex with a sword tail!

  • @equinox-XVI

    @equinox-XVI

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@dudemaverick8114 World and Iceborne is still one of the bigger games in the series though, so there is a lot to cover.

  • @firetools

    @firetools

    2 жыл бұрын

    It would be really long if they looked at monsters that weren't in World/Iceborne.

  • @thereptile9467
    @thereptile94672 жыл бұрын

    Here's an interesting thought: The Kestodons are clearly seen foraging near the coastline, so unless they just like the taste of saltwater, I'd say that they are scavenging for washed-up fish and crustaceans. Because despite being a herbivore there's nothing that says you can turn down a good, free meal. Meat is much easier to digest than plant matter after all. It could be a nice link to their real-life inspiration as well, as newer studies support the idea that Pachycephalosaurs were more omnivorous than previously thought.

  • @rexthemazedinosaur8253

    @rexthemazedinosaur8253

    2 жыл бұрын

    That’s a good theory. I’ve always thought that they either swam or walked into the water for kelp or something. It didn’t make sense because of its head and overall body structure.

  • @Zerox_Z21

    @Zerox_Z21

    2 жыл бұрын

    Kestodon also occur in spacious, shady understory in the forest, but also inhabit dry desert regions. I suspect a preference for open spaces and rocky terrain may draw them to the exposed coastline in the forest, as well as potential seaweed.

  • @irvancrocs1753

    @irvancrocs1753

    2 жыл бұрын

    True like Deer in real life actually would eat meat or falling birds when they have chance..

  • @Personoide

    @Personoide

    2 жыл бұрын

    Makes me think of the way sea turtles mainly eat seaweed but will no doubt use those same chompers on a crab if they catch it lackin

  • @ekosubandie2094

    @ekosubandie2094

    2 жыл бұрын

    Kestodon and their volcano-dwelling cousin Gastodon are Brute Wyvern, so somewhere down the evolutionary line this thing are related to carnivorous Anjanath and the ravenous Deviljho

  • @srlopez875
    @srlopez8752 жыл бұрын

    14:47 The Deviljho possess a MASSIVE high-speed metabolism, sadly, this drives them into a permanent state of hunger and food seeking which if not sustained it could lead to madness. It's no surprise to encounter entire ecosystems that lack of the Hunters Guild's presence at the verge of collapsing because a Deviljho arrived and stayed far too long. That's why the Hunter's guild, an institution dedicated to track, capture and regulate the population of this world creatures often refer the Deviljho as "The Eater of Worlds", though the Hunters, the Guild's agents who are send to deal with these kind of problems; gave to this extremely dangerous creature an unofficial, more charming nickname, THE PICKLE. You could guess why.

  • @lucienhaulotte4049

    @lucienhaulotte4049

    2 жыл бұрын

    Funniest shit ive never Seen

  • @dvdjhp

    @dvdjhp

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@lucienhaulotte4049 nice

  • @astick5249

    @astick5249

    2 жыл бұрын

    Big scary monster thats called "the pickle" has long since been one of the only things i've known about monster hunter and Its the only thing i need to know

  • @monsterhunterrivi6303

    @monsterhunterrivi6303

    2 жыл бұрын

    Deviljho, The Angriest Pickle That Ever Was. 🤣

  • @adamnelson7840

    @adamnelson7840

    2 жыл бұрын

    I honestly don't Deviljho is entirely permanently hungry. Because if it's so hungry, it would most likely die on the trips between ecosystems.

  • @etheriousjackal5577
    @etheriousjackal55772 жыл бұрын

    Seeing "Part 1" on a 20 minute video feels like such a treat. We getting a full length documentary series about Monster Hunter monsters and I'm so excited for it!

  • @vinifalleroliveira

    @vinifalleroliveira

    2 жыл бұрын

    It's part 1 and it's just one of the 5 base game regions!

  • @etheriousjackal5577

    @etheriousjackal5577

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@vinifalleroliveira Monster Hunter has so much content for this channel to possibly cover. I just hope Curious Archive and the other fans enjoy this series so we eventually get much more. Love his style of video and also hoping these videos get more people to play the games.

  • @alexanderthegreat6682

    @alexanderthegreat6682

    2 жыл бұрын

    I would've liked a bit more depth, like Anjanath's flame breath, or Rathian being the female form of Rathalos, but I assume he cut some things to keep it to 20 minutes. Besides, Rathian will probably be explained in greater detail in part 2 with the Wildspire Waste.

  • @kennethsatria6607

    @kennethsatria6607

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@alexanderthegreat6682 Have you seen this? kzread.info/dash/bejne/fpeHl61pZJufZps.html

  • @necrosim

    @necrosim

    2 жыл бұрын

    Pretty sure each video is just gonna be each map area of world and maybe Iceborne

  • @notaporcupine3693
    @notaporcupine36932 жыл бұрын

    This could not have arrived at a better time. I'm actually writing a book on wattpad describing the biology of the monsters from the franchise and putting them in our own reality. THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!!! Update: I placed the link in the reply section for those of you who want to read it. In case I can't send a link without having KZread delete it, I'll give you all the name of the book. Monster Hunter When Fantasy Comes To Life. Again it's on wattpad.

