User blog comment:Lord Loss/Monster Appreciation Day: Kushala Daora/@comment-1758220-20120221192014

KUSHALA DAORA:

Concept: A metal-skinned wind dragon that sheds its rusty skin like a snake? Now where have I seen this before? Oh that's right, nowhere! This is a unique and highly original concept from Capcom. Sure we've see tons of Ice dragons and metal dragons before in countless games, but never one like this. 9.5/10

Design: Hallelujah. I take it the guy who designed this also designed the Taj Mahal. It's a wonderfully balanced design, with an appropriate wind-blown look to the face and limbs. The mix of various shades of grey, silver, and black give him a sleek yet deadly look. The torn and battered wings on the rusted version is a nice touch as well. 9/10

Sound: Best roar in the game, bar none. I could listen to this beast all day. The music sounds like it came from a secluded village in the mountains, if that makes any sense. A very nice audio package here. 9/10

Gameplay: Kushala adds the dimension of flight and aerial combat, which creates a unique dynamic in the fight. He does have a lot of the same moves as the other elders, but it's not nearly as bad as the Luna/Teo case. 8.5/10

Equipment: Talk about the best ice weapons in the game. Want to take down that angry Rajang that's been kicking your ass? Throw on the Kushala bow and suddenly the tables have turned. The armor is great in low-rank, but there are better options in high and G ranks. 9/10

Overall: Truly hall of fame material. A wonderfully designed monster with a great concept behind him. He's fun, badass, and worth every drop of sweat thanks to his knockout equipment. All hail the king of the Elder Dragons.