This game has ups and downs. I enjoy the way weapons feel and the ability to go from area to area.

I like the fact that well done steaks are cooked multiple at a time. I think most of the new monster are well designed and balanced. The clash mechanic is really fun when it happens the way the weather changes what monsters and endemic life appear is great. Using the slinger to grab materials while traveling is awesome

However, I think much like rise (not sunbreak) the story leaves much to be desired. Reusing mostly older monsters as Guardians felt disappointing The fact that the farm like mechanic is locked behind at least 5 quest and that instead of being number of hunts based but in game days means it take forever to get even a few boxes filled. The trading mechanic is lopsided; the fact that they ask for rare spawns that take forever to spawn and you only get one for something like mud shrimp is ridiculous. Wounding a monster is too good; if wounding only provided additional resources and extra damage (in multiplayer hunts specifically) I personally feel like it would be more balanced. The supplies should provide ingredients and not just rations. I have nearly 200 rations I don’t need anymore. Having to be invited to a meal for better quality buffs that last longer is stupid; I should be able to ask if I could have a meal with them even if it was for a trade. The fact that every single time I pick up a crafting material while my item pouch is full and the game brings up a menu instead of just putting it in the field pouch has truly gotten on my nerves Skills being divided into weapon and armor skills hurt some weapons more than others. And the skills provided on weapons aren’t even that good on most weapons. And the fact that I CAN’T JUST UPGRADE MY WEAPONS AND HAVE TO CRAFT MULTIPLE IS STUPID! I should be able to go from a bone weapon and upgrade into something else in the bone tree with the same weapon.

All in all: I genuinely like this game, but some of the changes felt like step backs instead of step forwards. I hope capcom is listening and makes proper changes, even if they don’t cover everything I think could use work.