  • @achillobator-xs1zq

    @achillobator-xs1zq

    2 жыл бұрын

    Woah that sounds amazing! I'd really like to read it when you finish it

  • @benjaminc.9015

    @benjaminc.9015

    2 жыл бұрын

    For an example; FATALIS and its hatred of both humanity and monster-kind. ((EDIT: sorry, I replied to the wrong comment.))

  • @Iron_Clad_Shorts

    @Iron_Clad_Shorts

    2 жыл бұрын

    Good for you and i am sure it's great

  • @Exxtramoist

    @Exxtramoist

    2 жыл бұрын

    I'd love to read, could I have the link once finished?

  • @l.t.cgaming2157

    @l.t.cgaming2157

    2 жыл бұрын

    That's exactly what a porcupine would say 🧐

  • @itsturniptime3699
    @itsturniptime36992 жыл бұрын

    I adore Monster Hunter’s takes on biology and ecology. Almost every monster can be explained with science and some suspension of disbelief, and those who can’t be explained are made much more special and given much higher praise because of it. It’s lovely! If this series ever goes past World and Iceborne, the biology of Valstrax would be incredible to go over

  • @a1marine105

    @a1marine105

    2 жыл бұрын

    Time to explain fatalis

  • @ekosubandie2094

    @ekosubandie2094

    2 жыл бұрын

    @Frenzied Unicorn Productions those Hellfire gas are apparently just highly volatile fart

  • @NguyenQuang-tm3ou

    @NguyenQuang-tm3ou

    2 жыл бұрын

    @Frenzied Unicorn Productions no.there is no explanation to fatalis at all,it’s just pure Alien and unnatural.Magnamlo is just a highly armored tiger with explosive farts

  • @alexanderthegreat6682

    @alexanderthegreat6682

    2 жыл бұрын

    Speculative biology is the best kind of biology

  • @poggestfrog

    @poggestfrog

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@NguyenQuang-tm3ou "Woah, how did you get that giant burn scar on your hand? And what's that giant spear-sword made of??" "A armoured tiger with explosive farts"

  • @bluerie._.3021
    @bluerie._.30212 жыл бұрын

    I’m always amazed by the amount of attention to detail that is put into this world. Where many games would just go “here’s a beast, kill it”, this game really goes above and beyond. I’m so glad that there’s someone like you to document it all!

  • @bradleydevron

    @bradleydevron

    2 жыл бұрын

    Even the Deviljho is more than just something to beat down and be done with. Same for Rajang, Bazelgeuse, Seregios, and basically every monster. Heck, whatever doesn't fall under the normal logic actually being noted as such helps add to the world, as it makes it clear it being noted that Elder Dragons often don't make much sense (if any) is very much something that the in-universe characters would say if asked

  • @richterdelgan123

    @richterdelgan123

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@bradleydevron elder dragons even for the people of monster hunter are more considered paranormal phenomena/cryptids with no avaliable tools to research them

  • @bradleydevron

    @bradleydevron

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@richterdelgan123 Except...not quite? Sure, they are often considered closer to forces of nature rather than normal beasts, but I don't recall anything listing them as generally paranormal or akin to cryptids, especially since though rare, Elder Dragons are known to exist, unlike most cryptids that tend to be very, very wonky in the confirmed existence department at best. As for research tools available, it more appears that they have trouble fully understanding them with what they have due to their abilities often having strange sources, but more often than not there's at least theories about how they work, with a biological basis in their abilities. Examples include Chameleos' invisibility involving subtle electrical charges and a special organ in the Kushala Daora's horns being tied to it's Wind powers somehow.

  • @richterdelgan123

    @richterdelgan123

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@bradleydevron with begins like the fatalis, specialy the white one, is the case lorewise. but yeah not to put every elder dragon in the same bag.

  • @bradleydevron

    @bradleydevron

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@richterdelgan123 Fatalis is pretty much the ultimate exception, if we're being honest. It's the only real "Normal" Dragon in the sense of what the general standard idea of what one is, which is why it sticks out as an exception.

