For those of you new to the series post World/Rise/Wilds, please, play Generations Ultimate.

You won't regret it. It's a steep learning curve getting used to the old style controls, but the payoff is worth it. The whimsy, the old school charm, Hunter Arts and Styles, the sheer size of the roster. It's incredible. I'm going back and playing again right now, running Alchemy SnS (shake that barrel) and using those oils and it's just...fun. That's all I can say.

Do yourself a favor. It's on switch. It runs well there (or find an alternate way to play it at 90 or even 120fps, I believe in you). You won't regret it.

Oh, and you can play as your cats. BECOME PROWLER.

EDIT: Lots of varied opinions in here - some hate old world, some love, some prefer other games in the old world. Another great game to try is 4 Ultimate - it was my personal starting point with Monster Hunter and you'll see some characters you might be familiar with from Wilds! Fabius and Gemma are Ace Lancer and Little Miss Forge, respectively.