User blog comment:Mckrongs/Monster Hunter 4 for the Nintendo 3DS/@comment-4502434-20130304005248/@comment-119.93.94.59-20130304072917

^ Exactly. Personally, I'm glad they added the new elevation mechanics. If executed well,  they'll be able to go crazy with the level design without hindering the flow of the game since you and the monsters will now be able to traverse different terrain and elevations smoothly.