An epic journey

+++ New weapons, among other fantastic Insektenglefe

+++ Companion quite useful especially for deflecting

Shine +++ Innumerable different monsters with great design

+++ Certain quests can now successes by next quest will be completed

+++ An unbelievable number of possible combinations for potions, bombs, etc.

+++ Arena Battles

+++ Very good online search functions for each monster - you can also swap Guild cards etc

+++ Time without end

+++ Hundreds of equipment

++ Graphically very pretty for 3ds conditions (games on the new 3DS) landscaping textures often muddy monster design and villages very nicely done

+++ Sound top notch especially if you play with headphones

Conclusion:

A Monster Hunter as it always should have, better camera, better farms, good online mode.