The single-player mode lacks a bit of depth, but let’s face it, no one buys an arena fighter to play by themselves. Godzilla: Destroy All Monsters Melee is no exception: solid controls and well-designed characters will please fans and non-fans of Godzilla alike.
Generally speaking, arena brawlers are accessible multiplayer experiences designed to be played in short bursts. If you’re wondering which version of the game to get, it suffices to say that the Xbox version features upgraded visuals and a bigger roster, so it could certainly be considered the “Ultimate” version of the game. The Xbox version of the game is the one with the most characters, as Mechagodzilla and its Kiryu variant are exclusive to the American and Japanese GameCube versions, respectively. The roster of the game includes Godzilla (90s and 2000), Anguirus, Megalon, Destoroyah, Gigan, King Ghidorah, Mechagodzilla, Kiryu, Mecha-King Ghidorah, Rodan, and Orga. Players begin the game with four characters available to them, with the rest of the roster having to be unlocked. That said, fans of Godzilla films will quickly find that the game has a lot of respect for the history of the Toho films. Tiny roster, giant monstersĬontaining just twelve characters, the roster of Destroy All Monsters Melee might feel minuscule, especially compared to Super Smash Bros. Sure, button-mashing works just right, but so does the game’s basic combos. Characters move slowly, but the controls are tight and responsive, with a simple combo system also being present. In the end, the player with the most points wins the round.īeing a game about giant monsters battling each other, it makes sense for Destroy All Monsters Melee’s control to feel as hefty as they do. Melee players must fight their opponents in large arenas, and each elimination grants them points. Melee mode plays similar to other brawlers, like Super Smash Bros. Melee and pointsĪs we previously mentioned, the game’s Melee mode takes the cake as the best part of the package.
The game is divided into five gameplay modes: first off, there’s Adventure mode, which provides players with a standard single-player arcade experience Destruction, the game’s second mode, lets players run loose in a city and tear it up for points Melee, the star of the show, where up to four players can fight each other Survival pits players with only one life bar against hordes of enemies and finally, there’s Team Battle, a team-based Melee mode. Destroy All Monsters Melee takes the action of the Godzilla movies and places it in arenas for players to fight in.
If you’ve ever watched a Godzilla movie, then you already must know that the giant lizard is famous for its rampant destruction of cities and other monsters. If you enjoy solid multiplayer experiences and beating the daylights out of giant monsters, then this game might be right up your alley. Fans of Godzilla and fans of arena fighters rejoice! Godzilla: Destroy All Monsters Melee is an insanely fun and visually appealing brawler that is one of the best kaiju games out there.