Has Monster Hunter lost its identity?

I like old MH 00:00 Intro 02:29 Types of problems 03:58 Superficial issues 06:52 On bad design 07:53 Fundamental design 08:09 Narrowing of mastery 20:05 Removal of friction 23:13 Pacing 25:57 Consequences 27:51 Story & narrative 30:57 World building & immersion 35:31 New vs classic games 36:44 Moving forward