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After a year of bad reviews, Monster Hunter Wilds claws its way to 50% positive on Steam after a big performance patch finally moves the needle
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Austin Wood
2026-02-19
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boredinHD
Feb 19, 10:52 PM
I don't care. This is stressful. Ok cool. pog
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banana_suit
Feb 19, 10:02 PM
wb maybe In my opinion... ._. ain’t no way
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