User blog comment:Lord Loss/Discussion of the Week: 1st and 2nd Generation Small Monsters/@comment-74.44.213.83-20120824014142

Among my favourite designs would be the Apceros, because it reminds me of an Anklyosaurus. Felyne/Melynx, and Kelbi for their cuteness. The Remobras look pretty cool to me as well, and Cephalos are quite an interesting concept. I also like the preys, particularly the Ioprey for its colouring, and the Genprey for its head fins.

I don't really dislike any of the monster designs, except for maybe the Bullfango on principle. I suppose the Conga's design never really impressed me much either.

Most annoying to me are Vespoids and Bullfangos. I'm sure I don't need to say why. Cephalos can be very obnoxious as well. They only ever go after me when I'm not interested in hunting them, and then when I am, they insist on staying in the sand (and making me waste my sonic bombs!) Shakalaka also irritate me beyond reason. Melynx gets a mention too, for always stealing my bbq spit, mega potions, and rare ores.

I'm not very familiar with anything newer than MHFU. I played Tri briefly, but not long enough to learn or remember all the monsters. I'd like to see updated versions of the preys in future games. Cephalos and Remobra would be cool as well.