just like you said yourself you do nt know monster hunter the controls have always been like that if you master it you can dodge split seconds before being attacked the build up from a new area towards the bosses is very good
first some small hunts then bigger ones the material harvesting is addictive and an important part of the game i can search hours for certain crystals or stones after cutting down monsters and bosses you harvest the
bodyparts for new weapons and armors to challenge bigger bosses so you can harvest even better
bodyparts for gear if you get into it you'll keep playing