- Hit windows are smaller. Need patience and timing hitting even Giaprey's. This could be good or bad depending on your taste. Or it could be that FU has a higher learning curve than 3U. Either way, so far, it feels like it requires more skill for some reason. Maybe this will change the more time I plunk into it, or maybe someone who has played the Freedom series on PSP can shed some light on what I'm talking about.
Class reviews:
Sword and shield: Not bad. Allows direct combat options, combos, mobility, and an assortment of defense maneuvers. You can sort through items when guarding, attack while guarding, combo potential is high. Suggested for MH nubs and being who like swords and shields.
Dual sword: combo heavy, fast and agile, lots of moveset options while looking fly as fuck. It also has a neat buff perk ability. It surprisingly takes advantage of smaller hit window by allowing you to get up close and personal. Suggested for MonHun nubs and people who want look cool while playing their game.
Great Sword: suggested advanced players and people who just want their enemies to cry. Despite its limitations, great sword - as usual - wrecks shit. It allows for an almost perfect balance of defense and offense. Its main weaknesses are its speed and lack of mobility. You cannot run while it's unsheathed.
Long sword: My preferred weapon. This weapon has a large reach but zero means for protection. it requires a better handle on timing than in recent titles because of the smaller hit window. Combos are also harder to pull off due to the controls, but it takes all of five minutes to get used to. Suggested for intermediate players and people who want to do cool combos while wearing asian farming hats.
Hammer: Want to knock the shit out of monsters while having the advantages of non-GS/Giant Hammer/Lancer classes? Pick this. Combos can be made up to three, heavy attacks allow you to paralyze monsters if hit in the head, and you'll smashing left and right. You can even charge it up and swing it while tearing monster flesh. Suggested for beginners and for people who want to wreck havok on reptiles and furry things.
If you're interested in the rest, here's a solid video overview by an annoying Australian.
