User blog comment:BannedLagiacrus/Monster Appreciation Week: Fatalis (4th Gen)/@comment-5020152-20160221221657

Here's G-Rank Crimson. The High-Rank Crimson doesn't get a review because he's just a red Fatalis with meteors. Whoop-de-doo.

G-RANK CRIMSON FATALIS

Concept: Normal Crimson Fatalis is literally a (barely) red Fatalis. The G-Rank version actually lives up to the name “Crimson Fatalis”. While he’s still technically the same monster, he is said to have dramatically changed due to his rage and ability to take power from lava. And when you look at him, you can definitely see how! 8/10

Design: Literally exactly the same as Fatalis, except for the aforementioned color swap. Whereas the normal version is mostly black with hints of red, G-Rank Crimson Fatalis’ scales assault your eyes with a huge variety of blinding reds and yellows. He looks like he’s been soaking for too long in the lava bath, except instead of being scorched like Black Gravios, the lava’s been stuck to his skin. It’s really damn cool – or would that be “hot”? 8/10

Sounds: Exactly the same as Fatalis. But the music is much more impressive, giving you the feeling of fighting a towering elder dragon inside a dark, hot lava pit. It fills you with awe, mystery, fear, and despair. You’re not fighting a monster – you’re fighting the apocalypse. 7/10

Gameplay: Fighting G-Rank Crimson is a little bit different than the other Fatalises. For one, the battlefield is the harsh Ingle Isle, whose fearsome heat demands you use Cool Drinks to nullify its effects. For another, there is a LOT more fire involved with this dragon, with huge tongues of it leaping out of the ground every time he moves. These fire tongues don’t do much damage in comparison to the dragon himself, but they’re still dangerous. While the G-Rank Crimson Fatalis shares the same attacks as the ordinary black Fatalis, his footsteps cause burning effects that do additional damage, and his power levels are off the charts. Even with the best armor at your disposal, it’s difficult to take a hit from his Nuke or his Flamethrower and live without serious injuries. That’s not to mention his new attack, the Heat Wave. Fortunately, if you come prepared with lots of items and a good team, then this guy ends up a little less dangerous and a lot more fun. 8/10

New Stuff: The Heat Wave. It consists of a burning wave of reddish steam whose effects last several seconds after it disappears. Stepping into the Heat Wave will drain your health faster than Poison, Fireblight, and hot weather combined. While the damage can be recovered, it’s recommended to use an item to heal it off, because if you get hit with another of Crimson’s attacks right afterward, you’re likely a goner. It’s a neat attack, but bothersome to deal with. 6/10

Equipment: Let’s see here. Top-notch physical defense and awesome skills like Attack Up (L), Steady Hand, and Wrath Awoken? Combined with weapons that have awesome color schemes and ridiculous amounts of Fire (or Blast) element on top of excellent raw damage? Sign me up! 10/10

Cutscene: When the hunter(s) enter the volcanic wasteland, Crimson Fatalis can immediately be seen. While immense geysers of fire spout from the lava pool, the dragon rouses himself from sleep and roars, summoning a wave of fire to annihilate his challengers. The hunters stand firm even in the face of Crimson Fatalis’ mighty Heat Wave, and get ready to slay this legend of legends. One word – epic. 9/10

Summary: Whereas the normal Crimson Fatalis has a lazy design and rather simple attacks, G-Rank Crimson Fatalis takes everything that the High-Rank incarnation has up to eleven. His color scheme is like he is made of lava, his Fire-element attacks are nothing short of incredibly deadly, and even standing near him is hazardous due to the leaping flames he summons around him. While still not the toughest of the Fatalis trio, Monster Hunter’s version of Smaug is in a class all his own. Fire and death, indeed. Overall 8/10