Well that's what I was going for really! An MMORPG-esque game to play with friends!

Nothing can really compare to WoW for me, but I cnt really afford it! Is this a tasty substitute?

I've been staying in Tokyo for about a month and a half, and I've got 2 weeks left here. After staying here i've noticed just how much the Japanese love the Monster Hunter series. Everyone is playing it, everywhere. Even guys in suits play this game on the trains!

I'm very aware of Gamespots reviews of it, and most of the other critics reviews of the game. Combat is awful...apparently? It doesnt LOOK too bad?

And playing with friends seems like the best thing ever!

Please! Help me out here!

Sam.