Have the Monster Hunter controls always been so whacky?

I’m not using a pro control but playing this upscaled demo of Generations.....these button settings are hot garbage and so is the menu to change them, even in a demo.

X and right shoulder button are the attack buttons along with select and to my knowledge there is no lock on button at all. Like it’s bearable, but a bit frustrating for such a simple battle mechanic. Is it the same way in world?

There’s even this toggle in the right hand part of the screen that appears to be a “lock on lock off” type of button but it didn’t do anything noticeable. Idk. This game’s a no from me until I get some info from some players of the other games. Thanks.