User blog comment:Lord Loss/Monster Appreciation Day: Lao-Shan Lung and Shen Gaoren/@comment-1758220-20120128170320

SHEN GAOREN:

Concept: Capcom easily could have made a third traditional crab with a Rathalos skull shell or something, but instead they went crazy and came up with a gigantic one that attacks cities. 8/10

Design: He's unique, to say the least. His gigantic legs are like stilts and his antennae are just as long. The use of a Lao Shan skull as the shell is a cool idea, and the way the Lao horns forn almost a wreath of spines behind Gaoren's head is awesome. 9/10

Sound: Not a fan of the BGM, and I can't really think of any notable sounds it makes. 6/10

Gameplay: Shen Gaoren is almost as bad as Lao Shan in terms of boring. Though he does attempt to attack you during the walk to the fortress, it still seems like he's ignoring your presence. The attack on the fortress is every bit as boring as the Lao version. 3/10

Equipment: The armour is good for quake resistance, and the weapons pack a pretty good punch. 8/10

Overall: An interesting concept meets a seriously cool design. However, boring gameplay is still an issue with Gaoren, and this ruins a lot of the monster's appeal. 6/10