So this game is really awesome.
My housemate is a huge monster hunter fan, and talked me into getting it. He's been showing me the ropes, telling me what combines into what, monster attack strategies, teaching me how to work the traps, about armor skill sets, and the importance of almost everything. I think this game is super cool because it almost fosters this sort of behavior, since you don't gain levels, and the game barely tells you anything it really is on you to figure stuff out. But because the game is also pretty difficult, I think it lends itself to more experienced players helping less experienced ones.
I'm using the bowgun, and tried out the switch axe. Bowguns are fun because you can make different ammo for them, including healing shots, you get great flexibility but its expensive. But everything is expensive.
I need to get in the wifi group!
I think this game is a great match for the Wii. It has an old school aesthetic, and is more about gameplay and content, than anything else.