User blog comment:Plexioth- xD/Monster Hunter 3 Ultimate/@comment-195450-20111002163659/@comment-76.69.6.109-20111003024212

I don't think the controls were bad, I think it was more a thing of the weapon. I use a greatsword, so the wide swings make it easy to hit underwater. If all weapons were as easy to hit with underwater as on land (which might be a bit easier in stereoscopic 3D anyway) then I think the biggest issue is that there's no invincible dodge underwater.

If you have trouble keeping track of the monster, man up and use lock-on. Double-tapping L makes it focus behind, just like it the L button when it's disabled. If you use the lock-on when you need to quickly face the monster and the manual camera the rest of the time you'll be better hunter on land and water.