  • @TheBitingBat
    @TheBitingBat2 жыл бұрын

    While the gameplay, in-game systems and world building are all phenomenal I'd say it's the ecology and speculative biology that takes the monster hunter franchise from just a fun action rpg to a beautiful living world that the player can interact with. They may be monsters but they aren't game bosses they behave like living creatures that interact with each other and their environment just like how life does irl

  • @NargacugaMyBeloved

    @NargacugaMyBeloved

    2 жыл бұрын

    Reminds me of how some monsters will stop fighting and run away to go eat and then proceed to come back and fight

  • @blankill226

    @blankill226

    2 жыл бұрын

    this is true until that lightning monkey gives u a suplex

  • @bradleydevron

    @bradleydevron

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@NargacugaMyBeloved They will also retreat to sleep if injured enough, even limping on their way back to their chosen nest due to how injured they are and sometimes even having forms of submissive behavior show up where appropriate. When the adrenaline is pumping when enraged, however, they will get ferocious more often that not even if injured, sometimes even having a distinct sign of their rage like Pukei-Pukei having their head turn red or Rathalos and Rathian having flames in the mouths. This is attention to detail for certain/

  • @moldy_fettuccine

    @moldy_fettuccine

    2 жыл бұрын

    And then there’s the elder dragons

  • @bradleydevron

    @bradleydevron

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@moldy_fettuccine They are the exception we've been talking about. They are even noted to often fall under their own evolutionary trees, and even with the fact they're exceptions (and noted as such in-universe) they are still somewhat biologically explained in various ways (Chameleos and Namielle are genetic cousins, Teostra and Lunastra are the same species with the former as the males and the latter the females like with Rathalos and Rathian, etc.)

  • @GreysToons
    @GreysToons2 жыл бұрын

    I’ve honestly never given serious thought to the idea of spec-evo being a part of Monster Hunter. This should be interesting!

  • @haydend.maniac227

    @haydend.maniac227

    2 жыл бұрын

    Nice to see you here mate

  • @GreysToons

    @GreysToons

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@haydend.maniac227 Hey there! 😁

  • @Iron_Clad_Shorts

    @Iron_Clad_Shorts

    2 жыл бұрын

    Yea right 😀

  • @haydend.maniac227

    @haydend.maniac227

    2 жыл бұрын

    Grey'sToons hello mighty grey

  • @kennethsatria6607

    @kennethsatria6607

    2 жыл бұрын

    In earlier games its quite evident something is going on here compared to usual fantasy

  • @johngrace1312
    @johngrace13122 жыл бұрын

    Surprised there was no mention of Anjanath’s snot being internally ignitable, or no mention of the enigmatic “Dragon” element that the Deviljho is known and famous for. Still, good part 1, looking forward to more.

  • @julien-gabrieltessier1288

    @julien-gabrieltessier1288

    2 жыл бұрын

    Agreed! But it's a first episode, so let's see where it takes us!

  • @nimbusws2566

    @nimbusws2566

    2 жыл бұрын

    Nor the idea that pukei-pukei’s tail may be an elongated rectum.

  • @leafwingrevenge1014

    @leafwingrevenge1014

    2 жыл бұрын

    Perhaps the Anjanath in the forest has no need for it, as like the video said, they tend to overheat. In Monster Hunter Stories 2: Wings of Ruin, Anjanaths appear in Loloska, which is covered in snow and Ice, so maybe it uses that fire to keep its body heat in check. But maybe I'm totally wrong.

  • @johngrace1312

    @johngrace1312

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@leafwingrevenge1014 In World, the only other place that the Anjanath appears is in the Wildspire wastes, which is very much a desert. Folger Anjanath is the Arctic adapted species, so it doesn’t make a lot of sense for it to have made the adapted a “Fire Sac” as the MH guild calls it, for the reason of heat regulation. But it’s also true that it doesn’t use its flame against anything isn’t stressing it, So it might be an underdeveloped last resort weapon.

  • @yes78

    @yes78

    2 жыл бұрын

    Yeah, thats pretty weird, even if he doesnt play the game, the wiki would mention that.

  • @TheTechnoid333
    @TheTechnoid3332 жыл бұрын

    I already like how you presented the Subnautica games, but this exploratory way of presenting the creatures you encounter is incredible! It's almost like you're keeping a diary of the expedition

  • @robert2german
    @robert2german2 жыл бұрын

    I am surprised that you have met tackled Monster Hunter yet. Here’s hoping you cover as many of the monsters as you can.

  • @tedcocos8715

    @tedcocos8715

    2 жыл бұрын

    They should’ve just hired the creator of @CuriousArchive to design some creatures and call it a day

  • @janvesely1087
    @janvesely10872 жыл бұрын

    I love how you narrate this like you experienced it in real life.

  • @dudemaverick8114
    @dudemaverick81142 жыл бұрын

    As a recent Monster Hunter fan (only started World last year) this is amazing, I knew that the Ecology in MHW was detailed but I didn't know it was THAT detailed. Here's to hoping you cover the entirety of World and Iceborne

  • @1litreluna423

    @1litreluna423

    2 жыл бұрын

    It's even more detailed! for example Pukei-Pukei have bird-like feet, with a toe pointing backwards, which is a great adaptation for tree dwelling lifeforms, but we don't see Pukei very high up. This could suggest that they were previously nesting and living much higher up in the ancient forest before something (such as the appearance of Raths) forced them down to the ground.

