the game has a simple start to get you going and once you do its monster mashing all the way. simply get a mission go out to the field collect items fight monsters and team up with your friends. a solid party game for sure.
For a non-Monster Hunter player, I have enjoyed this. I love final fantasy and playing with friends is fun. It's not overly complicated, which is nice. I really enjoy FF Crystal Chronicles (the original), so its nice to have a new game to play with friends.