It is hard to deny thatMonster Hunterand theHorizongames are 2 of the more popular video game franchises out there. While there are differences between these successful series, they share some similar themes. Specifically, both task players with taking down dangerous monsters, albeit in mechanized forms in theHorizongames. Recently, one artist decided to blend these two worlds together in a stunning piece of art.
In a post on Reddit, shunixe shared fan art based onMonster HunterandHorizon Forbidden West. According to the artist, they wanted to make a monster that combined elements from both franchises. The results of this project were impressive. In the image, the Reddit user utilized an art style similar to that seen inHorizon Forbidden Westto create a mechanical version of abeast that looked reminiscent of Alatreon, an Elder Dragon from theMonster Hunterseries.
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One highlight of the design included the metallic paneling that covered many parts of the body of the creature. Despite this mechanized look, it had dragon-like features seen in itsMonster Hunterdesign, such as a pair of massive wings. On top of this, the beast featured horns attached to its head and had a long spiked tail. In addition, the design featured a sleek white and blue color palette with accents of gold and purple mixed in.
While this new fan art of a mecha Alatreon is doubtlessly impressive, it is far from the only artwork designed by shunixe. There are many other creations from the artist featured on Reddit for those interested in seeing more. Among the artwork, they have posted images of crossovers betweenPokemonandMonster Hunter. For example, theyreimagined what a Garachomp might look likein the world ofMonster Hunter. Each of these designs had the same level of detail as that seen in the mecha Alatreon artwork.
Since posting this impressive fan art combiningMonster HunterandHorizon Forbidden West, numerous fans of both series took notice of the design. With over 3.1K upvotes in theMonster Huntersubreddit in only a couple of days, many were impressed with the attention to detail. Some people enjoyed the design so much that they wanted aHorizon Forbidden Westcrossover to come totheMonster Huntergamesin the future.
It will be interesting to see if shunixe decides to make more creatures based on theMonster Hunterseries in this mecha form seen in theHorizongames. Or perhaps, they will choose to take some new machines seen inHorizon Forbidden West,such as the Slitherfang, and make organic versions of them in the art style seen inMonster Hunter.
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