  • @dudemaverick8114

    @dudemaverick8114

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@1litreluna423 That's pretty neat of them to actually have somewhat realistic Biology. Then again I never really thought of Monster hunter as an actual Speculative biology project ahahahaha.

  • @1litreluna423

    @1litreluna423

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@dudemaverick8114 from what I know, MHW is their most "grounded" entry, and they tried to go for a more realistic approach to the monsters, so it makes sense they did a lot of research when creating new monsters and bringing back old ones haha

  • @alexanderthegreat6682

    @alexanderthegreat6682

    2 жыл бұрын

    Welcome to the Fifth Fleet, Dude Maverick! There are so many new wonders for you to discover in the New World. how far are you into the story?

  • @alexanderthegreat6682

    @alexanderthegreat6682

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@1litreluna423 yeah, the other games had some, but it was more "here's a cool monster with some lore that makes it similar to real animals, now kill it and wear it's skin."

  • @fionagibson7529
    @fionagibson75292 жыл бұрын

    I remember that when I first played this game, I was absolutely gushing about how the entire world interacted and moved without player interaction. I think I’m going to pull out my copy and see if it still works. Thank you for reminding me about this amazing game!

  • @dracojester2971
    @dracojester29712 жыл бұрын

    I was honestly not expecting this but think that monster hunter is a perfect series to showcase for this channel (i may be a bit biased lol). And am excited to see more of your journey through the new world and possibly other regions of MH’s fascinating ecosystem.

  • @bradleydevron

    @bradleydevron

    2 жыл бұрын

    No, you are right in how it is perfect to cover. Monster Hunter has loads put in to how the monsters are designed, down to the tiniest detail. Diablos, for example, doesn't have sharp claws or talons, instead having more blunt nails on it's wings for digging and flat, rounded toenails to have a wider spread of weight on the sand when walking atop the sandy dunes it calls home. There's also how they act in response to each other, be it ambivalence, to fighting for territory, to more subtle interactions like how Pukei-Pukei bullies weaker monsters but flees at stronger ones, and even then it's clear it's not always the case as proven by the Pukei-Pukei in the Witcher collab, which willingly helps Geralt out if he frees it from the Leshen's roots. Heck, the monsters that are more fantastical (like Elder Dragons) are the major exceptions and even then that's the point, being considered so in-universe, which goes double (or even triple perhaps) with the outright supernatural monsters, which besides Final Fantasy's Behemoth and The Witcher's Leshen includes the Fatalis Trio, Dire Miralis, and Alatreon.

  • @Autumny_Violet
    @Autumny_Violet2 жыл бұрын

    This channel is awesome! You're an inspiration to people and an amazing person. Love the content Curious!

  • @CuriousArchive

    @CuriousArchive

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks so much!

  • @citrischips1914

    @citrischips1914

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@CuriousArchive you’re channel is honestly so interesting. The way you explain these worlds would impress David Attenborough. The sort of role play you do adds so much. I don’t think it can be over stated how refreshing it is to get a genuinely talented channel to grow like this one.

  • @liamvickerson7320
    @liamvickerson7320 Жыл бұрын

    "my host assures me is definitely not a hastily converted storage room" he adds so much life to his vidoes. keep us the good work!

  • @UnwiseWords
    @UnwiseWords2 жыл бұрын

    So glad someone is paying attention to this side of the game, it's so well done, and to think their only purpouse is to be, well, hunted, is wierd

  • @kennethsatria6607

    @kennethsatria6607

    2 жыл бұрын

    Least World gave a reason as a way of preserving an ecosystem from particularly hostile individuals or saving people or capture for research or a needed resource for tackling larger threats humans aren't equipped against. Rise has one where someone wanted Nargacuga boots or has an young aristocrat looking to hunt for kicks and we gotta save their ass. What a drop in writing quality. Older now non canon lore states a civilization hunting and harvesting monsters to the point of war and the world now being basically post apocalyptic after the monsters wiped them out. To me it gives a sense of complexity to the struggle as even the simplest creatures have an instinctual trauma against their old oppressors. But again not very canon anymore sadly.

  • @lemonjuice2597
    @lemonjuice25972 жыл бұрын

    This is the video I need.

  • @MeekCrayon
    @MeekCrayon2 жыл бұрын

    You have no Idea how much I have been awaiting this day. Our favorite Archivist in my favorite world! The word "Hype" doesn't even do it justice!

  • @enixxe
    @enixxe2 жыл бұрын

    I put 1600 hours into Monster Hunter World, by far more than any other non-MMORPG I've played, and the thought put into the ecology of the game world played no small part in making it such a delightful experience.

