I started my journey in this series with the third entry and didn't really see the appeal until i got this for my 14th birthday and my mind time after school was spent hours hunting the incredible roster of monster see how far i can push my character foward finding purpose in the grind of materials and items to face the next level threat with a sword in my hand and full belly of gumption trying every thing i can to save these lands from this strange virus spread by i monster I've encountered several times and at the end standing above even the "elite" class aces baring the armor of a end of the world class dragon, monster hunter takes time some people won't enjoy this grind but those who stick it through most likely will find enjoyment in the journey especially after revisiting the walls that blocked you and smacking them down three times faster then last time