Wow, the intro movie on this is stunning!
Taken on the first monster a few times now, first as the prowler, which didn't go well at all. Yeah, I'm guessing the fact that you have unlimited stamina, and can immediately revive when playing as a cat had to be balanced by making their attacks weaker.
I then jumped into the same hunt with a regular hunter (using my MH weapon of choice, the hammer) and completely destroyed the thing!
Gave it another go as the cat afterwards though, and definitely did better than the first time.
I'm sure it'll still be a lot of fun to play as the prowler, especially online and in more of a support role.
Hopefully there will be some stupidly overpowered gear/weapons available for it too.
I'll be up for some hunts after MK tonight, if you don't mind hunting alongside a useless cat.