  • @tompotter8703
    @tompotter87032 жыл бұрын

    If you really want to get into monster hunter biology in speculation, I recommend the unnatural history channel, which mostly has discussions on monster Hunter, the lore and how real life might have inspired each of them and their place in the world. He also occasionally discusses other topics, most recently how well the “Walking with” Series held up (as a series rather than just accuracy) and the impact they had on the general public.

  • @laggy-a-cruise7845
    @laggy-a-cruise78452 жыл бұрын

    The amount of detail and the fact that you can be so spot on makes me think your’e familiar with this franchise, which you could well be.

  • @Guydude777
    @Guydude7772 жыл бұрын

    I definitely enjoy this type of content. I'm pretty bad at the game, but I just love the creature design of MH. Hope you continue this and make it a full-length series.

  • @walterramirez8442
    @walterramirez84422 жыл бұрын

    This account is amazing is just like any adventurous biologist would dream of going such as having the ability to travel other worlds and exploring those dangerous lands and their inhabitants. Keep it up with this incredible content and great channel! 🎉

  • @Valbadora
    @Valbadora2 жыл бұрын

    This was absolutely amazing! I definitely want more of this series. MH:W is a wonderful game with lots of interesting lore and biology in it. I hope you touch on the Gryimalkinds and their societies

  • @alvaronavarro4895
    @alvaronavarro48952 жыл бұрын

    YAAAAAAAAY LOVELY I wonder how an ecosystem so chaotic as the ones portrayed in MH would work lmao, imagine witnessing a Barioth going to hunt Lagombies dude

  • @ericallan920
    @ericallan9202 жыл бұрын

    Wonder if he’ll revisit the biomes after the whole shara ishvalda incident since new creatures appeared in each biome (iceborne)

  • @mauriciosifuentes8858
    @mauriciosifuentes88582 жыл бұрын

    I’ve been waiting for a proper compilation of monster hunter creatures biology for so long, thank you very much!

  • @shinyuy
    @shinyuy2 жыл бұрын

    This was wonderful! Also very in the spirit of the game world itself. Guild Hunters don't hunt randomly but focus on the balance of the environment and study life as best they an the way the world is. I am so excited for more!

  • @YrossGaming
    @YrossGaming2 жыл бұрын

    Hey man, idk if you will ever read this, but I wanted to thank you for all your hard work on this channel ! I discovered you recently after thinking about working on something involving fictional biology, but I never had the will or skill to carry it through, so I wanted to thank you because you're basically doing what I wanted to do myself, but better ! Keep up with the good work !

  • @mrpoool1015
    @mrpoool10152 жыл бұрын

    As a long time Monster Hunter player this is one of the best videos I've seen about the world of MH in a while. Please continue your expedition

  • @messire4981
    @messire49812 жыл бұрын

    We definitely wanna see more, with all the other biomes and ecosystems in the game, I'm hyped

  • @saintbrush4398
    @saintbrush43982 жыл бұрын

    I seriously love the perspective of a biologist in these videos. Brings the experience to life.

  • @Pungus5657
    @Pungus56572 жыл бұрын

    I've always loved the ecology of monster hunter, so its nice to see someone go in more depth about it.

  • @-insertnamehere-5503
    @-insertnamehere-55032 жыл бұрын

    Here we go. This is the moment we've all been waiting for! I wish all fellow monster hunter enthusiasts a entertaining watch!

  • @zaclovesschool2273
    @zaclovesschool22735 ай бұрын

    Once played this game while tripping on acid and listening to fear inoculum...this jungle was absolutely insane. I fought against the Anjanath and could literally feel how absolutely pissed off it was. Was using the bug-twinspear weapon and was a very intense experience overall. Tripping can really help realize how much attention to detail was put into a piece of media, and its the main reason I loved this game as well as bloodborne and elden ring so much

  • @marigold5043
    @marigold50432 жыл бұрын

    This is by far, my favorite video you have ever made. Please make a sequel covering the other environments if you can.

  • @colethenerd5014
    @colethenerd50142 жыл бұрын

    YES I'VE BEEN WAITINF FOR THIS! Monster hunter is my favorite game series and I love the world and creatures so much they are so well thought out

  • @FawlkesStudios
    @FawlkesStudios2 жыл бұрын

    I absolutely adore the way you role played this as if you were a researcher within the world

  • @PutthePCinmyHands
    @PutthePCinmyHands2 жыл бұрын

    Monster Hunter World takes the ecology and life cycles of Monsters to a whole other level. I really hope future games represent more of Monster Hunter World in the future. It would be cool to see the nice touches MHW monsters have gotten given to earlier monsters. Lagiacrus, Gore Magala and even many of the Dromes having more significant places in the world would be amazing to take in.

