User blog comment:BannedLagiacrus/Monster Appreciation Week: Rathalos (5th Gen)/@comment-1011548-20180517164213

I think World generally did a good job of revamping the returning monsters, and Rathalos is probably the most improved. At the end of Low Rank when you first fight him he genuinely feels intimidating and powerful, which is impressive for something that's extremely familiar to all of us. The flying around means I'll never enjoy hunting him as much as Rathian, but it's hard to imagine a Monster Hunter game without him.