Toukiden as a series did not deserve the cold shoulder it got. It restructures the gameplay of Monster Hunter to form it's own distinct identity as a more action-heavy game than it's inspiration, and this is truer in the sequel, which featured a grappling hook and a true open world before Monster Hunter World was even shown at E3.
At least give Toukiden a chance if you've ever enjoyed- or wanted to enjoy- Monster Hunter.