The beta went up this week, and so far it feels like a step back from Monster Hunter Tri. While it's totted as the first HD Monster Hunter title, it really looks like an uprezzed version of MH Freedom Unite (2nd G). The early areas are all reused, and so far I haven't seen any new monsters. I understand most of the newer stuff comes up in the later game, but after playing Tri, and seeing the trailer for MHP3, I can't help but feel a little underwhelmed and bored. Also the online functionality seems to be very instanced, and I can't see myself paying a monthly fee for something like this. If it makes it to North America, I hope they make the logical move like they did with Tri, and setup free servers. As it stands, I don't see this one leaving Japan anytime soon.
 
On the plus side, it has keyboard support for chatting, and the controls feel fine for an MH game.

" Is it like a MMO? Does it have Split-Screen? Is the combat fun? Does It have a single player campaign? Answer whatever you can!Thanks. "

" @Chris2KLee: How did you get into the beta? is it a aisa only beta or release atm? i was looking to import this but i get the impression its going to be impenetrable in japanese   "