I don't know if Monster Hunter is entirely my thing but I can't deny that Rise is both a fantastic entry point for the series while also being a great game in it's own right. The series has made a name for itself on two major components to it's success - depth of combat, and the actual monster designs themselves, and Rise succeeds heavily at both which counts as a win in my book. Strong controls and mobility across the board make this a breeze to play, especially as hunts take longer and longer to complete.

It's definitely got a learning curve - the series' notoriety for difficult to explain concepts is definitely here - but for those willing to take the plunge and actually try it out this might be your best bet to start. And while I definitely prefer something with more story on it's bones - this is literally just kill monster, rinse and repeat - the actual loop of gameplay is so fun it's hard to ignore.