https://www.gamespot.com/articles/monster-hunter-world-is-out-on-ps4-and-xbox-one-an/1100-6456356/

Monster Hunter has always been an intimidating series to jump into for a variety of reasons. It's challenging for anyone, and traditionally it hasn't done a great job of explaining its various mechanics, leaving players to seek outside help. Monster Hunter World at least partially tries to address those problems, and in many ways, it succeeds.