While their attacks are a bit slow, it fits very very well with their design! The amount of power also makes then an enemy that I won't take down just because. Even with how OP Link can get in game, the lynel will still be a bit more of a challenge than even a Hinox could be (which can be taken...
The trailer of BotW2 has promised at least a bit more land to explore, (possibly cave exploring and, if they listened to people's criticisms and ideas, then maybe a return of underwater exploration. That is only my hope though.) Aonuma has confirmed that the overworld map will be the same but...