Capcom announces Monster Hunter Freedom

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Capcom announced Monster Hunter Freedom for the PlayStationPortable system. Building upon Monster Hunter and Monster Hunter G, which were originally released on the PlayStation2 computer entertainment system, Monster Hunter Freedom is the ultimate package, including new missions, additional features and content adapted for the PSP system. Adventurers are now free to take their epic battles with them wherever they go, as they explore a unique world inhabited by ferocious monsters and become mighty hunters in this exciting action game. With a multitude of missions, quests, characters, weapons and more, the variety is virtually limitless.

In Monster Hunter Freedom, challengers take on a variety of quests and conquer larger than life beasts either alone or with the aid of others. Players start by customizing their own character, choosing the type of hair, face, voice and other various attributes their personalized monster hunter will possess. They can explore ahub village where they can sign up for various challenges ranging from retrieving a valuable egg from the nest of a menacing dragon to hunting down powerful creatures and much more. Hunters can scavenge defeated monsters for food, collect bones for weapons and armor, and even use pieces for decorative accessories. In addition, by completing objectives, players receive an array of rewards that allows them to upgrade their arsenal and equipment, readying them for even tougher battles.

The game features both enhanced single player campaigns as well as multiplayer missions via the PSP system's ad hoc mode which allows up to four friends to band together for intense battles. Capcom plans to release Monster Hunter Freedom for the PSP system across North America in Q1 2006.

Monster Hunter Freedom boasts an array of exciting new features for the PSP system:
- Breathtaking graphics ? lush environments and detailed monsters are beautifully represented on the PSP system
- Modified quests enhance offline gameplay ? whereas the previoustitles emphasized online gameplay, missions have been adjusted to offer more accessible single player experiences
- Ad hoc multiplayer
- Enhanced village hub features a new look and includes various upgraded areas
- New Felyne Kitchen ? hire these feisty creatures to create various culinary delights in their extraordinary kitchen
- New "treasure hunters" two player co-op game
- Exciting mini games ? collect items, harvest plants and complete other small tasks to obtain all kinds of useful items
- Brand new weapons and equipment provide even more options.

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