  • @alvarofuertescasa9235
    @alvarofuertescasa92352 жыл бұрын

    I'm so pumped for this series!! hope you enjoy exploring the world of Monster Hunter and more people get to enjoy it as much as we fans have been doing for years thanks to you ^^ But there are a few things I noticed that I would like to ask about, mainly that it seems you left some parts of the monsters' ecology out of your exposition (i.e. pukei-pukei's tail, anjanath's breath, tobi-kadachi's flying squirrel-like "wings") and I'm curious as to why. Is it due to the video's length constraints or did you prefer a more "realistic" approach to the creatures? I'm relatively new to your chanel so I might not know the full scope of your work methodology, so excuse me if it comes across as "nit-picky", I am very much in love with the franchise and I've been enjoying your chanel for a while and want the best experience possible from this (your) project. Btw, which sources are you using for the series? Are you collaborating with someone in the community? Also, the endemic fauna (smaller critters in the game) could very well have full-on documentaries for their role on the ecosystem, just a thought for maybe later down the line ;) Nice job, and happy hunting!

  • @BerksAreCool
    @BerksAreCool2 жыл бұрын

    Finally a video on Monster Hunter! Fantastic video!

  • @masterblasterT47
    @masterblasterT472 жыл бұрын

    I want to see more of this style of video! It would also be interesting to see you cover the creatures added with the Monster Hunter world expansion pack and Monster Hunter Rise.

  • @sameldarwich2490
    @sameldarwich249011 ай бұрын

    i love the way he includes the small monsters in the documentary and how he makes it like he's actually exploring the place.

  • @theallmightyfish3027
    @theallmightyfish30272 жыл бұрын

    Watching this video had an interesting side effect: Understanding more the environment of MHW just made me appreciate more the fear that alatreon instigates on the guild. Knowing that there’s this enormous ecosystem filled with life and there’s a monster, a dragon that can destroy it all by simply walking through it is honestly amazing. Now I love my favorite elder even more.

  • @TheGreatAuk
    @TheGreatAuk2 жыл бұрын

    can't wait to show this to my friend, he loves this stuff!

  • @double_slime
    @double_slime2 жыл бұрын

    Fantastic timing! With the coming of Sunbreak, tons of fans are hyped for MH content!

  • @imavitcha4006
    @imavitcha40065 ай бұрын

    I love how he hypes up the great Jagras, the punching bag of ancient forest now feels a bit more threatening

  • @hobingus8232
    @hobingus82322 жыл бұрын

    I'm so glad you're doing the biology of my favourite game, I've been hoping you would ever since I found your channel

  • @chheinrich8486
    @chheinrich84862 жыл бұрын

    I always wanted Explorers like the starship enterprise visiting the planet from monster hunter

  • @MichaelNash-ok6ow
    @MichaelNash-ok6ow4 ай бұрын

    One thing I love about monster hunter is how monsters fight each other instead of going straight for you. It's something a lot of games miss but when it is done it adds so much more depth to its ecosystem.

  • @xanderrodriguez5024
    @xanderrodriguez50242 жыл бұрын

    I absolutely love how you're going about these videos, I feel like I'm watching a documentary about the game.

  • @mckinleyostvig7135
    @mckinleyostvig71352 жыл бұрын

    Ever since I found this channel I've been hoping you would take a look at Monster Hunter. So many cool creatures that interact with each other in different ways to form whole ecosystems.

  • @lostloser36d20
    @lostloser36d202 жыл бұрын

    literally started playing this game two days ago. thank you for this

  • @octopusoup
    @octopusoup2 жыл бұрын

    This is a fresh way to experience the Monster Hunter series. Usually as the hunter I'm so absorbed in the fight and grind that I miss out on the unique design and traits that each of the creatures have and how it helps them interact with the environment. Looking forwards to more of this entry.

  • @heysketchadoodleart4973
    @heysketchadoodleart49732 жыл бұрын

    This was such a treat to watch, it was both informative and entertaining. Being able to better understand how the MH creatures function as actual animals in an ecosystem just makes me realise how amazing the games are to play.

  • @Azar_DarkWood
    @Azar_DarkWood2 жыл бұрын

    I am excited for part 2. I also never clicked so fast on a notification until today XD

  • @uncontrollablefire
    @uncontrollablefire2 жыл бұрын

    THIS IS WHAT I'VE BEEN WAITING FOR!!!!!!!!

