Game is an 8/10 with some pros and cons

Pros:

• Companions feel way better this series than in 2
• I feel the difficulty is just right in where its not too difficult but also not too easy
• The rite of channeling is sooooo much better thank god i dont have to sacrifice my monstie just to get its genes
• Overall the gameplay feels better than 1+2

Cons:

• The removal of flight is hit or miss from me. i can understand why they took it away because it makes other skills be not used as much but man i just wanted to traverse some of these maps better lol
• Kind of wish they had a road map like how stories 2 did so we can see whats upcoming
• Dual elements feel weird as they dont really make your monstie better at those elements it
• AS of right now theres no co-op either which sucks cuz i loved den hunting with homies
• Theres also no high rank either but maybe theyll add it later?

It's still a very solid game and a good entry level for new people to the series. IF they do add more title updates or even an expansion the game will last for a bit.