Yes, it plays a lot like Monster Hunter. The fighting is actually surprisingly similar the more I think about it. (in concept, of course Fragile doens't have huge swords, etc.)

It has a great art direction and you say it doesn't look all that great?  You must have extremely high standards.  The only part of the game that hasn't impressed me so far from this game was the combat system but that's just because combat is not the main focus of the game.  I mean, who played BioShock for the shooting? People played it for the story and atmosphere.  Same thing with this game.

I guess it has a nice style, but it's not technically impressive at all. And I really do hope this game has a great story and atmosphere. This game has been out for a while right? Can you confirm if the story is awesome? Can anyone, plz?

I can't confirm it but several sources including IGN have praised the story as well as importers apparently.

I know it didn't do as well in Japan as I hoped but it still looks like a solid game. I've played other Tri-Cresendo games before, Baten Kaitos and Eternal Sonata. Loved them both. Gonna pick it up.