Monster Hunter Guardian

The blend creates a tense atmosphere, but I wonder how much was planned from the start versus developed during writing. Did the author set out to combine these genres intentionally?

While I appreciated getting to know the characters, those parts felt a bit slower compared to the action. Was that a deliberate choice to build tension or just pacing style?

The variety of monsters kept me guessing, but I wonder what process the author used to balance new threats with story progression without overwhelming the reader.