User blog comment:Lord Loss/Monster Appreciation Day: Lavasioth/@comment-1758220-20120114163322

LAVASIOTH:

Concept: It was nice of Capcom to come up with a monster that uses the lava in the volcano to its advantage rather then lumbering through it unscathed. A piscine that swims through it was a nice choice. 9/10

Design: I really like the look of this guy. His head and tail remind me of some sort of huge lungfish. I like the glowing red spots, and the scale design underneath the solidified magma (tail, fins, etc). Overall, he's unique and interesting looking. 9/10

Sound: Uses the basic volcano theme (which is amazing), and a nice mix of grunts, squeals, and roars.

Gameplay: He`s very similar to Plesioth from a gameplay perspective. He shares almost every single animation, and I`m never a fan of that. Nevertheless, unlike some monsters who are heavily inspired by another one (Teostralol), he does add quite a few of his own attacks, which are all pretty awesome. 8/10

Equipment: His weapons are great for their fire element, and his armour isn't half bad either. 8/10

Overall: Lavasioth (despite the dumb name) is a really cool, well-designed monster that impresses in most aspects. A job well-done, Capcom. 9/10