User blog comment:Plexioth- xD/Monster Hunter 3 Ultimate/@comment-5946566-20130216105153/@comment-1758220-20130216170948

I find that it's mainly difficult due to cheapness, not good game design, especially at end game. And as for your second point, my position is literally the opposite.

The way I see it, MH3U has a MUCH better roster of monsters, more vibrant and interesting areas, much better weapon mechanics, a more lively and otherwise involved experience overall.

Though I certainly appreciate MHFU as the best of 2nd gen, and I would never think of calling it a poor MH game, the MH series has gotten much better since 2nd gen, and I think MH3U is a good example of that.