  • @leeeeeeoooooooooon1476
    @leeeeeeoooooooooon14762 жыл бұрын

    Yo, good video as always. There are some things I want to touch upon as a very avid player of this game series who plays this game a bit too much. -Monster classification: In the game, the monsters are classified into different classifications based on things such as characteristics and biology. For example, both the Deviljho and the Anjanath are part of the same classification; Brute Wyverns -Elements: In the game, monsters and weapons can have elements that they can use for attacking or defending. Those elements are Fire, Ice, Water, Thunder, and Dragon. The Rathalos can use the fire element via the flame sacs inside their chest. -Turf Wars: I won't spoil too much here but some of the monsters that interact with each other will sometimes lead them to fight one another, usually to protect territory or predation. These actions are very interesting because they let you see what monster stands at what level in the food web. -The Reason why we hunt these monsters: I don't remember if it was fully explained in the series but the reason hunters hunt these monsters are either to protect/regulate the ecosystem or that the monster has strayed too close to human settlements and can endanger people. For example, the Deviljho as explained in the video, are nomadic hunters that can and will throw the ecosystem out of balance. -Elder Dragons: I also won't spoil this too much but basically, these monsters are in their separate categories of their own and are usually seen as so dangerous that confronting one would most likely lead to your death. They are at the tip-top of the food chain and are referred to as natural disasters. Thanks again for making this video and I hope you continue making content about this series. There is so much to talk about when it comes to speculative biology and this series.

  • @cloud__zero
    @cloud__zero2 жыл бұрын

    YES!!! I requested Monster Hunter a while back and I’m so happy you’re finally covering it, and giving it a proper series! Can’t wait to see the rest

  • @azel7056
    @azel70562 жыл бұрын

    Wow this is GREAT TRULY MADE MY DAY WITH THIS ONE💪🏽😭

  • @KnightsDisillusion
    @KnightsDisillusion2 жыл бұрын

    I'm so excited for this series! Thanks so much for checking out Monster Hunter :)

  • @stefanmoorejr
    @stefanmoorejr2 жыл бұрын

    *THIS IS THE MOST EXCITED I'VE EVER BEEN FOR A VIDEO* sorry, question will you cover all the maps from the wildspire to the recess and will you include iceborne?

  • @lemyon8293

    @lemyon8293

    2 жыл бұрын

    i wonder how he'll approach the elder dragons? they're hard to explain biologically

  • @MewMonster58
    @MewMonster582 жыл бұрын

    This is part the reason why this game remains in the top 5 of my favorite games of all time. Each area genuinely feels alive as you play through it. I love that.

  • @xXEnderChuXx
    @xXEnderChuXx2 жыл бұрын

    yo sick video, hoping you make some more on monster hunter world!!! as a monster hunter fan, im glad you did this game's ecosystem justice. The devs do a great job fleshing out the biospheres and making them feel realistic, despite them... being giant monsters lol.

  • @ShadowDaPk
    @ShadowDaPk2 жыл бұрын

    I've been hoping for this ever since I found this channel.

  • @sparkedfires
    @sparkedfires2 жыл бұрын

    As someone who very recently got into Monster Hunter (I personally have Rise) I majorly appreciate this video. I love the creatures of this world and adore the interactions they have with each other and the world around them (though that's... limited in Rise) so this is going to be a treat!

  • @junevue9665

    @junevue9665

    2 жыл бұрын

    I believe in sunbreak their bringing it back

  • @sparkedfires

    @sparkedfires

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@junevue9665 I hope so, I'd love to experience that myself.

  • @junevue9665

    @junevue9665

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@sparkedfires they releases a video of the new area tour

  • @sparkedfires

    @sparkedfires

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@junevue9665 I've been trying not too check trailers too much because I want to go in relatively blind, so that's news to me! Makes me even more excited for the release!

  • @giantsalsa3977
    @giantsalsa39772 жыл бұрын

    Please do all the regions, this would be the best documentary series ever.

  • @lekyubi7589
    @lekyubi75892 жыл бұрын

    Loved it. I really hope to see each biomes fully explored.

  • @MysteryMrE
    @MysteryMrE2 жыл бұрын

    Man this was very nice, I really wanna see more of this series and see your thought and takes of the other monsters and regions from Mhw.

  • @mudshrooze
    @mudshrooze2 жыл бұрын

    You covering this games ecosystems just brings me so much joy

  • @orion169
    @orion1692 жыл бұрын

    whenever you post a new video I get excited, but this seriously made my day. I love monster hunter ecology so much and I'm so excited to see that you will be covering it! It's incredibly fascinating to see how these animals interact and how they've adapted to their environments and competitors...

  • @purplehaze2358
    @purplehaze23582 жыл бұрын

    A neat detail about Monster Hunter is that, for the most part, the majority of monsters follow a similar overall build to the tetrapods of the real world. Four limbs, a tail, a torso, and a head with two eyes, a nose, a mouth, and ear canals. With some notable exceptions, it truly does feel like many of the creatures in the game could have evolved alongside each other on the same planet. Something that’s surprisingly uncommon.

  • @ArclinusCastoral
    @ArclinusCastoral2 жыл бұрын

    Brilliant. This is the kind of fluff MH needs more of. It's so much more engaging from the perspective as a viewer and a hunter.

  • @justtoms3773
    @justtoms37732 жыл бұрын

    theres so much effort put into these videos and it shows i love every single one of them

  • @Zyckro
    @Zyckro2 жыл бұрын

    This has been an amazing video! Your documentary style is perfect for this series!

