Most definetly. The more I look into the Monster Hunter games, the more fun they look. I just love the idea of a vast epic RPG where you simply explore, kill monsters, and collect loot to make new weapons. I love games that give a vast sense of accomplishment and progression and this game really seems to do that.
I even recently ordered a PSP for Monster Hunter Freedom Unite (well and for the homebrew but let's face it so do many other PSP owners).