Monster Hunter is a game that watching is much more enjoyable then playing. I found it to be very difficult to start with. After couple first attempts on big boss i was like "this monster is unkillable, im slashing throwing bombs etc, and that dosnt do anything!" But it mite be just solo mode, in multiplayer with freands it looks much better, cause monster dosn't focus only on you.. and getting down him is much more easyer and less able to go nuts for you at the end :P Conclusion.. play it with freands, unless your korean.. then you will handle it with one hand.
@kealn i think the game is fun both watching and playing(solo or multiplayer). I do completely agree with you that the game is very harsh on beginners. When I started i was getting my ass handed to me left and right.
My friend actually had to take me on runs to teach me how to fight against monsters, let me learn the ins and outs of my weapon so that i know how to fight with it. Eventually i did figure out more of the game on my own and the game became so much more fun and challenging.(VERY challenging)
I'm currently doing a Monster hunter weapons series about each weapon, just some information about each of them and their strengths/weaknesses. You can read about them here.
If you ever decide to give the game another shot, may I suggest Adopt A Hunter. The Monster hunter community created adopt a hunter, Where they match up a new player with a veteran player. So the veteran player can take the new player on a hunt and show them the ropes and teach them about the game.
It's not for everyone, that's true! Some of my friends hate playing solo, while I enjoy the game both ways. I find it thrilling to face a monster alone and master it! It's definitely tough on beginners, and the first time I picked up MH I actually gave up on it! I tried it again a few months later and took it slow, focused on getting better, and after a while, it hooked me and never let go. I agree with @mrhasuu's suggestion, the Adopt A Hunter program has an active Discord community and they'll help you get used to the game if you want to.