  • @FoxInvictus
    @FoxInvictus2 жыл бұрын

    i just recommend to use the Book "Dive into Monster Hunter World" with more than 600 pages :)

  • @TheRealSaonis
    @TheRealSaonis2 жыл бұрын

    This was amazing!! I'd definitely love to see more of this!!

  • @Cybertooth09
    @Cybertooth096 күн бұрын

    You forgot to mention the Anjanath’s ability to breathe fire

  • @thebatmanofneo-gotham5667
    @thebatmanofneo-gotham56672 жыл бұрын

    I really love how most of these creatures bear a strong resemblance to dinosaurs. Most notably the Aptonoth, Anjathath, and Kestodon, which each look like a Hadrosaurus, a large theropod, and a Pachycephalosaurus.

  • @lilithwarbringer2693
    @lilithwarbringer26932 жыл бұрын

    Can't wait for rotten vale. The map itself is a whole ester egg.

  • @smugmidoriya8924
    @smugmidoriya89242 жыл бұрын

    Oh dang now this is a true elder dragon video!

  • @Mark_GL
    @Mark_GL2 жыл бұрын

    I've played MH in 2007 for the first time and never stopped playing, so thank you for this series!!

  • @ZonsoAvalune
    @ZonsoAvalune2 жыл бұрын

    Tobi-kodachi do, in fact, have lightning sacs and cathodes! They also have venomous spines in their tails.

  • @dalekrenegade2596
    @dalekrenegade25962 жыл бұрын

    Nice video, keep em coming. I would also to make a shout-out to the "Unnatural History" channel on KZread where he makes in depth videos of individual monsters as if they were real wildlife. He also fantastic videos on "The World of Kong Book" and Primal with same setup.

  • @servantofwrath7370
    @servantofwrath73702 жыл бұрын

    LET'S GO MONHUN BOYS WE FINALLY GOT IT ✊✊✊

  • @yonirais4699
    @yonirais46992 жыл бұрын

    A few suggestions for future videos i would like to see: 1. Pandora-avatar (2009) 2. Creatures of star wars (not just tatooine) 3. After earth (2013) 4. Creatures from the wizarding world-harry potter

  • @TheCaxa
    @TheCaxa2 жыл бұрын

    Lesss go when i was a kid this was my favorite game

  • @afatpossum2586
    @afatpossum25862 жыл бұрын

    I’m loosing my absolute mind this is the best thing that could happen today

  • @DarkTraveler09
    @DarkTraveler092 жыл бұрын

    As a veteran of the MH series, I'm always delight to see people go into greater details about the world of MH. Whether it's deep lore, or in this case... the vastness of MH's ecology and speculative biology. To give those that are either not involved with the series, or those just getting into this franchise with it's latest installments a more grand depth of the world that makes up MH. I'm actually a bit surprised to see Curious Achieve doing a series on MH. Nevertheless, I'm actually kind of glad to see this and can't wait for the next vid.

  • @myriahkeays3846
    @myriahkeays3846Ай бұрын

    I hope you’re continuing this series 👀 I desperately want to get some of the monster hunter games one day

  • @bjornvonboli8902
    @bjornvonboli89022 жыл бұрын

    The Tobi-Kadachi can also glide, Just wanted you to know

  • @themysticsomnus
    @themysticsomnus2 жыл бұрын

    I've been waiting for this

  • @mercury9381
    @mercury93812 жыл бұрын

    I've been waiting for this ever since I first saw your channel, so glad you finally got to it. Can't wait to see more!!!

  • @spikeweed420
    @spikeweed4202 жыл бұрын

    I like to think that the Tobi-Kadachi and Jagras are relatives. I also think the same for the Anjanath and the Deviljho, aswell. One more thing, I like to think the Anjanath’s sails are not only used to shed heat or seem larger, but are also used to attract mates.

  • @junevue9665

    @junevue9665

    2 жыл бұрын

    I think anjanath is related to dem crows in mhw the endemic life maybe those are his origins same color as well

  • @emenova3553

    @emenova3553

    2 жыл бұрын

    If you're curious about the monster's evolutionary relations to each other, theres an entire evolutionary tree detailing it somewhere on the internet, though I think some are outdated

  • @alligatoreamericano3520

    @alligatoreamericano3520

    2 жыл бұрын

    Tobi and jagras are both fanged wyverns, just like deviljho and anjanth are both brute wyverns, so yeah, they're at least somewhat related

  • @leodamm8781
    @leodamm87812 жыл бұрын

    Let me tell you, I’ve been subscribed to you for awhile And now that you’ve talked about my ABSOLUTE favorite game(s) (I’ve been playing since tri) i am so, happy.

  • @localhearthian2387
    @localhearthian23872 жыл бұрын

    How long until Jocat turns up?

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